[neonixie-l] An odd, but interesting observation of a weak B7971 tube

2023-10-08 Thread Jim Faulkner
Hi Nick and Ira, and guus, and gregebert and Paul and anyone else I have missed, Thanks for the replies. The light affecting the ionization was what puzzled me, but a couple of you explained that, and it makes sense. I have a way to test the tube on the bench, so maybe I can bring it back that

[neonixie-l] Re: IC Sockets

2023-02-21 Thread Jim Faulkner
Thanks to everyone who replied to my question. The consensus is that I should probably not use sockets unless the design calls for them, so that's what I will do. As someone mentioned, once I realized that I had nothing to lose by destroying the bad part and removing it in pieces, I've caused

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: B7971 value?

2019-08-26 Thread Jim Faulkner
Hello,Sorry, I don't have any more tubes to sell.Thank you for your inquiry.Jim-Original Message- From: Q L Sent: Aug 26, 2019 7:46 PM To: neonixie-l Subject: [neonixie-l] Re: B7971 value? Hello: I want to buy six B-7971, Do you have any more?在 2019年7月4日星期四 UTC+8下午9:46:52,Jim

RE: [neonixie-l] Re: Current kits ?

2019-06-08 Thread Jim Faulkner
Hi Jeff,OK. Looking again at the kits for the IN-8-2 vs IN-8, I can now see the difference.Thanks! Jim-Original Message- From: Jeff Walton Sent: Jun 8, 2019 4:53 PM To: jr...@earthlink.net Subject: RE: [neonixie-l] Re: Current kits ? Hi Jim, IN-8 are socketed tubes.  The IN-8-2 has

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: "Keep Alive" Circuit

2018-09-07 Thread Jim Faulkner
OK, I looked up the DS1302, and DS3231 and then found this at Adafruit:https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-ds3231-precision-rtc-breakout/overviewThis may be a good solution to my problem. I think I'll order one.Jim-Original Message- From: Mark Moulding Sent: Sep 7, 2018 2:36 PM To:

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: "Keep Alive" Circuit

2018-09-07 Thread Jim Faulkner
Mark,My clocks seem to keep decent time; I regularly compare them to my "WWV" watch, and I think they average out to be fairly accurate.How did you implement the DS1302 back-up?Thanks. Jim-Original Message- From: Mark Moulding Sent: Sep 7, 2018 2:36 PM To: neonixie-l Subject:

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: "Keep Alive" Circuit

2018-09-07 Thread Jim Faulkner
Thanks. I run everything I value through powerstrip-type surge protectors, and so far, one has given its life for my audio/video equipment. I want to add a proper system to the whole house, but unfortunately that's a bit further down the list of "to-dos". Jim-Original Message- From:

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

2011-07-17 Thread Jim Faulkner
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

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

2011-07-17 Thread Jim Faulkner
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