MAX7219 Vintage Tube LED Clock Kit
MAX7219 Vintage Tube LED Clock Kit is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Warranty
Warranty
12-month warranty on defects and faults. Low-cost hobby-grade parts carry a 90-day warranty.
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Delivery and shipping
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MAX7219 Vintage Tube LED Clock Kit is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
- COMPLETE VINTAGE TUBE KIT Includes 3 pre-soldered 8-digit MAX7219 displays (1 Red Decimal, 1 Blue Decimal, 1 Red Clock-style with colons), 6 unsoldered 0.28" 4-digit modules (2 Red Decimal, 2 Red Clock-style, 2 Blue Decimal), and 3 standalone MAX7219 driver boards for DIY builds. Six glass tubes with cork stoppers and all accessories included.
- MIX AND MATCH COLORS AND STYLES Each MAX7219 driver controls two 4-digit 0.28" displays as one continuous 8-digit display with decimal points or colons. Combine red and blue digits, decimal and clock styles to create your own custom configurations. Three ready-to-use pre-built versions plus six DIY modules give you flexible building options.
- RETRO TUBE-STYLE AESTHETIC Insert your assembled MAX7219 display into the included glass tubes with cork stoppers for a unique retro look. Place the included Black Diffusion Sheet above the digits to soften the LED light and create a glow-tube inspired aesthetic. Modern, safe, low-voltage LED technology with no high-voltage hassle.
- UNIVERSAL MCU COMPATIBILITY Simple 3-wire SPI signal interface (DIN, CLK, CS) plus 5V power (VCC, GND) — only 5 connections needed. Works with most 3.3V/5V microcontrollers including ESP32, ESP32-S3, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi Pico, STM32, and Micro:bit. Programmable through Arduino IDE, MicroPython, and CircuitPython. Sample code on Lonely Binary GitHub.
- MAKER PROJECT READY Complete accessories included: 6 glass tubes with cork stoppers, 1 black diffusion sheet, 2 40-pin header strips, and 30 jumper cables (150mm). Perfect for retro clocks, voltmeters, temperature monitors, sensor data displays, decorative gadgets, maker badges, or steampunk projects. Designed and supported in Australia.
- Perfect for DIY & Retro Projects Ideal for clocks, counters, voltmeters, temperature displays, dashboards, and creative electronics builds
- Designed for Makers Suitable for beginners and advanced users with pre-soldered options and full DIY flexibility
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