Mike's PBX Cookbook

Single Tube Clock with IN18

This clock is based on the Single Z570M design, but uses an adapter board to fit the larger IN18.
The PCB is only 51mm x 51mm (2" x 2").

With only one tube, the time is displayed in a sequence of 4 numbers. eg, 10:25 is displayed as 1-0-2-5.
There is a small pause between each 3 second display cycle, so you can recognize the start of the cycle.

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Single Z570M and IN18 side-by-side:

Single Z570m and in18 clocks, side by side.

The IN18 likes a bit more current than the ZM570M, so R1 on the clock board must be changed.
For the Z570M R1 is 22K, but for the IN18 a 10K resistor provides the required current.

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