[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2012-07-29 Thread Matzenegger
Hi all! I'm new here to, didn't know if it was best to create a new thread or relive an old one. I'm trying to build this same 555 power supply from the ledsales schematic http://www.ledsales.com.au/kits/nixie_supply.pdf . I don't have ready access to a scope (thinking about buying that cheap

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2012-07-29 Thread Huggermugger
Wot 'bout the coil? Is it suitable for the application? Magnus - Original Message - From: Matzenegger To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Cc: srpen...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 3:38 PM Subject: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working Hi all! I'm new

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2012-07-29 Thread Matzenegger
@googlegroups.com *Cc:* srpen...@gmail.com *Subject:* [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working Hi all! I'm new here to, didn't know if it was best to create a new thread or relive an old one. I'm trying to build this same 555 power supply from the ledsales schematic http

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2012-07-29 Thread Matzenegger
-l@googlegroups.com *Cc:* srpen...@gmail.com *Subject:* [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working Hi all! I'm new here to, didn't know if it was best to create a new thread or relive an old one. I'm trying to build this same 555 power supply from the ledsales schematic http

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-27 Thread Imbanon
Agreed on that one. I've got high hopes on the new components, especially the diodes. Can't wait to fix the supply. Haven't seen my nixies illuminating the desk for a while now.. On Nov 26, 1:16 am, threeneurons threeneur...@yahoo.com wrote: Measured 54.7mV. I guess that is fine. I can't

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-25 Thread John Rehwinkel
And just one question. I checked the shipping prices from Mouser and Digi-key. They were both between $100 and $120 for a single item. Is it always like this (I am in Europe). In Europe, you'd likely do better ordering from RS, Farnell, or even Jaycar or Futurlec. - John -- You

RE: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-25 Thread Tidak Ada
RS unfortunately stopped selling to private customers eric -Original Message- From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Rehwinkel Sent: vrijdag 25 november 2011 22:13 To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 555

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-25 Thread threeneurons
Measured 54.7mV. I guess that is fine. I can't measure the voltage between the base and the emitter on Q2 yet. Don't want to put in another FET and burn it like the other 3. I want it to be the last thing. Making too big of a deal over the FET. Unless you're really cranking out some current

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-24 Thread Imbanon
Just a quick question:  your FETs, are they from the kit or did you order them separate.  If they were ordered separately you may want to make sure you got the 400V ones and not the 20/40V... Got them separate. No kit, just plane copying the schematic and the board. Pretty sure it's the right

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-24 Thread JohnK
@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 11:17 AM Subject: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working ...clip So I would say that the problem really is in the cheap chinese components! And hopefully, I will get a replacement soon! :) And just one question. I checked the shipping prices

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-24 Thread unpleasant_persona
Try disconnecting the diode on your breadboard and applying a 12V DC to the output node (where you expect 170V) and see what voltage you measure at the base of Q2. Do this with the oscillator unpowered (no 12V where it usually goes, just where it usually doesn't). You should see about

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-23 Thread unpleasant_persona
Since the frequency of oscillation is governed by R2, R3, and C2 and assuming you are using +/-10% tolerance resistors you may see a range of 27.5-33.6kHz and that's not even accounting for the cap, C2. If you're actually using 20% resistors your range can vary as low as 25.25kHz. So 21kHz is

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-23 Thread unpleasant_persona
Just a quick question: your FETs, are they from the kit or did you order them separate. If they were ordered separately you may want to make sure you got the 400V ones and not the 20/40V... I'm guessing since you said you installed a heatsink that you got the correct one in the TO-220AB package

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-22 Thread Imbanon
If I had such money, I would buy a scope instead :D Anyways, I just tried the frequency measuring function on the scope. On the breadboard I got 32kHz which is great. On the other hand, I've got only around 21kHz on the PCB which is 100% copied from the PDF instructions. -- You received this

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-19 Thread chuck richards
. It is not very fancy, but it is dual trace. You'll be amazed how much easier things are when you have an oscilloscope and can see stuff such as a 555 output. Chuck Original Message From: a...@jacobs.us To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-19 Thread Imbanon
Thanks for all the reply guys, much appreciated! I know I need an oscillosope, It's just that I can't afford one as a student. Saving for one for a while now.. I'm gonna test it tomorrow with a friend's sope and tell you how it goes. As for the components, they are not from a kit. I bought them

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-19 Thread Charles MacDonald
On 11-11-19 02:27 PM, chuck richards wrote: You'll be amazed how much easier things are when you have an oscilloscope and can see stuff such as a 555 output. Just looking at e-bay and they have several scopes under 100 bucks, (of course reading fine print is important there.) I was only

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-18 Thread Imbanon
Just tested my FETs. I have 2 new in working order, the other 3 are as good as a broken nixie. Now I'm afraid of using them, they are my last x) I can't test the inductors, but they should be 100uH, 1watt max. I can't test them, nor do they have any markings on them. Just plain black cover. The

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-18 Thread Adam Jacobs
If you're going to make a hobby out of electronics, buy an oscilloscope. It doesn't need to be fast. I use a dual-channel tektronix 100mhz scope that was built in the 80's. There are even PC based storage scopes now. -Adam On 11/18/2011 3:31 PM, Imbanon wrote: Also, how do I check if my 555

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-18 Thread Tony Adams
First of all I'd go back to using a 10-15 ohm resistor in series with the 12v supply, it will still work and produce 180-200v out for test purposes. Don't bother putting another mosfet in just yet, you need to fid out why it's being fried first. Probably either the mark/space ratio is too long

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-18 Thread Tony Adams
I just noticed this bit: 'I left it powered, to see the diode smoking next.' If the mosfet was fried before then, the diode should just have been sitting there with nothing to do. I assume it's not connected to the rest of the clock?. Power it up with a 15R series resistor, no mosfet and come

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

2011-11-18 Thread threeneurons
| On Nov 18, 3:31 pm, Imbanon imba.a...@gmail.com wrote: | | I can't test the inductors, but they should be 100uH, 1watt max | The diodes are UF4004. I suppose they should work.. | | Can I use some other inductor, like 220uH? Are using the parts provided by that kit, or are you just using the