Especially since you can offer tubes with alternate fonts and grids that will work with existing kits.
On Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 6:28 PM gregebert <[email protected]> wrote: > A direct replacement for the IN-18 is a game-changer and a wise move. I > dont need any at this time, but I will certainly buy one to test it out as > a spare. Right now I only have one spare, and I've been lucky that all of > the IN-18's in my 14-tube clock still work just fine. > > On Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:31:53 AM UTC-8 Keith Moore wrote: > >> Use your digit style. Make them different than the IN-18. Leave the IN-18 >> to legacy for future collectors. It is never a good idea to copy exactly. >> Instead, create a compatible design that future collectors can appreciate >> as a different, but compatible design. That's my opinion. >> >> On Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:37:25 AM UTC-5 Sadudu wrote: >> >>> After successfully mass-producing the DGM01 Nixie tube, we received >>> extensive feedback from our customers. A significant number of inquiries >>> were about whether our tubes are compatible with IN18 clocks. Therefore, I >>> am considering producing a new IN18 Nixie tube that will feature the same >>> base and digit sequence as the original IN18. This will ensure it can be >>> directly used in all IN18 clock designs. >>> >>> The new IN18 will match the original IN18 in size and packaging, >>> allowing for direct replacement. The estimated price will be around $59 per >>> tube include shipping, with significant discounts for bulk orders (over 100 >>> tubes). We plan to produce 5,000 Nixie tubes annually (including DGM01 and >>> IN18 and 58mm tube and 83mm large tube) in 2025. >>> >>> I have a question: Should I stick to the original IN18 digit design, or >>> keep the current digit style of the DGM01? Based on customer feedback, many >>> find the DGM01's digit design more aesthetically pleasing than the IN18. >>> >>> Additionally, if anyone is interested in the new IN18 tubes, please let >>> me know! We will provide special discounts for early supporters. >>> >>> For more details about the shape of DGM01, please visit our website: >>> inixielab.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- > 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, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/7e363afd-ecda-4a92-9396-789d0f66a74an%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/7e363afd-ecda-4a92-9396-789d0f66a74an%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, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CAPDJQ6AC%2BP-HwjgTUzgg%3DSHxu6joX6ZZEmPTw9F6mC9mZft0Jw%40mail.gmail.com.
