Re: [neonixie-l] Insulate Leads on ZM series Nixie tubes

2012-07-11 Thread Keith Kirby
If I knew how to program that would be a great way to go.Yes if you come up with an alternative pic that might work or could be programmed that would be slick. Please let me know your results on your PCB. I like the design of the Sven Clock, but just want to do a few mods on it to make it a bit

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Insulate Leads on ZM series Nixie tubes

2012-07-11 Thread Keith Kirby
Very cool effect! My current Sven has the Tesla ZM1082T's in it. Was not aware of the dot. Hmmm might have to look into this. lol On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:50 AM, kay486 luckyl...@gmail.com wrote: I too would love to have customized clock. I was thinking about using the dots on ZM1082T (tesla)

Re: [neonixie-l] Insulate Leads on ZM series Nixie tubes

2012-07-10 Thread Keith Kirby
I would like to learn how to that, but don't even know where to begin? Keith On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 11:49 AM, David Forbes dfor...@dakotacom.netwrote: This sounds like an excellent excuse to learn how to do this microcontroller stuff. Who knows, you might grow to like it! On 7/10/12 7:46

Re: [neonixie-l] Insulate Leads on ZM series Nixie tubes

2012-07-10 Thread Keith Kirby
, Jul 10, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Keith Kirby heavylea...@gmail.comwrote: I would like to learn how to that, but don't even know where to begin? Keith On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 11:49 AM, David Forbes dfor...@dakotacom.netwrote: This sounds like an excellent excuse to learn how to do

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Custom Glass Etching of Nixie Tubes

2012-06-18 Thread Keith Kirby
It is a Nixie Clock Sven Kit. I did the etching with an etching cream and a stencil I had made. On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 12:26 AM, Nick n...@desmith.net wrote: That's very nice -what did you use to do the etch - HF? Nice looking clock - is it your design or a kit? Nick -- You received

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Custom Glass Etching of Nixie Tubes

2012-06-18 Thread Keith Kirby
Thank you :) On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 1:12 AM, MichaelB badni...@badnixie.com wrote: Beautiful work! On Sunday, June 17, 2012 7:25:13 PM UTC-7, heavyleaded wrote: Some of you might remember that I had asked you all how to remove the red coating on My Tesla tubes. I did not want to loose

Re: [neonixie-l] Custom Glass Etching of Nixie Tubes

2012-06-17 Thread Keith Kirby
Thank you :) On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 11:04 PM, Nicholas Stock nickst...@gmail.comwrote: Well done...superb job! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 17, 2012, at 19:25, heavyleaded heavylea...@gmail.com wrote: Some of you might remember that I had asked you all how to remove the red coating on My

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-06-12 Thread Keith Kirby
Yes I did soak them all :( On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 11:10 AM, Imbanon imba.a...@gmail.com wrote: Did you soak all of them? If not, I would try protecting the print with some gentle adhesive tape, and cut a square around it with a scalpel. Then soak the tube and try to remove the coating,

Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie Tube Tester

2012-06-11 Thread Keith Kirby
Thanks Charles, I think I found what will work for me in this case. http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Voltage-DC-115-235V-Magic-Eye-Tube-Driver-Nixie-Clock-Power-Supply-Module-/270971841235?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item3f172e2ad3#ht_3709wt_1396 This would give me the simple power I need for testing.

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube Tester

2012-06-11 Thread Keith Kirby
Thanks for the info On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 2:04 PM, Nicholas Stock nickst...@gmail.com wrote: Taylor edge provides a nice comparison chart for you... http://www.tayloredge.com/storefront/SmartNixie/PSU/comparison.html Nick On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Keith Kirby heavylea

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-05-22 Thread Keith Kirby
Great information. I will try out some of those methods and see what works best. Thanks Keith On May 22, 2012 7:20 PM, marta_kson marta_k...@yahoo.com wrote: Another way to remove the red coating is to rub on some adhesive tape and then just lift it off. No water and no heat involved that

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: A small milestone: 500 members!

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
Any gifts are always welcome. lol Just glad to be in the group. Keith On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 9:12 AM, Cobra007 mic...@xiac.com wrote: Wow, does he deserve a free Nixie Clock or other (smaller) gift? Welcome to the group heavyleaded! Michel On May 21, 11:07 pm, Nick n...@desmith.net

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: A small milestone: 500 members!

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
That is a very cool watch! On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 9:36 AM, kay486 luckyl...@gmail.com wrote: Some reports say that he won a *Blue magic nixie watch* :D On Monday, May 21, 2012 2:12:03 PM UTC+1, Cobra007 wrote: Wow, does he deserve a free Nixie Clock or other (smaller) gift? Welcome to

Re: [neonixie-l] Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
Thanks John, I appreciate the advise. Keith On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 2:12 PM, John Rehwinkel jreh...@mac.com wrote: Wondering if anyone could tell me the best way to remove the red coating on the tubes? The usual way is to soak them in warm-hot water, the coating peels off nicely after a

Re: [neonixie-l] Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
Sounds good. The Tesla tubes are the reverse of that. So my hope is that the water will only remove the red. I will find out soon enough and post the results. Keith On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 2:15 PM, David Forbes dfor...@dakotacom.net wrote: On 5/21/12 11:07 AM, heavyleaded wrote: Hello

Re: [neonixie-l] Removing red coating from nixie tubes

2012-05-21 Thread Keith Kirby
Thank you. That was very helpful. On May 21, 2012 5:50 PM, jb-electronics webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: Here are some pictures in case anyone is interested: http://www.jb-electronics.de/html/elektronik/nixies/n_artikel02.htm?lang=en Jens Just personal preference on my part is all. I