[neonixie-l] Re: Manuel Azevedo - 1977-2018

2018-08-16 Thread Robert L
Manel and I had been working on a project together for many months. In the close to two years I knew him I'd come to know him as a very talented and engaging engineer, but more than that a genuinely fine individual and a good friend. Shared values, shared views of the world... Conversations abo

[neonixie-l] Re: For sale: MOD-SIX_Gen V B-7971 clock assembled, but WITHOUT tubes

2018-08-30 Thread Robert L
Hi folks, Let's see what happens at $750 plus actual cost of shipping tracked, fully insured and signature required on delivery. Best regards, Bob -- 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] Re: For sale: MOD-SIX_Gen V B-7971 clock assembled, but WITHOUT tubes

2018-09-06 Thread Robert L
Hi Isaac, Yes... still available. One other person has just expressed interest as well. Nothing for days, then two within an hour of each other. Go figure? Please contact me on my e-mail and we can take this offline. "reply privately to author" Best regards, Bob -- You received this mes

[neonixie-l] Re: For sale: MOD-SIX_Gen V B-7971 clock assembled, but WITHOUT tubes

2018-09-07 Thread Robert L
Hi folks, The clock is sold... Many thanks! Bob -- 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, s

[neonixie-l] Re: Dummy load

2018-11-23 Thread Robert L
I also like the simple current sink circuit approach, but it usually takes just a few more parts to get a stable circuit... the most basic design with just a resistor, transistor and op amp tends to "sing"! See Linear Tech Application Note 105, figure 200 on page 108: https://www.analog.com/me

[neonixie-l] Re: Dummy load

2018-11-23 Thread Robert L
Hi Paul, I also like the "simple" current sink circuit approach, but it usually takes a few more parts to get a stable circuit... the most basic design with just a resistor, transistor and op amp tends to "sing"! And there's also some parts selection to be done. See Linear Tech Applicati

[neonixie-l] Re: Dummy load

2018-11-23 Thread Robert L
For instance... On Semi FDD3N40 or FDU3N40... 400V / 2 A / 30W in DPAK or TO-251... I usually have a few FDD3N40 on hand and have used them in multiple designs. There are of course many good alternatives! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l

[neonixie-l] Re: Repair / Troubleshoot an IN-18 Blue Dream

2018-12-13 Thread Robert L
Hi Paul, Jeff very accurately describes how I replace most SOIC and similar low lead count parts... What he describes works and works well! I also really like hot air... That said, here's another technique that I sometimes use and may be a bit easier for you if you don't have tiny diagonal cut

[neonixie-l] Re: The case of the singing nixie tube

2019-02-25 Thread Robert L
My ears leave something to be desired these days... Singing? What singing! OK. My wife and animals hear it. It's real. I use a small microphone and PC based spectrum analyzer to explore sounds I can't hear. The mic is at the end of a bit of heat shrink tubing close to a preamplifier on a longer

[neonixie-l] Re: Shock hazard - Mr. Nixie ITS-1A clock

2022-01-28 Thread Robert L
ing on a PCB? Not clear from your photos. > > It seems unlikely that ink used on a PCB would be conductive. > > > On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:52:25 PM UTC-6 Robert L wrote: > >> Hi folks, >> >> A friend received a rather nasty shock from one of his Mr. Nixi

[neonixie-l] Re: Shock hazard - Mr. Nixie ITS-1A clock

2022-01-28 Thread Robert L
AM UTC-8 Robert L wrote: > Hi Terry, > > I guess I could have been more clear... The label plate ink is only > *moderately* conductive; black ink on a somewhat flexible white > substrate... the label is not FR4 pcb material and there are no metal > layers. I have no experience u

[neonixie-l] Re: Shock hazard - Mr. Nixie ITS-1A clock

2022-01-28 Thread Robert L
If this uses an isolated supply (such as from a wall-wart), you need to > touch 2 circuit nodes at different voltages in order to get shocked. > Any chance this was from electrostatic discharge (ESD) ? > > > On Friday, January 28, 2022 at 1:26:31 AM UTC-8 Robert L wrote: > >>

[neonixie-l] FS: Mostly working Heathkit 1103 counter

2022-09-08 Thread Robert L
Hi folks, Prompted by Johns DMM post, I have a mostly working Heathkit 1103 nixie counter in fair cosmetic condition. All display elements and annunciators light up, all switches seem to be working as well. Counter goes out of lock over significant portions of the input range so definitely so

[neonixie-l] Re: FS: Mostly working Heathkit 1103 counter

2022-09-12 Thread Robert L
Hi folks, Counter sold and on the way to a local UPS store. Many thanks neonixie! Bob On Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 10:42:17 AM UTC-7 Robert L wrote: > Hi folks, > > Prompted by Johns DMM post, I have a mostly working Heathkit 1103 nixie > counter in fair cosmetic conditi

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