[neonixie-l] Re: Rework of NixieSat with Haicom HI-204III GPS?

2019-05-16 Thread Robert L
Hi folks,

I've used the most current f/w with a Garmin "GPS18X LVC-5m" with excellent 
results... fast lock times,  sensitive receiver, 1PPS... While the latest 
f/w does not require a 1PPS signal, the GPS 18X LVC-5m does have a 1PPS 
signal available if you want to use it.

The GPS18X LVC-5m uses RS-232 polarity on the serial port and a 1pps signal 
is provided. You would need to provide your own cable termination 
connector. Output sentences can be configured using a Garmin support 
program available for download at the Garmin site. Firmware updates are 
also provided if needed.

>From the Garmin spec sheet (
https://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/GPS_18x_Tech_Specs.pdf):

[image: GPS18x.JPG]
Best regards,
Bob

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[neonixie-l] Re: Maker Faire 2019 !!!

2019-05-16 Thread Robert L
Looking forward to seeing the new "Plus" form factor clock!

Anyway, I'll be there and wonder if others here on the group are attending 
as well?

Best regards,
Bob




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[neonixie-l] Nice receiver with nixie tubes and vector scope

2019-05-16 Thread Frank Bemelman
And another nice vector scope + demo of special made music for that..

https://youtu.be/ZaTuFB5QXHo


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Re: [neonixie-l] Nice receiver with nixie tubes and vector scope

2019-05-16 Thread Bill Notfaded
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> It is kinda neat making sound make images.
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Bill

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Re: [neonixie-l] OT - 20 chr VFDs >blech

2019-05-16 Thread 【ツ】John Smout
> On 16 May 2019, at 20:37, Bill Notfaded  wrote:
> 
> Did you get your ordered boards John?  I'm curious how they come apart.  

10 boards, 20 displays, are on their way from Australia to UK as we speak. I 
just hope I don’t get hammered for import duty. I only went for these because 
they are 20 digit Union Flag style and I’ve never seen any longer than this.

The displays will no doubt unsolder from the PCB easily enough, but as the 
driving circuitry is on there, I may keep them as is.

A good source of similar 16 digit serial driven displays are available in 12v 
or 5v from old AWP and SWP machines. These choke at high speed, but are really 
easy to drive. Beware of used ones as many of these are dim, mottled and at the 
end of their life. If you can find access to the filament pins, driving them 
with 12v for a short while (the filament will glow hot) can renovate them, but 
this can only be done a finite number of times before the filament burns out. 
Fine for a machine which is only switched on for a short while, ie home use. 
For a clock, not so great.

For the uninitiated, UK slot machines have these trade terms and come under 
different licensing laws, which may depend on the premises, from kebab shop to 
casino:

AWP means Amusement With Prizes. They provide some level of player interaction, 
perhaps hold buttons on slot reels for example. They do not depend on the skill 
of the player. The prize is usually coins, tokens or more plays and are 
regulated as gambling devices.
SWP means Skill With Prizes which do depend on the skill of the player. These 
might be quiz machines which might be considered to be a variation of video 
games. Maybe crane machines where you pick up goods to drop into a hopper. 
These have software control of the gripper timing and strength that will 
guarantee you lose most of the time. It appears to be pure skill, but borders 
on the criminal in operation - perhaps only one in ten tries will have a strong 
enough electro-magnetic grip to ever hold an object. You have no chance with 
heavy objects like watches, always prominently displayed.

It’s always been my contention that it is far cheaper to buy the entire machine 
and mess with it at home than throw money away in an arcade. You can usually 
sell it at the very least for what you paid for it.

John S

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