[neonixie-l] Re: Looking to trade for 6 IN-16s (or buy at a reasonable price)

2014-09-05 Thread michael ohara
Source located for the tubes, and thanks to the group member who supplied them! On Thursday, September 4, 2014 8:49:50 PM UTC-7, michael ohara wrote: > > > I thought I had 12 IN-16s when I ordered this clock board, but I can't > find the silly things. > > I do have a B7971 to trade and a ton of

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Cool clock with 6 x Z568M + 6 spare tubes...

2014-09-05 Thread David Forbes
On 9/4/14 12:22 PM, gregebert wrote: I'm sure some nixie zealots might disagree with me here, but in my opinion the cost vs. size math doesn't justify spending* that* much on a 50mm tube. The IN-18 tubes are an impressive 40mm, for about 1/10 the cost. Despite a few temptations, I have stayed aw

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Cool clock with 6 x Z568M + 6 spare tubes...

2014-09-05 Thread Wayne de Geere III
I was thinking of this as a buy for the tube value alone. Then give those tubes to Michael Barile who would make me a fantastic Barile/Thomas Nixisat derived clock or clocks with those tubes. On Sep 5, 2014, at 12:38 PM, MichaelB wrote: > "Seems silly to me to save a few dollars by multiplexin

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Cool clock with 6 x Z568M + 6 spare tubes...

2014-09-05 Thread MichaelB
"Seems silly to me to save a few dollars by multiplexing when the tubes are so costly." My thoughts exactly! On Friday, September 5, 2014 12:10:27 PM UTC-7, gregebert wrote: > > Yep, thought so, sir Nick. Seems a shame to drive these beauties any any >> other way than direct drive. >> > > Judg

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Cool clock with 6 x Z568M + 6 spare tubes...

2014-09-05 Thread gregebert
> > Yep, thought so, sir Nick. Seems a shame to drive these beauties any any > other way than direct drive. > Judging by the photos on Ebay, which show rather dim digits, I would guess the tubes are multiplexed at their rated-current, which reduces brightness vs direct-drive. I definitely wo

[neonixie-l] Re: Cool clock with 6 x Z568M + 6 spare tubes...

2014-09-05 Thread GastonP
It is funny to verify yet again that that one man's trash is another's treasure... I was just going to post that the LCD robbed much if not all of this clock's "charm". :) Gastón On Thursday, September 4, 2014 9:58:57 AM UTC-3, Nick wrote: > > > > I like the little LCD with extra data. >

[neonixie-l] Beckmann SP-101

2014-09-05 Thread BEKot
Anyone have pin out info for Beckmann SP-101? It is a one digit panaplex with 21 pins. Thanks. -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Neon ring counter nixie clock

2014-09-05 Thread Joe Croft
Hi John, Nixieneon is stil active. I probably have to check the email I have on the site. I was also in Poland getting married through a big chunk of August, but am back now. -joe On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 9:40 AM, electrofish wrote: > Does anyone know if NixieNeon Store > http://www.nixieneon.

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Looking for documentation package for pete hands old FW-4 clock board

2014-09-05 Thread Bob Oliver
What are you asking for the PCB's On Sep 5, 2014 3:06 AM, "petehand" wrote: > > Sorry Michael, I don't remember seeing your email or I would have replied. I should put all the docs on a web site somewhere. I still have some PCBs if anyone wants one. > > Pete > > > On Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:0

[neonixie-l] Re: Looking for documentation package for pete hands old FW-4 clock board

2014-09-05 Thread petehand
Sorry Michael, I don't remember seeing your email or I would have replied. I should put all the docs on a web site somewhere. I still have some PCBs if anyone wants one. Pete On Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:08:35 AM UTC-7, michael ohara wrote: > > I found an old FW-4 board but I don't have the