Cronixie - The eye-catching edge-lit clock kit that inspired the LIXIE

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.
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Cronixie-S
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Cronixie Manufacturer’s Website (German):
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
Q) Does it do (insert query here)?
A) It does exactly what’s shown in the video. I demonstrated every function. There was nothing left out. However it can be *reprogrammed* - if you have the skills. The documentation for this is available from here
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: /
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.
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-----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.