I think that Dieter's latest hobbyist kit is definitely within the scope of hobbyists discussion. He elicited our feedback, which I
think that we are willing to discuss. If he did not post it himself, I imagine that another hobbyist would (am I wrong?). Someone
who sells only components is not nearly as interesting for our discussion, although I have noticed a lot of posts about unique eBay
finds (which I still find interesting). The fact that money will be changing hands shortly does not make it less interesting to
someone like myself who enjoys the visceral warm glow of neon digits. That said, I do not speak for anyone other than myself. I am
just saying that I welcome that post in my inbox for those reasons and more.
You bring up an interesting point by labeling his products as "ready built". Although the software on the provided PIC leaves
little to be desired for most people, it would be nicer for a more software hobbyist person such as myself to be able to run my own
code. But nothing is stopping me from using the case and essential components and substituting an Arduino or something for the
brains. For example, I am very interested in using 8 digit Nixies with pinocc.io so that I can do more things with it than just
showing the current date and time. A 8 digit version of the "IN-18 Blue Dream" with a pinocc.io inside would be a dream come true
for me. Unfortunately, building enclosures is my weak spot (anyone want to help me with that?), so hearing about new ones is
interesting despite that there are ready built electronics available.
On 02/02/2013 07:39 PM, Lucky wrote:
Hi have great respect for Dieter, even own some of his clocks/boards but for a hobbyists discussion group the words 'Overt' and
'Advertising' come to mind.
Especially in light of this comment made before by Nick: "Just a polite reminder that this forum is NOT a commercial marketplace -
there are other sites for that. Occasional offers for sale, fine; Commercial operation. No." aimed at someone who is willing to
supply only 'components' ie tubes
And you can't get much more commercial than nocrotec.com/SHOP (Your account <http://www.nocrotec.com/shop/account.php> | Shopping
cart <http://www.nocrotec.com/shop/shopping_cart.php> | Checkout <http://www.nocrotec.com/shop/checkout_shipping.php>)!
Again no offence to you Dieter and you fine designs of ready built clocks, just
saying. ;)
Dave
On Saturday, 2 February 2013 16:59:15 UTC, Nocrotec wrote:
Hi Nixie Friends,
The Black'n'Wood Nixie Clock is available now.
Check it out:
http://www.nocrotec.com/shop/product_info.php/info/p162_Black-n-Wood-Nixie-Clock.html
<http://www.nocrotec.com/shop/product_info.php/info/p162_Black-n-Wood-Nixie-Clock.html>
Hope you like it and your comments are welcome as ever.
DIETER
http://www.nocrotec.com/
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