Re: [neonixie-l] Dekatron clock,

s) is rated at 63v. The other capacitors are ceramic, my notes say 470nf @ 100v; 47nf @ 250v; 22nf @ 630v; 1.5nf @ 630v. Mike Mitchell On Friday, October 18, 2024 at 5:13:29 AM UTC-4 Benoit Tourret wrote: > Thanks a lot Mike. > > sorry for my English, it's not my native language

Re: [neonixie-l] Dekatron clock,

yratron ring counter clock I built, the schematics were for a 240v 50Hz supply and I used a travel transformer to step up the US 120v 60Hz supply to 240v 60Hz. I had to change a divide-by-five counter to a divide-by-six, but that was easy in comparison to modifying the circuit to use 120v inste

Re: [neonixie-l] Multiplexing Resources

I built a clock using ZM1032 Nixie tubes and multiplexed their anodes instead of their cathodes. The ZM1032 uses a 9-pin base, with five cathode pins, two anode pins, and a screen pin. See https://www.tube-tester.com/sites/nixie/dat_arch/ZM1032_philips_02.pdf The odd digits use a front anode

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Multiplexing Displays

n Friday, November 3, 2023 at 12:43:40 AM UTC-4 Richard Scales wrote: > @Mike > So, I have been getting my head around the whole state-machine concept. I > have one I did before - curiously also running on a Teensy but that was > because I was worried about speed (I had no idea!). >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Multiplexing Displays

My most recent Nixie project uses ZM1032 tubes. They are a 9-pin tube, with five cathode pins and two anodes. I'm using direct-drive on all the cathodes, but skimp on the tens-of-hours digit where I only drive three cathodes instead of all five. I'm using four SN75468 darlington arrays to dr

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron clock,

I just used Molex socket pins, no actual sockets. I used wire labels to designate the pin. You could 3D-print a holder for the socket pins, but I never did. On Friday, September 22, 2023 at 2:44:59 PM UTC-4 Benoit Tourret wrote: > Hello Mike, > > Thank you that is exactly what I wan

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron clock,

I built a dekatron clock based on https://959radio.co.uk/dekatron.html as shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeS3xuuRBV4 There is a link from that video to a dropbox with photos of the build, including a photo of a hand-drawn schematic. I used a STQ3N45K3 N-channel Mosfet as an inter-st

[neonixie-l] Nixie tubes seen in "Oppenheimer" previews in equipment

Accurate or not? I'm saying not accurate because the timing equipment that has been shown in photos was all mechanical. What say you experts? Michael Harpe Sellersnurg, IN USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [neonixie-l] Are numitron illegal in UK ???

On Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:57:38 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >I tried to buy some IV-16 in a foreign country, far over the channel. >here is the message I just received from ebay: > >Hello Benoit, > >The purchase you recently made under the International Delivery Service >with could not be compl

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

Here's a collection of images for an LCD display that simulate various physical displays. Bina-view is one of them. https://savageelectronics.com/display-array-clock-faces-update/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe fr

Re: [neonixie-l] Are here any good small alarm clocks for use on night table?

I built an alarm clock using a 7" LCD display with a capacitive touch screen. It has four separate alarm times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYpZCKaMjaU -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: DS3231 shortage

On Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:59:46 -0800, you wrote: >I can vouch for LCSC too...never had an issue with them and their prices >are (usually) very good. I've been using LCSC a lot in recent years, mostly for parts that are unavailable elsewhere like RS485 drivers, MOSFETs, LDO regulators and knock-of

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Label Makers

I use 2 - Brother P-Touch E300, as mentioned before, in the UK this is sometimes on offer at Screwfix or Toostation. if you're doing a lot, there is a next model up that can link to PC/phone which might be useful Zebra TLP2844 thermal transfer, for address labels etc. These are sold under dif

Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie tube sighting on Amazon

On Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:16:27 -0400, you wrote: >Looks like a QS-something: > >https://www.amazon.com/Joytech-Tesla-Wireless-Transmission-Demonstration/dp/B08S399225?th=1 > > > and a rather dangerous U

[neonixie-l] Burroughs self-scan display on ebay

I just listed this Burroughs self-scan plasma display https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203867355983?hash=item2f7770fb4f:g:qcEAAOSwbIRiLiGF -- 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] Collection of Clocks

e.com/channel/UCJXfmVn9Gtd1v9TYL3bfPtw Mike -- 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 view this discus

Re: [neonixie-l] Where to get PCBs from, some companies blocked by PayPal and credit card issuers......

I usually use JLCPCB and ALLPCB On Thu, 23 Dec 2021 02:45:07 -0800 (PST), you wrote: >Hi, > >Recently I've been unable to buy circuit boards that I've designed myself >from the PCB manufacturing companies in China that I regularly use as I was >told by my credit card issuer that PayPal and Mast

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Vintage Electronic device with Nixies, need help identifying.

On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:14:33 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: > >Here it is plugged in and lit up. As far as I can tell, none of the dials >or buttons seem to change the display. >On Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 12:13:11 PM UTC-7 Victor Dekhtyar wrote: > >> Hey all! >> I recently picked up this device from

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Interesting all-transistor clock with analogue dividers

On Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:58:59 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >I don't actually see any content here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5kkgO5MPIA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

[neonixie-l] Interesting all-transistor clock with analogue dividers

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Re: [neonixie-l] Re: new giant tubes from Dalibor

On Sat, 4 Sep 2021 11:38:13 +0100, you wrote: >Is there anybody making VFDs in small quantities ? >I'm wondering if it's possible to make the anodes and pins on PCB material >and just the grids and cathodes using the techniques from Nixies. I think PCB material will outgas too much -- You recei

[neonixie-l] Re: nixie clock using trigger tubes

m/products/philips-enduraled-8-watt-a19-dimmable-light-bulb-40w-equivalent. I'll try a scavenged LED module at the base if I can't get the the blue "neon" bulbs to work. Mike On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 4:25:19 AM UTC-4 Pieter-Tjerk de Boer wrote: > Nice that

[neonixie-l] Re: nixie clock using trigger tubes

the top do need the support at the front. Mike On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3:45:12 PM UTC-4 Pieter-Tjerk de Boer wrote: > Nice that you managed to duplicate my MTX-90-based clock and get it to > work! > > If I saw it correctly, your clock has 59 tubes while mine has 56. So > appa

Re: [neonixie-l] Longines Nixie clock up for auction

On Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:11:13 -0800 (PST), you wrote: >Never seen this before. >Longines Nixie clock > > > >[image: Longines.jpg] There was one of these in the London Science museum for many

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: INS-1 neons

We've covered INS-1 polarity and flickering/wobbling several times. See https://groups.google.com/g/neonixie-l/c/UdCwngFCi-8/m/zPtUE3D4Qt0J The dot/arrow is the Anode. Burn in is a good idea. I went through a bag of 100 INS-1, burning in each for 3-4 hours and found only 12 that didn't wobbl

[neonixie-l] Fascinating film about 1960s colour CRT manufacturing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IrSLPVkxCo -- 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 view this discussion on the

[neonixie-l] Re: Cheapest 6-digit edge lit clock so far

I paid ~$35 a display using the original "Lixie" like https://www.tindie.com/products/connornishijima/lixie-ii-the-newnixie-for-arduino-digit-kit/ That's why I only used four digits as shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMyD4_ElhUI Now I can buy an entire 6-digit clock for less than the

Re: [neonixie-l] Interesting clock....

On Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:22:10 +, you wrote: >That’s an awesome looking clock/idea. > >Ok, I put in my offer. Will update if he accepts. Cheaper on Aliexpress : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001386199567.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.286f391aUI5CaS&algo_pvid=dcc89ea9-f490-4de0-8920-b39

[neonixie-l] Re: Lens end neon bulb

I've used the Russian INS-1 for a colon separator. https://tubehobby.com/show_det.php?det=9 or https://www.ebay.com/p/707429259 See also https://hackaday.io/project/1940-modular-nixie-display/log/29161-ins-1 On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 1:28:25 PM UTC-4 bdu...@gmail.com wrote: > I had a

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Welcome & please introduce yourself!

On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 7:11:48 PM UTC-4, celzey11 wrote: > > That's exactly it! > > https://learn.adafruit.com/ice-tube-clock-kit/mods > > - Chris > > On Sun, Jul 5, 2020, 6:34 PM roy teddmann > > wrote: > >> GPS mod?? Does that mean something other than Global positioning system?? >> So i

[neonixie-l] Re: Favorite component suppliers....

I purchase most of my stuff from Digikey and Adafruit, with a few items from Aliexpress. I've never had a problem with Aliexpress, just keep in mind the long lead times (~6 weeks). I've also used Pololu Robotics and Electronics, http://www.pololu.com They have a laser-cutting service that has co

[neonixie-l] Faulty B-7971s

My listing - no idea if anyone has a use for bad B-7971's 3 of these have been running 24/7 as a clock for about 15 years, other was faulty when I got it https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Burroughs-B7971-Nixie-FAULTY-x4-for-parts-display/202953903576 -- You received this message because you are subsc

Re: [neonixie-l] NIMO Tubes on ebay

On Friday, January 3, 2020 at 3:08:23 PM UTC-5, Tyler Bourne wrote: > > Even if someone did try to recreate these they would probably cost even > more. I love NIMOs for their impressive overcomplication of a simple task. > I'm in the process of building a "nearly NIMO" clock, following the in

[neonixie-l] IV-27 with 14 digits

e same? I hope I'll get a chance to try and power one up on the bench soon. Fingers crossed they'll all work. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

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

>US testing is quite different - different EMC limits (often simpler - you >dont test susceptability iirc, as if everything complies with radiated >emissions then why would there be a problem with received erronious >emissions?) That is a common misconception - susceptibility testing is not a

Re: [neonixie-l] 7 Segment Electro Mechanical Vane Display

On Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 1:42:35 PM UTC-4, gregebert wrote: > > I suppose you could have a PIR sensor halt the clock updates so it doesn't > get bothersome when you are asleep. > I use a "dead" time where the clock goes blank at a settable time and then wakes up later. It's a blank face

Re: [neonixie-l] WordClock-1 is ready to ship

On Friday, September 20, 2019 at 10:56:15 AM UTC-4, martin martin wrote: > > I am weak when it comes to more clocks. > I ordered one. When it and the others are done there will be 22+ clocks > in the living room. > > I may be from a Twilight Zone ? > >> >> Sounds like me. Look here: https:

Re: [neonixie-l] What's this 12 digit VFD tube?

That was quick! Thanks a lot. Mike -- 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, sen

[neonixie-l] What's this 12 digit VFD tube?

a longer tube with 12 digits, and wires at both ends. Does anyone know the part number of this longer tube? Mike -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Grain-of-wheat light-pipe displays

ow up better. Mike -- 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 emai

[neonixie-l] Re: Quick easy way to get the red filtered look, and blue backlight look with taillight repair film.

Something like Tamiya X-26 (clear orange model paint) might also work, and be easier to deal with. -- 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+uns

[neonixie-l] Re: Scope Clock Newbie Question About Heat

I built two of Grahame Marsh's scope clocks using a wooden base, as shown here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rldue6seyzty9ju/AAB8kECNtxuRSKLGU4rF6Pm3a/Photos/MikeM?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1 A simple acylic case fits over the base. I used black felt to line the wooden supports. I didn't need t

[neonixie-l] Re: 6-8 Segment Dekatron Clock

I also had problems with the Dekatron zero cathode in the tens-of-hours position. It's on for eighteen hours a day and the cathode slowly sputters away. I first described the problem and a solution here: https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email#!topic/neonixie-l

[neonixie-l] Re: Assembled LED Cube Recommendation

I've used this UNO shield: http://store.linksprite.com/8x8x8-rgb-led-cube-shield/ When I bought mine they came assembled. Looks like it is a kit now. I had to write all the Arduino code to drive it. I just have it randomly display a pattern, though every minute it scrolls the time and date acros

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: RoHS Certification of Nixie Tubes

On Wed, 8 Aug 2018 15:08:55 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >I agree. However, is the lack of enforcement, a good reason for >non-compliance? Pragmatism. For something oddball like nixies, much easier to stay under the radar than start asking awkward questions about mercury content. -- You received

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: RoHS Certification of Nixie Tubes

>I understand you point about liabilities, however aimed at hobbyist or not, >the clocks and tubes on the European market must be CE compliant. This >applies to manufacturers and to distributors of consumer electronics >products it is not just for industrial applications. With all the blatent

Re: [neonixie-l] Time for my annual (?) question...mostly for David F....

s using a Toshiba 5DEP31 CRT. It turns on every weekday morning when I walk in the door. I haven't noticed any phosphor burn. I did try a used 5DEP1 CRT that had some obvious burned areas. I keep that tube as a back-up. I also tried a 5EQP7 but found it had to be viewed in a dimly lit r

Re: [neonixie-l] PCB fabricator recommendations/comparisons?

I've used JLCPCB a few times, but had some issues recently - canceled one order without telling me, reasons unclear, and another where they did email me due to it having a lot of routing. Trying out Allpcb currently (Sent from phone) Original message From: Stef de Korte Date:

[neonixie-l] Re: Driver chips besides 7441 or 74141

n't think this is going to stress the driver too much. (This does prove that I have to be careful using my multimeter to measure these voltages, though!) Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from th

[neonixie-l] Re: Driver chips besides 7441 or 74141

;ve missed something, I'd rather know about it before I buy PCBs! I won't dismantle this breadboard yet because I still need to do more work on it, so if there are any measurements you think I should take, I'd be interested to hear about them. Mike -- You received this message becaus

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Is this cool or what? Dalibor is up to no good ;-)

On Tue, 6 Feb 2018 16:05:23 -0800 (PST), you wrote: >Lovely stuff. There are a lot of tubes involved in the project - if I >understand the annotations correctly, there are 12 instances with 60 tubes >and 12 with 10 - that's 840 tubes! > >Something about the write-up on the website looks a bit st

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: mason jar numitrons

On Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:46:28 -0500, you wrote: > > >> I realize the Arduino makes an easy target, but why the hate? > It's not so much the Arduino ( though I don't have a lot of time for that, especially when it's the first word of a project description), but the that you have this nice display

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: mason jar numitrons

On Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:05:38 -0700, you wrote: >Also, does anybody know if these can be dimmed? I find them awfully >bright. Jens > Might look good in a heavily tinted glass. "Clock in a bottle" might make an interesting challenge too... -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: mason jar numitrons

On Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:57:15 -0500, you wrote: >Love this: https://youtu.be/JUFx7mmOjXw very nice but pity about the Arduino. >Any idea if the wires can be soldered, or if they need to be spot welded? yes they are solderable >Also, does anybody know if these can be dimmed? I find them awful

[neonixie-l] Re: status of original Weisling FLW kit design? Clone kits? Software?

Roger that. On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:15:45 AM UTC-6, petehand wrote: > > Everybody seems very anxious to pay, but I have a principle, that I don't > take any money until I have the stuff in a box ready to ship. So relax. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: status of original Weisling FLW kit design? Clone kits? Software?

PANICKING HERE - This is Mike, the guy who got this rolling in the first place. I replied to the email address you referred to with my shipping info, and asked about how to pay. I haven't received a reply to that email. No confirmation. I ***DO, FOR SURE*** want to buy a kit!!! yo

[neonixie-l] Re: Swiss chocolates

Nice build! Unique! On Friday, January 5, 2018 at 5:48:39 AM UTC-6, newxito wrote: > > I was asked by a friend to build a cheap nixie clock. That's the result, > the 48 Swiss chocolates in this box were much more expensive than the clock > :-) > -- You received this message because you are sub

[neonixie-l] Re: status of original Weisling FLW kit design? Clone kits? Software?

Peter, I'd like to buy one of your kits. At your convenience, please email me at mlmccau...@att.net regarding payment, shipping, etc. Nice design! I'm looking forward to building it. Mike On Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 2:15:39 AM UTC-6, petehand wrote: > > LOL, I ordered a Wei

[neonixie-l] Re: status of original Weisling FLW kit design? Clone kits? Software?

Looks good! Do you have a schematic and pictures of a finished unit that you could post? How much are you asking for your boards (plus shipping, of course)? Thanks! Mike On Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 2:15:39 AM UTC-6, petehand wrote: > > LOL, I ordered a Weisling kit for my daught

Re: [neonixie-l] status of original Weisling FLW kit design? Clone kits? Software?

I don't recall was uP was used. I just looked at my clock, and it has a paper tag on the uP that covers the entire top of the chip. So, no tellin'... At the risk of belaboring issues already well hashed over, it seems to me that *at a minimum* he should have make both the board layout and the

[neonixie-l] status of original Weisling FLW kit design? Clone kits? Software?

rlds I'd prefer to simply buy a clone kit, solder it together, plug in the tubes, and give it as a gift. I've even got some tube sockets, so I'm good to go on the display side of things. Suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help. Mike -- You received this message because

Re: [neonixie-l] Heat cameras?

The phone add-ons from Seek and Flir are pretty useful and not very expensive (Sent from phone) Original message From: John Rehwinkel Date: 03/11/2017 14:01 (GMT+00:00) To: 'Grahame' via neonixie-l Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Heat cameras? I would very much like to get a heat

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Not Nixie related but might be of interest. Large RGB Matrix

On Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:24:09 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: > >Sent a query to Barco a couple of days ago... so far no response. I wouldn't hold your breath. I found an installation manual but not much useful info ftp://ftp.folsom.com/Products/LED/Manuals/NX%20Rental%20installation.pdf Super cheap th

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Lateral thinking: Cheap SMT reflow oven...

On Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:17:28 -0400, you wrote: >> Is anyone here doing their own reflow-based SMT assembly ? > >I'm seriously considering it. More and more parts are only available in SMT, >and it would be nice to do quick turn PCB assembly by milling a PCB then >assembling it. Some parts are

Re: [neonixie-l] Manufacturing affordable large, new nixie tubes

On Wed, 19 Apr 2017 09:59:59 -0700, you wrote: >You never stated what you think the minimum quantity is (at $25 per >unit) to start making money. > > >On 4/19/2017 2:52 AM, Aiden Koh wrote: >> I'm a product engineer taking on a new project. >> With current manufacturing methods, I'm able to manuf

[neonixie-l] Re: NumiQueen IV-13 clock review

On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 10:06:35 AM UTC-5, gregebert wrote: > > How many displays do you have ? > > You could build a box with all of the displays , controlled by a > WiFi-equipped RasPi , then send it messages from your computer > (time-of-day, temperature, stock prices, etc...) > I

[neonixie-l] Re: NumiQueen IV-13 clock review

> > I recently came across some numitrons used in aircraft displays. They are .3" digit in molded back plastic. Two small screws hold them together, so I took one apart. One half is light pipes for the segments, the other is a socket for seven grain-of-wheat bulbs. Each bulb is 5v 20ma. The

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: black box from Czech Republic

If you were to go bigger, you'd have to make them slightly bigger than the CD47, so you could claim the "biggest ever nixie" headline, which would be good for free publicity! (Sent from phone.) Original message From: Dalibor Farný Date: 21/01/2017 21:08 (GMT+00:00) To: neon

[neonixie-l] Re: Small run fabrication

I've used Pololu Robotics & Electronics several times for laser-cut acrylic. You can ship them the material to cut, or choose from their own stock. See https://www.pololu.com/product/749 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscr

[neonixie-l] Re: TI MSP430 promo...

I've used PJRC's teensy 3.2 in several projects. See http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/index.html They're now selling the teensy 3.6 which includes a floating-point unit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[neonixie-l] Re: Where do I find companies that can laser cut perspex/wood and which software should I use?

I've used Pololu Electronics a few times for laser cutting. See https://www.pololu.com/product/749 I've had them supply the acrylic, I just send them the cad file and select from their stock. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ne

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Newbie

hat show the blue dot > (it's a multiplexed design) and I quite like it;-) Evidently, if the > tubes are 'correctly' driven (direct drive) then the blue dot doesn't > occur...but that's above my pay grade... > > On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 12:50 PM, Mike Allen

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Newbie

Do you guys know about this blue dot problem? -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Newbie

Thanks 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 neonixie-l@googlegrou

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Newbie

Also...I have been told the 18s have a "blue dot" problem. -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Newbie

Thanks Nick! I haven't found any 1040s on eBay currently. -- 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: Nixie Newbie

gregebert...thanks for the response. Great information! I believe it's too late...it's already become an addiction. I'm new and I've already bought three kits right off the bat! 😆 So, 18s are cheaper than 1040s? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neo

[neonixie-l] Nixie Newbie

Hey folks. I wanted to introduce myself and ask a question. My name is Mike and I'm very new to Nixie tubes. I have purchased a few kits from PV and I'm excited about building them. One of the kits is the Spectrum 18 and I need to find some IN-18 tubes. I almost pulled the trigger

[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron powered-on lifespan/duration

My clock has been running constantly for about two years. The zero cathode in the tens-of-hours digit is on for eighteen hours a day. It is now noticeably shorter than the other cathodes, as its metal has been sputtered away. It still works, but I've recently re-wired it so all the even cathodes

[neonixie-l] Re: The Russians are correct! Early A-201 Polyatron prototype is shining blue!

% 10M resistor in parallel with the 1M resistor. The voltage across the combination was 334v. I did notice the glow covered more of the pin. On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 9:07:20 PM UTC-4, Mike Mitchell wrote: > > The camera flash washed out the glow. The glow covers a bit more than 1/2 >

Re: [neonixie-l] Neon Signs

On Fri, 13 May 2016 09:02:52 +1000, you wrote: >Sorry if this is the wrong group. I have been offered a large quantity of >vintage neon tubes from old signs, "burgers", "restaurant" "cafe", that >sort of thing, together with straight & curved lines. How do I find out the >value? I can test them.

[neonixie-l] Re: My NixiChron is sick, what do I do?

ff. > > On Friday, May 6, 2016 at 8:02:10 AM UTC-4, Mike Mitchell wrote: >> >> Another component to check is the wall-brick power supply. I have a clock >> with a 4-amp 5v supply, it worked fine for over a year then started acting >> strangely. Under load the w

[neonixie-l] Re: My NixiChron is sick, what do I do?

Another component to check is the wall-brick power supply. I have a clock with a 4-amp 5v supply, it worked fine for over a year then started acting strangely. Under load the wall brick was only putting out 3.5v, no load it was up at 5v. I replaced the wall brick and all is well. http://transist

[neonixie-l] Re: The Russians are correct! Early A-201 Polyatron prototype is shining blue!

The camera flash washed out the glow. The glow covers a bit more than 1/2 the pin. I'm using A-101 dekatrons. The power supply is a voltage tripler powered from the 120v mains. I have a 22-ohm fusible resistor in series with the main, then the voltage tripler. Each capacitor is 33uf, with a 6.8M

[neonixie-l] Re: The Russians are correct! Early A-201 Polyatron prototype is shining blue!

rs is noticeably smaller" > do you mean that the glow is smaller or that the pin is physically smaller? > > Can you take a photo of this "smaller" one and also of a normal one and > show the difference? > > /Martin > > On Saturday, 30 April 2016 13:20:26 UTC+2,

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: PIxie tube 3D socket

I just ran across A101 sockets for sale on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Socket-13pin-dekatron-A-101-A-102-A-103-A-106-Photomultipliers-FEU-28-51-62-1-/222098868026 On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2:31:16 PM UTC-4, gregebert wrote: > > This isn't my latest version, but it's close-enough to tweak.

[neonixie-l] Re: The Russians are correct! Early A-201 Polyatron prototype is shining blue!

I considered using polytrons when I started the development of my Dekatron-based clock (shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK276xZWyo4 ) I was under the mistaken impression that the position of the glow couldn't be seen from the top of the polytron tube. Now after over a year of operat

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Neon exhibition in London, Jan 14th...

On Thu, 14 Jan 2016 05:20:34 -0800 (PST), you wrote: >Couple of rather poor photos - not allowed to take photos in the >exhibition, but can do through the windows... > >Huge amount of work to make that lot - couldn't get an image of what's on >the floor - some pure neon in there, but mostly >Ar

Re: [neonixie-l] Digest for neonixie-l@googlegroups.com - 15 updates in 1 topic

I'd really like to see Ahmed's clock before passing judgment. For all we know it could look like this Chronulator: http://www.sharebrained.com/wp-content/2009/01/bombulator-1.jpg On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 3:48 AM, wrote: > neonixie-l@googlegroups.com >

[neonixie-l] Boat-anchor in Uk with edge-lit filament displays

(not my listing) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DM-2000-Mk-2-Vintage-Digital-Volt-Meter-/321818031451?hash=item4aedd9755b -- 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 t

Re: [neonixie-l] SZ-8 operating life span

clock showed up: http://wv7u.com/cwc/hourglass.html On Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 6:15:03 PM UTC-4, Pramanicin wrote: > > That's a beautiful clock Mike. Any documentation anywhere? I've run > ZM1022's for a couple of years with no issues (multiplexed however). I have

[neonixie-l] SZ-8 operating life span

I'm using SZ-8 nixie tubes in my dekatron-based clock as shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK276xZWyo4 I find I have to replace the nixie tubes more often than I expected. Most of the failures are in the '7' digit. The wire from the insulator stack to the '7' cathode starts to glow f

Re: [neonixie-l] RIP Chris Bracey and God's own junkyard

On Fri, 6 Mar 2015 13:40:25 +, you wrote: >God's Own Junkyard owner and lighting designer Chris Bracey passed away on the >1st November 2014 at the age of 59. The "Neon Man" started out designing the >neon lights of Soho sex shops, worked on films like Eyes Wide Shut and Batman, >and collab

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Russian 100x100 array

I've seen similar Russian VFD panels on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MONSTER-UNIQUE-GIANT-ULTRA-RARE-BIG-VFD-DIGIT-MATRIX-DISPLAY-TUBE-USSR-CLOCK/261694839768 http://www.ebay.com/itm/MULTI-COLOR-MONSTER-UNIQUE-GIANT-ULTRA-RARE-BIG-VFD-DIGIT-MATRIX-DISPLAY-TUBE/251754583859 They use some interest

[neonixie-l] Russian 100x100 array

Has anyone done anything with the Russian IMG-1 100x100 neon array? I've seen a few ebay postings http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rarest-NOS-NIB-NIXIE-MATRIX-screen-100x100-1-Z568M/321346505250 and http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rarest-NIXIE-MATRIX-screen-100x100-1-Z568M-tube-vfd-IN-18/321356330

[neonixie-l] Re: For those of you with thick wallets...

Perfect for use in this kit: http://nixiekits.eu/ITS1-A.htm Unfortunately my wallet is too thin for these. I just bought several B7971s Mike M. On Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 8:17:47 PM UTC-5, GastonP wrote: > > Hey all, just a heads-up > > A guy which usually sells in the DI

[neonixie-l] Re: Not-Nixie-Related: Unusual Discrete Component LED Clock.

KABtronics (http://www.kabtronics.com/), the home site of the transistor clock (http://transistorclock.com/), also sells a nixie-tube version (http://tube-clock.com/). I've built their perpetual calendar. That kit was easy to build but tedious, with over 2300 solder connections. > -- You re

[neonixie-l] Re: Polarity and current limiting resistor for INS-1 Nixie Lamps

On Saturday, September 29, 2012 6:20:38 PM UTC-4, pwalnuts wrote: > > Hi! I've been using INS-1 nixie lamps for a while and they have always > ended up flickering after a while. I think i might be doing a couple of > things wrong. > > A) Polarity. They light up any which way you wire them. from

[neonixie-l] Re: Compatible GPS receiver for a Nixichron?

So I've ordered a Globalsat BR-355 as it has the same output string protocol and cconnector as the original Haicom that Jeff supplied. Since my Nixichron never got the latest DST update I'm hoping this will work. I'll post again once it arrives and I have a chance to plug it in. -- You recei

[neonixie-l] Re: Compatible GPS receiver for a Nixichron?

My unit displays 052505 at boot up. I know my unit does not have the DST fix and uses the older protocol. Really I guess it's the older antenna that I'll need. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

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