[neonixie-l] Re: Really??

2019-06-28 Thread Roddy Scott
Pramancin, the lunacy does not stop there. How about this Z568M

[neonixie-l] Re: Mullard ZM1200 Pandicon available

2019-06-28 Thread Roddy Scott
EDIT - Philips bought out Mullard in 1928 but still marketed tubes under the Mullard label - I should use Wikipedia more often! Valvo was a German company - Valvo started as Radio-Roehren-Fabrik GmbH (RRF GmbH) in 1924 as the vacuum tube manufactuing arm of C.H.F. Mueller GmbH which only produce

[neonixie-l] Re: Mullard ZM1200 Pandicon available

2019-06-28 Thread Roddy Scott
While waiting on this to be delivered I have searched out what available information I can find in regards to the ZM1200 Pandicon. The developing company was Philips/Mullard consortium and it appeared labelled by both and Valvo who were pointed out as also being in the same consortium. Finding

[neonixie-l] Re: Mullard ZM1200 Pandicon available

2019-06-27 Thread Roddy Scott
The seller has come back with a reasonable price for this to include shipping. VAT free to non-European countries. PM if interested. -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: GR10M/U Nixies Available

2019-03-20 Thread Roddy Scott
Tubes are on their way to me so it won't be long until they are dispatched to those who requested them. -- 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: GR10M/U Nixies Available

2019-03-12 Thread Roddy Scott
I emailed you tonight, Jasper. I have been trying to get the total amount requested sorted out. Sorry for the delay. On Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 12:15:42 PM UTC, Jasper C. wrote: > > Hi Roddy, I dropped you a PM a few days ago. Did you receive it? First > time using the PM feature for me, w

[neonixie-l] Two Tube Clock Board

2019-03-07 Thread Roddy Scott
I have been working with Richard Scales, him the brains, me the brawn, in developing a two tube clock board that is in a modular form. The board utilises a Wemos D1 mini which drives a 74HC575 into 74141s for each tube. On board power is from a 12v to 5v buck converter and HV comes from Yan's

[neonixie-l] GR10M/U Nixies Available

2019-03-06 Thread Roddy Scott
I have access to quite a large stock of the above priced at £13.00 + VAT for Europe, (£13.00 ROW) +P&P If anyone is interested in these please PM me with your requests. These are the copper anode top reading ones for those not in the know. -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[neonixie-l] Re: New nixie power supply released - NCH8200HV

2019-02-28 Thread Roddy Scott
etubeclock > > you can find my NCH6100HV and NCH8200HV power supply in these two stores. > > Please pay attention that there are a lot of counterfeit ones on the > market. Those are poor quality, and have fire hazards. > > Thanks. > Yan. > > 在 2019年2月28日星期四 UTC+8下午10:0

[neonixie-l] Re: New nixie power supply released - NCH8200HV

2019-02-28 Thread Roddy Scott
Hello Yan, where is the best place to order your power supply as all I see in Ebay are cheap copies? Thanks. Roddy > -- 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 emai

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Wood cases for nixie kits?

2019-01-16 Thread Roddy Scott
You can use Forstner bits to excavate the hole in a pillar drill or milling machine although it can also be done carefully with a hand held drill. I use that method on solid wood cases. That is a lovely piece of wood that looks great in the clock. On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 5:39:07 AM UT

Re: [neonixie-l] Something new something old...

2019-01-15 Thread Roddy Scott
A cause of crazing of acrylic can be if it was flame polished before assembly and also the action of the solvent on the joints.It can be a slow process or quite rapid in time depending on the type of solvent glue used. The air bubbles are caused by micro imperfections in the joint that at first

[neonixie-l] Re: NL5441A / B5441A needed to replace damaged tubes from home theft. Source?

2019-01-15 Thread Roddy Scott
I have access to 3 x B5441As at present. I previously had another 20 of them available in a Nixie sale I recently conducted but they went to a single buyer. If these are of use to you let me know. On Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 3:26:50 PM UTC, Robert Hume wrote: > > So... I suffered a home th

[neonixie-l] Re: Wood cases for nixie kits?

2019-01-15 Thread Roddy Scott
You will find that wooden cases are custom made for each clock and not available in quantities as the plastic varieties are as they are usually one offs with a few exceptions. I make all my own cases from various solid hardwoods to suit the design I have in mind, I tend to avoid constructed case

[neonixie-l] OK, Shoot me for Tube Abuse!

2018-01-25 Thread Roddy Scott
I have had this tube kicking around for a couple of years and decided it was time to feature in a clock as that is what I bought it for in the first place.

[neonixie-l] Re: Have a great holiday!

2017-12-21 Thread Roddy Scott
The art work is by a close friend of mine who created it from my description. > -- 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...@googlegro

[neonixie-l] Re: Have a great holiday!

2017-12-21 Thread Roddy Scott
> > Being Scottish and saving on postal costs here is a Christmas Card for all > of you. > Print out double sided, I will leave you to work out whether it is the short edge or the long edge selection! Have a great time over the Festive period what ever you do.

[neonixie-l] Re: PCB Panelization

2017-12-09 Thread Roddy Scott
Slightly OT to the discussion. I worked in the PCB industry for over 17 years in machine maintenance and process line install and found that designs for multiple board manufacture varied a lot over the years from simple two sided 'punch and crunch' with routing and perforated break lines to ind

[neonixie-l] Re: Tube swap anyone?

2017-12-05 Thread Roddy Scott
Requirement fulfilled from sunny California. Many thanks! On Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 12:06:21 PM UTC, Roddy Scott wrote: > > Folks, > > I have a clock design in mind that needs horizontal grid tubes and I am > looking for 3 x ZM1172s, ZM1175s, ZM1177s, ZM1210s or Z

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

2017-12-05 Thread Roddy Scott
That is sheer negligence in the case of GSP to pack it in such a way that damage could happen. Glad to see you got the matter resolved and good luck in finding someone to restore the damage to such a nice radio. I ship clocks via TNT fully insured delivery and, touch wood, have not had any dama

[neonixie-l] The Ultimate Guide to Building a Nixie Clock

2017-12-03 Thread Roddy Scott
A light hearted guide to building a Nixie Clock! How To Design a Nixie Clock in 10 easy steps. 1) Research other clocks by searching the web. Get distracted by clips of funny animals and the people of Walmart. ... 2) Draw out your idea on paper and leave it lying on the table only to come bac

[neonixie-l] Tube swap anyone?

2017-12-03 Thread Roddy Scott
Folks, I have a clock design in mind that needs horizontal grid tubes and I am looking for 3 x ZM1172s, ZM1175s, ZM1177s, ZM1210s or ZM1212s and I am willing to swap a set of 6 x XN-11 NOS in industry standard packaging. Any takers? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[neonixie-l] Re: XN-12s on Ebay

2017-10-31 Thread Roddy Scott
And sold for £129 +! On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 8:39:29 AM UTC, Roddy Scott wrote: > > For those who like copper anode grids, here you go! > > Currently at £26 plus £10 P&P for 3 XN-12s and what appears to be a couple > of ZM1275s > > HERE > <https://www.ebay.

[neonixie-l] Re: XN-12s on Ebay

2017-10-29 Thread Roddy Scott
Here is a closer view of what I believe to be ZM1175s in that offer. The CD66 has a different anode mounting tab compared to these. Could be wrong though.

[neonixie-l] Re: XN-12s on Ebay

2017-10-29 Thread Roddy Scott
Jonathan, I would be very surprised if it closes any where near the current bid as there will be quite a few people after those XN-12s to either make up a set or to add to their collections. Good luck with it! On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 9:20:21 AM UTC, SWISSNIXIE - Jonathan F. wrote: > >

[neonixie-l] XN-12s on Ebay

2017-10-29 Thread Roddy Scott
For those who like copper anode grids, here you go! Currently at £26 plus £10 P&P for 3 XN-12s and what appears to be a couple of ZM1275s HERE Auction closes on Monday

[neonixie-l] Re: IV-27m VFD tube

2017-10-28 Thread Roddy Scott
Dieter Wachter has a great reference site where you can pick up a lot of information from the original data sheets. The one for the IV-27m is in Russian but you can translate it via Google with a bit of time. >From Dieter's Nixie Tube Data Archive site - IV-27.pdf

[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

2017-10-28 Thread Roddy Scott
> > Your clock is looking excellent, Edward, those colon tubes you made are in > keeping with your overall design and make your clock stand out. The finish > on the aluminium is fantastic and sets off the brass parts really well. > Great to see a project realised from start to finish. -- You

[neonixie-l] Round Panaplex Display on Ebay

2017-10-17 Thread Roddy Scott
Novelty item for a collector or a serious clock build? Fleabay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

2017-09-24 Thread Roddy Scott
Edward, when putting protection on brass be careful as the surface has to be totally free of any moisture which could cause a slow patina due to oxidisation on it under the protection. One way to avoid this is to warm the plates to drive off any moisture before applying the protection. A hair

[neonixie-l] Re: An XN-11 TEsla Meets Edison clock.

2017-09-22 Thread Roddy Scott
When I made the 'Lichtenberg' version of the Tesla Meets Edison nixie clock I also made a version in white oak for another collector. In the 'plain' version it lacked the stand out features of the Lichtenberg one so something was needed to bring it up in the visual department.

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

2017-09-21 Thread Roddy Scott
Further to this I have just received an email from PayPal informing me that I have won my claim against the GSP charge and will be receiving a refund. On Friday, September 1, 2017 at 10:33:23 AM UTC+1, Roddy Scott wrote: > > I have just had my first encounter with GSP when I checked my

[neonixie-l] Re: CD47 craze

2017-09-21 Thread Roddy Scott
I am inclined to agree with you, Jonathan. Investing in a set of Dalibor's R|Z568Ms would be a more sensible thing to do than buy a used tube for an insane amount of money but some people just have to have tubes as such no matter the cost. The seller would be happy though! > > -- You receiv

[neonixie-l] Re: Finished Nixie Watch project (Pictures)

2017-09-07 Thread Roddy Scott
I am looking at this absolute marvel of skills again and I am still blown away with the intricacy of the whole process. Sub-miniature work like that is way beyond incredible, fantastic would not even come close. Well done, Craig on a brilliant watch! -- You received this message because you a

[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

2017-09-06 Thread Roddy Scott
That's funny you should be talking about the costs of brass versus andodising! The case for the new ZM1040 clock I am building was originally going to be mirror finished brass 2 mm thick until I found out what it would cost! Instead of brass I am now making it in 2 mm aluminium that will be ano

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

2017-09-01 Thread Roddy Scott
> > I have just had my first encounter with GSP when I checked my PayPal > account and found a deduction to Pitney Bowes Inc for nearly a third of the > value of the items I ordered from Canada for a clock build. > This has to be the biggest rip off scam in operation as there was no mention of

[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

2017-08-30 Thread Roddy Scott
On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 1:16:19 AM UTC+1, Edward Van Belkom wrote: > > Well it took 7.5 hours but I got the kit assembled. I spent some time > cleaning the flux off after soldering 3-6 components and seemed to work > well. When I was all done I spent another half an hour cleaning the b

[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

2017-08-28 Thread Roddy Scott
On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 9:50:40 PM UTC+1, Edward Van Belkom wrote: > > > I thought I would make a little jig to hold the board when soldering. Zero > cost and just a little time to make. Any more hints before I start on > Monday are welcome:) > I hijacked your idea, Edward, and made th

[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

2017-08-28 Thread Roddy Scott
Edward Van Belkom wrote: > > > I thought I would make a little jig to hold the board when soldering. Zero > cost and just a little time to make. Any more hints before I start on > Monday are welcome:) > I hijacked your idea, Edward and made this for working on PV Electronics boards, adjustab

[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

2017-08-28 Thread Roddy Scott
Edward, now that is a nice and simple solution for builds! I have been using those ones with alligator clips for ages and you have to keep adjusting them. That idea of yours I am going to adapt for multiple board sizes. Nice one! On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 9:50:40 PM UTC+1, Edward Van Belk

[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

2017-08-20 Thread Roddy Scott
Edward, one method of retaining the brass as it is and to stop it shorting out is to coat it with a lacquer. You can either use a spray lacquer or paint on a clear gel coat nail varnish such as Sally Hansen's Double Duty. If you use the DD, give it a couple of days to get to a rock hard finish

[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

2017-08-19 Thread Roddy Scott
> > Edward, > you have obviously thought out this project very carefully and I am impressed with your solution for the colon indicators. Pete's kit for Dalibor's tubes is very unique and presents the tubes excellently. I am sure that your finished clock will be amazing. I have a couple of th

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Clocks at 100%Design Exhibition - London Olympia

2017-08-18 Thread Roddy Scott
> > Good luck for when the exhibition starts, Paul. > I am sure that it will be a success for you and get you some more well deserved recognition for your creations. It is an opportunity to spread the word about Nixie Clocks, just as long as every Tom, Dick or Harry doesn't start making their

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-08-17 Thread Roddy Scott
Hopefully all packages have reached their destination intact by now. Would anyone still interested in any of the tubes available please note that I will be ending this on the 24th August, if you want any of them please submit your requests prior to this date. If I can maintain a relationship wi

[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

2017-08-16 Thread Roddy Scott
> > It will be good to see what you come up with, Edward. Those tubes are > incredible looking and will make any design stand out. > > I'm a pen and paper guy too although half the time I work straight from my > head in creating casings for clocks built on Pete's kits. Don't always get > it

[neonixie-l] Re: Help with identification...

2017-08-10 Thread Roddy Scott
> > And a description! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[neonixie-l] Re: Help with identification...

2017-08-10 Thread Roddy Scott
Here is an image from the catalogue, looks very like your photograph of the whole item. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[neonixie-l] Re: Help with identification...

2017-08-10 Thread Roddy Scott
It looks like you have the main part of a Wheatstone Bridge No. 1063E that was advertised in page 144 of their 1931 catalogue No.42 of Scientific Appara

[neonixie-l] Re: Help with identification...

2017-08-10 Thread Roddy Scott
Make that page 141, my eyesight is no good! On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 10:37:07 PM UTC+1, Roddy Scott wrote: > > It looks like you have the main part of a Wheatstone Bridge No. 106JE that > was advertised in page 144 of their 1931 catalogue > <https://arc

[neonixie-l] Re: Help with identification...

2017-08-10 Thread Roddy Scott
It looks like you have the main part of a Wheatstone Bridge No. 106JE that was advertised in page 144 of their 1931 catalogue No.42 of Scientific Appara

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Clock in Mr. Robot Season 3 promo

2017-08-04 Thread Roddy Scott
It has a sort of Airstream / Lufthansa luggage look to the case with those curved edges. 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 neonixie-l+unsub

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-08-04 Thread Roddy Scott
First batch of tubes sent out to members, waiting on 1 returning from holiday to finish this set. Tubes will be withdrawn on August 24th so any more requests from members will need to be prior to that date. Trying to source more Nixies as they proved popular. Z520Ms down to 10 left. -- You

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-07-30 Thread Roddy Scott
*UPDATE* Info sent to all interested members. -- 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: Solitube Clock

2017-07-27 Thread Roddy Scott
Currently Dalibor is not taking any orders for his tubes just now as he has had a huge response lately for them and the Zen clock. Hopefully when you get around to building he will be open for orders again. > > > "I realized with all that info that I probably would not be happy for long > after

[neonixie-l] Re: SARA the Executrix Slut!

2017-07-25 Thread Roddy Scott
Nick, I might have a warped sense of humour but I am not warped! I will try to keep it clean from now on! Honest! (crosses fingers behind back) On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 7:03:26 AM UTC+1, Nick wrote: > > On Monday, 24 July 2017 00:19:22 UTC+4, Roddy Scott wrote: >> >>

[neonixie-l] Re: SARA the Executrix Slut!

2017-07-23 Thread Roddy Scott
So, Nixie porn is allowable then! On Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 7:51:55 PM UTC+1, Nick wrote: > > Absolutely lovely! > > I confess, that as a moderator and based on the subject line, I was all > set to delete this post and lock out your account, but then I saw the > content! > > Nick > -- You re

[neonixie-l] SARA the Executrix Slut!

2017-07-23 Thread Roddy Scott

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-07-19 Thread Roddy Scott
*NOTE *- G10/241E - 2 left -- 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 neo

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-07-19 Thread Roddy Scott
*Note* - ZM1022s --- 7 left -- 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 neonix

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-07-18 Thread Roddy Scott
*PLEASE NOTE* - all GS12Ds have now gone, will attempt to get more. G10/241E - 6 remaining -- 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: Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-07-18 Thread Roddy Scott
Regarding the GS12Ds - there are now a total of 19 with 7 of them being booked. I need to get a couple of more requests before I can make it into town to save on trips but interest is gaining so it will be this week some time. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[neonixie-l] Explain this.

2017-07-18 Thread Roddy Scott
I dismantled the prototype Tesla Meets Edison as it had served its purpose as a test for the final clock and while removing the tubes I noticed that they all had penciled numbers written on the rear of the cathode casing. Any clues as to why a mass produced item would have hand annotation on it

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-07-17 Thread Roddy Scott
*UPDATE - please read.* VSI GC10C/S - taken. Due to a mail I had received I have had to revise the price of the MULLARD Z503M / CV5291 / GR10A to £30.00 / $39.17 / €34.13. It turns out that I under priced this tube thinking it was just an oddity amongst the rest but turns out to be a rarity t

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-07-17 Thread Roddy Scott
Please check for updates on quantities left before making your choices. GS12Ds - 3 left VS10Gs - 5 left Z520Ms - 10 left -- 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,

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-07-16 Thread Roddy Scott
OK - I forgot to set the White Balance! -- 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 ema

[neonixie-l] Dekatron and Nixie Pricing

2017-07-16 Thread Roddy Scott
Folks, here is what I think is the best prices I can get for these tubes to pass on savings by taking a bulk order for them. Some I have managed to get good reductions on, others not so good but with non-inflated postage they will still be a bargain. Of all the tubes I have gone through there

[neonixie-l] ETELCO GC10B for sale

2017-07-16 Thread Roddy Scott
Found this while researching - available in Etsy for 40 Euros +. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l"

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: A working manual of high frequency currents 1920

2017-07-14 Thread Roddy Scott
> > Some of the titles are just absolute class! > The Electro-Therapeutic Guide, or a Thousand Questions Asked and Answered Things Kept Secret From the Foundation of the World Being just a couple of examples. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neon

Re: [neonixie-l] An XN-11 TEsla Meets Edison clock.

2017-07-12 Thread Roddy Scott
Hi Jens, the RGB LEDs pulse and send Tesla energy through to the globes via the connecting wires, or at least that is my reason for having them! Not as efficient

[neonixie-l] An XN-11 TEsla Meets Edison clock.

2017-07-11 Thread Roddy Scott
This is an XN-11 tubed, QTC kit based, GPS enabled, Tesla Meets Edison Nixie clock with Lichtenberg etching that I have just finished. Much improved over the prototype version.

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatrons for sale shortly

2017-07-05 Thread Roddy Scott
DOH! > I forgot to put in the SYLVANIA 6476A - 11 pieces. > -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatrons for sale shortly

2017-07-05 Thread Roddy Scott
> > Folks, > here is the actual list of Dekatrons and Nixies that I received today. There are quite a few NIB with the manufacturers paperwork in the boxes, NOS repackaged and Used, varying from slight use to medium usage. Some are just collector / museum pieces. I have still to go though eac

[neonixie-l] Re: World's sketchiest Nixie tube power supply?

2017-07-04 Thread Roddy Scott
Looks like a 240vac to 110vac electric shaver supply with the shaver plug cut off! -- 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...@googlegr

Re: [neonixie-l] Dekatrons in (their original) action

2017-07-04 Thread Roddy Scott
Now that is what you call real electronics! None of those mysterious plastic blocks with metal legs and invisible resistors. They knew how to make stuff in those days! On Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 12:13:36 AM UTC+1, Dave Brown wrote: > > Here’s a photo of the front panel of a dekatron based (for

[neonixie-l] Re: Weird spot on XN-11 Anode

2017-07-01 Thread Roddy Scott
That was my first thought that the tube was connected wrong but as XN-11 pins run 1 to 0 instead of 0-9 and the circuit board is dedicated to them I was extremely careful to make sure it was aligned properly by even illuminating the stand tube before soldering to check all wires were correctly

[neonixie-l] Re: Weird spot on XN-11 Anode

2017-06-30 Thread Roddy Scott
I don't have a power supply but the spot occurs on the mesh and with a different digit there is a a different spot. The tubes were NOS and I have had them lying about for over a year in a box. I have a couple of QTC boards so I am going to try them on those boards to see if they are the same.

[neonixie-l] Weird spot on XN-11 Anode

2017-06-30 Thread Roddy Scott
Folks, I put a set of XN-11s into a PV Electronics QTC board and I am getting some weird things happening. Blurred and missing numerals and a spot on the anode mesh.

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

2017-06-29 Thread Roddy Scott
You could mount 7 together behind a smoked acrylic sheet and have a random image generator driven display module. Just a thought. -- 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, s

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

2017-06-25 Thread Roddy Scott
>From Dieter's pages - > -- 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 neonix

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatrons for sale shortly

2017-06-23 Thread Roddy Scott
I just received word today that I can get a hold of 6476A Dekatrons to add to the listing, also some A101s, OG-4s, a few Z520Ms and some ZM1022s to add a bit of variety to the selection. It looks as though prices will be very favourable in relation to other sources. They will be shipped to me n

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatrons for sale shortly

2017-06-22 Thread Roddy Scott
I forgot to say that I am not going to request 203 units of GC12/4Bs! Just a handful or so. -- 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: Dekatrons for sale shortly

2017-06-22 Thread Roddy Scott
Currently I have agreed to accept the attached list of Dekatrons etc. Those highlighted in yellow are definite, those in blue I have asked for consideration if this works out, the one in white needs to be stock checked. Further checks are being made for other items including Nixie tubes. I hav

[neonixie-l] Re: A Couple of Oddities

2017-06-21 Thread Roddy Scott
The VS10Gs are Ericsson and the CV2223s are mostly STC. -- 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 gr

[neonixie-l] A Couple of Oddities

2017-06-21 Thread Roddy Scott
Would any one have interest in some NOS VS10G / CV5290 Trochotrons or some CV2223 Nomotrons? I have been offered a handful of each before they go for sale publicly. I would not have a clue what to do with them, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neon

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatrons for sale shortly

2017-06-19 Thread Roddy Scott
I am posting my Nixie Clocks Email for members to get in touch with regards to the Dekatron venture. Please, no introductions to Russian or Asian wives, mine would get quite annoyed and definitely no spam! noticksnotocks*AT*gmail.com - you know what to do here. -- You received this message

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatrons for sale shortly

2017-06-19 Thread Roddy Scott
Once I have the stock to hand I will publish a list here with the details and quantities available. Initially it will be small quantities but if the demand is there then I will endeavour to get greater numbers. As to how it will work? I think the fairest way is to make the list public and have

[neonixie-l] Dekatrons for sale shortly

2017-06-19 Thread Roddy Scott
Folks, I have been negotiating with Billington Valves in regards to their Nixie and Dekatron stocks and I would like to announce that I will soon have quite a few available for sale. These will include GC10B, GC10C, GC10-4B, GR10A, GS10D, GC10D-tbc, GD150a, GS12D Dekatrons in NOS and slightl

[neonixie-l] 5 x Rodan CD24s Available From UK

2017-06-17 Thread Roddy Scott
For all of you Rodan enthusiasts out there, here is a chance to get a hold of 5 CD24s. Martin from Billington Valves has just got in touch with me to let me know that he has just acquired these. If it was not for me blowing my budget on the XN-11s I would have them in an instant. Priced at £16

[neonixie-l] Re: UK Supplier Nixie / Dekatron List

2017-06-14 Thread Roddy Scott
Hi Nick, I did not know of the other two suppliers so thanks for the links. I think that Billington have the most in Nixies from what I have seen so far looking through the others. Colomor seem a bit expensive for their stuff. Alic, The list is all the Nixies and Dekatrons I could find searchi

[neonixie-l] Re: Horizontal mesh nixies

2017-06-14 Thread Roddy Scott
right photo. A really good > looking tube! > > W dniu wtorek, 13 czerwca 2017 23:53:27 UTC+2 użytkownik Roddy Scott > napisał: >> >> Ooops! Wrong Photo! That's a ZM1175! >> >> On Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 9:13:47 PM UTC+1, Roddy Scott wrote: >>>

[neonixie-l] Re: Horizontal mesh nixies

2017-06-13 Thread Roddy Scott
Ooops! Wrong Photo! That's a ZM1175! On Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 9:13:47 PM UTC+1, Roddy Scott wrote: > > I have a set of Mullard ZM1232s that show the mesh off really well. > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RNnFulN6RlE/WTxSu6IwH4I/BJk/R6qHr0fih1UpasJNsBpe

[neonixie-l] Re: UK Supplier Nixie / Dekatron List

2017-06-13 Thread Roddy Scott
It would appear that I got a couple of strays in there! > -- 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 thi

[neonixie-l] UK Supplier Nixie / Dekatron List

2017-06-13 Thread Roddy Scott
Folks, this may be of some interest to you. It is a list I have edited out from the supplier in the UK I use to get the NIxies and Dekatrons isolated from his general stock. His prices are reasonable and can be persuaded to give a bit on some items. If you mention my name you might just get it

[neonixie-l] Re: Horizontal mesh nixies

2017-06-12 Thread Roddy Scott
course, also > upside down. > > W dniu sobota, 10 czerwca 2017 22:13:47 UTC+2 użytkownik Roddy Scott > napisał: >> >> I have a set of Mullard ZM1232s that show the mesh off really well. >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RNnFulN6RlE/WTxSu6IwH

[neonixie-l] Re: GR1028-GNP17A on Fleabay

2017-06-12 Thread Roddy Scott
I just pulled the trigger on 23 NOS Hivac XN-11s from the UK and just hope my wife still thinks I am still after only 8! -- 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 ema

[neonixie-l] Re: Fine vs Large mesh...

2017-06-10 Thread Roddy Scott
I have a few IN-1s that have two different mesh styles as they are from different factories. Different base colours too, brown and black. On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 11:24:20 PM UTC+1, Pramanicin wrote: > > So, a question for the peanut gallery (if this hasn't already been > discussed...I don't r

[neonixie-l] Re: Horizontal mesh nixies

2017-06-10 Thread Roddy Scott
I have a set of Mullard ZM1232s that show the mesh off really well. These will be going into an antipodean styled clock -- You received this message because you are

Re: [neonixie-l] GR1028-GNP17A on Fleabay

2017-06-09 Thread Roddy Scott
Hi John, I have sourced 20 NOS from the UK at a very good price and have 6 here so I will be OK for now. They are going into a couple of my Tesla Meets Edison clocks that have been requested. The rest will be for another design in the pipeline. Thanks for the offer though. Roddy . > > How m

[neonixie-l] GR1028-GNP17A on Fleabay

2017-06-09 Thread Roddy Scott
These are up for sale on Fleabay - GR1028-GNP17A . Trying to communicate with seller for a reduction in a bulk buy as they are very nice tubes with a very crisp digit display

[neonixie-l] IN-8 Digit Failure

2017-06-01 Thread Roddy Scott
Folks, I have a little IN-8 clock that was unplugged a couple of days ago and when powered up again today the #1 digit on one of the tubes does not illuminate. I swapped the tubes around and it goes with the tube so not a driver issue. On observing the numeral change I can see a glow from the n

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