Thank you all for your support! I now know what to do next, and I will keep you updated on the latest progress here.
On Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM Richard Scales <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 a topic in the > Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/neonixie-l/1SsZWkafL20/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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 > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/6e65fa1b-f7da-482e-af34-d23bd7834216n%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/CAPEbgLPuR5nw%3D%2B19c77wS5mfy3d7cuikEW%3DP%3DwkpSN_fvz8HdA%40mail.gmail.com.
