An IN-18 replacement with the original pin geometry and tube dimensions is a great idea and the price point makes sense. I am torn, however between making the digits an exact copy vs your unique version. I lean toward an exact copy for obvious reasons where the ability to replace a failed tube among the remaining 5 in a clock at this price point will be welcome. My IN-18 stock has run very low and I refuse to pay the ridiculous prices and wade through the questionable quality of what's out there. BUT, I would support the unique version as well, so *count me in*. Hopefully this will open the flood gates for many more tube versions to come! Big FAT END VIEWS come to mind! Thanks!
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:37:25 PM UTC-8 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/3fbd9035-8d95-4258-a4b3-184543107e12n%40googlegroups.com.
