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nixiebunny t1_j29audv wrote

It's an edge-lit display. This was used in the early 60s in some voltmeters made by Non-Linear Systems and others. https://www.sr-ix.com/Archive/instruments/Cubic-V45/

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Zocalo_Photo OP t1_j29rb1c wrote

That’s very cool. This may be a dumb question, but did they have LEDs back then? How did the edge kit display work? With this clock we have, the glass (maybe plastic, I’m not sure) pieces are close together and are lit with small LED.

Also, I saw your Nixie tube display in your car. That is amazing!

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nixiebunny t1_j29sz5c wrote

It was tiny light bulbs at the bottom, controlled by stepping relays.

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