Re: [neonixie-l] Anyone purchased one of these clocks?

As for the ones on nixieclock.biz , they look o be a light step up because of more programming ports, but it’s the same identical architure. Perhaps a different controller, a slightly less dodgy power supply, and so on. I’ver looked at kits and all I can find are some

[neonixie-l] Re: Anyone purchased one of these clocks?

I dont know how anyone could sell it for so cheap; the components cost more than 25USD. Yet, there it is. I bought a similarly-cheap edge-lit clock last year (well, OK 38USD including shipping, and it's 6 digits). It's kept accurate time and puts on quite a light-show. On Monday, December 12,

Re: [neonixie-l] Anyone purchased one of these clocks?

It looks pretty basic. It uses a STM8 microcontroller with a ds3231 RTC, an old school method of implementing a 40 bit shift register made up the old school way (32 bits for digits, 2 extra for the colon and a few flapping in the breeze), the usb port is only there to supply power. D+ and D-

Re: [neonixie-l] flicker-flame lamps

A small amount of ammonia is added to these bulbs for keeping the arc from covering the entire anode and cathode. The arc is smaller than the anode or cathode so it tends to jump all over the surfaces making the flicker you see. > On Dec 12, 2022, at 3:28 PM, Adrian Godwin wrote: > >

[neonixie-l] Re: Anyone purchased one of these clocks?

>From the pictures I would say that it does use pin sockets therefore I would expect them to be included. The evidence being that A) - you can just see them in the top view of the clock and B) the holes on the PCB look too small for the pins on IN-12 tubes. ... though for $25.38 including

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

Thanks for posting this! It's not everything needed to figure out the parts placement, but the schematic diagram is a big step forward. Good photos or scans of both sides of the bare PC board are needed to figure out which parts go where. On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 7:47 PM Thugwold wrote: > Long

[neonixie-l] Anyone purchased one of these clocks?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/314168311777 Many sellers on ebay. Does it come with pins for the tubes? Terry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

Long time lurker here. The google drive link below has pictures that may be of use. I can remove the plastic cover to shoot better pictures of the watch guts if that would help. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yGiYKxxQ15NFdqX2N2uRiX4LG9AUKCxS?usp=sharing On Monday, December 12, 2022

RE: [neonixie-l] flicker-flame lamps

I was told (as the guy in the video also discusses) it is the same effect as what is called a “Jacob’s Ladder”, the effect introduced by local gas pressure changes due to the heat produces by the arc. The flicker lamp is designed to let it happen, rather than preventing it. Bill v From:

Re: [neonixie-l] flicker-flame lamps

my guess is some sort of oxide layer put during the manufacturing process On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 10:28 PM Adrian Godwin wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyYjnV99wfM > > Anyone able to answer how these lamps work and why they're so unstable ? > The answer by 'Butanik' sounds plausible

[neonixie-l] flicker-flame lamps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyYjnV99wfM Anyone able to answer how these lamps work and why they're so unstable ? The answer by 'Butanik' sounds plausible but IANAP (I am not a physicist). -adrian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l"

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

Found it. Thank you! Metalized Polyester Film Capacitors. There was an issue with the original parts on the schematics. This was what Jeff did to fix the problem when I brought it to him. -Dan > On Dec 12, 2022, at 1:01 PM, Mac Doktor wrote: > > >> On Dec 12, 2022, at 2:37 PM, Dan

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

> On Dec 12, 2022, at 2:37 PM, Dan Schnur wrote: > > I think the schematic you have is for the original Nixieclock that Jeff made > too. In 2000, he made 6 of them to give to friends and clients. I have 5 > of 5 (of 6.). Note the replacement resistors he added later. Can anyone >

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

Jeff’s son Christian is an engineer now and if anyone would have what you need, it’s probably him. The contact info on his web site is: christ...@thomasnixie.com Hope this helps. -Dan > On Dec 12, 2022, at 9:41 AM, David Forbes wrote: > > Rob, > I looked

RE: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

Rob, Sounds like you got the best person willing to help. Great offer David. Michail From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of David Forbes Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 8:42 AM To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

Rob, I looked around some more, and I found the Mike Harrison schematic from the year 2000 upon which Jeff based his design. It has a different timebase and power supply, but the clock and time setting logic with the 4017 chips should be the same. If you send clear photos or scans of the blank PC

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

Rob Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Our telescope startup has been a real bear this year. I looked for data files for the Jeff Thomas watch, but didn't find any, either in my disk archives or my manila folders. I could probably make that watch run, given the board, the parts and some

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New oddity

Yes, I had planned to use the GPS module to make them sync nicely. Too many hours on wiring and needed a rest before tackling the GPS. ~ *mcvei...@gmail.com * On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 10:14 PM Richard Scales wrote: > Ah, am I right in thinking those are the multiplexed PV remote kits? > >

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-17 Direct Drive Clock

I agree. For me my favorites come down to the ZM1020/ZM1022's, Rodan GR-111Pa's and IN-17's. I picked up a bunch of NOS IN-17's a few years ago just before COVID hit and prices went off the rails. Have not done anything with them yet though I would like to make a tiny 6-digit clock. I like

RE: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

I don’t, but hopefully someone has one that they can take closeup pictures of and send to you. Michail Wilson 206-920-6312 From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Rob Bailey Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 12:01 AM To: neonixie-l Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

Did anything turn up on the Nixie Watch? I'm about to throw in the towel... Thanks! ...R On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:28:49 PM UTC-5 nixiebunny wrote: > I think I have that information on my home computer. I'll be home Friday. > > > On Mon, Aug 29, 2022, 7:09 PM Rob Bailey wrote: > >>