Re: [neonixie-l] Help Identifying Mystery Tube

2024-09-23 Thread Nick Andrews
Oof. I bought a 2006 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe off ebay in 2006 that had been insurance totaled in FL. Shipped to me in NM, rebuilt it then rode it 5000 miles over 2 weeks through 16 states. Great trip with Dad and brother. In the rebuild process I'd been lucky enough to find a new in box fu

Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie Sodas from our local Sprout grocery

2024-09-23 Thread Nick Andrews
Hippie Mart has some weird stuff sometimes! On Sun, Sep 22, 2024 at 6:09 PM Jon D. wrote: > -- > 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 neonixie-l+unsub

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 1N17 finally complete!

2024-09-16 Thread Nick Andrews
closure. Found it on Jameco. > The milling was done an a 30+ year old Fadal mill and the red bezel was > laser cut. > > > > ~ > *mcvei...@gmail.com * > > > On Mon, Sep 16, 2024 at 10:19 AM Mac Doktor > wrote: > >> >> On Sep 16, 2024, at 10:17 AM, Nic

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 1N17 finally complete!

2024-09-16 Thread Nick Andrews
T-molding like on arcade game cabinets? I've never understood the fascination with red windows over displays or coatings on tubes. I think they look much better with clear or nothing over them. On Mon, Sep 16, 2024 at 8:30 AM newxito wrote: > Nice design! What is the black material on the side

Re: [neonixie-l] Spare IN-14 On Ebay

2024-09-04 Thread Nick Andrews
Hell, I don't even want to pay the $83 for 6 of them in another listing... On Wed, Sep 4, 2024 at 11:38 AM Mac Doktor wrote: > Wow: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/204974806081 > > Free shipping. > > > Terry Bowman, KA4HJH > "The Mac Doctor" > > https://www.astarcloseup.com > > "In the land of the

Re: [neonixie-l] Peak nonsense?

2024-08-26 Thread Nick Andrews
But, but, but it's for a set! Of 1 I guess. But it's a DIGITAL tube apparently. Damn, I'll sell some of my paltry stash for a MERE $18 EACH... On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 10:11 PM Nicholas Stock wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/335546118095 > > This one takes the biscuit... > > -- > You received

Re: [neonixie-l] Tubes spotted in a movie

2024-08-26 Thread Nick Andrews
But if you're going to the extra effort to be an evil genius, ya gotta do it in style! On Mon, Aug 26, 2024 at 1:37 PM David Pye wrote: > Bit extravagant really for a single use device. > > Lot of extra effort when a 7 segment would have survived! > > On Mon, 26 Aug 2024

[neonixie-l] Tubes spotted in a movie

2024-08-26 Thread Nick Andrews
Dumb movie but it has Drax in it, so... My Spy: The Eternal City has scenes with what look like IN-12 used as...a bomb timer. -- 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 a

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: BD-252 Mystery Tube

2024-08-20 Thread Nick Andrews
Haha, I got a decent batch of the little tiny IN-2(?) with the side nipple on them and of course some were broken. I put those aside for similar experimentation, thinking I could try glassblowing to attach a new filler neck on them, evacuate, bake out, then re-gas. At some point. After I get roo

Re: [neonixie-l] Today's Nixie Craziness

2024-08-19 Thread Nick Andrews
Brain-dead maybe at those prices... On Mon, Aug 19, 2024 at 2:31 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > Four "different" sellers with the same overpriced stuff: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/395605083063 > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/387310018655 > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/395604104747 > > https://www.ebay.com/

Re: [neonixie-l] UFO Nixie Clock

2024-08-16 Thread Nick Andrews
Well, it's interesting, to say the least... On Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 1:51 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > Be sure to read the description: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/176528005859 > > > Terry Bowman, KA4HJH > "The Mac Doctor" > > https://www.astarcloseup.com > > "If only you could see what I've seen with

Re: [neonixie-l] Bonus Livestock with your IN-15As

2024-07-17 Thread Nick Andrews
We have too many sheep here in these USA already! Now if someone like me were to buy this and it's not a scam, would anyone be interested in some of them? I don't need 50 tubes! I think I have a few already but not sure how many. On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > "Free sheep

Re: [neonixie-l] Device with 28 nixies

2024-07-17 Thread Nick Andrews
Very cool! On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 7:06 AM Peter Hall wrote: > Luv it.. Brilliant 👍 > > From🚨Peter Hall😁 insidiousnixies🦘Utube > > On 17 July 2024 7:52 pm, newxito wrote: > > We recently had a photovoltaic system installed. I thought it would be fun > to build a nixie device to monitor the real

Re: [neonixie-l] ClockThreejr LR2032 Battery

2024-07-16 Thread Nick Andrews
xperience. We got a single Li-ion battery for our golf cart vs lead-acid. It was about $1k vs around $800 for lead, but it weighs about 500# less. Now that cart is FAST! On Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 11:22 AM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Jul 16, 2024, at 10:06 AM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > I

Re: [neonixie-l] ClockThreejr LR2032 Battery

2024-07-16 Thread Nick Andrews
I've heard some say that the coin cells used on computer mobo last a decade or so because they get trickle charged when computer is on, but I've never seen anything but regular CR types in every computer I've built or scrapped. But even sitting in the factory packaging, new cells don't seem to las

Re: [neonixie-l] NIMOs for sale on FeeBay

2024-07-01 Thread Nick Andrews
t; Fair point... :) > > On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 9:07 AM Nick Andrews > wrote: > >> Since when has 'need' ever stopped any of us? >> >> On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 10:41 AM Nicholas Stock >> wrote: >> >>> FeeBay... I love it. True too... >>>

Re: [neonixie-l] NIMOs for sale on FeeBay

2024-07-01 Thread Nick Andrews
Since when has 'need' ever stopped any of us? On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 10:41 AM Nicholas Stock wrote: > FeeBay... I love it. True too... > > I saw those. Bit rich, but not far off. I don't 'need' any. LOL. > > On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 8:22 AM Nick Andrew

[neonixie-l] NIMOs for sale on FeeBay

2024-07-01 Thread Nick Andrews
So which of you wealthy folks are grabbing this up? https://www.ebay.com/itm/145863284928?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=AiR5Q76JRG6&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=9S4jfnnKS4i&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonix

Re: [neonixie-l] VFD with Chinese Character

2024-06-28 Thread Nick Andrews
Izza the Chinese character for 'soup'? On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 4:54 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/355588589283 > > I've got mine on the way. Make the seller an offer. > > > Terry Bowman, KA4HJH > "The Mac Doctor" > > https://www.astarcloseup.com > > “...the book said something

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: B5092 to ZM1022? Other options?

2024-06-21 Thread Nick Andrews
Ah, for a time machine! Go back before 1986 and patent some mining claims in national forests, register a bunch of machine guns before May 1986, buy some stocks, buy a TON of nixies... Go back to end of WWII and buy a bunch of B-17s, etc... On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 6:04 PM J Forbes wrote: > I o

Re: [neonixie-l] High Shipping on Cheap Tubes

2024-04-26 Thread Nick Andrews
Even at 10% would still be a ripoff! Looks like my 'predator' EIL displays will get here early, next week! On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 12:33 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > Do you suppose this is a typo? > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/364861847370 > > > Terry Bowman, KA4HJH > "The Mac Doctor" > > https://www.

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anyone want to collaborate on electroluminescent display projects ?

2024-04-16 Thread Nick Andrews
ce. I'm a bit nervous about the IEL-0-IV displays. After 10 days of > basic testing, my test device has noticeable burning, though I cant confirm > if the luminous output has dropped. I need to build a photometer and do > more testing. Prior to using it, the entire screen was the sam

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NEW CD46

2024-04-16 Thread Nick Andrews
;>> >>> Prohibitive is not the word I would use 🤣 >>> >>> >>> Aspirational? Crazy? Insane? >>> >>> I know there's some inflation going on but this is ridiculous >>> >>> Nick >>> >>> Sent from

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Large weird round panaplex

2024-04-12 Thread Nick Andrews
tps://lampes-et-tubes.info/cd/cd167.php?l=e it is for a > VOR/Localizer display for avionics > > > On Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:36:50 AM UTC-4 Nick Andrews wrote: > >> Never seen or heard about this one before. >> >> >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/276389569367?mkci

[neonixie-l] Large weird round panaplex

2024-04-12 Thread Nick Andrews
Never seen or heard about this one before. https://www.ebay.com/itm/276389569367?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=AkFpft62ST6&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=9S4jfnnKS4i&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Anyone heard of this or have one? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [neonixie-l] More High Prices

2024-04-11 Thread Nick Andrews
I'm seeing it at $38.62 which still seems high to me for one... On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 12:33 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/335341009588 > > > Is it just me or is $140 pretty steep for a common (and untested) EM84 > magic eye tube? > > The whole thing strikes me as weird. The d

Re: [neonixie-l] whats the life of the Burroughs HB-106

2024-04-08 Thread Nick Andrews
Don't waste MOTs! They are getting hard to find and are quite useful. You can use them for hv power supplies, spot welders, etc. On Sat, Apr 6, 2024, 11:08 AM gregebert wrote: > Ever since I got a clearly marked 5031 nixie, I assumed the others with > the same shape with no visible marking w

Re: [neonixie-l] Replacing vintage AC cord

2024-04-05 Thread Nick Andrews
If you want a permanently attached cord, you could cut the rectangular end off an IEC cord and install it with the strain relief. The fuse holder should be easy to find. On Fri, Apr 5, 2024, 3:51 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > Thanks to everyone who replied, here or privately. I have a lot to > consid

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anyone want to collaborate on electroluminescent display projects ?

2024-04-02 Thread Nick Andrews
Has anyone seen any of these for sale in the last few years? I'd be interested in the project if I had some! On Mon, Apr 1, 2024, 5:24 PM gregebert wrote: > Right now it looks like there will be 3 different PCB's: One for the HV > power supply, one for a single I-95, and another for 2-4 IEL-0-I

Re: [neonixie-l] Today's eBay Bargain

2024-03-26 Thread Nick Andrews
And more insanity? https://www.ebay.com/itm/256454150888?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=nCq7TSpgRJ6&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=9S4jfnnKS4i&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 3:12 AM Adam Piórko wrote: > The prices of both IN14 and NL7037 are insane. > > I'm keeping

Re: [neonixie-l] The new guy

2024-02-15 Thread Nick Andrews
Hmm, not seeing either one of those auctions. On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 2:34 PM Peter Hall wrote: > Were you talking about this Auction,that was just put up? > > From🚨Peter Hall😁 insidiousnixies🦘Utube > > On 16 Feb 2024 3:48 am, Nick Andrews wrote: > > I saw that auctio

Re: [neonixie-l] The new guy

2024-02-15 Thread Nick Andrews
> >> Welcome aboard Thomas! >> >> Cheers, >> >> Nick >> >> On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 11:02 AM Thomas Lund >> wrote: >> >>> Hello. >>> I'm the new guy here, I have interest in electronics, like diy audio, >>> s

[neonixie-l] INIXIE order

2024-02-15 Thread Nick Andrews
Well, I finally got my order in for two of the development kits. I had to email them about it, as it was stuck somewhere in China and they sent a second one. No extra tubes like some lucky folks got but these both work and look nice. Now, the hard part will be to make time to do something with t

neonixie-l@googlegroups.com

2024-01-29 Thread Nick Andrews
Ebay search is weird. If you search the exact same terms on different computers at the same time, you'll get different results. Or on phone. I'm sick of getting the daily search results and seeing things I want listed starting at $1.00 but then ebay cannot find the listing. On Mon, Jan 29, 2024

Re: [neonixie-l] DGM01 Flat-top Tube

2024-01-26 Thread Nick Andrews
Well, my order was shipped Dec 28 but no sign of it yet. It was still in China somewhere so I emailed them and got a very quick response that there is a shipping issue and they would take care of it. So, keeping my fingers crossed! On Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 9:51 AM Nick Andrews wrote: > Tha

Re: [neonixie-l] DGM01 Flat-top Tube

2023-12-21 Thread Nick Andrews
ight now at around > $122USD on their website https://inixielab.com/products/dgm01-tube-kit > > During the initial Kickstarter sale the price (for tube + board) was > $110USD so it's not too far off > On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 12:35:42 PM UTC-5 Nick Andrews wrote: > >

Re: [neonixie-l] Flip Disc Clock and Controller

2023-12-20 Thread Nick Andrews
Stock wrote: > Thanks for that Shaun, Marcin's projects are always fun and interesting. > > Cheers, > > Nick > > On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 11:50 AM Shaun Merrigan < > materialsguy2...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Folks, >> >> Just received an email

Re: [neonixie-l] DGM01 Flat-top Tube

2023-12-20 Thread Nick Andrews
I must've missed this auction. Is that $99 for just one tube or is that with the dev board shown in the unboxing video? Tubes look really nice. On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 6:14 PM Peter Hall wrote: > I got my package yesterday as well and yes there was a xtra bulb...I think > it was one off there

Re: [neonixie-l] DTF104B Tubes For Sale

2023-11-12 Thread Nick Andrews
please send me an email. > > Cheers, > > Nick > > -- > 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 neonixie-l+unsubscr...

[neonixie-l] Re: Multiplexing Displays

2023-11-01 Thread Nick Sargeant
Hi, It’s not difficult. My fumbling attempts at a Nixie clock some time ago used a 4:1 multiplex ratio, using four digits and only one decoder. I used the same MPSA42/MPSA92 driver as your example. My multiplex function was called at 100Hz, so each digit was refreshing at 25Hz. It doesn’t flic

[neonixie-l] Re: Testing a 74141

2023-09-28 Thread Nick Sargeant
ming I can find one in the parts bins. On Thursday, 28 September 2023 at 09:17:53 UTC+1 Craig Garnett wrote: > That didn't work either, I think I've been sold a duff one. > > Craig > > On Wednesday, 27 September 2023 at 14:30:22 UTC+1 Craig Garnett wrote: > >>

[neonixie-l] Re: Testing a 74141

2023-09-27 Thread Nick Sargeant
I'd agree with the above. To make sure you are avoiding any indeterminate states, pull all of the inputs up to +5v with a resistor of about 2k2 to 4k7. Then, for the inputs you want low, jumper those inputs to ground. The pull-up resistors will mean you get a good solid '1' without the jumper,

Re: [neonixie-l] Test

2023-09-19 Thread Nick Andrews
-icle! On Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 11:59 AM 'neonixie-l' via neonixie-l < neonixie-l@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Test > > -- > 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 > e

[neonixie-l] Re: Vacuum pumps for evacuating DIY nixies?

2023-09-14 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
Look at Dalibor's videos. On Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 12:08:57 UTC+1 milesan...@gmail.com wrote: > Good day. > > Since we require to reach vacuums of 10 - 50 torr depending on the gas > mixture. What sort of vacuum pumps are we looking at sourcing to achieve > those levels? > -- You rec

[neonixie-l] Re: Repair of an original Jeff Thomas NixiSat...

2023-09-14 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
would probably have been worse as it may have reacted as a true-RMS meter which would have hidden this issue completely. At least the DMMs went a bit bonkers, which made me think a bit! The 'scope is what nailed it; the gate on the FET was clear, as was the mad HT output line. Nick On Thu

[neonixie-l] Repair of an original Jeff Thomas NixiSat...

2023-09-14 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
o used that. All done. Without the tubes, the NixiSat idles now at about 25mA with the FET stone cold and the gate staying at 0V as the tank was a nice, steady, 182V. Replaced each tube in original position. All good. Clock fixed for almost nothing, but an interesting lesson for those who haven&

Re: [neonixie-l] Original Tube Prices

2023-09-13 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
sly for 20 years or so. Nick On Saturday, 2 September 2023 at 14:12:57 UTC+1 Robert G. Schaffrath wrote: > The B-7971 is an interesting study. It is listed at $15.85 in single > quantities, which is still worse than the $5/each I paid for NOS surplus > from Meshna in 1979. However, running

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seen these before?

2023-08-22 Thread Nick Andrews
t concept with a physical >> coin too... >> >> Jon. >> >> On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 3:02:39 AM UTC+1 Nicholas Stock wrote: >> >>> [image: 20230821_164810.jpg] >>> >>> Nick >>> >> -- > You received this message b

Re: [neonixie-l] Spark arrestors?

2023-06-26 Thread Nick Andrews
ill more uniformly piece to piece. On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 11:56 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Jun 25, 2023, at 12:21 AM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > Interesting. Bigger ones used in what? I have a box somewhere with old > railroad lightning assessors. > > > I wa

Re: [neonixie-l] Spark arrestors?

2023-06-26 Thread Nick Andrews
Ooh, barely $108 each! On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 11:56 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Jun 25, 2023, at 12:21 AM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > Interesting. Bigger ones used in what? I have a box somewhere with old > railroad lightning assessors. > > > I was l

Re: [neonixie-l] Spark arrestors?

2023-06-24 Thread Nick Andrews
Interesting. Bigger ones used in what? I have a box somewhere with old railroad lightning assessors. On Sat, Jun 24, 2023, 7:30 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Jun 24, 2023, at 7:17 PM, Audrey wrote: > > Hi, I found this listing online, definitely a spark arrestor. > https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN

[neonixie-l] Re: Info in FAA FA-10046 Time Code Display and IRIG....

2023-06-21 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
Nobody? On Friday, 9 June 2023 at 18:18:47 UTC+1 Nick wrote: > Just found one of these in my store, NIB... > > Two things... it's 110V only and needs 60Hz for its fallback mode (when > the IRIG feed is not available).. > > I'm in the UK where we have a more sensibl

[neonixie-l] Info in FAA FA-10046 Time Code Display and IRIG....

2023-06-09 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
ither, even though this seems to have been designed and built on an FAA contract (DTFA01-84-C-00036). Thanks Nick (the real one!) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [neonixie-l] Date codes on ETL GR10x tubes...

2023-05-30 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
> Hi > > What would the cost be per tube, used or NIB? > > Thanks > Rob > > On 30 May 2023, at 17:40, 'Nick' via neonixie-l > wrote: > > So here's the thing: I'm rationalising my rather large nixie collection > over the next few months I

[neonixie-l] Date codes on ETL GR10x tubes...

2023-05-30 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
cathode resistors... They have no Hg doping, so the life of the tube under controlled circumstances is only 5,000 hours... Early stuff. But they are a BEAUTIFUL tube... I mean, REALLY BEAUTIFUL (IMHO)... The date codes on them are just two characters, e.g. "OJ" or "RC" etc.

[neonixie-l] seller on ebay

2023-05-25 Thread Nick Andrews
Anyone bought any neon signs or anything from neon_master_usa on ebay? I bought a sign from them March 2 and it has not arrived and they do not seem to respond to messages. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [neonixie-l] Surplus electronics stores in Austin or San Antonio TX

2023-05-24 Thread Nick Andrews
I haven't found any here yet but haven't seriously looked. Been here almost 6 years! Been too busy. Even with the military history here, no national labs means not quite the same market as other parts of the country. I still need to find a good metals dealer and welding gas supplier. Gonna nee

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seriously? This is out of control on ebay

2023-05-18 Thread Nick Andrews
euid=10e163e9316a443897559462e5627876&bu=43139763080&ut=RU&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20230518075645&segname=11021 > > Op donderdag 18 mei 2023 om 16:34:41 UTC+2 schreef Nick Andrews: > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/185902284039?mkevt=1&mkpid

[neonixie-l] Seriously? This is out of control on ebay

2023-05-18 Thread Nick Andrews
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185902284039?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=b10ab9f3379946c388664ea9b51afe3c&bu=43189870757&ut=RU&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20230518011652&segname=11021 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixi

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie car gauges

2023-05-14 Thread Nick Andrews
Or just install a rotating license plate. But I guess that was really only standard in an Aston Martin... On Sun, May 14, 2023, 11:11 AM Cqr wrote: > Fabulous! > > If I ever do that I plan to have an IN13 as a progress meter for 0-60 > timed runs in there somewhere 😁 > > An average speed mode (

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie car gauges

2023-05-13 Thread Nick Andrews
What about the Flux capacitor? On Sat, May 13, 2023, 4:44 PM J Forbes wrote: > when it was in the corvair > > > https://hackaday.com/2022/02/18/retro-future-nixie-corvair-instrument-panel/ > > > On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1:04:36 PM UTC-7 Dekatron42 wrote: > >> Photos please! I absolutely

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: This little beauty arrived today!

2023-05-05 Thread Nick Andrews
Yeah in the smaller sizes they are. Try getting the big ones used on older Spectra lasers though! On Fri, May 5, 2023, 3:29 AM Rob B wrote: > That Jones plug is pretty common. E.g., > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/150991620528 > > > On Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 5:45:14 PM UTC-5

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: This little beauty arrived today!

2023-05-04 Thread Nick Andrews
but it is a very simple design. > > /Martin > > On Thursday, 4 May 2023 at 23:45:37 UTC+2 Nick Andrews wrote: > >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/234989555348 >> >> I don't have a probe at the office, but the dekatrons come on and spin >> around. It's me

[neonixie-l] This little beauty arrived today!

2023-05-04 Thread Nick Andrews
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234989555348 I don't have a probe at the office, but the dekatrons come on and spin around. It's mesmerizing! They stop when you hit reset, so that's good. Looks like it has a built-in HV supply up to 1200V. Also has a Jones 2x3 connector on back for something or other.

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: unpoison a IN-1

2023-04-21 Thread Nick Andrews
So I shouldn't be storing totes of nixies on a high shelf in my shed in Texas? " Only a few survive today that weren't dissected or tortured in a microwave oven (yeah, pretty hilarious but kinda toxic because of the bakelite)." This is why I used to have a shop microwave, just for experiments and

[neonixie-l] Re: Need advice on a new scope...

2023-04-21 Thread Nick Sargeant
I have an HP54502A which has been my daily driver for years. Unfortunately that ceased to function one day, and I had to go and find another scope to fix it. (gnarly power supply issue) Now, I happened to have an HP16500A around the place, and by luck I found a 1GHz scope card for it, so after

Re: [neonixie-l] Scaler with Dekatron Counter

2023-04-20 Thread Nick Andrews
. Really need to get stuff cleaned up so I can set these up and test them for function. On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 10:48 AM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Apr 19, 2023, at 7:46 PM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > Hmm... > > > I think that's the first time I've been able to read the

Re: [neonixie-l] Scaler with Dekatron Counter

2023-04-19 Thread Nick Andrews
Certainly! If you can afford the shipping, that is. So what's missing from the HP units? Those plug connectors are familiar... On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 5:14 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Apr 19, 2023, at 6:03 PM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > Some serious boat anchors there! &g

Re: [neonixie-l] Scaler with Dekatron Counter

2023-04-19 Thread Nick Andrews
Some serious boat anchors there! On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 4:13 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Apr 19, 2023, at 4:30 PM, gregebert wrote: > > Historical mix of assembly techniquesPC board (looks single-sided), > point-to-point components on sockets and terminal strips. > Does it have that wonder

Re: [neonixie-l] Are numitron illegal in UK ???

2023-04-13 Thread Nick Andrews
worse, they don’t seem to have a universally used >> specification book, or if indeed one exists, not all of them seem to have >> one or where to find it. I usually mark tubes as old radio tubes, and >> (knock on wood….) have not had a problem to date. >> >> >> >&g

Re: [neonixie-l] Are numitron illegal in UK ???

2023-04-13 Thread Nick Andrews
So, so dumb. Likely not enough mercury in the entire history of nixie production to be concerned about in one package even! Like the hysterical nonsense of closing down a school because someone broke a fluorescent light bulb or one of those insipid coiled compact flo ones, with what, 1/20th of a

Re: [neonixie-l] Are numitron illegal in UK ???

2023-04-13 Thread Nick Andrews
Life hurts, being stupid hurts even more! On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 3:44 PM Moses wrote: > I've been shipping and selling tubes all over the world, on and off, for > 22 years now. I'll tell you that even if you have ALL your paperwork in > perfect order, someone's imagination (customs officials, t

Re: [neonixie-l] Are numitron illegal in UK ???

2023-04-13 Thread Nick Andrews
Weird. I know the USPS has gotten strict on customs forms. I had sent an envelope to Netherlands with 4 old small radiation detectors, ironically going to a guy who works at Scionix where they were made. I got it returned because I just wrote 'electronic parts' on the form. The counter lady sai

Re: [neonixie-l] Neonixie Spam Messages

2023-04-06 Thread Nick Andrews
n the thread on the group > webpage. > > I am trying to remember to look at the pending folder everyday to > release held messages. Please PM me if you are seeing a problem with any > particular posting. > > Grahame (and Nick and Nick) > > Moderators > > -- > You

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: DTF104B Group Buy

2023-02-27 Thread Nick Andrews
I'm thinking about getting 8 of them or so. Just ordered 20,000 small pistol primers, so a little tight right now. Possibly 12, depending on when. On Tue, Feb 28, 2023, 12:28 AM Roger Brinkman wrote: > Hi Nick, > Same for me; if you’re willing to send to Australia, I’d t

Re: [neonixie-l] Are here any good small alarm clocks for use on night table?

2023-02-03 Thread Nick Andrews
I've been thinking that same thing, to get a new one with different alarm settings for weekends, maybe a digital tuner for better radio reception although the obnoxious scratchy noise blaring does make it easier to get up even though I still struggle to get to work by 830... On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at

Re: [neonixie-l] My attempt to build a IN-13 vu-meter

2023-02-02 Thread Nick Andrews
Very nice! And cheap...not! I don't think I even have that many of those tubes. The price has been going straight up. Have just a few of teh IN-9 too. On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:55 PM Olivier wrote: > Hello, > > Over a year ago I found some picture of a IN-13 vu-meter made by Paul from > Bad

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New oddity

2023-01-12 Thread Nick Andrews
. I love DST! > > Jeff > > > > > > Original message > From: Nick Andrews > Date: 1/12/23 9:27 AM (GMT-06:00) > To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New oddity > > I'm just looking forward to the day we finall

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New oddity

2023-01-12 Thread Nick Andrews
I'm just looking forward to the day we finally quit screwing around and stay on Daylight Savings Time permanently. Daylight Wasting Time makes winter suck more... On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 3:46 AM Michail Wilson wrote: > Moses has it right. > > > > 18:00 PST is 02:00 UTC the next day. > > > > Mic

Re: [neonixie-l] Why tungsten wire and why weld copper to tungsten? Also book recommendation?

2022-12-28 Thread Nick Andrews
Very cool. But expensive! I aspire (possibly foolishly) to attempt such experiments some day, once I get my high vacuum station set up for lasers, neon, plasma, fusor, etc. If I were to buy a spool of the Dumet wire, would anyone like to get some of the wire to play with to help share the cost a

[neonixie-l] WANTED: Burroughs Panaplex II type BR 12250

2022-12-19 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
Hi I'm after up to 4 of these if possible, though any would be helpful! Thanks Nick -- 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 neon

[neonixie-l] What a bargain!

2022-12-16 Thread Nick Andrews
https://www.ebay.com/itm/115643059245?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=b4157e1647d445bbae34db34c4143547&bu=43189870757&ut=RU&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20221216011646&segname=11021 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixi

[neonixie-l] Wanted: Info on HP 1970-0062 Panaplex?

2022-12-15 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
Hi I've been looking for cross-reference information on HP 1970-0062 displays - the usual places (Sphere etc.) don't seem to have anything on these. Atualy displays would be good too! Any information gratefully received! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscri

[neonixie-l] Re: Looking for Beam-X tubes

2022-12-07 Thread &#x27;Nick' via neonixie-l
I have some extras available - I'm in the UK... BD-301 x 6 BX-1000 x 1 BX-2005 x 2 6700 (BD-301) x 1 6700 x 1 Contact me off list if interested... Nick On Tuesday, 6 December 2022 at 02:13:16 UTC LB wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I recently decided to begin designing a nixie clo

Re: [neonixie-l] Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-28 Thread Nick Andrews
I have a few of both types. One string of the Silvestri 70s/80s-produced smaller ones that run on a typical smaller-socket light string (box looks like old K-Mart style printing). You can find them on ebay sometimes relatively inexpensively. These are a spherical holder that the glass vial slide

Re: [neonixie-l] Need CD-71 or substitute

2022-11-23 Thread Nick Andrews
What is that cascading display at top center in the first part of the video? Looks like a random pattern on an LCD panel. I like it. On Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 7:07 AM Peter Hall wrote: > Well,who’s alucky man…Please watch first couple off Minutes…..off > vidio..link below…if dosent work-go too—i

Re: [neonixie-l] HV5523 shortage

2022-11-23 Thread Nick Andrews
Yeah, I fear I may come to regret scrapping or even trashing so many old circuit boards in the past, and not just for the lost potential gold recovery either! On Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 9:16 AM Paul Andrews wrote: > I feel like there are going to be quite a few of these types of messages > for a wh

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-23 Thread Nick Andrews
; chip instead of one per segment. > > > > This is what I use them for: > https://www.voltagegoat.com/product/bitcoin-rocket-ticker/ > > > > > > Michail > > > > *From:* neonixie-l@googlegroups.com *On > Behalf Of *Nick Andrews > *Sent:* Tuesday, N

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-22 Thread Nick Andrews
Like these or a different variant? https://www.ebay.com/itm/314093421980?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338590836&toolid=10044&customid=2c0d2461f1b21bc7b1c4471ca2c06a78 On Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 12:48 AM Michail Wilson wrote: > I use TLC5916 for all my numitron projects.

Re: [neonixie-l] Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-21 Thread Nick Andrews
> > > > Example: > > > https://www.christmascentral.com/pack-of-3-multi-color-c7-retro-bubble-light-replacement-christmas-bulbs/ > > $7 for 3 pack. > > > > Michail > > > > *From:* neonixie-l@googlegroups.com *On > Behalf Of *Nick Andrews > *Sent:* Sunday, November 2

Re: [neonixie-l] Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-20 Thread Nick Andrews
Yeah. Apparently they still make them, too. On Sun, Nov 20, 2022, 7:14 AM Adrian Godwin wrote: > Are they these bubble lights ? > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTDtyFaAZy8 > > > On Sun, Nov 20, 2022 at 1:07 PM Mike Mitchell wrote: > >> >>> Terry, I remember those bubble lights at grandpa

Re: [neonixie-l] Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-19 Thread Nick Andrews
I might be interested. I have a small supply of iv-22 tubes and some of the iv-4/17 alphanumeric ones too. Terry, I remember those bubble lights at grandparents farm. I had started to look into buying some many years ago, but never did... On Wed, Nov 16, 2022, 4:26 PM Moses wrote: > Hi Ever

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Auction foolishness

2022-10-05 Thread Nick Andrews
Thanks. Yeah, as always some manuals are easy to find, while others remain elusive... I'll wait to print the ones I found out at work until I get the units safely back to San Antonio for evaluation. My buddy said they look dirty and have evidence of rodents nearby... On Wed, Oct 5, 2022 at 5:45

[neonixie-l] Auction foolishness

2022-10-05 Thread Nick Andrews
I...bid on some more junk, I mean stuff, Monday night. Driving to NM Saturday and will go up to ABQ to pick them up. Two units, an HP 5245L counter with 5252A and a 5243L with a (maybe) 5262A Time Interval unit. Also a 5214L Preset Counter. And then a Eldorado Elec 783G Time Interval Counter, wh

Re: [neonixie-l] NIB B-7094 Nixie tubes for sale

2022-09-21 Thread Nick Andrews
Pretty cool tubes! Not sure about the comment about the sockets not being good for inserting and removing tubes. These are used for PMTs all the time and I've not seen any problems yet plugging and unplugging tubes from bases. On Wed, Sep 21, 2022 at 9:50 AM Jens Boos wrote: > This is rich---o

Re: [neonixie-l] NL-916 Q letter nixie tube

2022-09-01 Thread Nick Andrews
Haha, sorry Audrey, I just couldn't resist... M, Q, ... On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 3:04 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Sep 1, 2022, at 3:36 PM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > MI-6 used them for office designators... > > > "Pay attention, 007" > > > Terr

Re: [neonixie-l] lot of 34 B7971s on ebay..

2022-08-18 Thread Nick Andrews
Heavy lift yeah that applies here too. The lathe, milling machines and metal shaper are obviously of some worth, and tools. The dental xray machines are heavy but not completely absurd. The powder diffraction xray machine is odd, bulky, heavy, etc. Vacuum pumps, lasers, etc are mostly all small

Re: [neonixie-l] lot of 34 B7971s on ebay..

2022-08-18 Thread Nick Andrews
Nicholas Stock wrote: > >> Totally agree Robert, Nick.. >> >> My wife is constantly harassing me (slight exaggeration...) to make sure >> I have a list of items and market prices if I should *kick the >> proverbial*after collecting/selling for a number of ye

Re: [neonixie-l] lot of 34 B7971s on ebay..

2022-08-18 Thread Nick Andrews
Still friends with his brother, who was a Cobra driver in Nam. But I digress. The point is, we have quirky hobbies and valuable stuff that should be destined for someone else who cares about it, not the dump. On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 11:11 AM Nicholas Stock wrote: > Totally agree Robert,

Re: [neonixie-l] lot of 34 B7971s on ebay..

2022-08-18 Thread Nick Andrews
After seeing estate sales and ebay stuff, I started an inventory of my Geiger counters, isotope identifiers, other stuff that is worth something on ebay vs thrift store crap. I got 'permanent' ID labels and printed them with a unique serial number to key to an Excel spreadsheet, and was going to a

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