On 2/5/12 3:35 AM, Cobra007 wrote:
That new ladies watch you showed me on facebook is totally different from your current men's watch. It will be exciting to see that one when completed, especially how you will incorporate changing the time on that one as it doesn't have a round dial. Will all the components fit? I really don't know, it seemed very small to me.
I'm working on that design. It has gotten bigger, but not by too much. I have added sockets for the tubes, and I have doubled the battery life.
The current dimensions are 48mm wide by 43mm tall by 17 mm thick. I have fit most of the parts in it, but the circuit board design is not done yet. I will not dare to state the final dimensions until all the electronics and mechanics are completely designed and verified for functionality.
I plan to have two time setting buttons on the right side, with two charging contacts behind them. I am looking at a very old Casio C-83 calculator watch to learn their tricks for making the buttons. There are O-rings on their button shafts, but mine have turned to concrete after 30 years. I could buy new ones from a horological supply house.
Panasonic makes some very thin tact switches that will fit well. Casio used custom formed metal contacts against the edge of the PC board, which is not sensible for me.
I will post some 3D drawings after I am more comfortable that all will fit. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/neonixie-l?hl=en-GB.
