The edge-lit numerical display is having a hobbyist renaissance of late with Lixie displays getting a lot of online attention. This is a review of an edge-lit clock kit called the Cronixie-M. 2020 Update video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfB-Whx9878 Cronixie Kits on ebay (Affiliated Links - see below) Cronixie-M UK http://ebay.to/2DG9FUs DE http://ebay.to/2pooCG4 NL http://ebay.to/2G4ZFJC AT http://ebay.to/2pnjMIj FR http://ebay.to/2Ixkw6N BE http://ebay.to/2IBx8JV ES http://ebay.to/2pnYMS5 Outside Europe links* AU http://ebay.to/2FLBoch US http://ebay.to/2FGC2Ye CA http://ebay.to/2HFBWwD Cronixie-S UK http://ebay.to/2FRK24B DE http://ebay.to/2GE2b7n NL http://ebay.to/2FPeoor AT http://ebay.to/2FKlZZx FR http://ebay.to/2pl2eO0 BE http://ebay.to/2FPeMTV ES http://ebay.to/2FKm2Vd Outside Europe links* AU http://ebay.to/2FT9iHY US http://ebay.to/2GDFMqJ CA http://ebay.to/2tWSj67 *Apparently they might not ship outside Europe, but you could always ask them. Cronixie Manufacturer’s Website (German): https://www.led-genial.de/LED-Cronixie This is an independent review. I purchased my kit at full price via ebay. *It's not a 'LIXIE' (all will be explained in the video) - LIXIE has become the most commonly used name for these edge lit type numerical displays - just like Xerox became synonymous with photocopiers - even the ones made by other companies. For more info on the Lixie branded displays - there's a link further down.. FAQs If you are interested in a more DIY programmer's arduino kit type experience - here's a link to Conor Nishijima's LIXIE displays: Lixie Displays: http://connor-n.com/lixie/ From what I understand LIXIEs are enclosed and stack the digits much closer together in a sealed unit. They look pretty cool to me - but require programming skills that I don't have. --------------SUBSCRIBE----------------- null ------------Merchandise---------------- https://teespring.com/stores/techmoan-merch ------------SUPPORT-------------- This channel can be supported through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/techmoan Patrons usually have early access to videos ---------Outro Music---------- Over Time - Vibe Tracks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSSswVZSgJw -----Outro Sound Effect----- ThatSFXGuy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M3-ZV5-QDM -----AFFILIATED LINKS/ADVERTISING NOTICE------ All links are Affiliated where possible. When you click on links to various merchants posted here and make a purchase, this can result in me earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network & Amazon. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to AMAZON Sites (including, but not limited to Amazon US/UK/DE/ES/FR/NL/IT/CAN) ----ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRANSLATION OF CRONIXIE CLOCK OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS-------- Knob adjusts the colours, short press toggles between time and date. Date automatically returns to the time after about 3 seconds. Long press on the button during the time display will enter the setting menu (white). Long press on the button during date display will start the system parameter menu (blue). Access function 0-9 by spinning the knob - a short press will select, a long press will end. All settings are retained in case of power failure (EEPROM) Alarm is prioritised over the timer stopwatch. Version is displayed at power up. Random (slot machine) display (can be switched on / off). Settings menu: (white) - Default settings shown in brackets 0: Set brightness 1-15 0=Automatic via sensor (12) 1: Beep on / off 0=off 1=on (1) 2: Set Time - Short press changes between hours, minutes, seconds. Long press confirms it. 3: Set Date - Short press alternates between days, months, years. Long press confirms it. 4: Alarm on / off 0=off 1=on (0) 5: Set alarm time - Short press changes between hours, minutes. Long press confirms it 6: Auto Date display on / off 0=off 1=on (1) 7: Timer (max 23:59:00) Short press changes between hours, minutes long press confirms it. Short press to Start / Stop Long press when stopped to exit 8: Stopwatch (23:59:59 max.) Short press to Start / Stop. Long press when stopped to exit. 9: Party mode on / off 0=off 1=on (0) System parameter Menu : (blue) 0: Time offset 0-10 Offset in seconds per 24 hours (updated at 2 o'clock) (0) 1: Time offset plus or minus 0=minus 1=plus (1) 2: Minimum brightness at Auto Brightness 0-30 (2) 3: Random (Slot Machine) on / off 0=off 1=on (1) To RESET everything to default: Restart while pressing the button.