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+Nixie clock
+
+This clock displays the time in nixie-inspired numerals.
+
+The app makes use of a module called "m_vatch" which manages all the timers, and makes calls to functions in the 'main' file 
+to manage drawing the background, time, and any data like sensor info, step counters, battery, etc. The idea is that it is
+reusable if you write many watch apps... you just need to implement functions to draw the background (called on start, and every
+time the 'mode' changes (regular and night mode), the time (which gets a call every second), and the data (also every second, 
+except not in night mode)). 
+
+Night mode is a mode that can be set manually or automatically, allowing the watch code to adjust colors and detail. Mainly, 
+used as a night clock, you can draw no background, and use dim colors for your digits. If set to auto, the accelerometer is used so 
+when the watch is placed on its side, it switches to night mode (your watch may need a tweak... and Bangle 2 is a different story!)
+
+It also handles step counting so that it's stored on a daily
+basis - survives a system reset, zeroes when the date changes and keeps a record in a history file by day.