+1 for the socket pins - I have used both sizes and found them to be totally reliable. Some prefer the 'Harwin' style pin socket for a low profile solution - which allows the tube to be mounted closed to the PCB. I prefer the longer pin because it mounts the tube further from the PCB which makes it easer (for me) to build cases that do not cover up too much of the tube as well as providing some space to mount under tube lighting (for those that wish to do so) in either neopixel form (WS2812B) or 5mm LED package (APA-106 for example). - Richard
On Friday, 5 March 2021 at 17:13:08 UTC gregebert wrote: > This is what I have used for many years. I apply them to the tube, solder > onto the PCB, remove tube, clip off the ends, then cover with a 3D-printed > collar. Be careful because there are 2 sizes. These are 1.0mm; others are > 0.7mm for smaller pins. Insertion force is low to protect the tube, but > sufficient enough to maintain proper contact over the years. > > Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with this seller other than having made > several purchases over the years. > > > [image: ScreenHunter_30 Mar. 05 09.06.jpg] > On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:35:18 AM UTC-8 Toby Thain wrote: > >> On 2021-03-03 11:55 a.m., gregebert wrote: >> > I use the connector pins frequently listed on Ebay as nixie tube socket >> > pins, then 3D-print a collar. They have low insertion force and work on >> > a wide range of tubes (IN-18, NIMO, b7971, R|Z568m, 5092, and probably >> > many others). >> > >> > My first 2 nixie projects used ceramic sockets, and they have a very >> > high insertion/removal force which I fear could damage these >> > irreplaceable tubes. >> >> I suspect the Samtec spring socket part that I cited might help that >> problem. I would guess milled pins need greater insertion force. >> >> --Toby >> >> > >> > On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 7:29:22 AM UTC-8 Toby Thain wrote: >> > >> > On 2021-03-03 10:02 a.m., Toby Thain wrote: >> > > ... >> > > spacing allows (there are 7 pins in a 6.8mm radius). >> > >> > I mean DIAMETER... >> > >> > > >> > > --Toby >> > > >> > >> > -- >> > 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] >> > <mailto:[email protected]>. >> > To view this discussion on the web, visit >> > >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/d32c568f-7807-476d-a87b-d89dab90d7c5n%40googlegroups.com >> > < >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/d32c568f-7807-476d-a87b-d89dab90d7c5n%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/56e018cc-3f18-46c5-b6d9-bdb5c61fa676n%40googlegroups.com.
