Hi Bill, Looking for direct drive clock that can also generate words since these tubes are alphanumeric. I have zero programming skills so hoping something will present itself.
On Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 4:52:45 PM UTC-4, Bill Stanley wrote: > > Hi Greg; > > I have a ongoing clock design where I separate the CPU from the display. > The main CPU board uses a SiLabs 8051 class CPU with LOTS of features (some > might be considered a bit crazy). > The CPU generates all voltages (the 170 is adjustable under firmware for > higher-voltage tubes. The cathode data is serial to the display drivers > (using HV5812PJ-G). This was so I was no locked into the > 10 cathode Nixie format, I can do Panaplex, LEDs, of 14 segment British > Flag displays, just a Small Matter of Programming. > > For display, I have the small display board with 9 IN-14 + IN 19 tubes > with QTC sockets. I have the large display for 6 Z5600M Nixie + 3 IN-15 or > IN12+1N15. I also have a display Hub that breaks out the display > signals to 3 (H/M/S) separate 20 pin ribbon that connects to a 3 tube > display cluster. > > I used the basic design to create a "Back to the Future" time console for > a friend where the date is displayed with 14 segment LEDs > > Were you just looking for a clock (or something more)? > > > -Newer Bill- > > > On Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 6:49:32 AM UTC-7, Greg P wrote: >> >> I wish someone would make a clock or a kit for the 5971's. I have a >> bunch of them I'd like to light up. >> >> >> >> On Friday, October 12, 2018 at 6:15:57 PM UTC-4, Pramanicin wrote: >>> >>> The 5971’s are cute too... >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> > On Oct 12, 2018, at 15:12, Michail Wilson <m...@michail.com> wrote: >>> > >>> > Those are nice. >>> > >>> > I didn't know they even existed. >>> > >>> > Are you sure NOS 7971? Seems that NOS doesn't exist for those. >>> > >>> > Anyway, I think you're be happier with the 7971 even if not NOS. >>> > >>> > Michail >>> > >>> > >>> > -----Original Message----- >>> > From: neoni...@googlegroups.com [mailto:neoni...@googlegroups.com] On >>> Behalf Of Kevin A. >>> > Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 1:01 PM >>> > To: neonixie-l >>> > Subject: [neonixie-l] Rare B8971 Nixie tubes >>> > >>> > Hey guys, >>> > >>> > Just thought I'd share some pictures of my latest purchase; six >>> Burroughs B8971 tubes. These babies are in great shape, and as far as I can >>> tell are quite rare. >>> > >>> > I'm going to trade 1:1 with a buddy of mine for some NOS 7971s. I >>> originally wanted the bigger tube, even though they are more common. These >>> are really for a guy who has it all and craves the rarity, aka my pal. >>> > >>> > Anyways, thought I'd snap some pictures and show them here before I >>> trade. Take a look: >>> > >>> > -- >>> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "neonixie-l" group. >>> > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to neonixie-l+...@googlegroups.com. >>> > To post to this group, send an email to neoni...@googlegroups.com. >>> > To view this discussion on the web, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/34501053-832f-4dd3-be29-d72378403430%40googlegroups.com. >>> >>> >>> > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> > >>> > -- >>> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "neonixie-l" group. >>> > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to neonixie-l+...@googlegroups.com. >>> > To post to this group, send an email to neoni...@googlegroups.com. >>> > To view this discussion on the web, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/000f01d46278%24a0cb42a0%24e261c7e0%24%40com. >>> >>> >>> > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/8c10af2d-81fa-477f-8c96-b9d3931c7f08%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
