Nixie FunKlock Vintage TV Enclosure

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Ever since I stumbled upon the Nixie Clock, it's been stuck in my head. I desperately wanted one for myself, but finding a suitable case that fit the electronics and had a vintage look without breaking the bank proved impossible. So, I decided to design my own case, and here it is - a vintage TV Nixie Clock. This project has been designed specifically for the Nixie FunKlock kit from Pvelectronics.co.uk. In addition to the kit's components, I've replaced the two adjustment buttons with push-button encoders to give it that authentic retro feel of old rotary dials. The design files have been optimized for small-bed 3D printing (at least 200x200mm) and don't require any support structures for easy printing. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to print it myself since I'm away from my 3D printer at the moment, but I'm confident that assembly won't pose any issues. Hardware Requirements: - Nixie Clock kit (PVElectronics.co.uk) - Power Supply 12V@500mA with 2.1mm center positive - Wires for connecting encoders and DC jack to PCB - 2x KY-040 Rotary Encoder for replacing buttons (Aliexpress.com) - 4x M3 5mm Female-to-Male standoffs for mounting clock to case (Aliexpress.com) - 4x M3 11mm Female-to-Male standoffs for mounting PCBs together (Aliexpress.com) - 4x M2.5 5mm Screws for mounting encoders to case - 10x M3 10mm Screws for mounting antenna and feet to body - 8x M3 6mm Screws for fixing PCB to standoffs and mount - 2x D4L75mm Dowel Rods for antennas Instructions: To assemble the Nixie Clock, follow the instructions provided by Pvelectronics.co.uk but skip the steps where you solder the buttons and DC jack since those will be mounted on the case for convenience. I've included two diagrams to help with soldering the DC jack and encoders properly. As for the case itself: - STEP 1: Glue dowel_cup to dowel, then attach them to antenna_mount. Repeat for the other side, securing mount to body with two 10mm screws. - STEP 2: Attach feet to body using four additional 10mm screws. Decide whether you want them pointing out or parallel to the body as shown in pictures. - STEP 3: Solder wires to encoders as depicted in provided picture and attach encoders to front_lid. - STEP 4: Glue front_lid to body; body has an edge to prevent lid from falling. - STEP 5: Screw 5mm standoffs to clock_pcb_mount_cover, mount PCB with tubes to cover using 11mm standoffs, and secure second PCB to first one with 6mm screws as per PCB assembly instructions. - STEP 6: Mount clock_pcb_mount_cover with PCBs to front_lid using remaining 6mm screws. - STEP 7: Solder three wires to DC jack barrel, then solder wires to PCB as shown in provided picture. Glue DC jack to back_lid. - STEP 8: Secure back_lid to body with remaining 10mm screws. - STEP 9: Push encoder_cups onto corresponding encoders, considering which encoder is connected to which place on the PCB. - STEP 10: Enjoy your brand new vintage clock!