Gixie Clock: Redemption
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มิ.ย. 2024
- I've received the all-new re-engineered replacement for my Gixie Clock - here's a full review.
The Gixie is a digital clock that displays time using six removable glass tubes containing etched acrylic panels edge-lit by multicolour LEDs.
The Gixie Clock is available from www.indiegogo.com/projects/gi... (this is not an affiliated link)
FULL DISCLOSURE: The two boxed clocks seen in this video were sent to me for free (other than £18 duty and handling fees I paid the courier at the door - well I gave him £20 because I didn't have any change and neither did he). I have not been paid to make this video. I am not on commission.The people who sent it over said it was up to me whether or not I made a video, but they just wanted me to see the updated one anyway. I’m not sure whether it counts as a Paid Promotion because I got a free clock (but I’ve ticked the Paid Promotion box to be on the safe side) - I'll be giving the new spare one away and the other one is a replacement for my broken original that I paid for. It's up to you to make your mind up if you think this video is honest or not - but whether or not you buy a clock doesn't matter one jot to me.
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I should note that the maker of the clock actually linked the previous video in their update addressing the issues. That is class, right there: they admitted the problems and were honest about the criticism. No insincere half-apologies, no hiding of the issues, just "hey, we did screw up, here's what we did wrong, and here's how we fixed it."
I wish we saw more of this from companies. So many *cough* apple *cough* prefer to tell their customers "you're using it wrong."
love internet nerds
apropos of nothing,
APPLE BAD
@@adondriel "We're sorry your _Fallout 76_ special edition bag is not what you expected. We're not doing anything about it."
First off: I salute and applaud the makers of the clock for recognizing their failures, promising to repair them and then doing so quickly. That's called "customer recovery" and is a central tenet of good business.
Second off: if you hadn't embarassed them publically and disastrously on TH-cam using an 874k sub channel, they wouldn't have even returned your emails. I'd bet you $1000 on it. Because it's happened to me. Twice, actually. That's called "Chinese Internet Commerce" and is a central tenet of the Internet in 2019.
@@Noxedwin /BLIZZARD/ Don't you have mobile phones?
This actually looks like a very decent product now. I'm actually tempted to buy one
Same as. It's nice he gave them a second chance.
Me too, as i really wanted to like it in the first video already. So yeah, i'm about to get one for myself
me....too
It's still extremely cheap garbage.
@@Folsomdsf2 So why dont you make your own? With blackjack and hookers! (Futurama quote) It is not that hard if you got 3D printer, CNC mill, arduino programing knowlege and lot of spare time.
LED dead redemption, surely
Frazer Smith nice one 🍻
They gave him two replacements. So LED Dead Redemption 2, surely? 😁
Lumbaglow
You did an honest and fair review of what you were sent the first time. You never said they would or wouldn't improve it.
But it's admirable that you gave them a second chance. More thumbs up for you.
I would say that its also admirable that they didn't try to strike him for reviewing it (like many companies would do) but instead they listened and are still trying to improve it. Props to them.
Pretty much class all around, he was willing to give them a second go, they were willing to cop to their error and even work to rectify it. It's how things SHOULD be in review industries. :P
@@Pir-o And those stinkers will sue knowing that even the bad publicity has value to them.
@Monty Python the Flying Circus That's hindsight 20/20 mate...Sometimes you don't know something is wrong right away. Heck if every person in the factory puts them on the same way then how do you detect the shorting issue?
@Monty Python the Flying Circus And product testing doesn't always catch anything. I actually already highlighted one way. JFC you don't actually seem to have ever experienced the production industry. To boot it all off, they are a group of students. You think they can afford a third party product(not produce, this isn't lettuce mate) testing firm? The term for that is quality assurance btw, and QA for people who aren't billion dollar companies more often that not covers "expected informed use case" in other words how do those who know how it's intended to be used use it. So twisting the bulbs is easy to miss.
Thanks for following up on this. I prefer an honest review over a paid promotion any day of the week. Good to see that you treat the manufacturer fairly even though the product was so-so.
He's highly respected for this
Rarity on the internet: A quality review with honesty and integrity. Plus, good form for calling out the students who put it together and giving them credit for trying to get it right.
Not just trying to get it right, but succeeding.
@hkistreet True. Very true. A honest person calls out mistakes when they see them and acknowledges the correcting of that mistake when they see it
Including bad decisions later reversed even if by the same person or group that was in error before. They fixed a problem. Good on them. Nice clock as well.
They didn't try to get it right, they did get it right.
Really like the wood grain on that one. I must have watched too much LGR.
It's great to see them own up too the defects and also fix the issues.
The cycling mode could be somthing to test for dead LEDs as it shows each number in each tube over and over you could spot if any arent working.
Yes it is.
I mean also it really wouldn't be a Nixie tube clone if it didn't have that. The nixie cycling is iconic!
it's also what they did to real nixie tubes both in the factory (to test and "preheat" the tubes so they all glow just the right way) and in some devices from time to time (to prevent burn-in).
@@nonchip Even the modern aliexpress clock (pcb only sold) cycles nixie tubes. I had one of the 1971 vintage tubes short from cathode 6 to anode though, but I switched it with digit that doesn't use number 6._
JaytleBee I remember a pub on Southsea front that had a One Arm Bandit that did just that bloody thing cost me a fortune.
Being how garbage some indiegogo developers can be
It should be emphasized how the gixie cube guys mentioned the flaws and mistakes and stated how they are fixing it. Kudos to them
Well, we are all human but it’s how you react to issues that sets you apart. Cudos for them admitting their errors and asking you to take another look. 👍. Love the idea - have ordered one to see if it is as good as the one they sent you. Geez, I will now have 4 clocks I’ve bought because of you. 😁
Let us know how your clock arrives.
Are you saying it was "time" to order another Techmoan-reviewed clock? 😉
Now I'm interested what 4 clocks did u buy?
Bob Blum Did you “moan” for more videos - yeah maybe no 🤔
@@DevChow Moan? No. Well, maybe a little tear of sadness when the video was over. 😢
Awesome to see the creators listened to the criticisms, took notice and actually FIXED THE ISSUE. Huge kudos to them.
@Morgan: Yep... and that's exactly why SO many folk who just dismiss ANY product because "It's from China so it's crap" need to STFU...! Such hypocrites; the computer/laptop, phone, tablet they were using to type that stupid comment on was almost certainly made in China too!! The MacBook I'm using right now, was made in China, and I love it!!
It's also worth noting that they had addressed the issues even before Techmoan's previous video. That was made in October and these revised locks were manufactured in August.
Honestly, isn't this exactly what Indiegogo is supposed to be? Early support for ideas that will continue to improve as they make their way to general market.
@@sweaterfish6311 Yeah and it's also clear that like this group is learning on the job, I imagine the issue with the glue was one that only showed up in shipping and they hadn't thought that while the glue might work now it wouldn't be able to handle shipping, but they learned from that mistake and fixed it and also made a really nice product in the process.
Indeed! More manufacturers need to own up to their mistakes and correct them. Honestly and integrity from manufacturers will make consumers more willing to buy their products.
This is why we need people not fearing to do harsh criticism of a product when needed.
I don't think criticism should be called harsh when it's completely honest and delivered in good faith. It would feel worse than something made up or exaggerated, assuming it's heeded.
@@Milamberinx "harsh" is maybe not the right term, but what I mean by that is to not soft cushion the issues and show them just as they are, well explained and a firm "do not buy" recommendations if the product is flawed.
@@TommyCrosby I certainly agree, there are a limited set of people whose opinions are considered enough to value highly. Techmoan is definitely up there!
Glad they went back and fixed the design so fast. It shames the really big corporations who go into denial...
I actually want one of these now.
"Okay, just a quick video today."
Ends up being an eighteen minute video
Me: Yesssssss.
@@free_gold4467 ?
Personally I love seeing less than stellar reviews. The vast majority of reviewers are complete shills. If they get sent something to review that is crap they will either lie about it or just not publish the video leaving other shills to lie about it. A little honesty every once in a while is refreshing.
The app just screams "graphic design is my passion"
If they work on fixing the App as much as they worked on fixing their clock, I can imagine that the App will be better in no time. :)
They seem to already have a pretty solid design language to use so it's probably only a matter of time before the app starts looking a little nicer.
Type should be taught in schools.
@@tieck4408 Typing WAS taught in my schools -- but that was 50+ years ago. My three kids in the 1980's were taught "keyboarding", aka, Typing.
App can be easily updated down the line for free, hardware can't. They know their priorities.
I truly enjoy your content... Long, short, imperfect or not your dedication and hard work is appreciated... at least by me! Thank you for another great video!
Lloyd Russell Seconded!
A few maker channels I follow have had issues with giving honest reviews of products sent to them recently. The manufacturers asked for it to be removed and one tried to sue. I trust both of them to give real facts especially when it relates to potentially dangerous problems. I am happy the students got in touch to say they resolved all the problems and gave you chance to show a good product.
Well done, students! Nice bounce-back.
The integrity you showed here is why I subscribed. I've been using your retro tech videos and soothing voice to help wind down at the end of the day, but this really sets you apart.
These kids AND Techmoan deserve commendation for how they handled this rough start. Full on honesty from both sides, fully made right in the end by both sides. Kudos!👍🏽
The best thing about your reviews is that they are always honest, thank you!
I would still like to see BigClive do a teardown of the broken one.
Wrap the broken one up and send it to Clive for Xmas, three videos , two xmas gifts and a clock for yourself from just one purchase, great value.
This
@ArtOfPeace ok boomer
@ArtOfPeace TH-camrs regularly send stuff to bigclive, I bet techmoan already sent something to him as well
@ArtOfPeace What? lol
Nice to see a follow up. Also, nice job Chinese students. Well done.
That timer function would make this a brilliant piece of kit for a supervillain making a giant bomb with a dramatically visible countdown.
Its amazing how much work you have to put in to maintain your integrity, (but its worth it and you managed it.) Thanks for being you.
It's refreshing to see a mea culpa from a company when they make a mistake, rather than a brushoff like "Oh, it's not broken, you're just holding it wrong." Nothing will build consumer confidence like knowing that the company can be honest, and is working to correct their errors.
Free promotions have ruined many TH-cam channels that have turned into little but advertisements and no longer have anything to do with what made them enjoyable and interesting to watch in the first place. Your intelligence, candor, and sense of humor make your channel. Please never change that!
I think it's really nice of you to make this second video! Well done. The long intro shows your intentions and your approach on testing equipment and that is a good thing.
You are delightfully fair, measured, honest yet courteous with your product reviews; a true gentleman. Don't ever change, Mr Techmoan.
I just love the fact that you’re one of the few guys doing honest videos. Great follow up by the producers and you as well.
I respect very much the makers of the clock for this, and you too for making honest and great reviews. This is why your channel is one of the best from all TH-cam, in my humble opinion.
You did the right thing, giving them a second chance. Nice and honest review. And their handling of the problem coming clean and doing the corrections and being upfront. It is rare these days. I’m really tempted to buy one. Keep up your good work.
neat piece of tech! happy to see all of those issues addressed, and best of luck with their project!!
Not only interesting, fun and well put together, as always, .....but fair and practical. Good work, Matt. Thanks, as ever
I would say both you and the manufacturer show honesty; you by giving an accurate, real-person review of the exact copy of the product you have on-hand (both the original with faults and the new & improved one), and they by their willingness to address your concerns with the manufacturing and design issues.
Glad to see a follow-up review on this, it's more of a Part 2 covering the history of the product. Also, like you said, they showed integrity by following through on correcting the problems as they should.
Good to see the students took your last review of this in the right manner. A lesson in quality control, I think.
Great video of a, now, great product. It is wonderful to hear of a manufacturer, students or not, that listens to proper critiques and reacts be making things better. Well done Gixie tubes! Many thanks Techmoan!
Excellent - I like to see a maker improve their product after market feedback. Definitely improved a lot - good job to all & thanks for the re-review!
I liked their honest attitude on their crowd funding page. Nice of you to cover it again
Good on you for sharing this with us. I agree that they have achieved a great deal and I'm glad they have found surer footing in their manufacturing.
Sounds like a very cool class these students were taking part in, kudos for handling their setback so professionally!
I'm glad you did this Mat, its always worth helping out someone who's willing to admit a mistake and take positive steps to solve it.
Thanks for doing this. Great to see them working to improve their product.
The thing I've always liked about your videos is your honesty. And the fact that you do followups when product issues are resolved by the manufacturer. Wait, did I just pull a "Spanish Inquisition"?
An outstanding and fair re-review. Thank you. Very beautiful product.
I'm so happy they managed to fix things. I liked the look of the Gixie Clock initially, but now they've improved quality.
It's great that they listened to feedback and made fixes. 😃
I'm glad they got it right this time around! I got the impression that you'd like and recommend the first one if it worked, and of course it now works and works well!
I am glad to see that you gave the manufacturer a chance to make good on his product. I feel that you gave the company a real air shake to prove that their product was unique.
those guys are a true class act, admitting the mistake, even on an old version of their product, stepping up to the plate with offering a full replacement and acknowledging a fair review and saying "Hey, we fixed it, if you would like to see the fixed version, we'll send ya a new one!".
good on them and good on you for giving fair reviews!
Good to see they've fixed it and it's also good to see you give both the clock and it's creators the positive review they deserve.
I think I'd place it on a shelving unit where it would hopefully get enough shade to work properly during the day time and be an interesting feature on what is a fairly dull corner of my room, regardless of the time of day.
thank you for showing this ... i really wish i had the $ to get one of these, they look fantastic and it's good to see they fixed the issues you noted from your first one and it looks like a nice solid little device now.
Great you made the video. Really nice to see the final version.
Does anyone else hover their mouse over the timeline looking for puppets?
yes (none this time) its a missing bit with out the puppets at the end :-)
Yes, every time!
I always look for the puppets! I enjoy them!
I do this!! haha.. I don't know why he receives hate for those skits - I love it!
Always.
Bravo to those folks for standing behind their product and actually making it better! THAT is how you run a business! This said, I now very much want one of these clocks!
Wouldn't give a broken clock to his worst enemy. That's cold, man. Cold.
Well that's certainly a nice turnaround: well done to the makers. I've been considering a nixie clock as part of my redecoration project, but I might pick up one of these too.
I appreciate your videos Matt. You are my favourite TH-camr!
Thanks for the updated video response. It seems rare that these companies update theyre products from the reviews. But its great to see them trying to make a cool better. Also gives you a more professional reviews with the updated version of the product and your work between you and the manufacturers. Thanks
Props to them for actually fixing the product. A lot of these crowdfunded things just simply abandon ship.
Kudos to the guys for listening to your review and making a much better product, there are many big name company's out there that seem to think they know whats best for their costumers and never listen to them, I wish them well.
Good on you for your honesty and integrity in all your vids; and good on these guys for responding the way they did.
Damn, if only ALL the internet content worked like this...
Much better quality control, with a few engineering tweaks. Thanks for the updated video, sir
Very decent of you to show off the new version. Clearly no bias one way or the other.
That is a stunning piece of hardware! I love your videos!
"Okay, just a quick video today..."
Video proceeds for 18 minutes, 9 seconds. I love Techmoan. Great review/follow up Mat! Another brilliant video, 'as always' 😉
Love to see the redemption curve of the is product. Well done posting this.
I am glad to see that the people making these had integrity in fixing the problems that the original set had, and improving on it. Not every company would do this sort of thing, but it is always nice to see it when a company does.
wow..... what a ride! ....those students deserve some love. Great product and even better customer support.
It's nice to know that there are still some people with integrity in the manufacturing sector.
The new one is pretty awesome for a product! I hope these students are successful in their endeavors! How you handle failure determines how you can handle success! I think they handled themselves wonderfully!
That new Gixie Clock looks amazing. A little refinement on the apps and they're set!
Nice to see them come good on their vision for the product, admit the issues, rectify them and push on with the plan.
Very glad they fixed it, very nice to see it working now
I really like the idea of this clock, I just have no personal use for it. It looks very cool, and the improvements they've made are commendable. Bravo to the makers for continuing to work at making a quality product.
Yes, sure, "to a family member". The 8-bit guy won't be happy with another package after the karaoke tapes and teddy bears.
omg he's gonna send it to David :)
8-bit guy needs another house just to store the insane amount of stuff people send him.
Ayyy glad I'm not the only one that's seen that video 😉
@@barnstormer322 *these videos ;)
Not only was it nice to see them owning the problems you had with the first one, but the speed of their response (judging from when the first video came out) was fairly decent too. These guys definitely deserve some credit for both sorting the problems out and the speed with which they tried to demonstrate they'd rectified the issue!
This is something i was interested in but stayed away from, this update gives me hope!
thanks for your honest and mindful tests and reviews. makes me really feel i can rely on it. keep it up.
cheers
Seeing the original movie I sensed the vibe it was an amateur crew, and it was so good to see them come around and fix it. Feel good vid man
A feel good story! I had a bad day, but this was great! Cool! I think I'll pick one of these up, it addresses some of the annoyances I've have with real nixie tube clocks.
Flippin heck. Just when I was able to go back to work after a long sickness, I got a new Techmoan video! As if to celebrate getting better!
I love it when a product manages to get better over time. This one looks to just needed to go through the first run to see what the problems were.
That was nice of you to make a follow up. I’m glad this worked out! Thank you
Got mine today. Works very well, thanks for making a video about it Techmoan.
great to know they took the time to address the problems and fix them
Ive had mine for 8 months now. Has worked perfectly the whole time. I dont play around with it much. But all the features and parts function still.
Knowing about it being made by students would of been a good thing to have known in the first video as contex makes the failure more forgivable. Kids learned about the necessity of thorough R&D.
This new version looks good.
Dear Santa....
@@free_gold4467 No, which is why I jokingly put "Dear Santa" It would make a nice, but non-essential, present.
Do you trawl You Tube looking for comments to make facile responses to?
@@MadBiker-vj5qj fucken burn, well done mad biker.
I got to be honest...... I like this. And I love that they took on the issues and fixed it. Thats gains a lot of respect.... Plus i really like that wood front...
I hate when vendors say that they want to correct any issues before you do a review. No, as a prospect customer I want the reviews to reflect what I can expect from the start.
So you are perfectly right there. And it's also very decent to give them a second chance, since they are so humble about their mistakes.
They came through with a really nice product. I'd call it a thing of beauty, both aesthetically and technically. Bringing a new product to market is always a challenge, even more for an "oddball" item assembled by students. Good job!
The frames that hold the numbers being black drives me crazy. They’d look much better, and look more like Nixie tubes at a glance, if that part was also clear. Also, if the tubes were a little shorter so there wasn’t that gap up the top it would also look better.
I'm really glad to see that the creators of the product made improvements to the design, I might actually get this thing now.
Based on this video, I ordered one through the Indiegogo campaign, and received it. I just wanted to say how much I like this clock, and I'm glad you got an updated version, and were able to revise your review of it. I would not have gotten one, had it not been for the 2nd video, as I would not have had any confidence in the product if I had only seen the 1st video. The new version now has bluetooth, so you can sync the clock to the time on the device with the app, in my case my android phone. You can also set the colors through it as well. The app is still a little buggy, but works for the most part. I'm sure it is something that is still being worked on, so I am looking forward to an update. I highly recommend the Gixie Clock, and of course the awesome product reviews done on this channel!
I’m glad both the clock maker and video maker took the extra effort to make things better.
Hi Mat. Much better product this type round, and fair-do's to the makers to fix the problems, and to hold their hands up to getting it wrong. I might well buy one, as a 'cheap' Nixie-style clock.
Very cool product. Glad they got it fixed.
Top notch of these guys linking the first video on their page. Honest and stand up dudes it seems. 乾得很好!!
Product looking great now, hope they sell alot. Should be a Techmoan affiliated link here as thanks for honest "bad" review, and honest good review
Thank you for your honesty and integrity.