What have you been buying? I found a couple NIB NL5440A, a couple LC-631 really excited about those. I never had any before. I got a few new NEC LD955A. It's few and far between but still some neat stuff now and then.
Bill On Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 4:54:20 AM UTC-7 Bill Notfaded wrote: > I really love that Paul! These tubes are really unique for sure. Your > driver board looks pretty compact ie. not too many components. > > Bill > > On Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 6:17:38 AM UTC-7 Paul Andrews wrote: > >> [image: DA8AA7C3-0970-4230-8DB2-CCE61382C4FF.jpeg][image: >> 9E7A19D7-FC14-4D1D-BCB4-80B82C1BA6F6.jpeg][image: >> 50B6A5E7-3B2A-4C77-85F6-2AB7914AFF5E.jpeg]I built a DT-1704 clock just >> recently >> >> >> >> On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 12:12:08 PM UTC-5 [email protected] >> wrote: >> >>> Aw that's so sweet :) (also forgot to mention the dt-1705e) >>> >>> On Sat, Feb 5, 2022, 7:41 AM Robert G. Schaffrath <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I did not realize there were different types of DT1704 tubes. I have a >>>> single Tung-Sol DT1704 still in its original RadioShack "Archer" packaging >>>> that I bought around 1975. I had already built a single digit Nixie >>>> counter >>>> following a supplied schematic using 7490, 7475 and 7441 TTL chips. I >>>> wanted to build a similar device using a 7447 in place of the 7441 since >>>> the decade counter and latch were independent of the display. But those >>>> parts were expensive for a young teen and I was only able to afford to >>>> build the Nixie counter because I made it a school science project and my >>>> parents gave me the additional money I needed after I paid out my >>>> newspaper >>>> money. Might be something for me to do when I retire in a few years. I >>>> have >>>> a been buying all kinds of small electronic gadgets and parts from >>>> AliExpress for ages with plans to someday make something interesting. >>>> >>>> On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:48:35 AM UTC-5 Paul Andrews wrote: >>>> >>>>> They look like DT1704A - the tubes are a little fatter than the Bs and >>>>> Cs. >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 3, 2022, at 8:29 PM, Bill Notfaded <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> A little closer. >>>>> >>>>> [image: s-l400 (1) (16).jpg] >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:24:38 PM UTC-7 Bill Notfaded wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Some other tubes I bought. What does anyone know about Sylvania >>>>>> 8894? Here they are. >>>>>> [image: s-l400 (1) (15).jpg] >>>>>> I'm familiar with the DT-1704B but not the 8894 Sylvania? >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:02:40 PM UTC-7 Bill Notfaded wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Also yeah it's the 7971 8 tube clock. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 5:56:22 PM UTC-7 M1 wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Bill, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not sure which 8 tube thing you’re talking about since the link >>>>>>>> wasn’t provided; however, I think you mean the black clock with 8 x >>>>>>>> B-7971. If so, then, heheh, I have one. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It is the Cogwheel design clock. I actually went through the >>>>>>>> process of making one (sourcing the case, etc). Let me know if you >>>>>>>> need >>>>>>>> any info. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> More funny is that I also got the Elegoo Saturn. I’ve only printed >>>>>>>> the rook. Yes, the resolution is great. I assume you also got the uv >>>>>>>> cure/washing station as well? It sits waiting for me to give it a >>>>>>>> real job. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> As for the GC-1005, I have one that was cheaper, but did have a >>>>>>>> problem. Easy fix. As for the SP-352, I have plenty if you really >>>>>>>> need >>>>>>>> one. I have found it best to contact sellers directly to purchase and >>>>>>>> they >>>>>>>> will negotiate a better price than the high prices they’re asking on >>>>>>>> ebay. >>>>>>>> Of course I normally try to buy them all. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Michail Wilson >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 206-920-6312 <(206)%20920-6312> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On >>>>>>>> Behalf Of *Bill Notfaded >>>>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, February 3, 2022 3:25 PM >>>>>>>> *To:* neonixie-l <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [neonixie-l] Is it just me? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I agree with Paul. We need a pinned thread about this. Also Paul >>>>>>>> I'd be willing to part with some tubes for one of your single tube >>>>>>>> clocks >>>>>>>> maybe with some tube boards but I can order them since you've made >>>>>>>> them >>>>>>>> open source basically. I love your single tube clock. It's really >>>>>>>> f'in >>>>>>>> cool stuff! Your website is super cool too! I can't tell you how >>>>>>>> many >>>>>>>> times I've googled for some weird tube and guess who's got them on his >>>>>>>> site? Hehe props. It's nice when some of us can be references for >>>>>>>> others. I wish I had more time but work is crazy busy right now. I >>>>>>>> got to >>>>>>>> Scottsdale Barrett Jackson this past week on first day and last... I >>>>>>>> love >>>>>>>> cars but I think neon is even bigger fancy. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I haven't unboxed it yet but I brought that 8 tube 7971 clock and >>>>>>>> wanna see how it's made. It might be a one off since no one really >>>>>>>> recognized it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm kinda psyched. I preordered a big 3D resin printer called >>>>>>>> Elegoo Saturn during their Kickstarter where they raised over 4M. I'm >>>>>>>> hoping I can make some larger nixie tube cases and also other stuff >>>>>>>> like >>>>>>>> missing feet for test gear etc. The resolution is legit. Unlike many >>>>>>>> 3D >>>>>>>> printers you really can't see the layers and it's finally something >>>>>>>> you can >>>>>>>> afford to buy. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There was a time when eBay was just too many things to consider but >>>>>>>> it seems these days it's look and see if anything neat comes up. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I bought a couple Heathkit GC-1005's with a couple spare sets of >>>>>>>> SP-352 this week. That's my buys this week. I thought $100 each was >>>>>>>> great >>>>>>>> price for the clocks in mint condition? The Babcock Beckman were 60$ >>>>>>>> for >>>>>>>> set of 3 working. The clocks aren't flickering either. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Bill >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Bill >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sun, Jan 30, 2022, 7:08 AM Paul Andrews <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I feel there should be a pinned thread titled “I can’t believe the >>>>>>>> price of tubes these days”. Don’t get me wrong, I also gasp at some of >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> asking prices I see! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Love those IN-18s. I would love to have a set, but I’m not sure I >>>>>>>> could justify the asking price, and I really need to make clocks for >>>>>>>> all >>>>>>>> the tubes I already have. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 8:18:36 AM UTC-5 Robert G. >>>>>>>> Schaffrath wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I paid $125 for 25 NOS Philips ZM1022's back in 2002. Kicking >>>>>>>> myself I did not buy 50 at the time as I had the money and they are >>>>>>>> one of >>>>>>>> my favorite style tubes. They sat packed away for years until 2019 >>>>>>>> when I >>>>>>>> got several of the four digit Chinese clocks that use them. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:26:46 PM UTC-5 J Forbes wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> A screen shot of part of David's Cathode Corner page twenty years >>>>>>>> ago. I remember when he paid $800 for a box of 100 ZM1040s. Man that >>>>>>>> was a >>>>>>>> lot of money! :) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:28:37 PM UTC-7 Terry Bowman >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jan 24, 2022, at 2:39 PM, Nick Andrews <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> That's just crazy talk. Glad I picked up some IN-9 and IN-13 a >>>>>>>> while back, but wish I'd bought a lot more. I think IN-9 should be >>>>>>>> about >>>>>>>> $5-6ea and the 13s what, $10? I wish, not any more! I think it's >>>>>>>> awesome >>>>>>>> that some folks are being inventive and making things, but it really >>>>>>>> sucks >>>>>>>> when it ruins the market for specific items which haven't been made in >>>>>>>> decades. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It's been a little over four years since I got into this hobby. In >>>>>>>> April of 2018 I made some large purchases on eBay; a variety of cold >>>>>>>> cathode goodies, all NOS. The Nixies were all symbolic, no numerics. >>>>>>>> Here's >>>>>>>> a sampling of the prices (not including very reasonable combined >>>>>>>> shipping). >>>>>>>> : >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> vannadiy: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> OG-4 - @$5 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2 each of IN-19A/B/V - $11 = @$1.84 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 10 IN-7 - $11.50 = @$1.15 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> uralspirit: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> IN-15A/B - @$1.50 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> IN-5A-1/IN-5B-1 - @$2.50 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> IN-7A - @$2.00 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> IN-7B - @$1.90 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *IN-13 - @$6.50* [only $6 a week earlier] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Another seller listed 12 IN-9s for $32 and accepted my offer of >>>>>>>> $28. That's $2.34 apiece less than four years ago. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sadly, I only purchased five of the IN-13s. Even worse, I could >>>>>>>> have gotten six or eight argon-filled IN-9s for $36 + shipping and >>>>>>>> passed >>>>>>>> on it. I haven't seen any since. o_O >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Right now I possess thirteen IN-9s and ten IN-13s. You know that >>>>>>>> some of these won't work well enough to be used. 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