[neonixie-l] OT: fantastic mercury arc rectifier to get

2012-06-14 Thread marcin
Sorry for off topic. My ebay filters fished out this beautiful baby: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercury-Arc-rectifier?item=110896469247 What a fantastic tube! This is the first time I can see so large one to be offered for sale. Even if I went to pick it up myself I am sure Norwegian customs woul

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: fantastic mercury arc rectifier to get

2012-06-14 Thread marcin
Oops. Could it be a scam? Still nice tube. There are miniature versions of these rectifiers. Have the same look and are more manageable. And extremely difficult to find. On Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:03:39 PM UTC+2, kay486 wrote: > > I wonder why there is the same picture as on wikipedia ( > ht

[neonixie-l] IN-23 (multisegment nixie) on ebay

2012-06-21 Thread marcin
Did any of you hear about IN-23 tubes? And there is somebody selling them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/IN-23-X-1pcs-23-NEW-NIXIE-RAREST-LIMITED-EDITION-TUBES-NOS-FREE-SHIPPING-/261050848775 Seems that the price quickly raised from 35USD per two to 48USD for each. -- You received this message becau

Re: [neonixie-l] where can I get IN-18 tubes at a reasonable price?

2012-07-02 Thread marcin
So, where is the catch in this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/310407744076 Looks fishy. Of course I have no affiliation with this seller nor I ever bought anything from them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To view this discussion on

[neonixie-l] Apollo DA-2500 numitron

2012-07-25 Thread marcin
. Please have a look at this crappy photo: http://www.pbase.com/expat/image/144975488/original.jpg Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[neonixie-l] Re: Slow ionizing nixies

2012-09-11 Thread marcin
sufficient and how much time they would need to sufficiently ionize the gas. Just an idea. Marcin On Tuesday, 11 September 2012 12:52:20 UTC+2, Michel wrote: > > I did some extensive testing today and made the conclusion that these > slow tubes need much more ambient light to ionize t

[neonixie-l] Re: A new Halloween feature at Oscilloclock.com

2012-10-19 Thread marcin
Awesome! I am really impressed from both esthetic and programming sides. Marcin On Friday, 19 October 2012 17:52:04 UTC+2, Oscilloclock wrote: > > Hi all, > > For those following me at Oscilloclock.com and perhaps building your own, > take a look at a new software feature, &quo

[neonixie-l] Weston book on ebay

2012-10-30 Thread marcin
It's not mine. But maybe somebody here would be interested: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360502987297. And can afford it... As for me, I am still looking for a humble scan of this book. Does anybody have it? Marcin -- You received this message because you are s

[neonixie-l] Re: Neonixie Mail Archive?

2012-11-06 Thread marcin
#x27;Local Folders' folder. Restart Thunderbird and you should see it under your Local Folders'. First access will take a moment as Thunderbird will have to index it first. There is a glitch with emails reporting html/text and heaving only text... Will have to sort it our on one point. M

[neonixie-l] Re: 9x Z568M found on ebay

2013-01-20 Thread marcin
Probably I am wrong, but I think I have seen those tubes before on a Polish auction server I suggest anybody who wants to bid to ask the seller if the tubes were directly soldered before. marcin On Saturday, 12 January 2013 18:25:46 UTC+1, kay486 wrote: > > I have just found this

[neonixie-l] Beckman Decimal Counting Units on ebay

2013-02-14 Thread marcin
My search picked up this "Five Beckman Decimal Counting Units w/ Tubes" http://www.ebay.com/itm/150995772832 It's not Z568M though ;) Of course it's not my auction and such. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[neonixie-l] Re: Circuit diagram for the Russian A-201 polyatron?

2013-02-16 Thread marcin
see I have stolen your thread. I am sorry!!! Cheers! Marcin On Saturday, February 16, 2013 1:16:00 PM UTC+1, Dekatron42 wrote: > > Hi All, > > Does anyone have a circuit diagram for the Russian Polyatron A-201 that > they could share with me - I have the datasheet (a few different v

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Circuit diagram for the Russian A-201 polyatron?

2013-02-16 Thread Marcin
On one Russian forum, sorry didn't save the source, one guy claimed the screen function is to quickly blank the connected nixie. Marcin On 16/02/2013 23:59, Jon wrote: The most curious thing about the A201 is pin 9, whose function translates as 'screen' or 'shield'.

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anybody want to build some nixie tubes?

2013-02-20 Thread Marcin
C'mon guys! First the price is negotiable. Second it is like buying an old blacksmith forge from middle ages. You don't buy it hoping to make profit shoeing horses. ;) marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group.

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anybody want to build some nixie tubes?

2013-02-20 Thread Marcin
Authorities what they have inside. I got my 866s that way. marcin -- 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 po

[neonixie-l] it may be your only chance to get a very special Nixie

2013-03-09 Thread Marcin
It is not only one of the largest, but it has a filament tested good for continuity! Here it comes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271168468799 Sorry for this waggish email. Couldn't stop myself. Of course I don't have anything with this humorous auction. Marcin -- You received this messa

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Russian Polyatron A-201 driving a Burroughs B-5092 Nixie!

2013-03-20 Thread Marcin
Would it be possible that the guides' current is to high? Marcin On 19/03/2013 23:00, Dekatron42 wrote: With this driving mode both guide electrodes, G1 & G2, flash for every step - since there is little or no information on these Polyatrons I can't say if that is the correct be

Re: [neonixie-l] Russian Polyatron A-201 design and more information!

2013-03-22 Thread Marcin
Oh boy. It is impressing. Are you going to cascade them too? Thanks a lot for sharing your results. Marcin (in awe) On 22-Mar-13 00:04, Dekatron42 wrote: Hi all, Please remember that there might be errors in the circuit diagram I publish here, I have checked it a few times but I might have

[neonixie-l] Aleksander Zawada at Exceptionally Hard & Soft Meeting, Berlin 2012

2013-03-27 Thread Marcin
as too shy to enlighten us about that event. Good that I frequent Polish forums and found about it... Marcin -- 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] OT: Tektronix 2212

2013-04-04 Thread Marcin
What do you guys think about Tektronix 2212 oscilloscope? I have a chance to get one bitten but working all right for $250. Worth it? I use an analog 2 channel Philips PM3231 which is almost as old as me. And I thing about upgrading to something less ancient. Marcin -- You received this

[neonixie-l] B7971 NOS or simply old

2013-05-27 Thread Marcin
the tube operation? I understand that the common knowledge is that only used B7971 have it. The new ones should have a uniform back-plate. Marcin -- 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] Re: B7971 NOS or simply old

2013-05-28 Thread Marcin
Among members here we have seen thousands of B7971 and as Michail wrote: 'I have not seen a completely black plate'. Should it be then assumed that we can not use whitening of the back-plate behind segments as a clear sign that the tube was used? Sorry for pushing this back over and over. I jus

[neonixie-l] Longines made a Nixie clock

2010-10-27 Thread marcin
Just found it: http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200533766038 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to neoni

[neonixie-l] Comutron? (OT)

2010-11-05 Thread marcin
Does anybody know what kind of tube is it: http://cgi.ebay.com/NOS-NIB-Comutron-National-Union-Type-USN-CNU-6324-Tube-/160494313933 I've never seen anything like this. Google can't help either. Cheers, Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[neonixie-l] Re: Comutron? (OT) NU 6324 and 6170

2010-11-06 Thread marcin
Focused and deflected Radial Beam tube > intended for Commutation or Switching. Thanks a lot for the answers! Shame on me that I was not able to find it myself ;) Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to thi

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube History - Inditron page!!

2010-11-16 Thread marcin
On Nov 16, 8:55 am, jb-electronics wrote: > Ludwell Sibley from TCA just send me an unbelievable historic treasure, > see here: > http://www.jb-electronics.de/tmp/Inditron.jpg Nice! And... what are the other Inditrons? I mean GI-10 is second from the left, GI-21 second from the right, but I don'

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube History - help needed

2010-11-17 Thread marcin
ng made available to the general public. Maybe, just maybe this would explain that strange discrepancy in the GI-10 beginning of production? It's just a theory without any foothold. Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" gr

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube History - help needed

2010-11-18 Thread marcin
;t know for sure what is the purpose of the four rods. They may help to completely lighten up the digits, or they are just a construction elements. Seeing NU application note specifically for GI-21 would certainly help. Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscri

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube History - Inditron page!!

2010-11-19 Thread marcin
On Nov 16, 2:57 pm, jb-electronics wrote: > The one on the right is most likely the GI-30. The other tubes: no idea. OK, but what is GI-30? Do you have any info on that tube? I thought that the Inditron series included GI-10 and GI-21 only. Marcin -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-18 or similar

2010-11-26 Thread marcin
On Nov 26, 5:38 pm, seaforth23 wrote: > Can anyone recommend a reliable supplier ?  Or suggest an > alternative ? Maybe tubehobby.com? I have very good experience with Jonas. Alternatives... Z566M/ZM1040 are IMHO not so pretty and smaller, but are supposed to be superior. Marcin -

[neonixie-l] Re: RFT Z568 for sale on ebay ;)

2010-11-29 Thread marcin
On Nov 29, 4:13 pm, micha...@aol.com wrote: > Didn't want to play the words game, so I said "about" 20% > Some argue that 40mm is 80% of 50mm making a 20% "difference". Well... volume of Z568M is approx. x3.25 of IN-18. IN-18 goes for approx. 42 USD. Multiply it by 3.25, move from US to Europe (fo

[neonixie-l] Re: RFT Z568 for sale on ebay ;)

2010-12-05 Thread marcin
That must be a real deal: http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-NIXIE-TUBE-Z568M-1-pieces-Ukraine-/170575318836?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b714cf34 Maybe the seller put one zero to much? ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this

[neonixie-l] Re: RFT Z568 for sale on ebay ;)

2010-12-05 Thread marcin
On Dec 5, 1:47 pm, Bill Lewis wrote: > Do they really produce counterfeit US$ over there with Russian letters in > the serial numbers, or is that a joke? The word on that note simply means "gift". Guess it's not a counterfeit ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie tube prices (Was: RFT Z568 for sale on ebay ;))

2010-12-15 Thread marcin
Not a bad deal I believe: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemnext&item=220711447428.html Of course it's not mine and I absolutely don't have any interest in this ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, s

[neonixie-l] Re: Material for cathode? - Can anyone recall?

2011-02-28 Thread marcin
Somebody already mentioned Alek http://tubedevices.com/alek/pwl/pwl_e.htm Somewhere from his vast web archives I dag out a paper describing the first polish nixie LC-1. Can't recall the exact link though. And, this article is in polish ;) Shortly: material used for the cathodes was steel, anode was

[neonixie-l] Re: Custom text discharge tube

2011-03-11 Thread marcin
Hi Lindsay, I love your tubes! The etched version looks uber awesome. Certainly I would be happy to get one. How much would you charge for it? I think your tubes look even better than Alek's (Alek, no harm meant - your nixies and hixie are excellent!). By any means I now much about cold cathode tub

[neonixie-l] CD47/GR414 to grab

2011-05-30 Thread marcin
I will pass, but maybe someone without a mortgage is interested: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemnext&item=190536656569.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroup

[neonixie-l] Re: CD47 - new price record?

2011-06-02 Thread marcin
You have F9020AAs and you are thinking about selling? Damn mortgage! Will you take some slave labor? Or a kidney? I am in love with these tubes since I've seen them for the first time on Jens' web site. Interestingly I have no such feeling towards CD47s. Marcin On Jun 2, 4:16 pm,

[neonixie-l] visiting Boston

2011-06-14 Thread marcin
Tim has started it! ;) I will be in Cambridge/Boston next Monday-Wednesday. My wife will be conferencing at the Uni, I will be having fun with our 2-year old. What to do??? The whale watching we will all do together afterwards. Recently we visited Stockholm in the same arrangements and the little o

[neonixie-l] Re: Large VFD 7 x 9 dot matrix displays not as they seem???

2011-07-18 Thread marcin
If the pinout of the tubes is not as in the auction description and the seller fails to answer your email start the 'Resolve a problem' with ebay. It should prompt the seller to take notice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post

[neonixie-l] Re: Moving hosts

2011-11-04 Thread marcin
What is wrong with using Google Documents for storing files and such? I understand that they are the replacement/enhancement for the file section. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@g

[neonixie-l] 2.5kV power supplier for Nimo tube

2011-11-06 Thread marcin
regular switching Nixie power supplier? Or rather should I look into designing something myself? Probably as a fly-back transformer? I would be grateful for any suggestions, solutions. Cheers, Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l"

[neonixie-l] Re: Digest for neonixie-l@googlegroups.com - 10 Messages in 3 Topics

2011-11-07 Thread marcin
No need for any HV drivers! You control them using grid voltage: +4V to turn a digit on and -6V to turn it off. But if you would like to mux them well it an another story. I recon they were designed for a direct drive. On Nov 7, 8:34 pm, westdave wrote: > but about the nimo tube ,i have a few

[neonixie-l] Re: 2.5kV power supplier for Nimo tube

2011-11-08 Thread marcin
hanks, Marcin On 8 Nov, 01:48, Jeff Thomas wrote: > Marcin, > Back in 2003; I used a low cost CFL Inverter, and added a multiplier > on the backside to power a one tube NIMO clock called the CyClock. > Here is a link to the schematic in PDF > form:http://www.amug.org/~jthomas/cyclock

[neonixie-l] possible source of materials for tube making

2011-11-13 Thread marcin
Accidentally I have found this store: http://electrontubestore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=57 with lots of potentially interesting materials (and services) for those of us who are interested in 'rolling their own'. Maybe it would be useful for somebody. Disclaimer: I know nothing about thi

[neonixie-l] What on earth is this? Soviet VFD

2011-11-16 Thread marcin
I have never seen this before. Seller claims it's VFD, but it's supposedly powered from 220V 200Hz. Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-x-BIG-VFD-ALIEN-style-Multi-segment-IEL-0-VI-Nixie-tube-symbols-Sovtek-/200675564185 Anybody seen anything like this before? -- You received this message

[neonixie-l] Re: What on earth is this? Soviet VFD

2011-11-16 Thread marcin
Now it make sens. Thanks a lot! On Nov 16, 12:17 pm, AnubisTTP wrote: > These are EL displays, they work in the same manner as the EL wire > that is commonly available nowadays, but spread out flat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" g

[neonixie-l] OT: Thorn 160W Linear Neon Airfield Hazard Lamp

2011-11-24 Thread marcin
Found it accidentally: http://www.lamptech.co.uk/Spec%20Sheets/Thorn%20Linear%20Neon.htm What a nice neon tube! Would be a bit pricy, but a clock built using them as segments would be really... wow. :D -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" gro

[neonixie-l] IV-20 on ebay

2011-11-27 Thread marcin
Just found this auction http://www.ebay.com/itm/110782998995 They are selling 6 numitrons which look like IV-19 except they have extra segments. Never seen them before. Usual: I don't know anything about the seller, nor have any interest in this (except that if they go to somebody better it is one

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie clock with vacuum tubes

2012-02-07 Thread marcin
em to be necessary. Elimination or limitation of the number of thermionic valves lowers power consumption what actually may make such a clock useful, not only a curiosity switched on for special occasions. Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[neonixie-l] Re: Class action lawsuit...

2012-02-09 Thread marcin
Personally I think that the whole mercury craziness is plain stupid. But well, people were made to believe that some plants are evil. What if you tried to do it as The Ancient Nixie Makers would do: Use a tiny mercury giver tube. Maybe it would be possible to find them in the 'former USSR'? Or orde

[neonixie-l] Re: Class action lawsuit...

2012-02-09 Thread marcin
t exposing anybody to the deadliest of the metals. The only thing offended is the law. :D Marcin On 9 Feb, 11:37, jb-electronics wrote: > a good idea, but the problem is the dimensions. Legally, everything > smaller than 2mm (in any direction) counts as an "open" device. Since > t

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-18 Blue Dream Nixie Clock available now!!!

2012-02-11 Thread marcin
Certainly this one http://www.instructables.com/id/Lantern-Clock/ is not square! On Feb 11, 10:14 pm, Quixotic Nixotic wrote: > Generally I agree with you, a rectangular slab of whatever, whether > it be high grade machined whatever or expensive whatever, with six > tubes poking out of it does no

[neonixie-l] b7971 are getting really expensive :(

2012-02-16 Thread marcin
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290668961727 $137.5 a piece for two untested tubes... And they are different from each other. My gods. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To

[neonixie-l] Re: b7971 are getting really expensive :(

2012-02-16 Thread marcin
I was referring to different styles of the circuit board and the 'antenna' in the left one. But true! The left one seems to be a female! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroup

[neonixie-l] Re: Question on haze around nixie digit

2012-02-18 Thread marcin
Just to add to the confusion: One of my IN-18 developed blue spot a few month ago after two years of spotless work. But i has it only during darkness! In daylight it is OK. On 18 Feb, 16:45, micha...@aol.com wrote: > Lots of theories as to the blue dots. -- You received this message because

[neonixie-l] Re: B7971 variations

2012-02-28 Thread marcin
The ones with the antenna also have different circuit board. It has straight, flattened wires connecting the base with the segments. The ones without antenna have a kind of printed circuit. Marcin On Feb 28, 2:18 pm, Jeff Thomas wrote: > Terry, your assessment was very good. > > From t

[neonixie-l] Re: b7971 are getting really expensive :(

2012-02-28 Thread marcin
OK, it has stopped being funny. $300 USD per tube?! http://www.ebay.com/itm/270920427260?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 OMG I still need couple of them for my project. On Feb 16, 10:29 pm, fixitsan wrote: > I noticed it appeared to be missing too, and emailed the seller who >

[neonixie-l] Re: b7971 are getting really expensive :(

2012-02-29 Thread marcin
Yes, that's where I got the idea of my expensive project. ;) On 29 Feb, 12:26, Cobra007 wrote: > I suppose everyone has seen this website already, but I post it here > just in case you haven't. > > http://eeberfest.net/tubetoys.php > > Apparently not a very cheap project to start these days :-)

[neonixie-l] OT: looking for help with a purchase from US ebay

2012-03-01 Thread marcin
items. It is really cheap: $12.95 + $4.95 shipping. Of course I will cover all additional expenses. Please help, Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegrou

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: looking for help with a purchase from US ebay

2012-03-01 Thread marcin
Yes, I did. They just don't. Of course I am aware of high shipping charges. Most of my stuff comes from the US. Here in Norway you can buy only fishing rods. Marcin On 1 Mar, 11:11, "Tidak Ada" wrote: > Did you ask the seller he is willing to ship abroad ? "Shipping only

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: looking for help with a purchase from US ebay

2012-03-01 Thread marcin
legroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf Of Nick > Sent: donderdag 1 maart 2012 11:42 > To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com > Subject: [neonixie-l] Re: OT: looking for help with a purchase from US ebay > > On Thursday, March 1, 2012 10:18:00 AM UTC, marcin wrote:

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: looking for help with a purchase from US ebay

2012-03-01 Thread marcin
Nick has already bought the item for me. Thanks Everybody for your interest and of curse special thanks to Nick! Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegrou

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: looking for help with a purchase from US ebay

2012-03-01 Thread marcin
Of course, I meant of course, not of curse :D On Mar 1, 8:02 pm, marcin wrote: > Nick has already bought the item for me. Thanks Everybody for your > interest and of curse special thanks to Nick! > Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &q

[neonixie-l] Re: New top price for B7971's?

2012-03-06 Thread marcin
Yeah, I have seen it too... Was it actually sold?! Marcin (pulling-my-hair-out) On Mar 6, 1:44 pm, Terry S wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l

[neonixie-l] B-4998 on ebay

2012-03-19 Thread marcin
Hi Guys, auction 290686043596 offers them in quantity. The pins look bent. Seller says they are new, only badly stored. I have no interest in this, just thought that maybe somebody may be interested. Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neoni

[neonixie-l] Re: B-4998 on ebay

2012-03-19 Thread marcin
My records show that in December 2010 eight was sold for $127.50 but on an assembly including sockets. So, similar price. And looking at what is going on with their larger brothers (or sisters ;))... Well, the IN-18s are becoming a bargain. A relative bargain of course. On Mar 19, 10:30 pm, Nicho

[neonixie-l] Re: German Customs Delaying Packages !!!!

2012-05-14 Thread marcin
1000 or 10 of dollars. Maybe DE Customs are similar? Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to neon

[neonixie-l] Re: German Customs Delaying Packages !!!!

2012-05-14 Thread marcin
It is frustrating. And infuriating whey after a month of waiting I am finally getting my item for which I have to pay equivalent of $10 USD in duties plus $25 USD costs of calculating those duties. International shipping is a PITA. But for us stuck in the middle of nowhere there are no other option

[neonixie-l] Re: Homemade thermionic valves

2012-05-15 Thread marcin
A shielded ball bearing? Ball bearing with metal or plastic shields on both sides. Designed to keep dirt out of the balls and the grease in. Here the ball bearing works as a rotating pressure seal. Neat. BTW, I am a proud owner of a spherical audion and Flemming's valve by Ron. Marcin On M

[neonixie-l] Re: Attention!! NEW Nixie tube cheater at Ebay!!!

2012-05-17 Thread marcin
o, Dieter: On May 16 you have warned us about this seller. But they started at Ebay only one day earlier on May 15! How comes? What am I missing? I almost clicked 'buy it now'. I assumed this is a new seller who wants to build up a reputation first and that's why sells so cheap. Then r

[neonixie-l] Re: Attention!! NEW Nixie tube cheater at Ebay!!!

2012-05-17 Thread marcin
I once bought six-pack ;) of IN-18s from an Ukrainian seller with almost no feedback. They were cheaper than regular, but not THAT cheap. All all went good and no problems. So, thanks even more for this timely warning. BTW funny, but the only one time I was successfully cheated on ebay it was an Is

[neonixie-l] Re: Attention!! NEW Nixie tube cheater at Ebay!!!

2012-05-18 Thread marcin
ctions apply to sellers in other parts of the world. >From the buyer's perspective: I was always hopping that when I buy with Ebay protection program I do not need to worry if the seller is in Tennessee or Egypt. And if they already received the money or not. Marcin On 18 May, 05:06, micha...@ao

Re: [neonixie-l] Slightly OT: Where do I find the black woven tape used in electronics?

2023-12-10 Thread Marcin Adamski
Maybe Tesa 51608 would do? On 11/12/2023 00:30, Dekatron42 wrote: I've been trying to find the black woven tape used to tape connectors to each other to keep them connected and it is also use to tape cables down to the casing. I am restoring some old electronics equipment where this tape has

[neonixie-l] Re: Smartsocket for standard 10 digit Nixies?

2021-06-27 Thread Marcin Saj
If I may... socket no.3 for LL-55(X) - https://nixietester.com/project/nixie-sockets/ drivers: https://nixietester.com/project/nixie-socket-driver/ Maybe it's something that will help you in your project. On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 12:57:23 PM UTC+2 Dekatron42 wrote: > Yes, driving simple Nixi

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Epic fives

2021-10-18 Thread Marcin Adamski
nah, they were the precursors of the new trend! 😉 On 19/10/2021 17:30, Audrey wrote: The reason the soviets did that is cost saving. That looks cool though. On Tue, Oct 19, 2021, 2:30 AM Marcin Adamski wrote: Hi All, I have just received reminder to purchase my ski pass for next

[neonixie-l] what is that CRT-like tube?

2022-06-03 Thread Marcin Adamski
. And what is the wine bottle style topend? I am totally bamboozled. Cheers, Marcin -- 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] Re: what is that CRT-like tube?

2022-06-04 Thread Marcin Adamski
it could be a photomultiplier either. For now, I put it under 'weird contraption, likely experimental'. Thanks everybody for contributing! Marcin On 4/06/2022 18:57, Alex wrote: My vote is that this is not designed as a display device, the business end looks like it has ceramic donut

[neonixie-l] EEV E727G - what's that?

2023-02-07 Thread Marcin Adamski
Hi Guys, have you seen this EEV E727G contraption on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/115697380857 ? I have never even heard about it, nor can find any info about it. Marcin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubs

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: EEV E727G - what's that?

2023-02-08 Thread Marcin Adamski
from riffuchs - riffuchs seems to be from Germany. Marcin On 8/02/2023 02:27, Olivier wrote: I found this old page <https://riffuchs.livejournal.com/153725.html> It shows the same pictures as the ad! Strange. Olivier On Tuesday, 7 February 2023 at 6:36:26 pm UTC+8 marcin wrote: Hi Guy

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: EEV E727G - what's that?

2023-02-08 Thread Marcin Adamski
but they had a very short lifespan, maybe a few hundred hours. I'm sure the chemical composition of VFD phosphors was also under development; they are much brighter than magic eyes and operate at a lower voltage. On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 3:22:24 P

[neonixie-l] Re: Rasberry Pi Nixie Shield

2018-05-11 Thread Marcin Saj
Assembly instruction, code examples and more can be found on my github: https://github.com/marcinsaj/Nixie-Shield-for-Raspberry W dniu piątek, 11 maja 2018 01:33:42 UTC+2 użytkownik Larry napisał: > > Just received my Raspberry Pi Nixie shield with 6 different sockets from > Mar

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Shield - Hat for Raspberry Pi

2018-05-11 Thread Marcin Saj
W dniu poniedziałek, 19 lutego 2018 22:56:13 UTC+1 użytkownik Marcin Saj napisał: > > Hi guys, > I'm continuing my last project and this time I have the nixie hat for > Raspberry Pi. I have to say that I'm more pleased with this project than > with the nixie shield for arduino. &g

Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie Shield for Arduino - Clock Thermometer Hygrometer

2019-03-28 Thread Marcin Saj
Thank you. Website is ready but I just have to complete the content. I'm a perfectionist, so it'll take a while :) W dniu czwartek, 28 marca 2019 14:53:49 UTC+1 użytkownik Pramanicin napisał: > > Looks great Marcin!!! > > When will your website be up and running? I’d l

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Shield for Arduino - Clock Thermometer Hygrometer

2019-03-28 Thread Marcin Saj
Thank you Martin. W dniu czwartek, 28 marca 2019 15:09:40 UTC+1 użytkownik martin martin napisał: > > Looks like a great project! I'll be buying one! > > > > On Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 5:10:18 AM UTC-7, Marcin Saj wrote: >> >> Hi guys, it's been so

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Shield for Arduino - Clock Thermometer Hygrometer

2019-03-28 Thread Marcin Saj
Z566M are my favorite tubes, probably because these were my first nixie tubes. I remember buying them for $3 and meratronic V544 for $15 :) (20 years ago). W dniu czwartek, 28 marca 2019 22:55:24 UTC+1 użytkownik Bill Notfaded napisał: > > The z566m bulbs just rock in a VOLTMETER! I've seen

Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie Shield for Arduino - Clock Thermometer Hygrometer

2019-03-28 Thread Marcin Saj
a 2019 23:08:19 UTC+1 użytkownik Terry Bowman napisał: > > Lookin' good! You're going to drain my bank account. > > > > On Mar 28, 2019, at 10:18 AM, Marcin Saj > wrote: > > > > Thank you. > > Website is ready but I just have to complete the conten

[neonixie-l] Nixie Socket for B5971 & B8971

2019-04-22 Thread Marcin Saj
I'm looking for tubes B5971 & B8971 (buy or borrow). I need these tubes to make sockets. Maybe someone here has them? One tube will be enough. I'll be grateful for any help. My last socket for B7971: [image: B7971.jpg] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Socket for B5971 & B8971

2019-04-23 Thread Marcin Saj
Thanks Bill for letting me know about B5971 (I already bought it)! At this moment I have 22 sockets but in a few weeks 3 more will be available. W dniu wtorek, 23 kwietnia 2019 02:36:33 UTC+2 użytkownik Bill Notfaded napisał: > > Looks great! I got you email today about the project. I'll be ge

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Socket for B5971 & B8971

2019-04-24 Thread Marcin Saj
Thank you Phil, I will contact you if I could not find working tube. W dniu środa, 24 kwietnia 2019 03:23:05 UTC+2 użytkownik Phil napisał: > > I have a defective (glass and base intact, but outgassed) B8971 you can > have. Will that help? > > Phil Zucarelli > -- You received this message becau

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie LAB

2019-10-09 Thread Marcin Saj
Thank you! W dniu niedziela, 6 października 2019 23:56:37 UTC+2 użytkownik Marcin Saj napisał: > > I just finished my new project - Nixie LAB. > Modular architecture, you can control any 2/4/6/8/10 nixie tubes, > compatible with 25 different sockets for over a hundred different ni

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New CD47 sized tubes?!

2019-10-31 Thread Marcin Adamski
'Selling unofficially' may mean outside of a registered company. He may be in a process of setting his own company up and getting all paperwork in order. Marcin On 1/11/2019 10:10, jb-electronics wrote: Yes, I contacted him, asking whether I could buy one tube for my collectio

Re: [neonixie-l] IoT Nixie Clock Shield for Arduino

2019-11-28 Thread Marcin Saj
Thank you. W dniu czwartek, 28 listopada 2019 00:21:30 UTC+1 użytkownik William Lee napisał: > > Looks really nice! I was just looking at it since I get your newsletter > separately. > > On Wed, Nov 27, 2019 at 6:15 PM Marcin Saj > wrote: > >> My new project ha

Re: [neonixie-l] IoT Nixie Clock Shield for Arduino

2019-11-28 Thread Marcin Saj
da 2019 12:33:44 UTC+1 użytkownik Peter H napisał: > > Looks great, congratulations. If I understand well it can be clock OR > thermometer/hygrometer, not both? > > Am Donnerstag, 28. November 2019 11:20:03 UTC+1 schrieb Marcin Saj: >> >> Thank you. >> >>

[neonixie-l] Re: IoT Nixie Clock Shield for Arduino

2019-11-28 Thread Marcin Saj
Today is Black Friday so everyone from this group can get free shipping (for all projects) with this code: "NEONIXIE". ps. If this post breaks forum rules, please contact a moderator W dniu piątek, 29 listopada 2019 03:25:43 UTC+1 użytkownik Bill Notfaded napisał: > > Re

[neonixie-l] Re: New Nixie Tube Driver

2019-12-04 Thread Marcin Saj
There will be second version of this driver - 22 outputs. W dniu środa, 4 grudnia 2019 17:57:43 UTC+1 użytkownik Dekatron42 napisał: > > Nice! > > There's only one thing I wish you could add since you have unused outputs > on the 595's - add transistors for those outputs too so a B5971 or a Nixi

[neonixie-l] Re: New Nixie Tube Driver

2019-12-04 Thread Marcin Saj
It's my pleasure. W dniu środa, 4 grudnia 2019 22:34:24 UTC+1 użytkownik blkadder napisał: > > > > Just ordered 10. Thanks very much. > > Ron > -- 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] Re: IoT Nixie Clock Shield for Arduino

2019-12-04 Thread Marcin Saj
Good luck with that. I hope you will be satisfied. W dniu środa, 4 grudnia 2019 22:38:58 UTC+1 użytkownik blkadder napisał: > > Ordered on up on black Friday. I can hardly wait to get this one > together. Maybe I will be able to keep it for myself this time. Seems all > my other clocks wind u

[neonixie-l] Re: New Nixie Tube Driver

2019-12-05 Thread Marcin Saj
Probably twice a big as the first version. In a few weeks I will publish more about it. W dniu czwartek, 5 grudnia 2019 14:05:19 UTC+1 użytkownik Dekatron42 napisał: > > Nice that you have a 22 output version planned! > > Any information on its footprint yet? > > /Martin > > -- You received th

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New Nixie Tube Driver

2019-12-18 Thread Marcin Saj
312 > > > > *From:* neoni...@googlegroups.com [mailto: > neoni...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *Marcin Saj > *Sent:* Thursday, December 5, 2019 1:55 PM > *To:* neonixie-l > *Subject:* [neonixie-l] Re: New Nixie Tube Driver > > > > Probably twice a big as the

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