Agree that meters are a nice add to some of the Nixie Testers. Here’s an example of what can be done:
Meters added to existing “Retro” tester. A dremel tool and file produced the openings. Those with lasers can do an even nicer job. IN-12 running at 3.5mA, 170 volts. Little digital meters are inexpensive from eBay or other sources. Voltage requires no thinking. The current meter took a little more work and required a different shunt resistor to adjust from 1000mA to 100mA. Can’t control the decimal but could just use a marker to cover the dots if it bothers anyone. This is much more convenient than having to wire external meters. You could do this with any tester (if space allows). Jeff From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marcin Saj Sent: Monday, August 14, 2017 1:48 PM To: neonixie-l Subject: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tester & Healer for IN18 Nixie Tubes Thank you Peter. I tried to add the digital meters but I was not satisfied with the result. Now I'm thinking about analog voltmeter and ammeter. These meters better fit with the retro casing. W dniu poniedziałek, 14 sierpnia 2017 09:32:06 UTC+2 użytkownik Peter H napisał: I appreciate your products very much.I have the old device and added an external socket for IN-18 together with small amper- and voltmeter. Because I'm not so good in mechanics it doesen't look so nice but it works. A device with internal mA and V display made by you would be the non plus ultra! It is not the same if you use an multimeter, when it*'s about nixie esthetic is also important :-) . Many greetings Am Freitag, 11. August 2017 20:40:20 UTC+2 schrieb Marcin Saj: Hi everyone, this is my first post here. I know there are people here who sometimes use my toys (nixie testers, nixie power supplies etc.) I have a new tester kit for IN18 nixie tubes. Heart of the tester based on Nick de Smith power supply: http://desmith.net/NMdS/Electronics/NixiePSU.html <http://desmith.net/NMdS/Electronics/NixiePSU.html> Nick, thanks for sharing. All part are THT (even MAX1771, DIP8 CPA version) and easy to assembly I think :). A few parameters: Voltage adjustment: 140 - 200V Current adjustment: 0-10mA (170V), 0-15mA (200V) Frequency (auto control): 1-10Hz Power supply: 12V DC, plug diameter 2.5 x 5.5mm Off course the tester can be used for healing nixie tubes with cathode poisoning. Datasheet in progress... 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