Re: [neonixie-l] Sperry Planar Display

2021-10-28 Thread Richard Nicewonger
Hello all, Does anyone know the significance of those Sperry displays having the part# etched as “EX-332” rather than the more familiar “SP-332” ? I was wondering if the “EX” might mean “experimental” but I’ve not seen anything like that on Panaplex displays before. Any ideas? Rich

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Sperry Planar Display

2021-10-28 Thread Richard Scales
Most definitely make another clock - I have used the larger SP-353's to make all sorts of clocks - all direct drive from HV5522 or HV5622 - other methods are available! On Thursday, 28 October 2021 at 22:46:21 UTC+1 tntm...@gmail.com wrote: > I concur with nick > > On Thu, Oct 28, 2021, 5:45 P

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Looking for some info about RCA DTF numitrons

2021-10-28 Thread liam bartosiewicz
That looks really nice, what does it do? If you’re interested in minitrons, you can find them in used avionic equipment. > On Oct 28, 2021, at 1:26 PM, peter bunge wrote: >  > Would anyone care to sell me an end view Numitron (DTF104B) to add to my > vintage digital working display? > I would

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Sperry Planar Display

2021-10-28 Thread Audrey
I concur with nick On Thu, Oct 28, 2021, 5:45 PM Nicholas Stock wrote: > I think you know the answer to that question Martin :) > > Make sure you post pictures! > > On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 2:42 PM martin martin wrote: > >> Thanks to all! >> Should I make another clock? >> >> >> >> ~ >> *mcv

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Sperry Planar Display

2021-10-28 Thread Nicholas Stock
I think you know the answer to that question Martin :) Make sure you post pictures! On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 2:42 PM martin martin wrote: > Thanks to all! > Should I make another clock? > > > > ~ > *mcvei...@gmail.com * > > > On Wed, Oct 27, 2021 at 8:32 PM Audrey wrote: > >> That display c

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Sperry Planar Display

2021-10-28 Thread martin martin
Thanks to all! Should I make another clock? ~ *mcvei...@gmail.com * On Wed, Oct 27, 2021 at 8:32 PM Audrey wrote: > That display can be found mentioned in this pdf I found online. > > On Wed, Oct 27, 2021 at 11:24 PM J Forbes wrote: > >> 332 is the number on them. >> >> >> On Wednesday, Oct

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Looking for some info about RCA DTF numitrons

2021-10-28 Thread Bartek Ogryz
Martin, thank you for your detailed explanation! That's clear to me now. Bartek. czwartek, 28 października 2021 o 22:28:30 UTC+2 tntm...@gmail.com napisał(a): > Aw that is quite a charming setup Peter > > On Thu, Oct 28, 2021, 4:27 PM peter bunge wrote: > >> Would anyone care to sell me an en

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Looking for some info about RCA DTF numitrons

2021-10-28 Thread Mark Moulding
*Er, you're not the only one with a stash of these :)* I'm glad to hear that - it means that there will be other projects showing up with them. One of the reasons I like Numitrons so much, besides being incredibly easy to drive, is their longevity. At rated voltage (which I don't actually