Just be aware that there is sometimes a startup issue with smartsockets. This is something I have experienced myself and others have reported it also. This results in a mangled display. Usually removing and restoring power will cure the issue. Sometimes it might take a couple of tries. Once in operation there is no further issue.
What I think is happening is that when the sockets start up they self-enumerate, the first socket daisy-chains to the next and they assign themselves a number. If a later one in the chain is not yet ready, the enumeration fails. I’ve had displays like 1-2-1-2 where I would expect 1-2-3-4 for example. The possible fix might be to use the reset pin on the PIC, but the fuse for the reset pin was disabled when the code was compiled. Fortunately this pin is not used as an output and is still available. When I made the ZM1350 smartsocket PCBs I added access to the reset pins so that the smartockets could be reset in reverse order, to guarantee that each is ready at startup. The fuse for the reset pin can then be changed in the programmer - I use a Pickit - once the current hex file has been loaded into it. This code can then be saved back out. Be sure to use a pullup on the reset lines if they are to be used. It would then be up to whatever master controller you devise to send resets to each of the smartsockets in turn before sending messages to them. Maybe there is a way to ensure appropriate delays for each socket by delaying power to them - any suggestions? John S > On 6 Apr 2019, at 09:14, Thomas Kummer <tmkummer66...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Put me down for one kit too please. > Thank you, Michail > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 4, 2019, at 22:06, Bill Notfaded <notfad...@gmail.com > <mailto:notfad...@gmail.com>> wrote: > >> I'm in put me down for two sets at least. Did you get the PIC hex too? >> This is exciting stuff! Thanks Michail! >> >> On Thu, Apr 4, 2019, 7:03 PM Michail Wilson <m...@michail.com >> <mailto:m...@michail.com>> wrote: >> I was able to get the files from Yahoo Groups. >> >> I've decided to go about putting the kits together myself since I will have >> about 24 tubes. >> >> So, I just ordered 40 sets of the boards to have extras in case anyone wants >> kits. >> >> Michail >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com <mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com> >> [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com <mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com>] On >> Behalf Of Bill Notfaded >> Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 8:34 PM >> To: neonixie-l >> Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] B-5971 Smartsocket / Driver >> >> Ok guys I'm in too! Let's do this. I posted asking for the files from the >> Yahoo group a while ago... We need the PIC code for that PCB. I have a >> mother that's hoping she and my old V2 clock will have a baby soon. >> >> The trifecta would be saweeeet! I picked up six from that auction too. >> Only 3 sets are left. I ran up those two B-7971 tubes a little then held >> off... 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