Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 5BP1 CRT

2012-11-30 Thread threeneurons
Thanks for posting the schematic! Any suggestions on inductors? My personal favorite, right now, is the Bourns SDR1806 series. I get 6W out without too much trouble. Its a surface mount part, but its pretty big, so tacking on leads is pretty easy. All Electronics use to have a great

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 5BP1 CRT

2012-11-29 Thread threeneurons
http://threeneurons.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/crt_tstr.gif A lot of the old scope circuits used to run the cathode at a negative voltage. (this required a well insulated filament transformer.) but meant that the defection plates were almost at ground potential. Yes, If I

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 5BP1 CRT

2012-11-29 Thread John Rehwinkel
A lot of the old scope circuits used to run the cathode at a negative voltage. (this required a well insulated filament transformer.) but meant that the defection plates were almost at ground potential. Yes, If I ever made a real circuit, to use them, I would use the negative cathode

[neonixie-l] Re: 5BP1 CRT

2012-11-28 Thread Oscilloclock
Not that I'm biased (!), but if you are able to roll your own, you can see two nice designs employing circle graphics at Grahame's sitehttp://www.sgitheach.org.uk/scope2.html and at Oscilloclock.com . These are based on David's original design at cathodecorner.com . There are many other

[neonixie-l] Re: 5BP1 CRT

2012-11-28 Thread Nick
On Wednesday, 28 November 2012 15:39:43 UTC, Oscilloclock wrote: Not that I'm biased (!), but if you are able to roll your own, you can see two nice designs employing circle graphics at Grahame's sitehttp://www.sgitheach.org.uk/scope2.html and at Oscilloclock.com . These are based on

[neonixie-l] Re: 5BP1 CRT

2012-11-28 Thread threeneurons
Here's the checker schematic. http://threeneurons.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/crt_tstr.gif It uses 2 MC34063 chips. One for the HV, and the other for the 6V heater. 10 signals go to the CRT tube. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 5BP1 CRT

2012-11-28 Thread Charles MacDonald
On 12-11-28 02:59 PM, threeneurons wrote: Here's the checker schematic. http://threeneurons.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/crt_tstr.gif It uses 2 MC34063 chips. One for the HV, and the other for the 6V heater. 10 signals go to the CRT tube. A lot of the old scope circuits used to run the

[neonixie-l] Re: 5BP1 CRT

2012-11-27 Thread Terry S
Interesting offer -- now the dilemma -- do I open the box and test the tube, or leave it in the box untested, where it is perhaps worth more to a collector? I'm really interested in building a scope clock with the tube. Trying to find a kit I like is the problem. Any recommendations? Terry On

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 5BP1 CRT

2012-11-26 Thread John Rehwinkel
But, I did make a little tube checker, to at least, light them up, and do rough deflection tests. http://threeneurons.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/crt_tst01.jpg That's cute - do you have a schematic for it? I'm guessing it's a variant of your 34063-based nixie supply with a voltage

[neonixie-l] Re: 5BP1 CRT

2012-11-25 Thread threeneurons
No, I have 2 5BP4s (white phosphor), and they are rather large animals. I don't know what I'm going to do with mine either. On top of that I also have 2 5UP1s. But, I did make a little tube checker, to at least, light them up, and do rough deflection tests.