Want to make this but I'm a noob

[Fuganater]

So I found a Nixie Tube Temp setup that I really want to make for my desk but I'm a noob and not good at circutry.

This is the best one I could find. Heres the link.
http://www.capricorn1.net/avr/thermometer-nixie-tube/

I also found these:
http://www.steampunkalchemy.com/?q=en/3-nixie-projects
http://blog.thelifeofkenneth.com/2011/04/avr-nixie-tube-thermometer.html
http://www.tubeclockdb.com/non-clocks/266-avr-nixie-tube-thermometer.html

I will probably work with THarrell to make a case for it but I need someone to help with the cirutry. Either to make it or to help me buy all the parts. I'm sure I can put it together.

[TLHarrell]

I am somewhat familiar with nixie tubes. My brother in law builds nixie clocks. I do know they run on fairly high voltages. You will essentially need a way to drive each pin for the numbers. If you are using an Arduino, I would recommend some sort of decade counter chip. You could then drive a nixie with two pins, and one of those would be a reset. The other pin would pulse the decade counter until the proper pin is on. Should be able to do it at a rate higher than the nixie can react. This is, of course, theoretical. I'm not the electronics genius, but have a good understanding of the concepts.