Looks great! On Sat, Jul 20, 2019 at 14:53 Kevin A. <[email protected]> wrote:
> And it lives! Definitely a fun kit to build, and highly recommended. > > On Sat, Jul 20, 2019, 2:05 PM Kevin A. <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Yes I did send an email to PV detailing my concerns. I am currently >> underway with the rest of the build and it is progressing smoothly. I have >> no doubt that it will be another great nixie clock to enjoy for many years. >> >> My intention here was to encourage others to double check their kits >> before proceeding with the build. It is much easier to spot and fix this >> before populating other components. >> >> On Sat, Jul 20, 2019, 1:51 PM jwalton.mn <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I hope that you contacted PV about the issue prior to posting here. >>> Pete has been a long member of the community and has produced well >>> respected product for years. I would think that he'd appreciate direct >>> feedback if something that is not up to par gets out to a customer. >>> >>> Anyone that is making an honest living based on good service and a >>> quality product will probably go out of their way to fix the issue AND the >>> cause. But they need to hear about it directly. If they just dismiss you, >>> then post away! >>> >>> Jeff >>> >>> >>> -------- Original message -------- >>> From: Nicholas Stock <[email protected]> >>> Date: 7/20/19 10:58 AM (GMT-06:00) >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Re: PV clock kit - word of caution >>> >>> I just checked my elite boards and there are no bridges, so chalk this >>> one up to an erroneous solder job. >>> >>> The number of people who can adeptly do fine pitch SMD work pales in >>> comparison to those that can adequately solder through hole.....i’m sure >>> Pete does not want to deal with the inevitable messes some people will make >>> with these.....just my 2 cents. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Jul 20, 2019, at 08:17, Kevin A. <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Nick, >>> >>> As far as I can tell, there are no two adjacent circuits that should be >>> bridged on an HV series serial to parallel converter. I've implemented this >>> chip in several of my own designs. >>> >>> (Unless its a bodge fix for a board layout error, in which case the >>> board should be fixed before being sold as a working product) >>> >>> On Sat, Jul 20, 2019 at 10:14 AM Nicholas Stock <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> You may want to check that the bridge isn’t deliberate before removing >>>> it..... >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> On Jul 20, 2019, at 07:10, [email protected] wrote: >>>> >>>> *If they're selling a kit, why not make these chips a part of the >>>> assembly too? With a chisel tip and lots of flux, it should be manageable >>>> to solder and would be a good learning experience.* >>>> >>>> I completely agree, although from a business standpoint I suspect he >>>> wouldn’t sell as many kits, as many hobbyists are still afraid of working >>>> with SMD components*. *I know I was until I discovered liquid flux pens >>>> on eBay. 😁 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> On Jul 20, 2019, at 09:56, Kevin A. <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Very nice work with your kit. The curly wood finish is gorgeous. >>>> >>>> I did rework mine off and resolder them. I'm not IPC certified but I >>>> think I did an alright job (see attached). >>>> >>>> I hope that mine was a fluke. If they're selling a kit, why not make >>>> these chips a part of the assembly too? With a chisel tip and lots of flux, >>>> it should be manageable to solder and would be a good learning experience. >>>> >>>> On Sat, Jul 20, 2019, 9:48 AM <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> From closer inspection using my poor man macro lens (iPhone/jewelers >>>>> loop) the joints are clearly hand soldered and the right row is a little >>>>> questionable. I guess if your driver is lined up properly just use a flux >>>>> pen and refresh your joints. I assume these are added by the board >>>>> manufacturer so I would suggest PV-Electronics have a talk with them or >>>>> find another source. >>>>> <image1.jpeg> >>>>> <image2.jpeg> >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Jul 20, 2019, at 01:40, Kevin A. <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> *Correction, 44 *QFP (Quad Flat Pack)* >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> 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 [email protected]. >>>>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/1a70d987-9c59-4a76-a90d-868e1f2fa43a%40googlegroups.com >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/1a70d987-9c59-4a76-a90d-868e1f2fa43a%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> 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 [email protected]. >>>>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/15EF0157-1353-4AEB-9D33-6DFA31E45C08%40gmail.com >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/15EF0157-1353-4AEB-9D33-6DFA31E45C08%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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 [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CALcVLKKfFcNOBq28eqPd1Ukhi5REZy3-CJMN4CJE%3DByNAM58fg%40mail.gmail.com >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CALcVLKKfFcNOBq28eqPd1Ukhi5REZy3-CJMN4CJE%3DByNAM58fg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> <20190719_222916.jpg> >>>> >>>> <20190719_234356.jpg> >>>> >>>> <image2.jpeg> >>>> >>>> <image1.jpeg> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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 [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/2F077079-8C42-40ED-A0DC-51BAE8B69EF2%40gmail.com >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/2F077079-8C42-40ED-A0DC-51BAE8B69EF2%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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 [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/BA30327E-3C62-4264-92DF-17FB62E6E401%40gmail.com >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/BA30327E-3C62-4264-92DF-17FB62E6E401%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> -- >>> 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 [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CALcVLKJLY31YOSx7nGKiq2yye4wo9OtiX9vk7H%3D%3DpAAnkxhO6g%40mail.gmail.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CALcVLKJLY31YOSx7nGKiq2yye4wo9OtiX9vk7H%3D%3DpAAnkxhO6g%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >>> -- >>> 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 [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/ur472ty41t2ban2wqp80yl94.1563645095743%40email.android.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/ur472ty41t2ban2wqp80yl94.1563645095743%40email.android.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- > 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 [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CALcVLKK70v5nr-VL%2Btn_8mGG2kDMsZ3B-P3tTWSTnFZHe%3DRdGw%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CALcVLKK70v5nr-VL%2Btn_8mGG2kDMsZ3B-P3tTWSTnFZHe%3DRdGw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. 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