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 USB nixie tube display
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+Project status: hardware design complete but untested, firmware not yet written.
 
+A 6 (optionally 4) digit nixie tube numeric display, software-controlled over
+USB, that also functions standalone as a clock. Designed to use IN-14 nixie
+tubes. Powered by 12v DC supply through standard barrel jack (center-positive).
+
+Excercise caution when operating without an enclosure, there are high voltages
+(120V DC) present in the power supply section of the board, and around the
+nixie tubes.
+
+License
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 Copyright (C) 2020 John Tsiombikas <nuclear@member.fsf.org>
 
 Hardware designs and software (firmware) in this project are free. Feel free to