[neonixie-l] Comercial posts

2018-05-16 Thread Manuel Azevedo
of conduct exist? I'd like to hear from you all. Regards, Manuel Azevedo -- 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-

[neonixie-l] nwts now 15% off

2018-05-14 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Hi everyone! nwts is now on sale in Tindie. nwts allows your GPS enabled clock (TTL or RS232) to sync time via WiFi, using NTP. Use promotion code *AE7DC46F* and get 15% discount on your order. Valid until Sunday, May 20th 2018. Get your nwts here:

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Shady ZM568M listings

2018-04-22 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Nick and Bob I just mentioned the listings look shady and they can lead to error (they led to, in Bob’s case). I saw the seller’s ratings and seems to be serious – but these listings are odd at best. I concede it could be a language issue, but there are all the signs for ambiguity there,

[neonixie-l] Shady ZM568M listings

2018-04-22 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Hi guys, Please pay attention to listings like this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-nixie-tube-clock-Z5680M/163008809340 They can lead you to think it’s a sale of a full ZM568M clock, when they are only selling one tube only. Manel -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: People Like Neon / Nixies animated GIFs

2018-01-30 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Apologies Bob, thought that was implied ☺ My azevedo devices is also “not my day job” – and in my “dark hours” is still bright day for you  From: on behalf of Robert L Reply-To: "neonixie-l@googlegroups.com"

[neonixie-l] Re: People Like Neon / Nixies animated GIFs

2018-01-30 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Here’s our animation on a SP-151 panaplex, something we’ve been working on: - dhd dark hours designs - Bob L. - ad azevedo devices

Re: [neonixie-l] OT - ElectroMechanical 7-seg clock

2018-01-16 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Well, there still are some gas stations around here with these displays on the pumps. They are quite noisy - enough to make you not have one in your bedroom, even if it’s just a 4 digit one that only changes every minute. Imagine a 6 digit one... probably not even in an office. Still, they look

[neonixie-l] Re: OT - ElectroMechanical 7-seg clock

2018-01-16 Thread Manuel Azevedo
I've bought these displays with the idea of making a clock like this. Very nice execution. Looks very nice. -- 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

RE: [neonixie-l] Re: Global Shipping Program disaster, need help

2017-12-08 Thread Manuel Azevedo
As I mentioned in another thread about GSP, they disposed 6 DA-2021 numitrons because “they contained mercury”. As someone pointed out, it was maybe the shinny getter on the glass, which might have triggered a “oh my god, mercury” reaction, which made GSP dispose of the tubes, which in this

[neonixie-l] Re: Panplex question, Sperry SP-33

2017-10-21 Thread Manuel Azevedo
I got 3 SP-352 yesterday, only one works 100%. The other has all segments good, except one, that only shows half segment. I wonder why? The last one is completely empty - doesn't glow when using a plasma globe next to it. I've seen somewhere that new displays should have a shinny look - most of

[neonixie-l] nwts version 2.5 - Sync your clock using Wi-Fi

2017-10-06 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Cheers, Manuel Azevedo http://azevedo-devices.com -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: tubes/valves and Global Shipping

2017-08-25 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Well, there’s a known vendor from the US that usually doesn’t ship abroad. One day I found and bought some tubes from them. After a day or two, they refunded the sale, said the tubes were in no good condition and relisted the tubes without international shipping. When I asked once, they said:

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: tubes/valves and Global Shipping

2017-08-20 Thread Manuel Azevedo
It’s really unbelievable. And I have three more items on GSP – two have already came through, have arrived in Switzerland, should be delivered tomorrow. A new set of tubes is still on its way to GSP and I hope they don’t get disposed of. I’ll stop making orders with GSP sales. -- You received

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: tubes/valves and Global Shipping

2017-08-20 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Actually, I did, explained to them, added some links, including this conversation. But I guess that they get so many other submissions. Only another one in the pile. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: tubes/valves and Global Shipping

2017-08-20 Thread Manuel Azevedo
can be destroyed this easily. And all could be easily done with some arbitration before destroying the pieces. Manuel Azevedo -- 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 i

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: tubes/valves and Global Shipping

2017-08-19 Thread Manuel Azevedo
xie-l@googlegroups.com" <neonixie-l@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Re: tubes/valves and Global Shipping They're incandescent, so I'd be surprised if they contain Mercury! That's a shame...asshats. You should complain vigorously to eBay. On Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 3:06 P

[neonixie-l] Re: tubes/valves and Global Shipping

2017-08-19 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Just got "hit" by this GSP problem: 6 Apollo DA2010 "disposed off" because of dangerous mercury levels. The thing is, I checked and I was convinced that Numitrons didn't have mercury - couldn't find any information they contain it. I had other two DA2010 delivered last week via GSP without any

Re: [neonixie-l] ILVM1-1/7 Type I VFD tubes

2017-06-29 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Thank you Terry, I know understand why this odd tube behaviour. Excellent articles btw! From: on behalf of Terry Kennedy Reply-To: "neonixie-l@googlegroups.com" Date: Friday, 30 June 2017 at 04:11 To:

RE: [neonixie-l] Re: Numitron IV-19 socket

2017-06-26 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Will do, thanks! -Original Message- From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Andrews Sent: 26 June 2017 12:16 To: neonixie-l Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Numitron IV-19 socket Making circular footprints in

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Numitron IV-19 socket

2017-06-25 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Thanks for the tip. Will have to do that way! Thanks! From: on behalf of gregebert Reply-To: "neonixie-l@googlegroups.com" Date: Sunday, 25 June 2017 at 17:49 To: neonixie-l

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Numitron IV-19 socket

2017-06-25 Thread Manuel Azevedo
In the end that’s my idea – but I was hoping to find the datasheet with the correct measurements, instead of having to do them myself… Guess I’ll have to do it myself though ☺ >From Dieter’s page, I see that the pin socket diameter is 12mm. It would be >nice to get the measurements of the pin

[neonixie-l] Numitron IV-19 socket

2017-06-25 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Hello, Does anybody know what is the socket for the IV-19 Numitron? In Dieter's database it says that's the PL-31a, but that's the one for the IN-12 nixie. I have those sockets are they are very big for this tiny numitron. The IN-2 sockets are also too small. Even if I cannot find the socket,

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: In18 displaying cathode poisoning after 1000hrs or less.

2017-05-08 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Guess that’s too late for me now ☺ I’m sure all is OK now – it really was a broken power supply. From: on behalf of gregebert Reply-To: "neonixie-l@googlegroups.com" Date: Monday, 8 May 2017 at 20:29 To:

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: In18 displaying cathode poisoning after 1000hrs or less.

2017-05-08 Thread Manuel Azevedo
(and of a better brand), and now both clocks are equally bright. The old one draws about 0.68A now. It’s now clear that I was using a faulty power supply. Manuel From: <neonixie-l@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Manuel Azevedo <azevedo.man...@gmail.com> Reply-To: "neonixie-l

[neonixie-l] Clock Riview: Akafugu VFD Modular Clock

2017-04-09 Thread Manuel Azevedo
luding IV-4/IV-17, IV-22 and IV-6 shields. You can find the video and detailed text review it at the Tube Clock Database website here: http://www.tubeclockdb.com/video-reviews-109/vfd/373-akafugu-vfd-modular-clock-by-manuel-azevedo.html Best regards, Manuel Azevedo -- You received this m

[neonixie-l] NEW FIRMWARE: nwts 2.1-beta

2017-03-25 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Hello! I'm glad to announce that I'm releasing today the new 2.1-beta version of *nwts* firmware. *nwts* allows your GPS enabled clock to be synchronized using NTP via Wi-Fi networks. New features include: Changelog v2.1-20170324 - Added time zone and DST support - Custom latitude

RE: [neonixie-l] Lixies/Tixie Clock

2017-03-24 Thread Manuel Azevedo
And of course Jürgen already experimented with them too… https://hackaday.com/2012/02/18/edge-lit-nixie-tube-is-sheer-brilliance/ -- 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,

RE: [neonixie-l] Lixies/Tixie Clock

2017-03-24 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Looks like that “Lixies” already existed before: http://hackaday.com/2017/03/23/before-there-were-nixie-tubes-there-were-edge-lit-displays/ Edge Lit Displays – never knew about this. Still a cool idea and I want to explore it myself. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[neonixie-l] Re: Lixies/Tixie Clock

2017-03-22 Thread Manuel Azevedo
I've been thinking of making something myself like this, though smaller. Neo-pixels on their way... Acrylic: studying my options... -- 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,

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Lighting up a DM160

2017-03-12 Thread Manuel Azevedo
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[neonixie-l] Re: Lighting up a DM160

2017-03-12 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Me too please! Thanks! -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: In18 displaying cathode poisoning after 1000hrs or less.

2017-02-19 Thread Manuel Azevedo
The old clock was/is set at 173.1V. The new one was at 168.5V. So before testing, I did the following: · Set both clocks to 173.1V without any tube attached · Set both clocks to the exact same settings (tube dimming starts at 3:00am, so no tube dimming during tests) ·

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: In18 displaying cathode poisoning after 1000hrs or less.

2017-02-19 Thread Manuel Azevedo
On the old unit, I can see that they all are 10K 1% - it’s in an acrylic case, so easy to see. In the afternoon, I’ll check the new unit (metal case, hard to disassemble) and make the measurements. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l"

[neonixie-l] Re: In18 displaying cathode poisoning after 1000hrs or less.

2017-02-19 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Hi guys, I also have a strange situation. I have two Spectrums - a little older model (3 years ago) and one bought last year. On the older unit I had 6 tubes with 9003 markings (I assume March 1990, but the order is reversed from the other tubes). Never had any problem with this tubes. On the

Re: [neonixie-l] Strange display C63.396.208(I-208) - any info on this?

2017-02-08 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Found two additional ones: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electroluminescence-Display-indicator-IEL-0-Vl-102-178-Socket-lot-of-4-pcs-/182446440843?hash=item2a7aa7c18b:g:zhkAAOSw65FXqi-h

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Strange display C63.396.208(I-208) - any info on this?

2017-02-08 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Yes, I’ll keep them also for a long term project ☺ Thank you for your notes! From: on behalf of gregebert Reply-To: "neonixie-l@googlegroups.com" Date: Wednesday, 8 February 2017 at 16:18 To: neonixie-l

Re: [neonixie-l] Strange display C63.396.208(I-208) - any info on this?

2017-02-08 Thread Manuel Azevedo
There’s this one still left: http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-pc-Large-rare-electroluminescent-display-TESTED-russian-soviet-nixie-tube-LED/302215253017 On 08.02.17, 16:09, "neonixie-l@googlegroups.com on behalf of Jonathan Peakall"

[neonixie-l] Strange display C63.396.208(I-208) - any info on this?

2017-02-08 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Hi guys, Does any of you have any information on this strange displays? I ordered 6 to test, but I couldn't find much information about them - it seems that they turn on at 200V, but I'm not sure. The strange "alien" looks make these

[neonixie-l] nwts clear cases now available

2017-01-30 Thread Manuel Azevedo
a look at: https://www.tindie.com/stores/mazevedo/ Best regards, Manuel Azevedo http://azevedo-devices.com -- 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 neo

[neonixie-l] nwts back in stock

2017-01-11 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Hi guys, Just to let you know we have finally nwts back in stock! There was a huge delay on the ESP8266 delivery. For those who don't know what nwts is, it is a direct replacement of the GPS dongle to set your clock's time, but using Wi-Fi. You can grab yours here:

[neonixie-l] Re: Sync your clock using WiFi

2016-12-23 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Thank you Jonathan! Happy to know you are happy! On Friday, 23 December 2016 08:04:33 UTC+1, SWISSNIXIE - Jonathan F. wrote: > > I also purchased this device! Very nice an easy to set up! DCF is very > buggy and GPS only works near windows in my area... i'm glad this wifi sync > exists! > >

[neonixie-l] Re: nwts now with case

2016-12-19 Thread Manuel Azevedo
Hi Mark, Unfortunately the discount is only for customers who bought nwts before the cases were available. Manuel -- 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

[neonixie-l] nwts now with case

2016-12-18 Thread Manuel Azevedo
! Cheers, Manuel Azevedo https://www.tindie.com/stores/mazevedo/ http://azevedo-devices.com/ -- 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-

Re: [neonixie-l] Sync your clock using WiFi

2016-12-07 Thread Manuel Azevedo
ve this solution to not having a GPS line of sight !! > > On Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 6:06 AM, Manuel Azevedo <azevedo...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Hi all! >> >> A few months ago I developed, using the ESP8266, a device that would >> allow GPS enabled Nixie Clocks

Re: [neonixie-l] Sync your clock using WiFi

2016-12-07 Thread Manuel Azevedo
it will not happen again. Stay tuned on the store for new products. Regards, Manuel From: Manuel Azevedo <man...@azevedomail.net> Date: Wednesday, 7 December 2016 at 15:30 To: "neonixie-l@googlegroups.com" <neonixie-l@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Sync your cl

Re: [neonixie-l] Sync your clock using WiFi

2016-12-07 Thread Manuel Azevedo
this and posts the old url: https://www.tindie.com/products/Mazevedo/nwts-ntp-sync-over-wi-fi-for-nixie-clocks-kit/ Sorry for the confusion… Regards, Manuel Azevedo From: <neonixie-l@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Jon Jackson <jondad...@gmail.com> Reply-To: "neonixie-l@googlegroups

[neonixie-l] Sync your clock using WiFi

2016-12-07 Thread Manuel Azevedo
, suggestions or anything else. Best regards, Manuel Azevedo azevedo devices -- 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-