> It would either inspire me to move on one or more of my crazy, overly-ambitious ideas or realize I just don't have time to do everything before I die...
Too real... What are NIMs? On Wed, Jun 23, 2021, 1:42 PM Nick Andrews <nickjandr...@gmail.com> wrote: > It's so tempting to buy one of his tubes just because... It would either > inspire me to move on one or more of my crazy, overly-ambitious ideas or > realize I just don't have time to do everything before I die... > > I did just buy another full NIM crate yesterday, all Ortec. Because eight > full ones and additional 150 modules just weren't enough I guess. Man, I > pity the fool who gets to dispose of my estate when I croak. Likely my > nieces... > > On Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 12:33 PM Max DN <flataeg...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Francis, a good suggestion from Paul, indeed. >> >> I recently purchased two tubes from Dalibor Farny, it's amazing how well >> made they are, very precise in all details. >> >> I can't imagine how much experimentations, frustration and satisfaction >> came from making those tubes. I have not had the time to make my own clock >> yet (still working on my nixie watch), but I have attached a picture of one >> of the R|Z568M installed on a clock purchased on aliexpress. Plenty of more >> info on the Dalibor Farny website on pinout etc, optimal resistor(s) etc. >> >> >> Il giorno mercoledì 23 giugno 2021 alle 13:04:04 UTC+1 Paul Andrews ha >> scritto: >> >>> You probably know this already, but you can also buy Z568 tubes. The red >>> coating is easily removed (hot soapy water, or isopropyl alcohol). You >>> could also consider buying a complete set of R|Z568M from Dalibor Farny, >>> though I’m not sure how they would look in the clock or whether they would >>> fit through the holes in the case. >>> On Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 11:42:38 PM UTC-4 fjpur...@gmail.com wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Thank you so much… Now that I’m going through the various steps of. >>>> grieving …acceptance..And preparing to fork out cash… I have turned to good >>>> old eBay and I’m just not sure which of the players over in eastern bloc >>>> countries are Reputable. I was already to push the buy button and I decided >>>> to read the description on the “new” tubes to find out they’re missing pins >>>> and or digits are non-functional …I really could use some advice :-) >>>> On Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 5:22:39 PM UTC-4 tntm...@gmail.com wrote: >>>> >>>>> Wow... you poor man, my condolences... >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 5:20 PM Nick Andrews <nickja...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I'm sure someone here can recommend a good recipe for cat tacos... >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:54 PM Francis Purcell <fjpur...@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hello from a longtime lurker…. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The point first…I need 2 clear 568(0) tubes :-( >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The back story….Ages ago in the 70s when I was in my teens I built a >>>>>>> very dangerous small 4 tube nixie clock.. using modified guts from an >>>>>>> old >>>>>>> pinball machine and an electric clock motor from an old range. As the >>>>>>> second hand on the clock made an electrical contact on a set of points >>>>>>> from >>>>>>> a distributor… The modified pinball score counters would make contact >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> change the numbers on the Boroughs tubes… I can still remember the >>>>>>> smell >>>>>>> of the ozium and the sound of the zorching ..Sort of think of bumper >>>>>>> cars >>>>>>> :-) and the spark and smell! >>>>>>> Time moves forward and I found a guy named Jeff Thomas and bought >>>>>>> one of his very early NIxie sat clocks….Think of opening the box and >>>>>>> getting a major prize… Just like the leg lamp in Christmas story! >>>>>>> I love the clock! It stopped working… I find a guy That is really >>>>>>> really helpful and incredibly knowledgeable and nice! Michael at bad >>>>>>> nixie >>>>>>> Got it up and running again beautifully with a new gps puck…with a >>>>>>> motion >>>>>>> detector …new firmware and made all necessary component mods ! He does >>>>>>> amazing work. I can’t recommend him enough! >>>>>>> The clock sat on the window sill since I got it about a decade ago… >>>>>>> while the clock was out for repair… The cat who came to my home after >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> clock about 6 years ago…Decides that it’s now OK to jump up on the >>>>>>> vacant >>>>>>> windowsill. Clock comes back… Clock is working for about three months… >>>>>>> Owner comes home last Thursday night and notices clock on floor! >>>>>>> One tube completely smashed and the other tube is missing a tiny >>>>>>> point at the top… Just enough to have let all the gas out. Fortunately >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> other four are in good working condition. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I need two good functioning clear tubes.. if anyone here has a pair >>>>>>> I am very willing to talk and spend within the “new normal”… Or if >>>>>>> anybody >>>>>>> has advice on where to get them I would be very appreciative for your >>>>>>> recommendations. I love this clock I really would like to get it going >>>>>>> again… Soon! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I already have a new spot for it in a sealed glass bookcase!!! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> admittedly I’m a little conflicted because I love the clock… And >>>>>>> love the cat… And currently in that order :-) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any and all help is greatly appreciated! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> 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 neonixie-l+...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/7f8d1a0e-7f38-4111-9908-e9d8d7423488n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/7f8d1a0e-7f38-4111-9908-e9d8d7423488n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> 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 neonixie-l+...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> >>>>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CAJD4P-hzkmyFwaQtP5134skqdvnErfP3KBZ1AUJZg_3UTtjkSg%40mail.gmail.com >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CAJD4P-hzkmyFwaQtP5134skqdvnErfP3KBZ1AUJZg_3UTtjkSg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>> -- >> 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 neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/f847cfa5-815a-45b6-a52f-8778dee41f86n%40googlegroups.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/f847cfa5-815a-45b6-a52f-8778dee41f86n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > 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 neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CAJD4P-jrH9JLV_9m-y7hpbj70Au%3D%3DNQFvbNzyJa02ViTUR9zig%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CAJD4P-jrH9JLV_9m-y7hpbj70Au%3D%3DNQFvbNzyJa02ViTUR9zig%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. 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