I am thrilled to report that the actual product is as amazing as everyone else says it is!

BUT - two MONTHS of chasing and not a single response. on any platform or via any channel. That's miserable, and managed to avoid a chargeback by the skin of their teeth.

THAT said - my word - this thing looked like it had been to china. One measly roll of bubblewrap with no end protection, and it survived! That's a testament to build quality if nothing else. Extract of shipping log:

Delivered UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND August 27, 2024, 1:06 pm

Out for Delivery UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND August 27, 2024, 9:07 am

Processed through Facility LANGLEY HWDC, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND August 24, 2024, 8:05 pm

Processed Through Facility UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND August 24, 2024, 4:52 pm

Processed Through Facility CHINA June 23, 2024, 1:26 pm

Departed NEW YORK, UNITED STATES June 19, 2024, 9:48 pm

Arrived NEW YORK, UNITED STATES June 19, 2024, 6:04 pm

Processed Through USPS Regional Facility LOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER June 18, 2024, 9:38 pm

Arrived at USPS Regional Facility LOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER, UNITED STATES June 18, 2024, 7:59 pm

Robert | Aug. 9, 2019

2 out of 6 dont work

For LIXIE II - The #NewNixie for Arduino! (Digit Kit)

It would be nice to hopefully get a reply from Connor.

I bought 6 and 2 dont work.

I have taken the 2 apart and it looks like they have already been tried to be fixed.

What I am hoping for is some direction on how to determine whats wrong so I can fix them. I don't want to return them, just want to fix them

Response from Lixie Labs | Aug. 10, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear this, Robert! Please email us at lixielabs@gmail.com with your original Order Number and some photos if possible, and I'll be able to help quite quickly! If we can't figure it out together, I'll just mail you some new boards!

Daniel | March 20, 2019

Nice product, but fragile and no help from seller

For LIXIE II - The #NewNixie for Arduino! (Digit Kit)

They look great, but the lixies themselves are very fragile (one of mine fell apart) and the seller has not responded to questions.

The library works well. I wish there were more of a reference so I didn't have to dig through the example files to find out what's possible.

Bruce | Oct. 21, 2018

NIcely made. No Instructions.

For LIXIE II - The #NewNixie for Arduino! (Digit Kit)

Lixie looks great. Nicely laser cut and etched. PCB looks nicely made. But there wasn't ANY documentation with it. I could probably figure it out if there was an input lead for each number, (0-9) but there are just two 3 pin connectors: one labeled 5v, GND, DIN (I'm deducing Digit(al) IN) and one labeled 5v, GND, DOUT (Digit(al) OUT?). Have no idea how to wire or program it. I disassembled it to see if I could figure out the traces. Mistake. Re-assembly requires a degree of manual dexterity I seem to be deficient in. I'm assuming he has a jig to make assembly easier. After finally getting the plexi lined up and in place I over tightened the nuts (with just hemostats!) and broke off the little retaining tabs. That's not a design flaw. This is just a heads up if anyone else takes it apart. The lixie isn't designed to be taken apart or I guess, used separately from an Arduino. My bad for assuming 1 trace per number which was my intended use. I should have thought to ask first. So I guess I'll never know how it looks in person.

David | June 12, 2018

No support

For LIXIE II - The #NewNixie for Arduino! (Digit Kit)

I have contacted the creator of this gizmo twice (I bought two) in the last month or so... No response at all. I want to make them work with the Particle Photon, but there are some library issues and my question was pretty simple. Disappointed.

Waldemar | Dec. 13, 2017

Lixies Display are very good.

For LIXIE II - The #NewNixie for Arduino! (Digit Kit)

Lixies are very good. Support and communication in German could be better.
Unfortunately I did not find any pages in german.

Dick | Dec. 4, 2017

These are nice...

For LIXIE II - The #NewNixie for Arduino! (Digit Kit)

If you could please send me a list of the parts required to make a 6 segment clock out of these... I have the displays just don't know how to make a clock out of them...
thanks
DB

Tindie

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[Never turned up] - IT'S TURNED UP, no response from Lixie

2 out of 6 dont work

Response from Lixie Labs | Aug. 10, 2019

Nice product, but fragile and no help from seller

NIcely made. No Instructions.

No support

Lixies Display are very good.

These are nice...