# DIY Timepieces The Ice Tube Clock Kit is Made for Tinkerers By Christina Butty | Published 2009-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-tube-clock-kit References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090902/tube-clock-kit-lets-build/#more-30061) & [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/tube-clock-kit-02-09-2009/) There are some folks who enjoy a challenge, while others need to know how things work. To satiate these curious people, we present the Ice Tube Clock Kit. Available for $70, this clock features a Russian display tube as well as the [average alarm functions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock) like volume adjustment, a [snooze button](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roberts-ortus-5), the ability to display date and time as well as the ability to choose between a 12h or 24h display. For folk who are interested, according to Coolest Gadgets, this Ice Tube Clock Kit generates high voltage (40V on up to 70VDC) and is recommend for people experienced with electronics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Electronics Kits:** As more people show interest in understanding and building electronics, businesses can create DIY kits like the Ice Tube Clock Kit to appeal to these tinkerers. - **Vintage Tech Revival:** The use of Russian display tubes in the Ice Tube Clock Kit and other DIY projects illustrates a trend towards reviving vintage technology. - **Customizable Timepieces:** The ability for the Ice Tube Clock Kit to display time in both 12h and 24h formats is indicative of a trend towards personalized and customizable timepieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics:** Electronics companies can capitalize on interest in DIY projects by offering more DIY kits similar to the Ice Tube Clock Kit. - **Vintage Tech:** Companies that specialize in vintage technology such as classic radios or typewriters could expand their offerings to include vintage-inspired DIY kits. - **Watchmaking:** Manufacturers in the watchmaking industry can innovate by offering customers the ability to customize their own timepieces rather than just choosing from a pre-made selection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixei.md) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Single-Digit Nixie Tube Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamp-clocks.md) - [Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btf-nixie-watch.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Interactive Horology Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perse-fantme.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md)