Re: [neonixie-l] Re: PicKit 3

On 18 Jul 2011, at 00:17, MrNixie (UK) wrote: Actually, I've bought stuff from Sure Electronics before, and had no problem. Microchip have made the PIC Kit open source, so other companies can (and do) easily copy it. I guess Microchip aren't bothered - the only reason you'd by a clone programmer

Re: [neonixie-l] sharing list for parts/stuff in SE England

On 17 Jul 2011, at 21:40, thatbrock wrote: Those of you in London/SE England might be interested in reHack London - a forum for sharing and re-using stuff that's cluttering up your workbench - and for finding stuff that might help you finish that languishing project: http://rehack.org Is

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: PicKit 3

Hello, thanks for the link. My eBay search only listed all these clones, and I would like to go for the original. I should have added a "-clone" to my query. Thanks a lot, I ordered one PicKit3. Best regards, Jens Am 18.07.2011 01:17, schrieb MrNixie (UK): Hello, what about this from the

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: oscilloscope blues

I found a few older versions, and I cannot thank you enough! I may not have the fanciest scope money can buy, but for my purposes, it'll do juust fine. Again, this group comes to the rescue. Shane On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 5:29 PM, Nick wrote: > You'll be wanting a copy of Tektronix's "

Re: [neonixie-l] FS: 4ea, B7971 tubes, Geekklock kit,

I seem to be late to the party with #1 and #2 quickly snatched up (only jealous I didn't get #2, I have plenty of 7971 tubes.) What does #3 look like? Can you post a pic? On 2011 Jul 17, at 11:21 , Jim Faulkner wrote: > I'm selling a few B7971 items to fund another project. Please respond > dir

[neonixie-l] Re: PicKit 3

Hello, what about this from the UK? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150464234759 Or even this one from China. Half the price, twice the risk! Take your pick (PIC?) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Clone-Microchip-Development-Programmer-Mini-PICKIT-3-/370526894163?_trksid=p4340.m263&_t

[neonixie-l] B7971's and Geekklock Kit have been sold

Thanks for all of your inquiries. The Kit and the tubes have been sold. I still have the six-tube PCB. Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from th

[neonixie-l] Re: sharing list for parts/stuff in SE England

Also in Kent, specifically (after sign up) says London post-codes only, Mmm shame On 17 July, 21:40, thatbrock wrote: > Those of you in London/SE England might be interested in reHack London - a > forum for sharing and re-using stuff that's cluttering up your workbench - > and for finding stuff t

Re: [neonixie-l] FS: 4ea, B7971 tubes, Geekklock kit,

I'll take the Geekklock. Regards, Zane On Jul 17, 2011, at 1:33 PM, micha...@aol.com wrote: > I would like to get the tubes from you. > > Michail > > > In a message dated 7/17/2011 11:22:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > jr...@earthlink.net writes: > I'm selling a few B7971 items to fund an

[neonixie-l] Re: oscilloscope blues

You'll be wanting a copy of Tektronix's "XYZs of Oscilloscopes" - This has been in free production for many many years and is continually updated, to the extent that there is almost no analogue stuff in recent editions. The latest version is at http://www.tek.com/Measurement/programs/301913X31263

[neonixie-l] Re: sharing list for parts/stuff in SE England

Nice idea, but if you wanted some 74141s, just ask. As I'm in Kent, outside of London, it appears I can't post. A bit limiting, no? Nick On Jul 17, 9:40 pm, thatbrock wrote: > Those of you in London/SE England might be interested in reHack London - a > forum for sharing and re-using stuff that'

[neonixie-l] sharing list for parts/stuff in SE England

Those of you in London/SE England might be interested in reHack London - a forum for sharing and re-using stuff that's cluttering up your workbench - and for finding stuff that might help you finish that languishing project: http://rehack.org -- *Brock Craft, PhD FRSA* www.brockcraft.com *

Re: [neonixie-l] FS: 4ea, B7971 tubes, Geekklock kit,

I would like to get the tubes from you. Michail In a message dated 7/17/2011 11:22:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jr...@earthlink.net writes: I'm selling a few B7971 items to fund another project. Please respond directly to me rather than to the list: k...@arrl.net 1. 4ea, B7971 tube

[neonixie-l] Re: New member has a question

I have never seen a charlieplexed nixie clock until I saw your two tube design. The only application that comes to mind is the "Bulbdial Clock" designed by the Evil Mad Scientist...used for LED's... Regards Robert W8UUU On 17 July, 15:25, Quixotic Nixotic wrote: > On 16 Jul 2011, at 02:07, t

[neonixie-l] Re: oscilloscope blues

The first scope I got my hands on was a WWII military scope...the CRT was around one inch and there was a rubber hood that you would put up to your head to see the trace. The bandwidth was pitiful but not necessary back thentelevision was just coming out. There are many good books on oscillos

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New member has a question

On 16 Jul 2011, at 02:07, threeneurons wrote: Charlieplexing was devised by at Maxim Semi, and used mostly for driving LEDs: Jason Harper, a member of this group (or at least its Yahoo predecessor) was the 1st guy I saw, that applied it to the BE junction of a transistor. Its obvious, once you

Re: [neonixie-l] oscilloscope blues

On 7/17/2011 12:09 PM, David Forbes wrote: > On 7/17/11 10:37 AM, Mimewar wrote: >> Does anyone here, know of a good " I have an oscilloscope, but don't >> have a clue how to use it" guide? I have had it for over a year, and >> now that I'm getting into more programming, analog/digital, and logic

Re: [neonixie-l] oscilloscope blues

On 7/17/11 10:37 AM, Mimewar wrote: Does anyone here, know of a good " I have an oscilloscope, but don't have a clue how to use it" guide? I have had it for over a year, and now that I'm getting into more programming, analog/digital, and logic circuits, I need to figure it out. Any help? Shan

[neonixie-l] FS: 4ea, B7971 tubes, Geekklock kit,

I'm selling a few B7971 items to fund another project. Please respond directly to me rather than to the list: k...@arrl.net 1. 4ea, B7971 tubes that have been tested, and are good. I would prefer to sell these to someone that will use them rather than hoard them. Current prices seem to be a bit c

Re: [neonixie-l] oscilloscope blues

It's a Tenma 72-320. I assume it's analog, by the age, and weight. It's got a handle on top, and weighs about ten pounds. Thanks for the info, I'll check that out. Shane On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 12:58 PM, jb-electronics < webmas...@jb-electronics.de> wrote: > Hello Shane, > > that depends a li

Re: [neonixie-l] oscilloscope blues

Hello Shane, that depends a little on the scope I would say. Is it digital, is it analog, does it have a built-in logic analyzer, does it weigh 5 tons or 100g? ;-) For the basic ideas, this is one of the first links that Google lists: http://www.doctronics.co.uk/scope.htm Regards, Jens D

[neonixie-l] oscilloscope blues

Does anyone here, know of a good " I have an oscilloscope, but don't have a clue how to use it" guide? I have had it for over a year, and now that I'm getting into more programming, analog/digital, and logic circuits, I need to figure it out. Any help? Shane -- You received this message becau

[neonixie-l] Pic dev kit

If you feel it ok to use some 3rd party PIC dev kit, you may have a look at ebay, there are some good chinese PIC dev kits that come with lots of things: rtc chip, serial eeprom, lots of leds, buzzer, lcd,... http://cgi.befr.ebay.be/PIC-Microcontroller-Development-Board-Kit-Programmer-/2904058867

[neonixie-l] RE PicKit3

Jens The PicKit3 kit is available in Europe from Farnell Full Express Kit _http://uk.farnell.com/microchip/dv164131/debug-kit-express-pickit-3/dp/1686 530_ (http://uk.farnell.com/microchip/dv164131/debug-kit-express-pickit-3/dp/1686530) or just the programmer _http://uk.farnell.com/j

[neonixie-l] PicKit 3

Hi folks, I need your help: I finally convinced myself of getting a PicKit 3 from MicroChip. They have it readily available in the US, but not here in Europe, I would have to wait till September. Is there someone willing to purchase the PicKit 3 as well as the hookup cable (AC164110) http: