[neonixie-l] Jeff Thomas is no more
I am very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing, my heart goes out to his family and especially his children. I was 25 when my father passed away in 1987, I miss him still. It would be so much harder at even an earlier age Tim Laing -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/ecc1dd99f6a1c37f415321d6884cf717.squirrel%40webmail.wcoil.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [neonixie-l] What type/size of plug for power supply of clock?
But I can't tell what size that is...don't they come in different sizes? Thanks, -Darin On Sunday, July 13, 2014 1:30:51 AM UTC-5, Tidak Ada wrote: The connection is clearly visible at the backside of your clock. See pic. eric -- *From:* neoni...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto: neoni...@googlegroups.com javascript:] *On Behalf Of *Dman777 *Sent:* zondag 13 juli 2014 2:34 *To:* neoni...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Subject:* [neonixie-l] What type/size of plug for power supply of clock? Hi, I bought my first Nixie clock! http://www.ebay.com/itm/271174922160 I was wondering, what type/size plug do I need for the power supply? I mean the end that plugs into the clock. This is for USA. Thanks, -Darin -- 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+...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to neoni...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/32033843-e32e-4c44-8f50-c33bef34cd23%40googlegroups.com https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/32033843-e32e-4c44-8f50-c33bef34cd23%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=emailutm_source=footer . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/2c4350cf-a9af-4594-902c-505c2b532b83%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [neonixie-l] What type/size of plug for power supply of clock?
The most common size is 2.5mm barrel, 1.2mm pin. It looks like one of those. On Saturday, July 12, 2014 11:59:54 PM UTC-7, Dman777 wrote: But I can't tell what size that is...don't they come in different sizes? Thanks, -Darin -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/16139528-ddc0-4d39-8e21-587d3c8219b7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [neonixie-l] What type/size of plug for power supply of clock?
Looks a standard DC connector, but I note he lists it as 8-12V but no mention of polarity protection, so be careful first on the polarity, but also get a reasonable quality plug pack, as most have little in the way of regulation and may state 12V but can be up to 18V quite commonly. Uf the clock doesn't have a bridge rectifier in the input, I'd be inclined to make a simple inline circuit with a bridge rectifier, an LM7812, and a couple of caps to take the output of an unregulated 12V plug pack, and feed a stable 12V to the clock. The bridge rectifier also eliminates the need to worry about polarity. Cheers, Ian On 13 Jul 2014 10:34, Dman777 darin.hens...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I bought my first Nixie clock! http://www.ebay.com/itm/271174922160 I was wondering, what type/size plug do I need for the power supply? I mean the end that plugs into the clock. This is for USA. Thanks, -Darin -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/32033843-e32e-4c44-8f50-c33bef34cd23%40googlegroups.com https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/32033843-e32e-4c44-8f50-c33bef34cd23%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=emailutm_source=footer . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CAKOpVonaRafCqbUmzz2FuAKZTU8BfT4%2Bj%3DbLjXNH6LkFyuhX1g%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [neonixie-l] What type/size of plug for power supply of clock?
Yes, the 2.1 and 2.5 are hard to tell apart. At least yours has the bifurcated centre pin. There are so many brands and variations about you can have trouble with intermittent connection. A couple of years back I found that the selection at the local parts stores [Jaycar, Altronics,Aztronics etc] along with variations in my kit items could lead to problems. Some types rely on a loose fit of the outer of the plug to the outer of the socket. This is because they do not have a split centre and would otherwise rely on manufacturing tolerances and a 'slant/skew' of the central pin to work at all. They have a spring in the wall of the socket which then pushes the plug sideways to ensure contact at the centre pin. I found that mixing and matching various brands and even eras of the same brand could lead to intermittent operation. Also, one shop mixed up their stock. The design of the 2.1 and 2.5 meant that you could mix them - they fitted but didn't necessarily connect all the time. Beware of rigid, tight fit, non-bifurcated and non-springlined-central-female items - how DO they actually make reliable conact? They are pairs of concentric cylinders with no 'give'. A similar thing happened with 3.5mm audio stereo connectors. Even in the same brand [seemingly] the loose plugs that worked fine with the in-line sockets were somewhat intermittent with the chassis-mounted sockets being sold AND VERY intermittent in the sockets fitted to audio gear. The plugs on purchased audio cables were fine with the equipment [as you would hope] and varied in results with other sockets. John K. - Original Message - From: Dman777 To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] What type/size of plug for power supply of clock? But I can't tell what size that is...don't they come in different sizes? Thanks, -Darin On Sunday, July 13, 2014 1:30:51 AM UTC-5, Tidak Ada wrote: The connection is clearly visible at the backside of your clock. See pic. eric From: neoni...@googlegroups.com [mailto:neoni...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dman777 Sent: zondag 13 juli 2014 2:34 To: neoni...@googlegroups.com Subject: [neonixie-l] What type/size of plug for power supply of clock? Hi, I bought my first Nixie clock! http://www.ebay.com/itm/271174922160 I was wondering, what type/size plug do I need for the power supply? I mean the end that plugs into the clock. This is for USA. Thanks, -Darin -- 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+...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to neoni...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/32033843-e32e-4c44-8f50-c33bef34cd23%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/2c4350cf-a9af-4594-902c-505c2b532b83%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/0CE17E4ED63943CDA4C993E9E22479B9%40compunet4f9da9. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [neonixie-l] What type/size of plug for power supply of clock?
On Sunday, July 13, 2014 7:59:54 AM UTC+1, Dman777 wrote: But I can't tell what size that is...don't they come in different sizes? Darin, I don't intend to appear unhelpful, but have you asked the seller that question? Not only is he likely to be more informed on the subject than anybody here, but also he should be motivated to ensure you are a happy customer by providing accurate quick info... Jon. . -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/18ecf326-0cb5-4b16-9a31-bc052de13386%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [neonixie-l] What type/size of plug for power supply of clock?
Ya, I did but didn't get a reply. I guess at this point, assuming the plug size is standard...what is a high quality power supply recommended? When I do research on Google, I only get research hits on PC power supplies. Thanks, -Darin On Sunday, July 13, 2014 12:03:17 PM UTC-5, Jon wrote: On Sunday, July 13, 2014 7:59:54 AM UTC+1, Dman777 wrote: But I can't tell what size that is...don't they come in different sizes? Darin, I don't intend to appear unhelpful, but have you asked the seller that question? Not only is he likely to be more informed on the subject than anybody here, but also he should be motivated to ensure you are a happy customer by providing accurate quick info... Jon. . -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/c000b7da-5ca3-4a62-8192-8fca30b84faa%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[neonixie-l] Re: Jeff Thomas is no more
Jeff was a great engineer. We had many email exchanges over the years, I helped him with radio parts and schematics and updates for his Data IO device programmer. In classic Jeff style, he over-returned the favor... at various points giving me tubes and clocks, software updates, tons of advice and nixie wisdom. Jeff had lots of other interests. He was an electric vehicle enthusiast. He had a world class radio collection, probably the most comprehensive and complete collection of Atwater Kent breadboards ever assembled. Several years ago his health issues contributed to his business problems, and he was forced to liquidate his collection. But he never lost his enthusiasm for nixies and nixie clocks... as recently as this spring, he was helping me with nixie clock questions. He will be missed. My condolences to his friends and family. Terry On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 10:43:38 PM UTC-5, MichaelB wrote: This is a truly sad day. Jeff Thomas, who most of us know as the inventor of the classic Nixisat, NixiChron, and countless other Nixie classics has passed away this 4th of July weekend. Jeff was a tremendous guy and an extremely intelligent guy who was always willing to help me in my Nixie endeavors. I think I can call him a friend although we never met in person. I will miss him and my sincere condolences go out to his family and business associates. May his memory live on. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/df117ede-1329-4b2d-ae99-0f40751ad4b7%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Jeff Thomas is no more
I never met the gentleman, and I don't believe that I had the pleasure of conversing with him here,,,my loss!! My condolences to his friends and family. Ira. On 7/13/2014 4:00 PM, 'Terry S' via neonixie-l wrote: Jeff was a great engineer. We had many email exchanges over the years, I helped him with radio parts and schematics and updates for his Data IO device programmer. In classic Jeff style, he over-returned the favor... at various points giving me tubes and clocks, software updates, tons of advice and nixie wisdom. Jeff had lots of other interests. He was an electric vehicle enthusiast. He had a world class radio collection, probably the most comprehensive and complete collection of Atwater Kent breadboards ever assembled. Several years ago his health issues contributed to his business problems, and he was forced to liquidate his collection. But he never lost his enthusiasm for nixies and nixie clocks... as recently as this spring, he was helping me with nixie clock questions. He will be missed. My condolences to his friends and family. Terry On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 10:43:38 PM UTC-5, MichaelB wrote: This is a truly sad day. Jeff Thomas, who most of us know as the inventor of the classic Nixisat, NixiChron, and countless other Nixie classics has passed away this 4th of July weekend. Jeff was a tremendous guy and an extremely intelligent guy who was always willing to help me in my Nixie endeavors. I think I can call him a friend although we never met in person. I will miss him and my sincere condolences go out to his family and business associates. May his memory live on. -- 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...@googlegroups.com mailto:neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/df117ede-1329-4b2d-ae99-0f40751ad4b7%40googlegroups.com https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/df117ede-1329-4b2d-ae99-0f40751ad4b7%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=emailutm_source=footer. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/53C329B9.1020505%40HUGHES.NET. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. attachment: IRACOSALES.vcf
Re: [neonixie-l] What type/size of plug for power supply of clock?
High quality is a very subjective term when it comes to plug packs, even ones that claim to be regulated and are better quite often have very inferior components and a wide output range. I would still recommend my earlier post re making an inline regulator, and you could then use any old AC or DC plug pack that was reasonably within the range such as DSL modem ones for example. Cheers, Ian On 14 Jul 2014 08:39, Dman777 darin.hens...@gmail.com wrote: Ya, I did but didn't get a reply. I guess at this point, assuming the plug size is standard...what is a high quality power supply recommended? When I do research on Google, I only get research hits on PC power supplies. Thanks, -Darin On Sunday, July 13, 2014 12:03:17 PM UTC-5, Jon wrote: On Sunday, July 13, 2014 7:59:54 AM UTC+1, Dman777 wrote: But I can't tell what size that is...don't they come in different sizes? Darin, I don't intend to appear unhelpful, but have you asked the seller that question? Not only is he likely to be more informed on the subject than anybody here, but also he should be motivated to ensure you are a happy customer by providing accurate quick info... Jon. . -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/c000b7da-5ca3-4a62-8192-8fca30b84faa%40googlegroups.com https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/c000b7da-5ca3-4a62-8192-8fca30b84faa%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=emailutm_source=footer . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CAKOpVo%3DZqDt2Fvo4TbOYPf%3DL6VNb%2B41sNW2n6-0pou7N50Ye1g%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
