[neonixie-l] Smartsocket yahoo group

OK folks, Chris Barron has now made me a moderator of the smartsockets group on Yahoo. I don’t see any pending applications for membership, so if anyone wants to join, then they should do so at: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/smartsockets/info

[neonixie-l] Smartsockets

> On 6 Aug 2019, at 18:28, Mahdi Al Husseini wrote: > > Thanks John, tremendously helpful! If you end up becoming a moderator, please > accept my request to join the group. For those not yet in the smartsocket group, Chris Barron posted this to the group today regarding my becoming a

Re: [neonixie-l] ZM1350 Smart Socket Documentation

> On 6 Aug 2019, at 16:42, Mahdi Al Husseini wrote: > > Does anyone have documentation for ZM1350 smart sockets? Supposedly that > information is filed away in the closed yahoo group smartsockets, but no one > has been active there to verify my account to be allowed access. I’ve written to

Re: [neonixie-l] LED Word Clock

Perhaps it’s worth mentioning that Simon Law and collaborated to amend PCBs and code for smartsockets back in 2010, so that they could drive LED ‘Union flag’ ‘Starburst’ ‘Alphanumeric' displays. Details etc on the smartsocket group, which is, as always, at:

Re: [neonixie-l] Bipco units

I have 8 of these Bipcos, with tubes, two sets of four, built into aviation devices. I guess I should do something with them. John > On 15 Jul 2019, at 14:24, 'John Rehwinkel' via neonixie-l > wrote: > >> Those Bipco things aren't documented, so they're pretty useless. > > There's

Re: [neonixie-l] The Ramen Udon Noodle Vending Machine

How many of these machines are still operating I wonder? It seems there are many. Here’s another… https://youtu.be/733T4O1eW4o John S > On 14 Jul 2019, at 07:58, Tidak Ada wrote: > > This reminds me a pommes chips deepfrying vendimg machine that stood at a > railway station here. I can not

[neonixie-l] The Ramen Udon Noodle Vending Machine

The Ramen Udon Noodle Vending Machine with nixie countdown - how did we live without it? https://youtu.be/hgN9BX8aux0 John S -- 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

[neonixie-l] Eurorack timing module

I thought this was a rather jolly little video featuring Doepfer Eurorack music synthesiser modules. https://youtu.be/15I2BcjC_VA John S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

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

Hi Keith, I just found out where my boards are. I got hit with some customs duty and I only just got a bill to say so today. My displays should be with me on Monday now as I’ve sent the government its due. The manual was sent out to me via second class post yesterday, so I might get it

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

I have a complete manual, inc. schematics, for Alvin G’s 'Dinosaur Eggs' on its way to me. This should be compatible with the VFD display boards. https://www.ipdb.org/search.pl?name=dinosaur+eggs=20=name=advanced Once I have the manual, I’ll scan the relevant pages and post them somewhere.

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

I am not having much success with a schematic. I just wrote to another contact who may be able to help. I am also not having much success with delivery of the boards either. I received a note that they had cleared UK customs. I received a further message that they tried to deliver to me on

Re: [neonixie-l] audiophiles are crazy...

> On 29 May 2019, at 16:19, Jonathan Peakall wrote: > Audiophools are really on another planet! Occasionally when I am bored I will > go look at cryogenically cables and the like: > https://www.takefiveaudio.com/contents/89-cryo > > Simply

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

> On 22 May 2019, at 18:13, Jon Jackson wrote: > > John, > > I have a couple of these 20-digit VFD displays. The label says it's a > Noritake itran model FG2013A1 display which is listed as discontinued on the > Noritake web site. > > A search has not come up with a datasheet. Do you have

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

I don’t have a datasheet, nor do I have my displays yet. My main pinball man has drawn a blank on getting me a schematic and he’s been thorough. The manual is available from Marco in the US and the Australian seller also has manuals - https://www.pinballspareparts.com.au

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

I don’t have a datasheet, nor do I have my displays yet. My main pinball man has drawn a blank on getting me a schematic and he’s been thorough. The manual is available from Marco in the US and the Australian seller also has manuals - https://www.pinballspareparts.com.au

Re: [neonixie-l] US source for French Enamel Varnish - Fire Red?

> On 20 May 2019, at 16:24, Robert L wrote: > > Hey John, > > From your reply: I have tried water based Pebeo Vitrail and been unable to > get an even coating. > > The product I have on order is specified as a solvent based formulation that > may be thinned with mineral or white spirit...

Re: [neonixie-l] US source for French Enamel Varnish - Fire Red?

I have tried water based Pebeo Vitrail and been unable to get an even coating. It dries quite slowly and I get a gradation as the coating slides down due to gravity. Admittedly I was trying to coat 200mm test tubes, not a small nixie. Maybe it’s OK for that but don’t try and coat a Dalibor.

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

> 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Pricing Insanity

Was he selling the donkey also? John S > On 12 May 2019, at 22:08, Thomas Kummer wrote: > > I’m tempted to ask the guy if they come with a bottle of KY jelly to shove > ‘em up his ass. lol -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To

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

> On 8 May 2019, at 19:01, Dylan Distasio wrote: > > Good point. BTW, just a heads up, but based on the same seller's eBay > listing, it looks like all of these boards being sold were returns initially. Also a good point. I await their arrival to see what dogs I have bought, or not. Best

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

> On 8 May 2019, at 18:26, Dylan Distasio wrote: > > Thanks, I was about to place an order but the shipping to the US is extremely > expensive, so now I'm debating (It's $64AUD for the cheapest!). Maybe. With US shipping based on 10 PCBs that is US $4 for each 20 character VFD and people

Re: [neonixie-l] First nixie clock: do I need to switch anode?

On 2 May 2019, at 18:41, Paul Andrews wrote: > > I also want to use Osmond to design some simple PCBs on the Mac - I am > interested in producing PCBs that are themselves a work of art (as far as I > can make them), and I think this would be a great project for that. I am a beta tester for

Re: [neonixie-l] IN-18

Seconded. > On 30 Apr 2019, at 20:51, Nick wrote: > > Replies off-list and directly to the vendor please. > > On Tuesday, 30 April 2019 13:57:19 UTC+1, Юрий Овчинников wrote: > Sale IN-18 - 42 pcs. for $45 ea. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [neonixie-l] Tube/bulbs for colon separators?

I bought a bunch of little neons on Aliexpress in three different sizes. I know some of you despise Aliexpress, but these items arrived very promptly and I have no complaint.

Re: [neonixie-l] Universal Nixie Tube Tester - pro version

On 23 Apr 2019, at 21:32, Paul Andrews wrote: > > Well for me, part of the artistry is creating a device like this. The craftsmanship and technical prowess shown is without question. I think we can all say that it is really excellent. I certainly admire the dedication that has gone into it

Re: [neonixie-l] Universal Nixie Tube Tester - pro version

I am going to be very very naughty here and perhaps play Devil’s advocate if I may, for just a brief moment? Yes it is a wonderful project indeed, the Universal Nixie Tube Tester - pro version™ - one to be admired greatly, but I’ve seen similar things happen to people of all varieties,

Re: [neonixie-l] Unusual Gabel lamp

uld be great to get in touch with the buyer. > Can you find out? > > Cheers > Jens > > On 2019-04-20 7:28 a.m., 【ツ】John Smout wrote: >> I came across this rare lamp for sale today - the guy wants £500 GBP. >> Someone is already in discussion with the seller,

Re: [neonixie-l] Welcome & please introduce yourself!

Interesting VFD project Hannah, I am sure you will find yourself at home here and plenty of good advice should you need it. If you have a problem with sourcing obsolete LM9022 filament driver ICs, you can use an LM4871 - someone here proved it is the same die, just rebadged. John S > On 19

Re: [neonixie-l] B-5971 Smartsocket / Driver

Just be aware that there is sometimes a startup issue with smartsockets. This is something I have experienced myself and others have reported it also. This results in a mangled display. Usually removing and restoring power will cure the issue. Sometimes it might take a couple of tries. Once in