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Project files

dzastsed/Celeb-61

CD61/CD66 nixie clock, also a redesign of https://github.com/dzastsed/CD61-CD66-nixie-clock-v1/

Size
150 × 60 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
28
Nets
86
Pads
191
Tracks, vias
506, 37
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
29 Feb 2024
Updated
10 Jun 2026

Overview

Project files is an open-source printed circuit board by dzastsed, from the dzastsed/Celeb-61 repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 150 × 60 mm with 28 parts on 86 nets, routed with 506 tracks and 37 vias.

Its parts include 10 ICs, 6 capacitors, 4 resistors, 1 connector and 1 switch. It belongs with the lEDs and displays boards of this library.

README

README.md

Celeb-61

a nod towards Celeb-17 nickname of Makise Kurisu

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Working beta version with 2025-05 board design. No more bodges!

DISCLAIMER

This design is still a prototype, stuff may break and/or change. You've been warned.

New features:

  • usb-c to ttl adapter (optional)

  • usb-c power supply (optional)

  • better layout

  • mounting screw holes

Preview pics

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Bottom

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Top

image

Top, artwork edition (legacy design in old project and gerbers (do not use) folder)

Schematic

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Firmware

Regular clock, and clock with scrambling code implemented are included firmware folder.

  • Regular firmware: Just does the clock function, and nothing more. It probably isn't even up to date with current board design. Not recommended to use.

  • Scramlin' firmware: Does character scramble every hour (after 30 seconds pass at 31 minute mark) to prevent cathode poisoning. Up to date. Use this firmware.

Known issues

None so far?

Setup guide

refer to installation.md

Parts list

refer to parts.md

Future improvements

ESP32 support - for wi-fi clock sync etc.

Diode on TTL module power rail to prevent powering it from secondary USB port (or complete removal of 2ndary USB port as this board can be powered by TTL module just fine).

Different board versions for different tube footprints.

A physical switch of some sort to turn the clock off while it's still plugged in

More covering for high voltage parts

Credits

TheMobas0 - for help on making the scramble code

Greatsccott! - original board design

Elli - for drawing Makise Kurisu art

Parts

28
QtyValueFootprintReferences
4100nF20240226_214038:CAPACITOR-SMD-1206C3, C4, C5, C6
420k20240226_214038:AXIAL-0.4R1, R2, R3, R4
4K155ID1/SN7414120240226_214038:DIP16U1, U2, U3, U4
4Nixie_Tube_CD66_Tomas505420240226_214038:NEC_NIXIE_TUBE_CD66A_TOMAS5054U8, U9, U10, U11
210uF20240226_214038:CAPACITOR-SMD-1206C1, C2
1170V20240226_214038:SOLDERPAD170V
15V20240226_214038:SOLDERPAD5V
1ARDUINO PRO-MINI COPYLibrary:ARDUINOPROMINI_ARDUINO_PRO_MINIU6
1GND20240226_214038:SOLDERPADGND
1GND_HV20240226_214038:SOLDERPADGND_HV
1LOGOLOGOG***
1SW_PushButton_Switch_THT:SW_PUSH_6mmSW1
1USB_C_Plug_USB2.020240226_214038:USBC breakoutP1
1USB_TO_TTL_CH340E20240226_214038:USB_TO_TTL_CH340EU7
1ZS_042/DS323120240226_214038:ZS-042-DS3231CLK1

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Questions

How big is the Project files PCB?

It measures 150 × 60 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Project files use?

28 parts. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the Project files KiCad files?

From the dzastsed/Celeb-61 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is project files/20240226_214038.kicad_pcb and its schematic project files/20240226_214038.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Project files design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask dzastsed before reusing the design.