Like Nick, I think that all the above points are valid. For my money - I like the DGM01 a lot so the same thing on an IN-18 base but with the aesthetics of a DGM01 gets my vote. I absolutely positively don't need any right now - so put me down for a set of 6 on your super early bird discount basis - I just can't fight the urge, resistance is futile! - Richard
On Thursday, 23 January 2025 at 19:18:34 UTC MichaelB wrote: > 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/6e65fa1b-f7da-482e-af34-d23bd7834216n%40googlegroups.com.
