The gentle orange glow of a Nixie display tube has held a special place in the hearts of DIY device builders for as long as I can remember but they seem to be undergoing something of a mainstream ...

[Credit: Tony, Lasermad] I’ll admit it: I have never sat down to a game of chess. I get as far as arranging the pieces correctly on the board, reading up on the rules, and then I begin to lose ...

Nixie tubes aren’t exactly the most cutting-edge technology, but there’s something to be said for their retro-futuristic glow and style. Enterprising hackers have make clocks out of these tubes, as ...

If you fancy yourself skilled at the art of hacking—and have an appreciation for retro technology—the creator of this impressive Nixie Tube chess set soon plans to sell a DIY kit that’s apparently not ...

Lasermad has executed a brilliant move with his glowing chess set made from recycled vintage Russian . Each piece is illuminated without any visible wires, and emits a warm light when at rest on the ...

A chess set doesn't have to be flashy to be functional, but it can be flashy and sometimes that's a joy all its own. For example, take this board kitted out with Nixie tubes, antiquated vacuum tube ...

[Tony] sent in a Nixie tube chess set he’s been working on, and we’re just floored with the quality of this build. The chess pieces glow without any visible wires, the board is extremely elegant with ...

Nixie tubes have experienced something of a resurgence in popularity in recent times, as the charm of combining new and old technologies continues to draw in retro-minded designers. ThinkGeek's DIY ...