Then NWTS' are great units. I have a few of them on my Jeff Thomas clocks and they work perfectly. I wish I could find a suitable rubber foot to put on the bottom of the NWTS, don't like them sitting on the screw heads.
On Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 7:57:07 AM UTC-4 Nick wrote: > Just received some new NWTS units and sorted the B7971 GPS FLW too - this > clock has a reversed PS/2 connector - Pin 1 is Vcc, Pin 2 is GND and Pin 6 > is RXD at RS232 levels and 4800 baud. The unit requires $GPRMC once per > second - remember to set the NWTS to RS232 levels. > > Also gave me an opportunity to dismantle the clock and clean it all out - > there's been a steady build-up of fine dust over many years, so a clean was > long overdue. > > I've also set the NWTS units for all my older clocks that don't have > inbuilt DST to do automatic DST changeover too... > > Nick > > On Sunday, 29 August 2021 at 19:33:32 UTC+1 Nick wrote: > >> Having my NixieSat happily running on a NWTS, I've bought some more... >> >> Next in line is a Pete Hand B7971 FLW. This is interesting as the P/S2 >> port is messed up as when the PCB was inverted a small error crept in and >> the P/S2 socket was mounted under the board but the pins were not >> re-routed, so it's a mirror of what it should be, hence the need for a >> specially wired Haicom 204III puck (an unmodified Haicom 204III with the >> pre-wired P/S2 plug won't work). >> >> Anyone done this one yet? Again, should be pretty trivial... >> >> On Friday, 27 August 2021 at 05:18:28 UTC+1 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> Terry, I have used both (first) an NWTS and later also MichaelB's >>> timelink reciever to drive my NixieChron. I did buy the Microchip processor >>> upgrade from Michael for the Nixiechron with the last firmware. The process >>> is very simple as described above by Nick. At one point I was looking at >>> getting a Chinese manufacturer to make up a bunch of 6" P/S2 minidin to >>> 3.5mm cables for exactly this. Like many things, I got sidetracked. >>> >>> I do recall there was one NWTS setting that wasn't obvious, potentially >>> the baud rate 4800 not 9600. I honestly can't recall. On the P/S2 port, Pin >>> 1 is GND, Pin 2 is +5v and Pin 5 is RXD >>> >>> Effectively I'm using the master Mod-Six GPS reciever and transmitter to >>> send time to my Mod-Sixes and to the Nixiechron. >>> >>> https://groups.google.com/g/neonixie-l/c/vcNOdSB3nYM/m/3AmeUTtCAQAJ >>> >>> On Tuesday, 27 July 2021 at 9:16:23 am UTC+10 Terry S wrote: >>> >>>> Guys, I also need help with this, as I have a Nixichron and I'm moving >>>> to a location where I will not have a good GPS signal (metal roofed house >>>> with large overhangs!) >>>> >>>> Can someone help me out with an explanation of what I need to do? >>>> Rather purchase a solution than home brew. >>>> >>>> Thanks, Terry >>>> >>>> On Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 11:04:33 AM UTC-5 Jeff Walton wrote: >>>> >>>>> The NWTS also checks for latency of the response from the NTP and if >>>>> the response time is outside of an acceptable range, it does not update. >>>>> Later firmware is more forgiving, according to the original developer, >>>>> and >>>>> the accessibility of multiple pools beginning with 2.20 firmware resolved >>>>> sync issues for me. >>>>> >>>>> Early NWTS firmware also did not have the ability to tweak the time. >>>>> That is a useful feature to synchronize clocks from different designers. >>>>> It's useful if you have clocks near each other and they differ by a >>>>> second >>>>> or two. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Jeff >>>>> >>>>> -------- Original message -------- >>>>> From: 'Nick' via neonixie-l <[email protected]> >>>>> Date: 7/22/21 3:26 AM (GMT-06:00) >>>>> To: neonixie-l <[email protected]> >>>>> Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Using a NWTS on a NixiSat to replace a >>>>> Haicom 204III puck... >>>>> >>>>> I had considered re-flashing to 2.21 as I bought this unit in 2017 and >>>>> never used it until now (never even built it), so the firmware is "old". >>>>> >>>>> Having said that, it works just fine for me. I don't need the >>>>> multi-multi-pool NTP server stuff - by using pool.net.org or one of >>>>> its regional sub-domains you already have multiple servers available and >>>>> those lists are shuffled every hour, so for domestic use it's more than >>>>> adequate. >>>>> >>>>> Nick >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, 21 July 2021 at 23:55:24 UTC+1 Jeff Walton wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> The latest NWTS software is version 2.21 (yes, this is later than >>>>>> 2.5) >>>>>> >>>>>> Version 2.21-20190701SF >>>>>> <https://www.dropbox.com/s/dv1qvzdfwy43xf6/nwts2.21-20190701SF.zip?dl=0> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Luis Ramos is maintaining the NWTS and I believe that he has an OEM >>>>>> customer that is using the NWTS module in their product. Luis did the >>>>>> latest codes for the NWTS and it now supports multiple NTP pools – if >>>>>> the >>>>>> NWTS does not get a valid answer from the first time source, it will now >>>>>> go >>>>>> to another time source for the NTP solution. It is a nice feature to >>>>>> have >>>>>> if the NTP source is busy or non-responsive. The multiple NTP sources >>>>>> begins with firmware 2.20 and 2.21 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The NWTS is still available through >>>>>> https://www.tindie.com/stores/mazevedo/ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Jeff >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* 'Nick' via neonixie-l >>>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:36 PM >>>>>> *To:* neonixie-l <[email protected]> >>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Using a NWTS on a NixiSat to replace >>>>>> a Haicom 204III puck... >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Indeed - NWYTS: 2.5, NixiSat: 110210 >>>>>> >>>>>> Couple of things - who is maintaining/selling NWTS now and who has >>>>>> the source code etc. for the NixiSat? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Both are estate items, regrettably, and both are important! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, 21 July 2021 at 18:34:48 UTC+1 MichaelB wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Ahhh you're right, Jeff. That's probably what he was referring to. >>>>>> Good catch! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:29:38 AM UTC-7 Jeff Walton wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> 2.5 is probably the NWTS firmware version. The NWTS is a very nice >>>>>> solution and is very configurable. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Jeff >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* [email protected] *On Behalf Of *MichaelB >>>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:52 AM >>>>>> *To:* neonixie-l <[email protected]> >>>>>> *Subject:* [neonixie-l] Re: Using a NWTS on a NixiSat to replace a >>>>>> Haicom 204III puck... >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Nope, you gt the latest. I was confused a bit when you said you were >>>>>> "running 2.5 firmware". Maybe Jeff referred to this version like that at >>>>>> one time? Didn't know that if he did. Carry on Garth >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 9:41:52 AM UTC-7 Nick wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> ! I have the latest (last) firmware if you ever want a copy >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm running 110210 - is yours later than that? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Nick >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, 21 July 2021 at 14:15:54 UTC+1 MichaelB wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> That'll do the trick! I have the latest (last) firmware if you ever >>>>>> want a copy. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 5:58:16 AM UTC-7 Nick wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks to all who replied but I decided to stop being pathetic and to >>>>>> do it myself! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Basically, after the upgrades to the Haicom 204III GPS puck, the >>>>>> NixiSat is talking to the puck using RS232, 4800 baud, 8 bits, no parity >>>>>> and is expecting to just receive a $GPRMC sentence once a second. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> So, just set the NWTS to send just send $GPRMC messages at 4800 baud >>>>>> using RS232 signalling (JP1,JP2 off, JP3 linked) - 5V power (about 80mA >>>>>> needed) from the NixiSat is on pins 1 & 2 of the 6-pin mini-DIN >>>>>> connector >>>>>> and RXD is on pin 5. Basically there's now a little black box behind the >>>>>> clock and that's it. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Works a treat. I have to say the NTWS is a very nice solution for >>>>>> those needing GPS accuracy in an area where there's no satellite >>>>>> visibility >>>>>> for GPS. I'm running the 2.5 firmware which is quite old but it works >>>>>> for >>>>>> me just fine. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Nick >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 at 22:35:18 UTC+1 MichaelB wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hey Thanks Greg. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Nick, ping me and I can tell you how I do it so that you can use >>>>>> the clock either NWTS or GPS governed and easily swap them. The one I >>>>>> sent >>>>>> Dalibor is done this way. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> You've already done the hard part by converting the clock away from >>>>>> the older Axiom/Oncore 1PPS GPSs. And I assume converted that BNC >>>>>> connector >>>>>> to either a mini DIN or 1/8" TRS? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 1:54:44 PM UTC-7 Greg P wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Nick, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Takes some modification to the PCB and added components. Michael >>>>>> Barile (Bad Nixie) is the master at these conversions. Well worth it to >>>>>> have him do it for you, he has many satisfied customers. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 9:05:29 AM UTC-4 Nick wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Has anyone done this? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I have an original Jeff Thomas NixiSat with the later firmware and >>>>>> the HaiCom 204III puck that I added a few years ago - see >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/g/neonixie-l/c/evzX0noEGXg/m/4ygtcNnhj3wJ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The current site of the clock has no GPS visibility, so I want to >>>>>> replace the puck with an NWTS - I just happened to have an unused one >>>>>> lying >>>>>> around... >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> 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/1150b615-fe6e-431f-a064-e91acf3f82b2n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/1150b615-fe6e-431f-a064-e91acf3f82b2n%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/0cc0efce-5497-4dc5-9beb-a8bde18e4b2dn%40googlegroups.com >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/0cc0efce-5497-4dc5-9beb-a8bde18e4b2dn%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/0556996c-5422-42f7-b009-754d50cae7dan%40googlegroups.com >>>>> >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/0556996c-5422-42f7-b009-754d50cae7dan%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. 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