The only problem in doing that - as far as I can tell - is that the B5971 does not have the same number of segments, I believe that the centre vertical segment is one long piece from top to bottom as opposed to being made up of two parts. Whilst it may be possible to handle the switching of this with some electronics it would be easier to do it in software - re-mapping all the characters to deal with the difference. Over at the Smart-Sockets group you will find details of a project for the B5971. Here is a clip of some of them in action: https://youtu.be/dCdzolBSNM8 I have adapted the same B-5971 controller boards and software to drive SP-101 panaplex displays and other 7 segment devices. - Richard
On Thursday, 29 April 2021 at 01:11:11 UTC+1 peter....@gmail.com wrote: > I'm absolutely still interested in the DUSTOFF board. I'm also interested > in the ZM1350 board however I don't have any tubes and they seem very hard > to obtain. I do have a set of B5971 tubes. Is it possible to adapt the > ZM1350 board to B5971? I guess what I'm asking is if it's a one piece > board or if the displays are on a separate pcb. If so would it be possible > for me to design a display board for the B5971's that would plug into the > driver board if it's a multiple board design. > > Thanks! > > Pete > > On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 5:02:06 PM UTC-4 Mahdi Al Husseini wrote: > >> Whew! Sorry again everyone. Been out of the country *again*, and will be >> leaving to Australia in early June for a couple months. Work has been crazy >> this year. That said... here are updates on all my existing and future >> projects. . >> >> *EXISTING PROJECTS* >> *If your name is not listed below and you're interested, please let me >> know! Cost will be roughly the cost to manufacture and assemble + shipping, >> in the $300-$400 range for various boards. * >> >> *DUSTOFF B7971 BOARD + ESP32 ADAPTER [ESP32 w/ WiFi Connectivity]* >> >> Based on the feedback provided, I have already put in another PCB >> manufacturing and assembly order for five DUSTOFF displays (no tubes). I am >> tracking the following individuals are interested (no commitment): >> >> 1.) Peter Doroba >> 2.) Jon Jackson (#2! + I owe working ESP32 back-end implementation of >> database) >> 3.) Wo Tu (board not assembled, kit version) >> 4.) Wayne de Greer (x2?) >> 5.) >> >> Peter and Jon, your maintained interest has been (happily) noted, looking >> for continuing interest from Wo and Wayne. >> >> *GEORGIA TECH GRADCAP B5971 [ESP32 w/ WiFi Connectivity]* >> Kind of a neat update on this one, I was recently issued a design patent! >> I have one remaining (no tubes). Last I was tracking, the following >> individuals were interested (no commitment): >> >> 1.) William "Bill" Eckler >> >> Will, please let me know if you're still interested. >> >> * ZM1350 8-TUBE BOARD [ESP32 w/ WiFi Connectivity]* >> >> I have two remaining (no tubes). Last I was tracking, the following >> individuals were interested (no commitment): >> >> 1.) Jon Jackson >> 2.) Paul Wolff >> >> Jon and Paul, please let me know if you're still interested. >> >> >> *UPCOMING PROJECTS * >> >> *STANFORD GRADCAP ZM1350 [ESP32 w/ WiFi Connectivity] * >> Especially excited about this one - uses a matrix array of ZM1350s to >> show off some neat moving graphics! Software is going to a pain and will >> largely have to be written from scratch, but should be a fun challenge. >> Design patent application filed on this. >> >> *POST-MODERN 8091 CLOCK [ESP32 w/ WiFi Connectivity]* >> The circuit board is up and running properly, but still trying to design >> an interesting and post-modern black anodized aluminum case for said >> clock... should we be neat when complete! I also only have 5 8091s, and am >> desperately searching for a 6th. Trying to turn this into a collaboration >> project with an industrial designer! >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 6:13 AM Jon Jackson <jond...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> Mahdi, >>> >>> I would be interested in a second DUSTOFF board for my daughter down the >>> street. I could send her simple greetings and updates. >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 9:33 AM Peter Doroba <peter....@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Knock, knock. LOL >>>> >>>> >>>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:40:55 AM UTC-5 Peter Doroba wrote: >>>> >>>>> No worries. Thanks! >>>>> >>>>> Pete >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 1:36:06 AM UTC-5 Mahdi Al Husseini >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi, Peter (and Bill and others), >>>>>> >>>>>> I owe you all some information, which I will get to this weekend. I >>>>>> apologize - I have been out of country for work related reasons, and >>>>>> have >>>>>> been away from my workstation, for much of the past few months. Finally, >>>>>> I >>>>>> have returned home. Be in touch soon. >>>>>> >>>>>> Mahdi >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 3:53 AM Peter Doroba <peter....@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Any updates? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Monday, December 21, 2020 at 4:36:57 AM UTC-5 wayneco wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I’m down for two, more if it can be a generic data receiver and >>>>>>>> display, I have been wanting something like that, Burroughs nixie >>>>>>>> based >>>>>>>> for a long, long time. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Dec 17, 2020, at 08:24, Peter Doroba <peter....@gmail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any luck moving the remaining merch? :-) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10:07:20 PM UTC-5 Peter Doroba >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Okay, count me in for a board. Good luck with the training! >>>>>>>>> Seems we're into the same things just in different order. I'm >>>>>>>>> working on >>>>>>>>> learning microcontroller programming and PCB design. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Pete >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 9:39:29 AM UTC-5 Mahdi Al >>>>>>>>> Husseini wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi, Peter, very cool! I have my commercial and instrument ratings >>>>>>>>>> in rotary aircraft (and am working on my commercial multi engine >>>>>>>>>> FW). >>>>>>>>>> Possibly ATP one day - we’ll see! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Yes, all of what you are requesting can be done seamlessly, >>>>>>>>>> though it requires a wifi network that you can connect to, to be >>>>>>>>>> available. >>>>>>>>>> Shouldn’t be a problem if you live at an airport! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I have one other interested individual, but need one more in >>>>>>>>>> order to make putting another batch in worthwhile (the $300 cost is >>>>>>>>>> near >>>>>>>>>> production cost, so it’s a loss if I can’t sell at least of four of >>>>>>>>>> five). >>>>>>>>>> I will let you know if that happens by email >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thanks! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Mahdi >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Dec 5, 2020 at 8:37 AM Peter Doroba <peter....@gmail.com> >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Great! I'd likely take you up on the code help offer. I did >>>>>>>>>>> start out as an EE major in college but switched to Aeronautical >>>>>>>>>>> Science >>>>>>>>>>> when I got the flying bug. :) I'm a Spirit Airlines Captain and >>>>>>>>>>> live on an >>>>>>>>>>> airport so the the METAR/TAF feature really speaks to me. LOL >>>>>>>>>>> Maybe a >>>>>>>>>>> silly question but the board can display the current date and time >>>>>>>>>>> correct? Can it be configured to display both local and UTC in >>>>>>>>>>> turn? >>>>>>>>>>> Also, how often is the WX data displayed? Thanks! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Pete >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Friday, December 4, 2020 at 10:49:02 PM UTC-5 Mahdi Al >>>>>>>>>>> Husseini wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Yes of course! Currently, it will immediately select the >>>>>>>>>>>> closest airport based on longitude and latitude data, but it is >>>>>>>>>>>> very easy >>>>>>>>>>>> to adjust the code to select a particular airport ID. I can help >>>>>>>>>>>> with that >>>>>>>>>>>> as needed. The current code for TAF/METAR is attached for >>>>>>>>>>>> reference. If >>>>>>>>>>>> purchased, I will adjust the code slightly, to support the ESP32 >>>>>>>>>>>> on the new >>>>>>>>>>>> boards. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, Dec 4, 2020 at 9:55 PM Peter Doroba < >>>>>>>>>>>> peter....@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I'd be interested! Is the METAR and TAF feature standard? I >>>>>>>>>>>>> assume the airport ID is customizable? >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On Friday, December 4, 2020 at 8:51:43 PM UTC-5 Mahdi Al >>>>>>>>>>>>> Husseini wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I am thinking about producing another batch of five B7971 >>>>>>>>>>>>>> clocks/displays (without tubes), and would like to know who >>>>>>>>>>>>>> might be >>>>>>>>>>>>>> interested. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Video of the clock/display in action: B7971 Dustoff IoT >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Board - YouTube >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgIXw_v1t3E&feature=emb_title> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> These new boards are outfitted with the improved ESP32s >>>>>>>>>>>>>> instead of ESP8266s. This is my last run of B7971 boards for the >>>>>>>>>>>>>> foreseeable future. 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