There is another option. For his Hackaday Prize entry, [castvee8] is making seven-segment displays out of vintage neon lamps. It looks great, and it’s the basis of an all-vacuum tube calculator.

Inside an iconic 1910 building, Spokane neon history now shines among layers of memorabilia and vintage prints of regional ...

A great way to display your favorite album cover art, the light-up stand also adds a touch of retro appeal to your space, with the "Now Playing" sign reminiscent of neon signs seen at radio ...

Luckily, these days there’s a good alternative: “neon” flexible LED strips. This is the approach [Benni] recently took in making a large logo display, and the results speak for themselves.

A great way to display your favorite album cover art, the light-up stand also adds a touch of retro appeal to your space, with the “Now Playing” sign reminiscent of neon signs seen at radio ...