[neonixie-l] How to mount IN-9 tubes

2018-02-20 Thread alb.001 alb.001
Use a black backer board   ( you can spray paint some pc board with black spray paint ) then use black thread - I use black silk suture thread to support them. Almost invisible and very strong but with some give if needed. Phil -- Original Message -- From: "SWISSNIXI

Re: [neonixie-l] How to mount IN-9 tubes

2018-02-20 Thread John Rehwinkel
I'd probably have a flat board of some kind behind them and then use something like plastic wire clamps with foam lining to hold the tubes in place. Similar to how CRTs used to be mounted at the neck. - John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonix

Re: [neonixie-l] How to mount IN-9 tubes

2018-02-19 Thread Joe Croft
Hi John, I can't give too much advice but I have learned that for both in-9 and in13 you want to make sure there is a bend in the leads so that the tubes can move around without putting stress on the glass of the tube. -joe On Feb 19, 2018 6:07 AM, "John Murphy" wrote: > I'm building an audio

[neonixie-l] How to mount IN-9 tubes

2018-02-19 Thread John Murphy
I'm building an audio spectrum analyzer using the MSGQ7 chip, an Arduino, and 14 IN-9 tubes (7 Left channel and 7 Right). I've got everything working on the bench, but now it's time to get things mounted for display! I'd like to have the tubes stand vertically next to each other. I'm looki