[neonixie-l] Re: Simplified circuit for driving a Russian A-201 Polyatron!

2014-03-01 Thread Jon
Just mad pricing on both of those types at the moment. Crazy! Jon. -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Simplified circuit for driving a Russian A-201 Polyatron!

2014-02-28 Thread Jon
This is serious historical detective work - amazing stuff Martin! Cheers, Jon. -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-18 Tubes - Best place to get from?

2014-02-25 Thread Jon
a significant problem with the well established nixie sellers on eBay. Occasionally they screw up or the postal service gets in a mess, but that can happen anywhere and as long as it's put right quickly and without quibbling, that's fair enough. Others' mileage may differ etc etc Jon. -- You

[neonixie-l] Re: Elesta EZ10/A/B tester refurbished!

2014-02-09 Thread Jon
Super job Martin - it's a lovely box, and good to see it working again. I wonder if the missing text is Use gauge to straighten pins. It fits grammatically with the phrasing of the other items on the note, and seems a fair fit to the visible handwritten text. Jon. -- You received

[neonixie-l] Re: Elesta EZ10/A/B tester refurbished!

2014-02-09 Thread Jon
Oops - didn't see Ira's post from a few minutes ago. SNAP ! Probably right then. Jon. On Sunday, February 9, 2014 11:17:29 PM UTC, Jon wrote: Super job Martin - it's a lovely box, and good to see it working again. I wonder if the missing text is Use gauge to straighten pins. It fits

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron art

2014-01-18 Thread Jon D.
I'd be interested in the schematic as well. On Friday, January 17, 2014 3:59:02 PM UTC-7, Morris Odell wrote: Hi all, Here’s a video of a dekatron based conversation piece that doesn’t do anything but look beautiful. http://youtu.be/dlo7b4WbiiQ Morris -- You received this

[neonixie-l] Re: ShanghaiTime clock in TV

2014-01-16 Thread Jon D.
I took a screenshot...see the lower right in the background. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Kp55mS9w2D0/Utg9Z65A-VI/AHg/grlkNP7lXrI/s1600/1-16-2014+1-11-02+PM.png -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from

[neonixie-l] Re: ShanghaiTime clock in TV

2014-01-16 Thread Jon D.
I tried full screen capture, but the source is resolution-limited. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Lqai8ZhR3rQ/Utg_kGhJnQI/AHs/g_6jGWng4WI/s1600/1-16-2014+1-21-02+PM.png On Thursday, January 16, 2014 12:52:40 PM UTC-7, Dalibor wrote: Hello guys, I found that a prototype of

Re: [neonixie-l] My latest clock

2014-01-05 Thread Jon
to be argumentative... :) Happy 2014, one and all, Jon. -- 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 post to this group, send

[neonixie-l] Re: Visit Dalibor's Nixie Tube with my owneyes in Shanghai Museum of Glass

2013-12-21 Thread Jon D.
Nice photos. Thanks for sharing Dalibor's beautiful finished work. Georgeous!!! -- 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] Re: OT: Sensor networks... (motes)

2013-12-10 Thread Jon D.
Did you mean Energia instead of Enigma? -- 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 post to this group, send

[neonixie-l] Re: Need some help wrapping my mind around driving IN-9's with A TLC-5940

2013-12-03 Thread Jon
, IN9 are very variable and suffer a lot from cathode poisoning. To get an array of them to perform consistently well and in a uniform way is going to take quite some tube selection and conditioning. IN13 may be a better bet, though they are rather dim to my eye. Cheers, Jon. -- You received

[neonixie-l] Re: BAD DEKATRON SELLER fruwlo (Irina Bashkevich) on eBay

2013-11-15 Thread Jon D.
So insightful, Adam. -- 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 post to this group, send an email to

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Yandex Money

2013-10-31 Thread Jon
Thanks Nick! You have PM. Jon. On Thursday, October 31, 2013 6:51:20 PM UTC, Pramanicin wrote: Jon, PM me and I'll help you out. Nick -- 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] Yandex Money

2013-10-19 Thread Jon
Thanks Dmitry - have followed up in private mail. Jon. -- 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 post

[neonixie-l] Yandex Money

2013-10-18 Thread Jon
I've found a couple of tubes that interest me in Russia, but am having a little difficulty figuring out how to get at them. Would be interested to hear from anyone on the list with experience using Yandex Money. Thanks, Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] AR-1 data

2013-10-16 Thread Jon
Thanks Grahame Martin. I didn't see any additional info in the glowlamp manual either aside from the graph Grahame mentioned. Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[neonixie-l] Re: Another progress in making nixies

2013-10-07 Thread Jon
Beautiful work - just goes to show what somebody smart and determined can achieve. Now, any chance we can see one of these tubes with an argon fill? Just *love * the idea of a genuine purple nixie... Jon. On Sunday, October 6, 2013 9:24:37 PM UTC+1, Dalibor wrote: Regular report, guys

[neonixie-l] Re: CD27 clock

2013-09-18 Thread Jon D.
I received a notice the listing was removed because the seller couldn't find it or was broken. I knew that was ebay nonsense, so I pinged the seller. He was honest and said he was offered $3600 for the tubes. Good for him! Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Dude, did someone slip an extra zero in your listing?

2013-08-14 Thread Jon
Ebay item 141037824096. Nice counter, but $1500 ? Really? Jon. -- 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 post

[neonixie-l] Re: Z564S dekatrons

2013-07-21 Thread Jon D.
I would be interested in 5 of these tubes at $20-$25 each. -- 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 post to this

[neonixie-l] Re: Shameless Plug: Dekatron DoHickie Kit

2013-07-20 Thread Jon D.
@kay486 I would be interested in buying a few Z564S dekatrons if you are trying to figure out how to get rid of some from the lot you mentioned (assuming you purchase it). Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [neonixie-l] Digest for neoni...@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic

2013-07-03 Thread Jon
Nice device! Which dekatrons does it use? Jon. On Wednesday, July 3, 2013 3:15:48 PM UTC+1, westdave wrote: I have two of these …the timing of the dekatrons is controlled by a timing MOTOR with an optical wheel reading the time pulses,sometimes you need to tap the sides to get the motor

Re: [neonixie-l] Another progress in making nixies

2013-06-24 Thread Jon
Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing this. Jon. -- 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 post to this group

[neonixie-l] Re: Something for the Nixie collector?

2013-04-13 Thread Jon
of the photography. Jon. On Saturday, April 13, 2013 11:20:20 AM UTC+1, Dekatron42 wrote: Hi all, Looks like these are very early types of Burroughs nixies as they do not have the large anode shield usually found surrounding the digits , and if you look carefully at the pictures you

[neonixie-l] Re: Russian Polyatron A-201 design and more information!

2013-03-23 Thread Jon
Amazing work Martin ! Jon. -- 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 post to this group, send an email

[neonixie-l] Re: Russian Polyatron A-201 driving a Burroughs B-5092 Nixie!

2013-03-16 Thread Jon D.
On Friday, March 15, 2013 3:39:32 PM UTC-6, Dekatron42 wrote: Hi all, I have finally succeeded in hooking up a Russian A-201 Polyatron so that it drives a Nixie, a burroughs B-5092, and counts just as it should! Have a look at my new clip here:

[neonixie-l] Re: Russian Polyatron A-201 driving a Burroughs B-5092 Nixie!

2013-03-16 Thread Jon D.
(perhaps the 6 rubbed off?). The one with date stamp of 1083 has no OTK stamp and no trace of one at all. All of the A-201 labels look brand new as do the tubes themselves. I look forward to your circuit. Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] Re: Buying Nixies from outside the UK

2013-02-26 Thread Jon
speed ones have a significant dud rate due to loss of their magic fill gases in storage. Stick to nice slow speed neon ones and you should be fine. Jon. On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 11:59:27 AM UTC, electrofish wrote: Hello as a relatively new starter with nixie etc I want to buy some IN14s

[neonixie-l] Re: Anybody want to build some nixie tubes?

2013-02-19 Thread Jon D.
Wow, nice find! And it's all supposedly new and unused with materials for 1,000-10,000 tubes. The photos are fantastic. Jon D. -- 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

[neonixie-l] OG8 dekatrons

2013-02-19 Thread Jon
. The proportion seems to be rather higher than even known offenders such as the GC10D. Just wondering if that's a common experience or I got unlucky? Cheers, Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group

[neonixie-l] Re: Circuit diagram for the Russian A-201 polyatron?

2013-02-17 Thread Jon
Thanks Richard. Can you point us to one of those sources? Hopefully one of them might have more useful commentary about the tube also. Cheers, Jon. On Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:02:46 AM UTC, AnubisTTP wrote: I have read in multiple places that the screen electrode in the A201

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Circuit diagram for the Russian A-201 polyatron?

2013-02-16 Thread Jon
the common cathode and degrading the counting performance. It's interesting that Marcin's datasheet says that the glow is purple, whereas every A201 I've ever seen is neon-orange... Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Circuit diagram for the Russian A-201 polyatron?

2013-02-16 Thread Jon
Thanks Martin - hadn't seen this one. Interesting that this patent sets out a different connection of the shield electrode in order to increase performance of the tube. Jon. On Saturday, February 16, 2013 11:36:40 PM UTC, Dekatron42 wrote: Whoops, forgot to include the patent so here

[neonixie-l] Re: Jon Pandicon

2013-02-04 Thread Jon
Message received - will reply off list. Jon. -- 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 post to this group

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: dekatron geiger counter on E-bay England

2013-01-24 Thread Jon
Nice. Have you looked at the model of dekatrons used and their date codes? Jon. On Thursday, January 24, 2013 1:30:14 AM UTC, jrehwin wrote: Thanks for the heads up. I've heard of these, but never seen a photo of one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/300846357475 On Tuesday, January 22

[neonixie-l] Re: 9x Z568M found on ebay

2013-01-19 Thread Jon
On Saturday, January 12, 2013 5:25:46 PM UTC, kay486 wrote: I have just found this and im really curious how high will it go! (no connection to the seller etc..) www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Lot-of-9x-Z568M-Gi...;hash=item3a7d71f673 US $6,807.99. Just astonishing. Jon. -- You received

[neonixie-l] Elesta EZ10

2013-01-11 Thread Jon
Does anyone have a functional Elesta EZ10 counting tube for sale or trade? That's EZ10 as distinct from EZ10A or EZ10B. Please contact me off-list if so. Thanks, Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group

Re: [neonixie-l] Multiplexing nixies in a tube preamplifier

2013-01-05 Thread Jon
of the nixie. Jon. -- 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 this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion

Re: [neonixie-l] IN-9 tube gas discrepancies and cathode poisoning issues

2013-01-05 Thread Jon
, orange only). Jon. On Saturday, January 5, 2013 3:15:13 PM UTC, Tim wrote: That is very interesting that you are not using a SMPS and still having the trouble. I have never tried the tubes with a full bridge only a half, I wonder if the difference between 50Hz and 100Hz makes any

[neonixie-l] Dekatron help needed (again)

2012-12-16 Thread Jon
to explain in excruciating detail... Many thanks (and apologies to those who are also TCA members, as I’ve posted there also). Jon. -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: IN-9's for sale

2012-11-28 Thread Jon
to play with, the dimmer display meant that version needed a fairly low ambient light environment. FYI IN9 are also more prone to 'sleeping sickness', particularly the argon ones. Cheers, Jon. On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:00:26 PM UTC, Michel wrote: Thanks for the info Adam

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: IN-9's for sale

2012-11-28 Thread Jon
surface which makes them resistant to glow. You can burn it off with over-current treatment, but not all tubes recover satisfactorily. My sense is that the effect hits IN9 argon IN9 neon IN13. Cheers, Jon. On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:12:22 PM UTC, Michel wrote

Re: [neonixie-l] Harwell Computer

2012-11-21 Thread Jon
of the tubes are just counters. Jon. -- 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 this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view

[neonixie-l] Re: Weston book on ebay

2012-10-30 Thread Jon
Are they serious at that price?! Jon. On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 1:26:33 PM UTC, marcin wrote: It's not mine. But maybe somebody here would be interested: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=360502987297. And can afford it... As for me, I am still looking for a humble

[neonixie-l] Re: A101 Dekatron socket

2012-10-30 Thread Jon
I believe the socket you want is called PL30-2p. Anton at gstube.com stocks them. Jon. On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 8:36:26 PM UTC, Bill v wrote: Does anyone have a line on A101 Dekatron sockets? I have kept an eye on Ebay for some time now, but although the tube itself seems common

[neonixie-l] Re: More Dekatron Foolery

2012-10-21 Thread Jon
afternoon with a scope! Cheers, Jon. On Friday, October 19, 2012 2:00:43 AM UTC+1, threeneurons wrote: Its working, properly now. Both at low current (~350uA) and at its specified higher operating current (1.5mA), in both the pendulum and spinner. Never got around to trying the alternate

Re: [neonixie-l] Burroughs nixie boost converters...

2012-10-13 Thread Jon
feel that a transformer was warranted for that application. Jon. On Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:35:52 AM UTC+1, Nick wrote: They are listed in Burrough's Sept 1st, 1963 R55 price schedule - copy on Frank's pages at http://frank.pocnet.net/other/Burroughs/ReadoutsPrices.pdf

[neonixie-l] Dekatron esoterica

2012-10-12 Thread Jon
polarity tubes. This is the only commercially produced polyatron design that I'm aware of. No connection to the seller etc etc. Well, other than having just bought a couple of the tubes from the listing that is... Cheers, Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: There are still Dekatron deals out there

2012-10-07 Thread Jon
Nice catch Tim! 1958 vintage I think, though the photo is too low res to make out the markings properly. Jon. On Sunday, October 7, 2012 7:53:57 AM UTC+1, TLaing wrote: I had some luck tonight I picked up 5 new in the box ERICSSON GC10B off of E-bay for the opening bid of $9.99

[neonixie-l] Ericsson price lists

2012-10-05 Thread Jon
time, and these are great documents because they're unambiguously dated. I do have a couple already, including one kindly shared by Martin from this group, but any more would be very useful. Thanks, Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] ECT100 datasheet

2012-09-30 Thread Jon
Does anyone have a copy of the Elesta Technische Mitteilungen number 30 entitled ECT 100 - Ein neues Bauelement für die Zähltechnik ? Thanks, Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie tube history: The role of Ericsson

2012-09-15 Thread Jon
On Friday, September 14, 2012 9:21:56 PM UTC+1, Jon wrote: Perhaps we can complement the patent info by looking at the date codes on Ericsson nixies in peoples' collections? The Ericsson date code is made up of two capital letters (eg. NL, RF, WG) which is normally printed underneath

Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie tube history: The role of Ericsson

2012-09-14 Thread Jon
the model number. Does anyone have an Ericsson nixie with a code beginning with a letter earlier in the alphabet than S (1960) ? Jon. On Friday, September 14, 2012 10:42:55 AM UTC+1, Jens Boos wrote: Hi Martin, thanks for the link, I know this article. I also had contact to an engineer

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie tube history: The role of Ericsson

2012-09-11 Thread Jon
of innovation in that lab. Cheers, Jon. On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 9:02:16 PM UTC+1, Jens Boos wrote: Hi folks, as some of you may know, besides Nixie tube collecting I am also interested in the history. I am writing an article, and every now and then I stumble upon something that makes me

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie tube history: The role of Ericsson

2012-09-11 Thread Jon
they ever sold this tube - the first ETL nixies seem to be the GR2G, GR4G, GR10G etc of the mid-late 1950s, which are more conventional in operation / design. Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: The difference between IV4 and IV17 vfd tubes

2012-08-21 Thread Jon Jackson
Thanks, Terry, for posting the file. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 1:23 PM, David Forbes dfor...@dakotacom.net wrote: On 8/21/12 11:01 AM, figureloop wrote: Thus, it is entirely possible that causes purely political or otherwise unknown and about which it is difficult to speculate account for the

[neonixie-l] Re: The difference between IV4 and IV17 vfd tubes

2012-08-20 Thread Jon Jackson
here, so I've posted it on Mediafire http://www.mediafire.com/myfiles.php?r=mbvfp Does anyone still have this document available or a link to it? I have some IV-4s as well as IV-17s to use in a 4play display. Thanks, Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: Patent for the GCA10G / GSA10G Dekatron by Ericsson Telephones Ltd

2012-08-10 Thread Jon
I'll look into the posting suggestion. In the meantime, if anyone's in a hurry to read it, they're welcome to contact me off-list. Cheers, Jon. On Wednesday, August 8, 2012 2:08:02 AM UTC+1, Terry Kennedy wrote: On Aug 7, 6:28 pm, Jon dekat...@nomotron.com wrote: There's some more

[neonixie-l] Re: Patent for the GCA10G / GSA10G Dekatron by Ericsson Telephones Ltd

2012-08-07 Thread Jon
to Hivac, and many of the most interesting dekatron types were dropped almost as soon as they were launched. There's some more detail on this in the article I wrote for Tube Collector a couple of years back which described the project to crack the ETL date code system. Jon. On Tuesday

[neonixie-l] Re: Using a standard cell phone charger (USB) as power supply for Nixie project

2012-08-03 Thread Jon
/index.html No connection with John, other than very happy repeat customer and admirer of a job well done! Jon. -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-12 Socket compatibility

2012-07-21 Thread Jon
unbeatable. I believe I have one clock kit left, in case anyone's interested... :) Jon. On Saturday, July 21, 2012 1:57:49 AM UTC+1, Erick Anderson wrote: I've been toying with the idea of building a Nixie Sudoku like the one posted on Trashbear Labs. I don't know whether I can use some

[neonixie-l] IN-12 Socket compatibility Options

2012-07-21 Thread Jon Jackson
Jon, (All: Sorry to be a little off topic.) I see in your recent post on neonixie-l that you said I believe I have one clock kit left, in case anyone's interested. Can you point me to a description and cost of your clock kit? A google search did not point me to anything like a detailed

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-12 Socket compatibility Options

2012-07-21 Thread Jon
Other Jon - you have mail ! Cheers, Jon. -- 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 this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr

[neonixie-l] Re: Finally completed my latest project...

2012-06-30 Thread Jon Jackson
design. Jon Jackson (I contacted you directly per the email you sent me) -- 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 this group, send email to neonixie-l

[neonixie-l] Re: Finally completed my latest project...

2012-06-30 Thread Jon
Hi Tony, I replied to you directly as requested. Cheers, Jon. On Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:54:39 PM UTC+1, Tony Adams wrote: Shameless plug time - hope you all won't mind too much. I've finally listed kit options and prices, there are only 7 complete kits available just now and I'd

[neonixie-l] Re: I2C pullups - are they always necessary?

2012-04-15 Thread Jon
Bit old school I know, but if board _area_ is the issue, you could mount the resistors vertically... Or (getting more outlandish) you could mount them horizontally, but have them bridge over and sit on top of the DS3231 package. Jon On Apr 15, 5:50 pm, Quixotic Nixotic nixci...@jsdesign.co.uk

[neonixie-l] Re: Looking for advice on shift registers

2012-04-01 Thread Jon
to update the output in one go. Hope this helps some. Jon. -- 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 this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr

[neonixie-l] Re: Dud Dekatron Query

2012-03-17 Thread Jon
trauma. Jon. -- 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 this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit

[neonixie-l] Re: www.gstube.com - Real or ripoff ?

2012-02-10 Thread Jon
the requirement to use Moneybookers or similar and a slightly pricey shipping charge. Nice tubes. Jon. -- 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 this group, send

[neonixie-l] Book wanted

2012-02-05 Thread Jon
If anyone has a copy of Cold Cathode Glow Discharge Tubes by G F Weston that they would be interested to sell, please contact me off- list. Thanks, Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

[neonixie-l] Re: Another All-tube Nixie Clock - On Youtube

2012-01-30 Thread Jon
project to rescue it. Cheers, Jon. -- 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 this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

[neonixie-l] Re: New clock

2012-01-27 Thread Jon
Thanks to all for the very kind words and interest. I'm sending out the orders to get the stuff for the first batch of kits on Sunday night UK time. If there's anyone else who's interested in joining in, please contact me off-list over the next 48 hours. Cheers, Jon. -- You received

[neonixie-l] Re: New clock

2012-01-25 Thread Jon
panels. Rather carefully designed and cut panels, mind you. @Terry S: Indeed it doesn't run off the USB port! :) Max current requirement is 700mA at 12V. @David Forbes: Think it'd be 39 more for the sudoku, not 49 ? But I'm not going there, for now at least! Cheers, Jon. -- You received

[neonixie-l] New clock

2012-01-24 Thread Jon
As some of you know, a few years ago I made a little numitron clock using IV-9 and IV-16 tubes hooked up to run off a USB port. Dinky little thing. So it felt like time to think about something bigger. And then it all got a bit out of hand... http://youtu.be/4FnxWsp58EM Enjoy. Jon. -- You

[neonixie-l] Re: MAX1771 PSU instability

2012-01-14 Thread Jon
never required me to heatsink the FET or anything like that. I've run this strategy up to about 12W output - no doubt less than you could get out of a thoroughly tweaked 1771 or John Taylor's awesome modules - but plenty enough for most purposes. Cheers, Jon. -- You received this message because

[neonixie-l] Re: Just for fuin a Rare Nixie.

2012-01-07 Thread Jon
markings and boxes (nice boxes!), but are actually Mullard Sylvania production. Assume it was for a similar reason. Jon. -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: hello from new guy

2011-12-28 Thread Jon
On Dec 27, 10:52 pm, B.Edmonson bedmonso...@gmail.com wrote: Though I do have one question.  I'm in the process of building my first nixie clock from scratch ( no kit ). At the expense of hideously mangling a classical line... To those about to glow - we salute you! :) Enjoy, Jon

[neonixie-l] Re: Merry Christmas

2011-12-25 Thread Jon
On Dec 25, 1:01 pm, Nick n...@desmith.net wrote: On Dec 25, 11:04 am, jb-electronics webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: And a merry Christmas to you all, too! Indeed Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to the whole group !! Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] Ray W.

2011-12-24 Thread Jon Dugan
: this list has been one of my favorite corners of the internet for a long time now! thank you to all of the information and interesting links. happy holidays everyone! jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send

[neonixie-l] Re: MC34063 component choice for +475V @ 50mA output, help needed!

2011-11-22 Thread Jon
with the seller, nor responsibility if you use one of these things to toast yourself, ignite your workshop etc. Jon. -- 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

[neonixie-l] Numimini clocks and kits available on eBay

2011-11-19 Thread Jon
Folks, Just in case anyone's looking do to some early Christmas shopping,.. I have a few Numimini kits and assembled clocks available on eBay now: see listings 160685344769 and 160675299571 Cheers, Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l

[neonixie-l] Re: BURROUGHS SELF-SCAN PLASMA DISPLAY SSD1000-0041

2011-11-16 Thread Jon
unit itself? Thanks, Jon. -- 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 this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options

[neonixie-l] Re: nice and cheep part 2 did i do bad?

2011-10-07 Thread Jon
for conventional clock making (though interesting enough in their own right!) Cheers, Jon. -- 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 this group, send email

[neonixie-l] Seeking group member in Russia...

2011-07-09 Thread Jon
Hi there, I wonder if there's a Russian member of the group who might be kind enough to help me out with something? A Moscow resident would be perfect! Please contact me off list. Thanks, Jon. PS I posted a similar note over in the TCA group earlier, Just in case some of you were experiencing

[neonixie-l] Re: Counterfeit Nixie Clocks on eBay

2011-06-07 Thread Jon
something that happened just after I started selling my single digit bargraph clock. An eBay buyer from Hong Kong mailed me asking to send a PDF of the assembly and owner manual. I politely declined and suggested he obtain one by buying a clock. Never did hear from him again... Jon. -- You received

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-18 resurrection

2011-06-07 Thread Jon
some unique purple nixies! Of course it'd change the electrical characteristics of the tube, but manageable I'm sure. Jon. -- 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

[neonixie-l] Shameless plug...

2011-04-22 Thread Jon
... for the last 2 kits of my USB-powered numitron clock kit. eBay item 160577380967 Jon. -- 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 this group, send

[neonixie-l] Re: Mystery Indicator? Tube,Ended Auction on E-bay

2011-04-09 Thread Jon
him a line in due course, perhaps he'd answer follow-up questions about the tube. Great spot though - I hadn't seen that one! Jon. -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: How do the bargraph tubes work?

2011-04-07 Thread Jon
display - the spectrum analyser won't be great in bright ambient light. Jon. -- 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 this group, send email

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: Help with birthday present needed

2011-03-31 Thread Jon
them up and restore the original thread title? Jon. -- 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 this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-3 dot Nixie flickering experiences?

2011-03-01 Thread Jon
the size/intensity of the glow. It helps to get the polarity right (per discussion in other thread), but some IN-3 would just never behave well for me. Cheers, Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-3 dot Nixie flickering experiences?

2011-03-01 Thread Jon
On Mar 1, 9:20 pm, Adam Jacobs a...@jacobs.us wrote: I also kind of like this enterprising individual's idea of putting the neons in a test tube:http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Colon-Tube-tubes-separators-Nixie-Clock-CT-IN-1... Errr, think you'll find that's Dieter! Jon. -- You received

[neonixie-l] Re: nixie hour life

2011-02-15 Thread Jon
and consume about 5A at 12V... You can do the math for the six digit version! Cheers, Jon. -- 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 this group, send email

[neonixie-l] Re: nixie hour life

2011-02-14 Thread Jon
is particularly kind to the tubes, but even so... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ1567EFCY0 Cheers, Jon. -- 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 this group

[neonixie-l] Re: INS-1 flickering

2011-02-13 Thread Jon
and observed a similar effect. They were much better when you wired them with the correct polarity. Jon. -- 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 this group

[neonixie-l] Re: E-bay Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery??

2011-02-03 Thread Jon
. Maybe the guy really has one for sale but was too ignorant/lazy to write his own listing. Either way, an email to him might be a decent first step. Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: USA patent application status lookup...

2011-02-02 Thread Jon
a recorded delivery of prior art to the applicant's attorney _ought_ to have the desired effect of getting it into play. Daresay it doesn't always work that way in practice, but they take a big risk if they ignore you. (amateur lawyer mode off!) Jon. -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: USA patent application status lookup...

2011-02-01 Thread Jon
On Feb 1, 8:52 pm, Nick n...@desmith.net wrote: On Feb 1, 6:51 pm, Jon dekat...@nomotron.com wrote: On Feb 1, 9:58 am, Nick n...@desmith.net wrote: I've dealt with it now - I spoke to the USPO legal department who basically told me to sod off. It seems that 3rd parties cannot object

[neonixie-l] Re: recommendation for anode resistor for 2x2 multiplexed IN-14s @166-170v?

2011-01-24 Thread Jon
, but it probably won't explode. Of course, microcontrollers expire pretty enthusiastically if you put the HV across them, but that's usually down to clumsiness rather than an unexpected design gotcha... Jon. PS. The relevant Sherlock Holmes quote is When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever

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