I have one of John Taylor's prototypes in a nixie clock I scratchbuilt
in 2010 that uses (6) National NL-6844A tubes.
It has been running perfectly since that time. Highly recommended!
Top quality work.
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From: "Richard Scales" <[email protected]>
Sent: 6/28/2021 10:48:15 PM
To: "neonixie-l" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Best boost converter up from 5v?
Where are you located ? I usually purchase NCH8200 for < £20 plus
shipping and that comes to way less than $60.
Another option is available here as a kit:
https://threeneurons.wordpress.com/nixie-power-supply/hv-supply-kit/ The site
also publishes full details of the circuit which I have used many times with
success on my own boards. It's a well established design using a part which is
relatively ancient but has proven reliable.
As Paul mentioned, layout of these things is often critical so always
look at the manufacturers recommendations for the layout of components, tracks
and copper fills as it can make the difference between a functional power
supply and something that gets too hot and releases the magic smoke from time
to time (speaking from my own experience).
- Richard
On Monday, 28 June 2021 at 23:53:47 UTC+1 Jon wrote:
Another upvote for the TaylorEdge ones - I've used them in a
variety of designs over many years and they're great. Decent direct support
from the designer too. I am happy to design my own switchers but I only bother
now for dekatron circuits or other oddball things. For regular nixie needs,
it's very difficult to match the price/performance/board economy of John's
work, so I've come to the conclusion that my time is better deployed elsewhere
:)
Jon.
On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 10:38:11 PM UTC+1
[email protected] wrote:
Oh those also look very nice and price is
decent! Although shipping is also $14
This will be my go-to if I can't find a
seller I am willing to trust on those NCH8200HV ones.
On Monday, 28 June 2021 at
22:26:31 UTC+1 jrehwin wrote:
Yea simple question, I want to make a nixie clock with 4x IN-12's and I
want to keep the circuit simple.
Something akin to this:
Youtube.com
Not sure if I should provide 12v to my circuit and use a linear
regulator to step down for logic to 5v like in the video, or if I can just
provide 5v directly and pick a boost converter based on that.
I like the
TaylorEdge ones, they're compact, and a solid, professional design. Available
in vertical and horizontal mounting to accommodate varying packaging
requirements.
- John
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