Re: [neonixie-l] Your message in neonixie-l was denied

2014-04-11 Thread Nick
s confused by it. For now, I'm sorry but you'll just have to ignore it... we're not the only group affected... Nick > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[neonixie-l] SPAM: group is being spammed (a bit)...

2014-04-11 Thread Nick
Apologies if any of you on email delivery are receiving odd messages about posts being rejected etc. The group is being spammed in a fairly subtle way - I'm hiding the messages but goooglegroups is getting confused. It'll be sorted ASAP Nick (moderator) -- You received this messa

[neonixie-l] OT: OpenSSL bug and how it affects you...

2014-04-10 Thread Nick
I hope this helps people understand this issue: Here is an extract of an email I wrote and sent to my company yesterday - it aims to clarify much of the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt) and plain inaccuracies in the press: As many of you will know, a serious flaw in the commonly used OpenSSL li

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Whatbox

2014-04-08 Thread Nick
On Tuesday, 8 April 2014 16:22:36 UTC+1, threeneurons wrote: > > Good luck finding those Japanese germaniums ... > On eBay at the moment - Toshiba 2SB54s at about USD 5 each<http://www.ebay.com/itm/2SB54-Transistor-x-1-pieces-/160937398278>... (from Littlediode) Nick -- Yo

[neonixie-l] Re: Makerfaire UK 2014

2014-04-07 Thread Nick
On Sunday, 6 April 2014 21:06:21 UTC+1, AlexTsekenis wrote: > > http://www.makerfaireuk.com > > 26/27 this month at Newcastle - a good compromise between scotland and > midlands... > ...but not between Kent & the Midlands :( Oh, well... Nick > -- You received thi

[neonixie-l] Re: Makerfaire UK 2014

2014-04-06 Thread Nick
On Sunday, 6 April 2014 20:56:10 UTC+1, AlexTsekenis wrote: > With the UK Makerfaire coming up I wanted to check if any other neon > enthusiast is thinking of attending. > > I will be happy to meet you there. > > Alex When and where is this? Nick -- You received this m

[neonixie-l] Re: Links to Vintage Russian Electronics

2014-04-06 Thread Nick
Nice Russian military base-station unit with nixies... Cold War Era 1950 To 1973, General Issue Tactical Radios<http://www.armyradio.com/arsc/customer/pages.php?pageurl=/publish/Articles/William_Howard_Russian/50-73_Base_Fixed_Station_Radios.htm> Nick On Saturday, 5 April 2014 22:24:35

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Whatbox

2014-04-04 Thread Nick
e only 150mAh - PR44 (Zn/air) are 600mAh - somewhat better - the Hg ones, MR44, are now banned. Nick -- 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 neonixi

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Trigger clock revisited

2014-04-04 Thread Nick
nsity falls off at a rate of 1/(r^2). Main problem seems to be that it cause a lot of plastics to degenerate... the response from "IslandPink", who is a physicist and commercial lens designer is the one you need to read... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [neonixie-l] Whatbox

2014-04-03 Thread Nick
xt to the PC - I have a small USB-powered plasmas ball that give hours of fun to the cats... Nick -- 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 neon

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Trigger clock revisited

2014-04-01 Thread Nick
go as well - MTX-90s are also an option - they look a promising alternative too... Nick -- 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+unsub

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Trigger clock revisited

2014-04-01 Thread Nick
able. Let's hope that Pete's experiments results are repeatable - do you have the details of the emission characteristics of those LEDs? Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[neonixie-l] Re: Interesting paper on CRT & VFD phosphor types...

2014-04-01 Thread Nick
I just checked - "Bunker of Doom" is Patrick Jankowiak's own site - the correct URL for the document is http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/tubes/crt/crt_phosphor_research.pdf Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" g

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: trigger tube equivilents

2014-03-28 Thread Nick
On Friday, 28 March 2014 16:30:04 UTC, Nixcited delighted wrote: > > > What is "SRBP"? > Synthetic resin bonded paper. > ...aka Paxolin or FR-2 http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FR-2 Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [neonixie-l] Erratic Harrison clock

2014-03-18 Thread Nick
es that do work correctly? Nick -- 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, se

[neonixie-l] Re: Erratic Harrison clock

2014-03-17 Thread Nick
tally filtering in a uP is easy - not so easy using standard logic... Nick -- 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...@google

Re: [neonixie-l] Erratic Harrison clock

2014-03-17 Thread Nick
run a bit fast. > Essentially this is a digital low-pass filter - Ronald Dekker does the same on his nixie clocks some of which use almost the same way of getting the mains frequency - you can also determine the fundamental, i.e. is the clock running on 50 or 60Hz mains, and adjust accordin

Re: [neonixie-l] Erratic Harrison clock

2014-03-17 Thread Nick
5/ufo-by-peter-coffin-and-cinimod-studio/) Nick -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Erratic Harrison clock

2014-03-17 Thread Nick
to clean the signal a bit. Nuff said, really. Personally, I'd never recommend someone build this circuit - there are far better & safer ones out there. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe

[neonixie-l] Re: Set/Reset and Carry stages for A-201 Polyatron with simplified driving circuit.

2014-03-16 Thread Nick
anachronism? Were there any developments that built on the polyatron technology? Cheers Nick -- 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] Re: Tube manufacturing video

2014-03-10 Thread Nick
This is a well known video that we've discussed here several times before. The techniques used are pretty standard but executed just beautifully and the video is very well made... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l&

Re: [neonixie-l] Strobotron

2014-03-09 Thread Nick
s a great tool for doing layouts - I've created a library of component parts for use when I'm restoring valve radios... I find it helps me greatly in the documentation process. Nick <https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-55IpxfkLpUo/Ux063GDvFgI/Axg/Gtbt5m9E9jQ/s1600/DAC90A

[neonixie-l] Re: Strobotron

2014-03-08 Thread Nick
Lovely as always! Nick On Saturday, 8 March 2014 16:42:43 UTC, Grahame Marsh wrote: > > > http://www.sgitheach.org.uk/strobotron.html > > Enjoy > Grahame > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To

[neonixie-l] Re: NEO-8000 - what to do with it...

2014-03-07 Thread Nick
Being fair, I knew the other tube was faulty when i got it. Maybe one day Dalibor will offer a re-gassing service :) Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] NEO-8000 - what to do with it...

2014-03-07 Thread Nick
Just got another one of these (my other one is out-gassed). Wondering what to do with it. Its in mint condition and I don't want to do the normal boring stuff - looking for "left-field" ideas... Anyone done anything with one of these, or its smaller brother, the NEO-5000?

[neonixie-l] OT: Move over Raspberry Pi...

2014-03-04 Thread Nick
/Gb Ethernet port - HDMI v1.4 - LVDS - analogue headphone/microphone - camera interface Nick -- 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] Re: Datasheet for Beckman SM-854

2014-02-28 Thread Nick
DD-700 & 702 datasheets here: http://www.decodesystems.com/dd-700.html Nick -- 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 neoni

Re: [neonixie-l] Calling Westdave

2014-02-24 Thread Nick
I know about this - Dave's email contact list is compromised - its an old scam - just ignore it - we got a copy on the list and I've deleted that. Just pretend it didn't happen. He probably knows about the issue and hopefully is dealing with it. Nick -- You received this mess

[neonixie-l] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
usercontent.com/-NfROBWNqXpc/UwO6ynieZ1I/AxI/WwI33hramQc/s1600/NixiSat+new+GPS+mini-DIN.jpg> Nick -- 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 e

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
hey are really IEC 60320 C13s or C14s... :) Nick -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
or > controllers. Even the major components inside these controllers are > unobtainium. Grrr! > I thought that ALMA was going to be built in the Atacama... you off in Chile then? Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" g

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
hing - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS/2_port The Haicom HA-204III manual refers to the interface as both a PS/2 and a 6 pin mini-DIN. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[neonixie-l] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
On Tuesday, 18 February 2014 16:19:29 UTC, Greg P wrote: > > Pictures, pleaseThanks for the info Nick. > There's not a lot to picture, to be honest - the old Oncore unit was under the PCB - the only visible external changes are the BNC on the back being replaced by a PS2

[neonixie-l] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
- a new Haicom HI-204III GPS puck plugs into that - the anode resistors were changed to a slightly lower value, the current limit on the HV SMPS was upped by 30%, the PIC was replaced with one with new firmware, plus a few other minor electronic & cosmetic changes etc. It now locks in under

[neonixie-l] NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
After a bit of work (new GPS sub-system, new firmware, various component changes, a bit of drilling & glue and a couple of hours), my mothballed NixiSat lives again! Huge thanks to Jeff for all his help - its a lovely clock that needs to be seen & loved! Nick <

Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
, i.e. the schematics are available and they use pretty standard parts - bearing in mind that they are RF-based, that's really useful... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[neonixie-l] Re: Good benchtop multimeter

2014-02-14 Thread Nick
I'm a huge fan of the Agilent 34401A - now superceded but still the best selling bench DMM ever. The replacement 34461A new is less than a new 344301A but the older one is often available on auction sites. Probably overkill but undoubtedly the best there is :) Cheers Nick On Frida

[neonixie-l] Re: New to Group Bad dog designs

2014-02-14 Thread Nick
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[neonixie-l] Re: New to Group Bad dog designs

2014-02-13 Thread Nick
io - nice day really (before the rain starts hammering down again tonight!). The HTML5 template on your site seems to be giving my browser (Chrome) a bit of grief - very slow to apply some of the CSS... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &q

[neonixie-l] Re: New to Group Bad dog designs

2014-02-13 Thread Nick
Hi Paul, Welcome! Very nice clocks - I like the sawn-down chassis that will wall mount - neat. There's a good smattering of nixie types in the UK - fairly evenly distributed from the Far North to the Far Warmer South! Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[neonixie-l] Re: Source for Dekatrons?

2014-02-11 Thread Nick
These can be released but its a pain. In the past, I've unbolted them and then slid the locking part sideways to disengage the teeth... ...not that you should hopefully have to do that often ! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[neonixie-l] Re: Interesting document on Krypton-doped nixies,,,

2014-02-10 Thread Nick
fference and at that time so-called "UV" LEDs didn't seem to have much UV content - more just purple... Maybe things have improved since then and UV LEDs are a possible answer. All you need is a good source of high energy photons to initiate ionisation... Nick -- You receive

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: dekatron computing [and other stuff]

2014-02-07 Thread Nick
from above & outside the actual situation between the two parties, both sides have more than a bit to do on the PR front. Nick On Friday, 7 February 2014 03:23:14 UTC, celephicus wrote: > > I sent some trigger tubes to the NMOC via my sister in law who lives > nearby, and the c***

[neonixie-l] Re: 2 Hickok Ford Vehicle Simulator Analog computers

2014-02-03 Thread Nick
Fantastic... boat anchors! What on Earth would you do with them? They're missing all the external sensors etc. Nick -- 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: Royworld

2014-02-02 Thread Nick
it.com/pictures/2008/06/royworld.jpg > HI Mike - Hope you got those tubes back and that they're not languishing in the back of some props cupboard :) Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from

[neonixie-l] Re: Finished restoring a TIMEON 2000, motor driven Nixie clock from 1968!

2014-02-02 Thread Nick
Nice to see this restored - as it uses a synchronous motor, I guess its locked to 50Hz and wouldn't be incredibly accurate in the States... There is something very comforting about the clunk of repetitive mechanical devices, like the ticking of a mechanical clock... Nice! Nick --

[neonixie-l] Re: About GE VFD Y4075.

2014-02-02 Thread Nick
ttp://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/142/y/Y1938.pdf> HTH Nick On Sunday, 2 February 2014 08:53:37 UTC, TouMu wrote: > > Hi ! > > I got a tube this days. > Beautiful blue and green color. > I have not taken a photo. > Does someone have some of them? > I like them very much. >

[neonixie-l] Re: dekatron computing [and other stuff]

2014-01-31 Thread Nick
d for the Witch project... They really need to get their act together - having the BBC there filming when the guide was fired was fortuitous, if only in that it made the issue public... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" g

[neonixie-l] Re: Royworld

2014-01-30 Thread Nick
chance :) Two days and its still not locked. Looking forward to the parcel... Nick -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Putting a film on tubes...

2014-01-17 Thread Nick
environment (still inverted). Nick "Y1938 showing internal detail after new test dipping in mauve FEV. Note that the apparent darkening of the mauve at the top of the tube is an optical illusion - the coating is very even and clear all over." -- You received this message becau

Re: [neonixie-l] [Fwd: Green glowing ionized gas]

2014-01-16 Thread Nick
Doesn't oxygen (O2+) have a couple of green emission lines around 500nm? Possible? Nick -- 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 neon

Re: [neonixie-l] "Cold Cathode Tubes" (JB Dance) available in reprint...

2014-01-09 Thread Nick
ilable as PDFs too... However, some folk like to have hard-copy (as I mentioned in the original post), so this is a cheap(ish) source - original copies are now a) rare, and b) expensive (typically $60 and more each). Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] Re: Classic nixie/neon books in reprint...

2014-01-09 Thread Nick
B: Alphanumeric Displays. Weston, George Frederick and Bittleston, R. 1982. (UK) Granada Technical Books Ltd. (US) McGraw-Hill. TK7882.I6W47, 621.3819'532, LoC# 82-22846, ISBN 0-07-069468-0. Chapters: 1) Presentation of Visual Information. 2) Display Requirements. 3) Addressing Techniques. 4)

[neonixie-l] "Cold Cathode Tubes" (JB Dance) available in reprint...

2014-01-09 Thread Nick
Someone in India has reprinted this for GBP 20 plus postage etc. Might be of interest to those that want a hard copy - cannot vouch for quality though... http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?invid=12067424888&cm_mmc=B-_-5-_-A-_-A Nick -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Re: total nixie weirdness ,i approve

2014-01-07 Thread Nick
10/10 - Mad as a box of frogs. I want one. Nick On Monday, 6 January 2014 19:01:56 UTC, westdave wrote: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aYYE3F4zM0 > > this is a friend of mine(living at the edge where there are no last > names) ,when he started this he knew very littl

[neonixie-l] Re: WW 2 IFF transponder. Nixie Test equipment.

2014-01-05 Thread Nick
ts of wood to park up on so you didn't melt into and then freeze into the road - my brother's car had the oil freeze in the transmission as he was driving... I really liked living there - no, really, I did - it was fantastic... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [neonixie-l] My latest clock

2014-01-05 Thread Nick
I bet your patients love that... "What's that then, doctor"? "The last patient who argued with me..." Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[neonixie-l] OT: Any MSP430 experts out there ?

2014-01-03 Thread Nick
Just wondering - drop me a PM if you'd be prepared to let me ask a few questions - particularly interested on OTAP and whether you've used any type of RTOS on them etc, Thanks Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonix

[neonixie-l] Re: IV-11 VFD tube Eagle library file

2013-12-31 Thread Nick
tube... (including the IV-11) Have fun nick. -- 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 t

[neonixie-l] Re: Update on the NL5440A contest, Some E-bay sockets & a shameless plug

2013-12-31 Thread Nick
Nice idea - thanks for doing that Tim... Nick On Friday, 27 December 2013 14:38:34 UTC, TLaing wrote: > > I just got this note from Jorge > > Tim: > > > > The tubes arrived safely, Thanks for the excellent packaging. During the > Xmas vacation I am doing the layo

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings

2013-12-31 Thread Nick
- not any "special" kit - so they might emit in the IR spectrum mainly, but the implication is that they were ordinary visible spectrum - they are not connected via the Morse keys though (even optionally), unlike all the other lights... Nick -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings

2013-12-31 Thread Nick
and levels of seniority just couldn't resist it. I'm going to attach a bunch of lights and possibly a buzzer still looking for a manual, though I will probably just reverse engineer it... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonix

[neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings

2013-12-25 Thread Nick
uess what it is... ? Cheers Nick -- 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, se

Re: [neonixie-l] Anyone used Iteadstudio for PCBs?

2013-12-17 Thread Nick
On Monday, 16 December 2013 14:51:14 UTC, Nigel Walker wrote: > > Just got my Itead boards. That's about two and a half weeks from order > to delivery to the UK. > Quality? Photos? What's the solder mask/silk screen registration like? All holes in the middle of pads

[neonixie-l] Winner!?!!! Re: [TCA] Re: Shameless Plug, and Contest/Giveaway for NL5440As

2013-12-14 Thread Nick
Go for it! -- 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@googlegroups

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Sensor networks... (motes)

2013-12-11 Thread Nick
On Wednesday, 11 December 2013 12:38:52 UTC, Jan Rychter wrote: > > If you don't specifically need 802.15.4 for compatibility reasons and if > you aren't extremely size-constrained, you might find that it is much > cheaper to go with an MSP430 and a nRF24L01+ module. This is what I'm doing > in

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Sensor networks... (motes)

2013-12-10 Thread Nick
I've ben thinking about the MSP430 series and their SoC/ wireless chips (mostly 802.15.4 based) - very nice suite of devices Trouble is I've always been an Atmel guy, so it's a big switch though I suspect that the learning curve is not too bad... Perhaps its time to change. .. -- You recei

Re: [neonixie-l] Anyone used Iteadstudio for PCBs?

2013-12-10 Thread Nick
> > Yep - I'm using QFN56 devices amongst others, so a laser-cut paste mask > would be good too... > Nick -- 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] Anyone used Iteadstudio for PCBs?

2013-12-10 Thread Nick
one of my favourites - its in the kitchen by the phones - causes lots of interest Too many ideas. Too little time! Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[neonixie-l] Anyone used Iteadstudio for PCBs?

2013-12-09 Thread Nick
http://imall.iteadstudio.com/open-pcb/pcb-prototyping.html (note that their prices are for 10 boards) I was considering using them but was wondering if anyone here had any experiences to share, or another alternative that's better? Thanks Nick -- You received this message because yo

[neonixie-l] OT: Sensor networks... (motes)

2013-12-02 Thread Nick
OT, I know, but anyone here got much experience with building motes, especially low power (and cheap) ones? Ta Nick -- 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, sen

[neonixie-l] Nearly 650 members...

2013-11-19 Thread Nick
just thought I'd mention that! Nick -- 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: Mouser Electronics for electronic parts

2013-11-17 Thread Nick
ho also own Newark. Mouser is owned by Berkshire Hathaway (CEO Warren Buffett). Nick -- 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 ne

[neonixie-l] Completely free, full-featured, 3D modelling package...

2013-11-14 Thread Nick
[url]http://www.designspark.com/eng/page/mechanical[/url] Nick -- 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. T

[neonixie-l] Re: poll: a socket layout

2013-11-07 Thread Nick
2 x 6 is good 0.3" between the rows and 0.1" between the pins on the rows and then you can use a standard IC socket... I agree with others re: mechanical stability - for larger tubes you need some way to anchor them down. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscri

[neonixie-l] OT: Small load cells...

2013-11-02 Thread Nick
f the time. Thoughts welcome! Nick -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Thoughts on nixie lifespan and halogens...

2013-10-10 Thread Nick
On Wednesday, 2 October 2013 15:55:46 UTC+1, AlexTsekenis wrote: > Nick, thank you for the swift reply. > > I've scanned in p340, here <http://s23.postimg.org/t1sp4km0b/page196.jpg>. > The book is the exact one in the reference. > > On this page Weston explains t

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Thoughts on nixie lifespan and halogens...

2013-10-08 Thread Nick
are subject to continual review anyway, so as LED and other Hg-free technologies advance, RoHS have made it very clear that the existing exemptions will be cancelled. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe

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

2013-10-07 Thread Nick
Great stuff as always - well done! Nick -- 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 grou

[neonixie-l] Re: radioactive nixie sources

2013-10-06 Thread Nick
when initially manufactured) Nixies are not so expensive as to warrant a suicide mission inside Chernobyl or anywhere else for that matter. If I wasn't such a trusting person, I'd suspect that this was a troll :) Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[neonixie-l] Re: Otis Elevator Tube Hivac 425A2

2013-10-03 Thread Nick
Radiation exposure chart to put it all in perspective! http://xkcd.com/radiation/ Nick -- 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] Found a drawerful of 7441s!

2013-10-03 Thread Nick
Nuts to that ! -- 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@googlegr

[neonixie-l] Re: Photos of Burroughs counter modules?

2013-10-02 Thread Nick
White-labelling across the whole valve/tube market was rife in all areas, not just display tubes - there are some "manufacturers" in the audio world who have never made anything themselves (maybe cardboard boxes). e.g. Edicron. Nick -- You received this message because you are sub

[neonixie-l] Re: Thoughts on nixie lifespan and halogens...

2013-10-02 Thread Nick
On Wednesday, 2 October 2013 14:29:24 UTC+1, AlexTsekenis wrote: > Hi Nick, > > I am doing some experimental work on the subject of lifespan due to > sputtering. > > Could you provide the full reference, including if possible a chapter or > page number, for Weston's

[neonixie-l] Historical Yahoo! messages...

2013-10-02 Thread Nick
mailing lists and is prepared to do a bit of hackery & email exchanges with Google! & mail-archive etc., drop me a PM - it would be good for the community and would be much appreciated. Thanks Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Thoughts on nixie lifespan and halogens...

2013-10-02 Thread Nick
mine ! Nick -- 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: Thoughts on nixie lifespan and halogens...

2013-10-02 Thread Nick
ller bulb, a higher melting point glass is needed. The fact that quartz glass is used is incidental. Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Thoughts on nixie lifespan and halogens...

2013-10-02 Thread Nick
ounds explicitly tested for... ... Nick -- 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 g

[neonixie-l] Thoughts on nixie lifespan and halogens...

2013-10-01 Thread Nick
aware that mercury (Hg) is introduced for a similar reason, but a halogen may be safer (in today's H&S climate) if it works at all... I'm not a physical/inorganic chemist, so thoughts welcome Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Otis Elevator Tube Hivac 425A2

2013-09-30 Thread Nick
eatly So, I did some ad hoc tests in the dark using uranium glass balls (very very low level of radiation - 10 - 15 microRems/hour) which showed some minor increase in repeatability of firing at a given voltage. Its an experiment I should have taken further. Nick -- You received this me

[neonixie-l] Re: Otis Elevator Tube Hivac 425A2

2013-09-29 Thread Nick
On Monday, 30 September 2013 04:05:22 UTC+1, Joseph Bento wrote: > Here's a video of a guy getting really excited over the touch buttons: > >> >> Ummm. I thought that we were pretty sad liking cold-cathode stuff that much, but I think that this guy need professiona

[neonixie-l] Re: Radio 4 time code.

2013-09-26 Thread Nick
http://www.elexon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/BBC-Letter-John-Mottram-180712.pdf Nick -- 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] Re: Four CD27's on eBay again.....

2013-09-23 Thread Nick
On Sunday, 22 September 2013 12:13:47 UTC+1, MrNixie (UK) wrote: > CAUTION! "New" eBayer! Genuine photo, but genuine offer??? > True - they have no feedback as a seller. The photo may be genuine as Google Images can't find anything similar. Caveat emptor ! Nick -- You

[neonixie-l] Huge neon sign collection in London...

2013-09-12 Thread Nick
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24069881 Nick -- 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: Something for the tube/nixie making people?

2013-08-30 Thread Nick
I know it varies a lot), that means you may be dropping 70V @ 2mA = 140mW, enough to warm the tube. Bigger tubes with more current produce correspondingly more heat - I find bigger nixes often run at about 30C. CD47 has a drop of 90V @ 25mA = 2.5W. Nick -- You received this message bec

[neonixie-l] Re: Searching for Andy Silverman

2013-08-21 Thread Nick
Not on this group as far as I can see - He seems to be on Google group https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/jye-tech-oscilloscopes as user "Andy S." - you could send him PM... HTH Nick (Moderator) On Tuesday, 20 August 2013 21:48:27 UTC+1, 67cuda1 wrote: > > I'm

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: IV-11 VFD

2013-08-20 Thread Nick
irchild FAN7387 looks like a good candidate - FET bridge driver with built-in oscillator - http://www.fairchildsemi.com/pf/FA/FAN7387.html - very cheap, available in SO-8 or DIL8, drives 650mA directly, but requires 11V Vdd Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: IV-11 VFD

2013-08-20 Thread Nick
On Tuesday, 20 August 2013 09:48:47 UTC+1, Nick wrote: > RS are no longer stocking it - > http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/vacuum-fluorescent-display-filament-drivers/6512515 > - > marked as discontinued, and TI (the manufacturer) have also stopped selling > & sampling the

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: IV-11 VFD

2013-08-20 Thread Nick
9022 Nick On Tuesday, 20 August 2013 00:39:50 UTC+1, jrehwin wrote: > > > Just thought I would give an update on my adventures with the VFD tube. > I actually found this schematic online, > http://www.mikrocontroller.net/attachment/41640/VFD_Schaltung_Auszug.pdf, and >

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

2013-08-15 Thread Nick
EFORE GONE" Sigh... NIck On Wednesday, 14 August 2013 23:50:03 UTC+1, Jon wrote: > > > Ebay item 141037824096. Nice counter, but $1500 ? Really? > > Jon. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. T

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