Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Insulate Leads on ZM series Nixie tubes

2012-07-11 Thread Keith Kirby
Very cool effect! My current Sven has the Tesla ZM1082T's in it. Was not aware of the dot. Hmmm might have to look into this. lol On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:50 AM, kay486 wrote: > I too would love to have customized clock. I was thinking about using the > dots on ZM1082T (tesla) so that they woul

Re: [neonixie-l] Insulate Leads on ZM series Nixie tubes

2012-07-11 Thread Keith Kirby
If I knew how to program that would be a great way to go.Yes if you come up with an alternative pic that might work or could be programmed that would be slick. Please let me know your results on your PCB. I like the design of the Sven Clock, but just want to do a few mods on it to make it a bit dif

Re: [neonixie-l] Insulate Leads on ZM series Nixie tubes

2012-07-10 Thread Keith Kirby
N-14's..they're nice timepieces! > > > On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Keith Kirby wrote: > >> I would like to learn how to that, but don't even know where to begin? >> >> Keith >> >> On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 11:49 AM, David Forbes wrote: >&

Re: [neonixie-l] Insulate Leads on ZM series Nixie tubes

2012-07-10 Thread Keith Kirby
I would like to learn how to that, but don't even know where to begin? Keith On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 11:49 AM, David Forbes wrote: > This sounds like an excellent excuse to learn how to do this > microcontroller stuff. Who knows, you might grow to like it! > > > On 7/10/12 7:46 AM, heavyleaded w

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Custom Glass Etching of Nixie Tubes

2012-06-18 Thread Keith Kirby
Thank you :) On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 1:12 AM, MichaelB wrote: > Beautiful work! > > > On Sunday, June 17, 2012 7:25:13 PM UTC-7, heavyleaded wrote: >> >> Some of you might remember that I had asked you all how to remove the red >> coating on My Tesla tubes. >> I did not want to loose the writing

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Custom Glass Etching of Nixie Tubes

2012-06-18 Thread Keith Kirby
It is a Nixie Clock Sven Kit. I did the etching with an etching cream and a stencil I had made. On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 12:26 AM, Nick wrote: > That's very nice -what did you use to do the etch - HF? > > Nice looking clock - is it your design or a kit? > > Nick > > -- > You received this message

Re: [neonixie-l] Custom Glass Etching of Nixie Tubes

2012-06-17 Thread Keith Kirby
Thank you :) On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 11:04 PM, Nicholas Stock wrote: > Well done...superb job! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 17, 2012, at 19:25, heavyleaded wrote: > > Some of you might remember that I had asked you all how to remove the red > coating on My Tesla tubes. > I did not want to

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-06-12 Thread Keith Kirby
Yes I did soak them all :( On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 11:10 AM, Imbanon wrote: > Did you soak all of them? > If not, I would try protecting the print with some gentle adhesive > tape, and cut a square around it with a scalpel. Then soak the tube > and try to remove the coating, leaving the protecte

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube Tester

2012-06-11 Thread Keith Kirby
Thanks for the info On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 2:04 PM, Nicholas Stock wrote: > Taylor edge provides a nice comparison chart for you... > > http://www.tayloredge.com/storefront/SmartNixie/PSU/comparison.html > > Nick > > > On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Keith Kirby wr

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube Tester

2012-06-11 Thread Keith Kirby
Dave, Thank you, that one would do the trick too. On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Lucky wrote: > Just to add another into the pot...there is always this from kosbo.com: > http://www.kosbo.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=9&Itemid=18 > also on ebay: > http://www.

Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie Tube Tester

2012-06-11 Thread Keith Kirby
Those are great, Thank you On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 11:38 AM, John Rehwinkel wrote: > > I think I found what will work for me in this case. > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Voltage-DC-115-235V-Magic-Eye-Tube-Driver-Nixie-Clock-Power-Supply-Module-/270971841235?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1

Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie Tube Tester

2012-06-11 Thread Keith Kirby
Thanks Charles, I think I found what will work for me in this case. http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Voltage-DC-115-235V-Magic-Eye-Tube-Driver-Nixie-Clock-Power-Supply-Module-/270971841235?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f172e2ad3#ht_3709wt_1396 This would give me the simple power I need for testing.

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-05-22 Thread Keith Kirby
Great information. I will try out some of those methods and see what works best. Thanks Keith On May 22, 2012 7:20 PM, "marta_kson" wrote: > Another way to remove the red coating is to rub on some adhesive tape > and then just lift it off. No water and no heat involved that might > damage the tu

Re: [neonixie-l] Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
Thank you. That was very helpful. On May 21, 2012 5:50 PM, "jb-electronics" wrote: > Here are some pictures in case anyone is interested: > http://www.jb-electronics.de/html/elektronik/nixies/n_artikel02.htm?lang=en > > Jens > > Just personal preference on my part is all. I have made one clock

RE: [neonixie-l] Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
Just personal preference on my part is all. I have made one clock with and one without and prefer the clear tubes. On May 21, 2012 4:18 PM, "Tidak Ada" wrote: > What is the reason to remove the coating that is just applied to enhance > the > contrast and visibility of the signs ? > As far as I ca

Re: [neonixie-l] Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
Sounds good. The Tesla tubes are the reverse of that. So my hope is that the water will only remove the red. I will find out soon enough and post the results. Keith On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 2:15 PM, David Forbes wrote: > On 5/21/12 11:07 AM, heavyleaded wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> Wondering i

Re: [neonixie-l] Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
Thanks John, I appreciate the advise. Keith On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 2:12 PM, John Rehwinkel wrote: > > Wondering if anyone could tell me the best way to remove the red coating > on the tubes? > > The usual way is to soak them in warm-hot water, the coating peels off > nicely after a few minutes

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: A small milestone: 500 members!

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
That is a very cool watch! On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 9:36 AM, kay486 wrote: > Some reports say that he won a *Blue magic nixie watch* :D > > > On Monday, May 21, 2012 2:12:03 PM UTC+1, Cobra007 wrote: >> >> Wow, does he deserve a free Nixie Clock or other (smaller) gift? >> >> Welcome to the group

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: A small milestone: 500 members!

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
Any gifts are always welcome. lol Just glad to be in the group. Keith On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 9:12 AM, Cobra007 wrote: > Wow, does he deserve a free Nixie Clock or other (smaller) gift? > > Welcome to the group heavyleaded! > > Michel > > > > On May 21, 11:07 pm, Nick wrote: > > Today (21st Ma