Congrats Bill, I was interested in those LC-631 too, they're fantastic tubes and different enough from the ZM1040 to be really special (and of course much more rare). Surprised to hear about finding NIB NL5440As, I hope you got them for a reasonable price. It's crazy what the NL5540A/1As are asking on ebay in some of those listings.
I recently picked up a few Z568M which are on their way, I have a few already but now I should have enough to make a clock with them. On Friday, February 25, 2022 at 6:04:59 AM UTC-5 Bill Notfaded wrote: > > 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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