Ice Tube Clock - Third digit only repeats second digit

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Ice Tube Clock - Third digit only repeats second digit

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Hi, I just finished assembling my Ice Tube Clock, but instead of time displaying like, 10 41 31, the third digit repeats the second and shows 10041 31. It also does the same in any menu, with phrases and such. April displays as Appil, Etc. Help? I don't get it.

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Re: Ice Tube Clock - Third digit only repeats second digit

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That usually indicates a short between two of the digit control signals - somewhere between the VFD chip and the tube. If you can post some clear photos of the solder-sides of both boards we can try to spot the problem.

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Re: Ice Tube Clock - Third digit only repeats second digit

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Also... my battery doesn't seem to work in it. I tested the battery. It's good. Any ideas why that isn't working? I'll include some extra photos.

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Re: Ice Tube Clock - Third digit only repeats second digit

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You solder looks reasonably clean & the two signals in question (VFD3 and VFD4) are not on adjacent pins. It is possible that the short is internal to the tube. If you contact [email protected] with a link to this thread we can send you a replacement tube & side board.

As for the battery issue. It is possible that Q3 is reversed. See this thread: http://forums.adafruit.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=43209

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