[neonixie-l] Re: 15 digit IV-17 VFD

On Friday, March 27, 2020 at 8:13:21 AM UTC-4, Mitch wrote: > > Brightness is definitely related to the batch. The 87s are the best. They > are bright at 30v. The 90s are not nearly as bright at 35v or 45v. I'll run > them at 45v for a few days to see if they improve. > I have a huge number of

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: B7971's on the bay....

I started too late unfortunately, I doubt I’ll have a shot at 8971s... but here’s to hoping On Tue, Mar 31, 2020 at 7:24 PM Michail Wilson wrote: > Heh. And… I am still jealous you got a B8971 Mod clock as it’s one I > didn’t see in time to buy one. It’s ok though… I made up for it by >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Completed Eight-Digit ZM1350 Panaplex Display

I’ve had similar experiences to be honest: of the sixteen I’ve purchased, three or four had significant problems, and three or four have smaller defects here and there. Haha, you got it Bill, that’s still in the plans On Tue, Mar 31, 2020 at 3:27 PM Bill Notfaded wrote: > I'd buy one if I

RE: [neonixie-l] Re: B7971's on the bay....

Heh. And… I am still jealous you got a B8971 Mod clock as it’s one I didn’t see in time to buy one. It’s ok though… I made up for it by spending money to get a vast supply of tubes. So many now that I had to get a storage shed. I keep telling myself…. Ok, that’s it. No more. Ha! (The

RE: [neonixie-l] Re: Elektronika-7 Clock... What kind of IV-26 tubes? Just found out there's Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 IV-26's.

Hell Yes. I love my HAKKO as well. I think it’s the single best electronics purchase I have ever made. I absolutely LOVE it. Michail Wilson 206-920-6312 From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Notfaded Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:12 PM To:

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NL7037 clock

That clock is also really neat Paul! Really cool to display all your tubes and you added lots features! -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Elektronika-7 Clock... What kind of IV-26 tubes? Just found out there's Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 IV-26's.

At an internship I had a couple summers ago there was one of those exact Hakko ones in one of the labs, and I snuck in some boards with Numitrons on them to desolder after hours! It worked so unbelievably well but I assumed it would be way too expensive. It's still a little pricey but honestly

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NL7037 clock

No. I stuck at six NL7037. Now my single tube clock has a NL934 :-). Well right now it has something else plugged into it... On Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 4:08:41 PM UTC-4, Bill Notfaded wrote: > > Also another amazing thing Paul is that you collected this many NL7037's! > Does you single tube

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Elektronika-7 Clock... What kind of IV-26 tubes? Just found out there's Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 IV-26's.

I'm also using the same Hakko model.  It really makes repairs easy, especially anything with multiple leads.  You'll wonder why you waited so long to get a vital tool. Jefg Original message From: Bill Notfaded Date: 3/31/20 3:12 PM (GMT-06:00) To: neonixie-l Subject: Re:

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Completed Eight-Digit ZM1350 Panaplex Display

I'd buy one if I thought I could get the tubes but some of these tubes have problems out there I've seen... it's great you found a lot of good ones. I know some have had some success reviving them. I almost bought a bunch of the last ones from PV Electronics but decided against it. I've

[neonixie-l] Re: B7971's on the bay....

I sorta did too Richard. I was late to the party and many of you here know me and know I was on a quest for the big B beginning a few years back. Thanks to patience and work I've got a few B-7971 clocks and many tubes. I'm here to say it can be done but it takes time. Michail member here

[neonixie-l] Re: HELP WITH LTC3426 (1 TO 5)V BOOSTER DC-DC

I did a long writeup on my adventures making a flyback converter. I use this design now for (almost) all of my clocks, with slightly different components for different power requirements. Or you could just buy one off the shelf (but

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Elektronika-7 Clock... What kind of IV-26 tubes? Just found out there's Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 IV-26's.

I used the braid and then switched from big bulk desoldering stations to this: [image: 51Sk9m9-7JL._SL1000_.jpg] American HAKKO Products FR301-03/P -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NL7037 clock

Also another amazing thing Paul is that you collected this many NL7037's! Does you single tube clock thing still have one or did you have more than six!?!?!? Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Elektronika-7 Clock... What kind of IV-26 tubes? Just found out there's Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 IV-26's.

I have had a lot of success using this brand.. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0ZSNZR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1 For larger jobs I use a solder sucker device.

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Elektronika-7 Clock... What kind of IV-26 tubes? Just found out there's Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 IV-26's.

I use a manual suction device to get most of the solder out, flex the lead with soldering tip to make sure it's no longer attached to the via, then cleanup with braid after the part is removed. Lastly, clean-of flux with a swab moistened with appropriate cleaner. Often, it's easier to snip the

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Elektronika-7 Clock... What kind of IV-26 tubes? Just found out there's Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 IV-26's.

>Happy desoldering! Thought I might as well ask... What's everyone's favorite way to desolder? Or recommended desoldering braid/suction plunger product? I'll definately have to stock up on some to complete this project. I've used desoldering braid that worked well, and some that did not, but

[neonixie-l] Re: HELP WITH LTC3426 (1 TO 5)V BOOSTER DC-DC

That topology wont work for getting HV for driving a nixie tube. The original design uses an inductor and operates as a boost-converter to produce a higher output voltage, generally around 5V, from the input. When you replace the inductor with a transformer, you are taking energy out of the

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Elektronika-7 Clock... What kind of IV-26 tubes? Just found out there's Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 IV-26's.

Apologies if I put you on the wrong track! I have a couple of clocks with both the IV26’s and IV25’s in them and they use the Type 1’s and not the ones with the internally tied dots. If you end up buying some you don’t need then PM me and can buy them off you. Happy desoldering! Nick Sent

Re: [neonixie-l] Dalibor Farný built a Nixie display for NASA

Very interesting video!!! And I was concerned about operating a nixie tube at 100 Hz… ridiculous :-) Am Dienstag, 31. März 2020 12:31:53 UTC+2 schrieb Paul Andrews: > > Check his YouTube channel for a video https://youtu.be/TK3E55fytC0 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[neonixie-l] Re: Elektronika-7 Clock... What kind of IV-26 tubes? Just found out there's Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 IV-26's.

Thanks for the response! I think I'm going to end up using a voltage converter to avoid having to modify the transformer setup. As far as the tubes go, I still plan on replacing all of them, even though it's gonna be a pain, just to restore this to its original functionality. I ended up

Re: [neonixie-l] Dalibor Farný built a Nixie display for NASA

Great Video, I guess some days one does get what they ask for. Interesting. I never thought about what happens when you turned off the voltage. I always assumed the glow tracked with the current. I was surprised to see how long the electrons kept their extra energy befor releasing it and

Re: [neonixie-l] Dalibor Farný built a Nixie display for NASA

Hi Dalibor, Forgive me for reading to much into it. I guess it's from reading the 'Hardy Boys' as a kid, not to mention the time of year it is. Also, who would need an "Uncertainty Drive" beside mad politicians and NASA? It would be nice to see it lit up. I can only imagine it is even

Re: [neonixie-l] Dalibor Farný built a Nixie display for NASA

Check his YouTube channel for a video https://youtu.be/TK3E55fytC0 -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Dalibor Farný built a Nixie display for NASA

Hi! It's real, serious project, not an April 1st joke :-) The uncertainty meter shows the inaccuracy of the input timing signal (measured against internal high accuracy oscillator) plus some tolerances on the parts, propagation delays etc.. The "Uncertainty" word was kind of internal joke when