[neonixie-l] Re: A very rare Chinese Nixie tube '电工牌' SZ-2

[blkadder]

Are these still being produced?

On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 3:31:14 AM UTC-4 xuhui zeng wrote:

>
> This SZ-2 is a top-view display nixie tube produced by the East China 
> Electron Tube Factory in China, with a diameter of 50mm+ and very large 
> characters.
> [image: 4061711956036_.pic.jpg][image: 4041711956035_.pic.jpg][image: 
> 4051711956036_.pic.jpg][image: 4001711956033_.pic.jpg] 
>

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Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie clock sighting

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What series is this?  I always like seeing Nixies on TV.

On Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:40:56 PM UTC-5 Richard Scales wrote:

> Similar sightings over on the FB group - popular with us nixie fans this 
> series is!
> - Richard
>
>
> On Sunday, 4 December 2022 at 03:16:23 UTC OrangeGlow wrote:
>
>> Also at the end of the first episode.
>> On 12/3/2022 4:12 PM, 'Grahame' via neonixie-l wrote:
>>
>> "Wednesday" Episode 6 about 27 minutes.
>>
>>
>>
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[neonixie-l] Re: IN-17 Direct Drive WiFi Enabled Clock

[blkadder]

I love the look of the tiny IN17s.  I would buy a kit for sure.

On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 7:27:57 AM UTC-5 hall...@hotmail.com 
wrote:

> Looks great Mate..Now I know,what you were makeing,space for...Like the 
> seperate -Bulbs have there own.circuit board,Design.
> Cheers.Peter
>
> On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 8:15:04 PM UTC+8 Richard Scales wrote:
>
>> Following a recent post elsewhere I challenged myself to come up with an 
>> IN-17 version of the open source Prism design by Ian Sparkes.
>>
>> This is the result. It's hardly the most frugal design. HV5622 drivers, 
>> wemos controller and an Omnixie HV module.
>>
>> The 5V supply is all new as I needed to make it much smaller than the 
>> regular LM2596 design.
>>
>> Most T. I. switchers are unobtainable but eventually I found something 
>> that worked. Thanks to John Ash for the power supply advice.
>>
>> All the usual features including WiFi NTP sync and Web gui, optional PIR 
>> via 3.5mm jack, tube underlighting for those that like it.
>>
>> Testing going well, now I need to stick it in a case - I am thinking of 
>> something that might sit on top of, or underneath (easier) a monitor - the 
>> IN-17's are not best suited to distance viewing!
>>
>>  - Richard
>>
>> [image: IN-17-1.jpg][image: IN-17-2.jpg][image: IN-17-3.jpg][image: 
>> IN-17-4.jpg][image: IN-17-5.jpg]
>>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: A Custom machined case and electronics with Tubes from Dalibor.

[blkadder]

That is one amazing looking clock.  I would be interested to know what the 
case would go for.  Hell, I am interested in what a clock like this might 
cost.  Great work all around, for sure.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 7:36:52 AM UTC-4 Richard Scales wrote:

> I am posting this on behalf of the creator of this piece, I laid out the 
> electronics for it and he came up with the concept and the precision 
> machined case - so it's actually his project.
>
> From an initial post elsewhere:
> "Hi everyone,
> I would like to present my first Nixie clock design. My goal was to think 
> outside the box and to do something different to what I have seen until now.
>
> All the housing parts are custom and made in Germany. They were machined 
> from aluminum blocks using CNC mill & lathe. The surfaces of the aluminum 
> parts were anodized for protection and to achieve the characteristic dark 
> grey tone.
>
> The size of the clock seen from the front is approximately 0.5 meters.
>
> The electronics are mounted from the bottom of the housing. The cover 
> enclosing the electronics is made from clear polycarbonate to allow a 
> connection to Wi-Fi if desired.
> Richard Scales has done a great job in developing the electronics. They 
> consist of a main board, six sockets and six ribbon cables with connectors 
> and is a development of the ‘PRISM’ open source design by Ian Sparkes. The 
> electronics are feature rich and include WiFi connection, NTP sync, 
> optional RTC, Web GUI, Anti Cathode poisoning, configurable tube 
> underlighting and optional PIR connection for motion activation.
>
> Below the BOM for this project:
> -1x Housing + screws
> -1x Electronic board
> -6x Sockets
> -6x Ribbon cables
> -6x Tubes RZ568M
> -1x Charger (12VDC,2A)
>
> Anyone interested in this unique DIY Nixie clock project do not hesitate 
> in letting me know. I can gladly provide all the housing parts and point 
> you in the right direction to get the rest of components needed."
>
> Anyone interested in this project could PM me in the first instance and I 
> will pass the details on.
>
> - Richard
>
> [image: P1.jpg][image: P2.jpg][image: P3.jpg][image: P4.jpg][image: 
> P5.jpg][image: P6.jpg][image: P7.jpg][image: P8.jpg][image: P9.jpg][image: 
> P10.jpg][image: P11.jpg][image: P12.jpg]- 
>
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[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie porn

[blkadder]

I am truly floored.  Someone out there must have a gigantic horde of 7971 
tubes to send someone 14 of these giants.  Well, I am subscribed to the 
channel now.  I am looking forward to see what Fran comes up with  for this 
amazing collection of tubes.  I wonder if the anonymous sender is in this 
group?

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 8:42:31 AM UTC-4 artgod...@googlemail.com 
wrote:

> Fran got some nixies ..
>
> https://youtu.be/Mi18Fw5R9Oo?t=852
>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Preparing a Kickstarter Campaign for NCH6300HV, the sequel of NCH6100HV

[blkadder]

I am in for one at least.  I will keep my eyes open for the KS.

On Friday, October 9, 2020 at 3:48:14 PM UTC-4 ai...@nixie.ai wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> 8 years ago in Aug 2012, Zeyuan Yan designed and released his first DC-DC 
> boost converter, NCH6100HV. 
> It has been so popular in the community, thanks to all supporters 
> including (almost, if not all) everyone here in this group. It got too 
> popular that there have been a few dozens of counterfeit products (with 
> poor quality components) on eBay and AliExpress.
>
> NCH6100HV is measured only at 1.77*1.46*0.7in (45*37*18mm) but is capable 
> of powering *TWELVE* IN-18 tubes at once! This could have not been 
> achieved without the premium components we picked from TDK, On Semi, SANYO, 
> Bourns, nichicon, Vishay, Sumida etc. 
> Together with the gold-plated PCB board and the carefully-thought-out 
> layout, the NCH6100HV is capable of providing 55-60mA at 170V without 
> voltage drop! 
>
> With 10V-24Vdc as input, the output ranges from 85V to 235V, adjustable by 
> tuning a pot on board. 
>
> As a safety measure, a "shutdown" pin is provided so that the output 
> voltage can be completely turned off when you need to, simply by pulling 
> the "shutdown" pin to Vin or High. Both wire terminals and 0.1" pitch 
> pins are included for more versatile applications.
>
>
> Long story short, 8 years later today, it is time to update the popular 
> NCH6100HV to a new model, *NCH6300HV*. 
>
> With the suggestions from our customers over the years in mind, we made a 
> complete redesign of this converter module, and here is a glimpse of the 
> updated features of this brand new NCH6300HV.
>
> * Input Voltage now starts from *3.7V* (Yes to LiIon batteries!) to 15V.
> * Output Voltage 100-230V, at *100mA* Max!!! (@Vin=12V, Vout=170V)
> * Conversion efficiency increases from 83% to whopping *92%*
> * 0.28"(7mm) shorter at 1.77**1.18**0.7in (45**30**18mm), compared to 
> NCH6100HV at 1.77**1.46**0.7in (45**37**18mm)
>
> We are preparing a Kickstarter Campaign for this coming NCH6300HV. 
> This will be our first time on KS, so we would like your suggestions and 
> comments. Pledge options, add-ons, target, anything you'd like to input. 
> Your insights are highly appreciated.
>
> The campaign is preliminarily planned to launch in a few weeks, by the end 
> of October. If everything goes well, we will be able to ship these new 
> converters in late Nov to early Dec, just in time to catch Santa's sleigh 
> ;-)
>
> Thank you all for your time and support! Cheers!
>
> Warm regards, 
> Aiden
> California
> [image: ks.jpg]
>
>
>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Marine clock

[blkadder]

I have seen a Nixie speedometer in a rat rod, but they did not survive very 
long as I recall.  There are a couple of videos over on YouTube, but I 
don't think they go into what was needed to build one.  I would be 
interested to see how you put yours together.

On Friday, July 31, 2020 at 2:11:40 PM UTC-4, Terry S wrote:
>
> Looking to build a 2 or 4 digit numitron or nixie clock into a standard 2" 
> marine gauge housing, for my boat.
>
> Anyone done this? I don't want to re-invent the wheel. 
>
> Terry
>

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Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube clock kit recommendations ?

[blkadder]

I had not seen these before... I have some IV-12 tubes that need a home.  I 
will have to check these out.

https://www.nixieclock.biz/Store.html 
>
>  
>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube clock kit recommendations ?

[blkadder]

I second the PV Electronics kits.  They are great, easy to assemble and 
have excellent customer support.  Pete posts here as well.  The site is 
www.pvelectronics.co.uk.



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[neonixie-l] Re: IoT Nixie Clock Shield for Arduino

[blkadder]

Do you have a link to the assembly manual?  I have the clock, just not the 
manual.

Ron

On Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 4:48:55 PM UTC-5, Marcin Saj wrote:
>
> Good luck with that. I hope you will be satisfied.
>
> W dniu środa, 4 grudnia 2019 22:38:58 UTC+1 użytkownik blkadder napisał:
>>
>> Ordered on up on black Friday.  I can hardly wait to get this one 
>> together.  Maybe I will be able to keep it for myself this time.  Seems all 
>> my other clocks wind up at relatives houses for some reason.
>>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: IoT Nixie Clock Shield for Arduino

[blkadder]

Ordered on up on black Friday.  I can hardly wait to get this one 
together.  Maybe I will be able to keep it for myself this time.  Seems all 
my other clocks wind up at relatives houses for some reason.

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[neonixie-l] Re: New Nixie Tube Driver

[blkadder]

Just ordered 10.  Thanks very much.

Ron

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[neonixie-l] Re: Fortress Clock

[blkadder]

Love it.

On Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:04:30 PM UTC-5, Pramanicin wrote:
>
> Premiun Aluminium case is ready. 
>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Prebuilt PSU boards - recommendations?

[blkadder]

For my uses, I have used the NCH8200HV and CH6100HV 

 
power supplies  you describe in your message.  My favorite kits are the 
ones from Pete, and his are usually included with the kit.  Not sure if he 
has them available as stand alone units though.  You can check with him at 
pvelectronics DOT co DOT uk.  Hope this helps.

Ron

On Friday, November 1, 2019 at 6:02:47 AM UTC-4, David Pye wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm working on a project which is a series of daughter boards for 
> different tubes (eg IN12, IN14, IN18), which then has a common driver-board 
> which provides the brains of the clock (processor/HV/RTC etc) to provide 8 
> digit clocks.
>
> I want it to be possible for people to fit different HV modules (within 
> reason of the footprint size of the board I can allocate).
>
> What are common ones? What I would like to do is to ensure that you can 
> plug/play several of the current boards if I can get the footprints to 
> overlap.  Requirements would be to run off 9-12V input voltage.
>
> So far, I've added footprints for the two I am most likely to recommend 
> (the NCH8200HV and CH6100HV 
> 
>  which 
> Yan sells)
>
> I'd like to know if there is a particular smallish PSU board that's your 
> go-to PSU for clocks, and if so, I'll see if I can make room on the board 
> for a pinout for it.  Great thing is, provided the pinouts don't clash, I 
> can put them on top of each other (if that makes sense).
>
> Cheers
>
> David
>
>

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Re: [neonixie-l] Finished A 6-Digit IN-12 Clock Kit

[blkadder]

I picked up a couple of these IN-14 boards, and the ones I got were really 
cheap.  There are no schematics, nor any directions at all.  I put them 
together, and the do what you want them to do, display the time.  Not a 
problem for me, but some might not appreciate the 24hr format.

I sent them to my nephew who is serving overseas.  He is going to use one 
to display UTC time, and one for local.  I am hoping I see some pics of 
them.

I have been blown away with the sudden availability of these boards from 
Ali Express to Amazon.

Anyway, when I get some pics, I will have to show them.

Ron


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[neonixie-l] Re: Re-plating tube socket pins, anyone have some experience?

[blkadder]

I have used Caswell Plating Products.  They have pretty much all the 
chemicals you need to plate from zinc to gold.  I am currently using some 
of their stuff to nickel plate a Colt 1911 that was horribly abused before 
I got hold of it.  Plating is a bit of alchemy with magic mixed in.  I have 
had great success so far plating small parts, now I need to plate the slide 
and frame in a larger tank.  Should be interesting.

Ron

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[neonixie-l] Re: More symbol nixies!

[blkadder]

I just love those squiggly tubes.  I can't wait till I get it incorporated 
into a clock somehow.

Ron


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[neonixie-l] Re: More symbol nixies!

[blkadder]

Gotta love those symbol Nixies.

On Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 1:52:37 PM UTC-4, Pramanicin wrote:
>
> Where does he get them from you may be asking yourself?
>
> Well, I've been 'collecting' for about 19 years now, so along the way I 
> snag some symbolic nixies amongst the numerical ones.I won't be using 
> them, so like to offer them to my fellow enthusiasts before listing them on 
> the (now even worse eBay because they collect CA tax on *everything*)
>
> Here's what I've unearthed.
>
> NL5866SX (the infamous spiral tube) - 2 NIB
> Z5610M - 4 NIB
> NL989 (a dual in line symbol nixie same size as the NL5441 etc). Has two 
> sets of letters one above the other, M,K,A,V,C,Ω) - 4 NIB
> NL5992 - NIB
> NL-6034 - 5 NIB
> NL-5016 - 5 NIB
> NL5442A - 5 NIB
> NL5442 - 4 NIB
> NL1246 - 1 NIB (same size as NL840 - has letters both single size and 
> above each other...can't seem to find many details on this on the 
> webany one have a data sheet?)
> B590023 - 1 NIB (T, S, R, M, and otherscan't find a data sheet).
>
> If you're interested in any then PM me with reasonable offers.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Nick
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Re-plating tube socket pins, anyone have some experience?

[blkadder]

You should check out Caswell Plating Products.  They offer kits both large 
and small for plating pretty much everything.  I have purchased some of 
their stuff, and it is always great.  They do plating from zinc to gold.  
Hope this helps.

Ron


On Friday, October 4, 2019 at 4:33:53 PM UTC-4, Dekatron42 wrote:
>
> I'd like to clean some tube socket pins in an ultrasonic bath to get rid 
> of the green corrosion but I don't know how to re-plate them afterwards so 
> they look like new and can be re-used.
>
> I am mainly looking to do this with some rare B27A sockets and other rare 
> sockets for dekatrons, trochotrons and compactrons.
>
> Does anyone here have any experience in the re-plating process - I'd like 
> to do it at home if possible but help with finding companies that do small 
> scale re-plating is also welcome.
>
> /Martin
>

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Re: [neonixie-l] B8091's

[blkadder]

Count me in for a trip.  Perhaps a group buy of his most excellent tubes as 
well.

On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 3:38:18 PM UTC-4, martin martin wrote:
>
> Dalibor is the king of new tubes these days!
> I wonder if we should do a group trip and fly out to see him and his 
> factory!?
>
> Maybe a new post is in order!
>
>
>
> ~
> *mcve...@gmail.com *
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 12:35 PM Nicholas Stock  > wrote:
>
>> Ha ha! I like your thinking.
>>
>> $150 - $200 is probably a more reasonable price range, but hey, some 
>> people just got to have 'em
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 12:32 PM martin martin > > wrote:
>>
>>> He's from TX and those are large tubes.
>>> I think he should make it $300 for 6 of em so I can make another clock 
>>> to put next to the 1/2" high little Russian's!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ~
>>> *mcve...@gmail.com *
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 12:25 PM Nicholas Stock >> > wrote:
>>>
 Would appear that the seller changed his tactics...


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 Offer away!! :)

 

 Nice tubes, but not at $300 a piece.

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[neonixie-l] Re: I paid up a little for this and...

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Wow, that looks pretty awesome.  I would buy that.


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Re: [neonixie-l] I just had to put my scent on it

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I see on your site the separate PIR sensor.  Is this something that you 
might make available for purchase?  Also, does the PIR shut down the HV 
power supply when it switches off?  I ask only because I would like to add 
a PIR to one of my clock kits I picked up on Kickstarter.  Thanks for any 
insight. 


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Re: [neonixie-l] O.T.....really OT...

[blkadder]

I have dealt with these guys when I was re-wiring my 65 MGB.  They are 
great guys to work with and they will help you out if they can.

Ron

On Friday, June 21, 2019 at 9:29:16 PM UTC-4, I wrote:
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> See if these folks can help  
>
> *ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE RADIO, INC., 700 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, Florida 
> 34683 Toll Free 800 933 4926 | (727) 785 8733 * 
> ...@antiqueautomobileradio.com   
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> Standard disclaimer. I have no connection what so ever to them. 
> 
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> Ira
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> On 6/21/2019 2:46 PM, 'orange_glow_fan' via neonixie-l wrote:
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> Hi Guys,
>
>  Need to replace the vibrator based DC-DC 'converter' in an OLD (1952) 
> Grundig car radio (in a Mercedes) I'd like to use something more 
> modern..and reliable! The vibrator is a 5 pin version that I am unfamiliar 
> with and I'm guessing it's made out of 'unobtanium.'.. (might be 
> synchronous?) 
>
>  The board needs to supply around 225vdc. to a 5 tube radio. (no need to 
> supply the filaments) The rub is that the car is 6 vdc. Is there anything 
> on Ebay (or??) that would work?  
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> I've included the schematic for informational purposes...
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[neonixie-l] Re: Grain-of-wheat light-pipe displays

[blkadder]

  Mike,
  I love the look of this clock.  Where did you find a case like this?
 
  Ron

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[neonixie-l] Re: Clock with 12 tubes - almost done

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That is one amazing clock.  Any chance you will be looking to sell these 
kits?


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[neonixie-l] Re: Clock with 12 tubes - almost done

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Wow!  That is one amazing clock.  Might you have any designs on selling 
this clock?

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> I posted about this a while back. Progress happened since then.. also got 
> my hands on a laser cutter for enclosure work (+ learned some FreeCad 
> underway), and I am fairly happy with the results.
>
> Still missing a few details (screws for the casing, some programming etc). 
> The clock is non-multiplexing, updates clock via WiFi (+ has an RTC clock). 
> The tube power supply is a fly-boost converter, which has been running 
> nicely for a couple of months now.
>
> Had a couple of iterations with the enclosure, turns out the tubes 
> generates a fair amount of heat. After adding vents, it's doing fine (and, 
> it keeps dust away automagically :D)
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[neonixie-l] Re: Ongoing project: 12 tube date + time clock

[blkadder]

Wow, that is one amazing clock.  I would bet if you made a kit, they would 
sell like crazy.  Great job.

On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 1:32:43 PM UTC-5, Oyvind wrote:
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> So, i made a slightly overkilled thingy. It started as an idea a year ago, 
> and a colleague insisted that I use ESP-8266. 
>
> It kinda escalated a little bit, so I ended up making a 12 tube clock. I 
> actually left it for a few months while doing other things. Started over 
> again this fall, and spent a fair amount of time on the power supply 
> (flyback, seen in foreground).
>
> This is just a prototype, but I hope to do the final touch on the board 
> before x-mas. I have a friend with a 3D-printer who will make a casing, and 
> still got some programming to do.
>
> Otherwise, got a PWM dimmer (using an LDR). It will adjust time 
> automagickaly via WiFi, perhaps add some web based options / menus. Will 
> probably add some digit-juggling etc.
>
> Ridiculous, but fun to make :)
>
> PS these are IN-8-2 and IN-16.
>
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> - Oyvind
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[neonixie-l] Re: Welcome & please introduce yourself!

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Hey All,
My name is Ron, and I have been fascinated by Nixie tubes since I saw them 
in the 80's.  When I learned that I could build my own Nixie clock, I 
ordered a kit from eBay, and some tubes from Russia.  Then I found Petes 
clocks, over at www.pvelectronics.co.uk, I have built a few of his kits, 
and a few others here and there.  What my wife finds funny is that with all 
the clocks I have built, we do not have any in the house.  Usually I build 
them and then give them to friends and family.  I recently found some fine 
grid IN-14 tubes and I am planning on actually building one that I am going 
to keep.  I hope one day to build a large tube clock with IN-18s or a set 
of Dalibors amazing tubes.  I have found lots of help here, and I am glad I 
found this site.

Ron

...Semper Fidelis...


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[neonixie-l] Re: "Keep Alive" Circuit

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Hey Jim,
My response might not be what you are looking for, but what I did to keep 
my clocks alive is I have them plugged into a small UPS.  Here in Florida, 
during this time of year we get storms all the time.  I was actually able 
to pick up used UPS units for next to nothing at yard sales, etc.  I have 
replaced the batteries and have not had to set my clocks since last years 
hurricane that took out power for about a week.

I do look forward to see what our designers have come up with.
Ron

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[neonixie-l] Re: How many people would be interested in 3 digit Nixie car gauges?

[blkadder]

I would be interested in how you are going to house the unit, and how it 
would work, i.e. where does the signal come from.

On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 2:55:07 PM UTC-4, Thomas Kummer wrote:
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> I'm just asking this question to get an idea for what the market would 
> look like. I'm in the process of making one, but it is still in the 
> beginning stage of development. 
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[neonixie-l] Re: Small analog meters needed for National Union Videotron tube checker turned into a Nixie tube tester

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I put together a Nixie clock for my daughter that utilizes IN-4 tubes, and 
the case was rather big, so I put a couple of small gauges like you will 
see here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-0-300V-Round-Analog-Dial-Panel-Meter-Voltmeter-Gauge-Black-New/282603795277?epid=25016355287=item41cc7fb34d:g:~8gAAOSwVRNZii9n

I think they measure about 1.5".  I will have to ask my daughter to send me 
a picture, as I am terrible about things like that.  I put in an AC meter 
as well as the 300v gauge.  I am thinking of making new faces for them, as 
it looks like they are easily modified.
I hope this helps.
Ron
Semper Fi

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[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Shield - Hat for Raspberry Pi

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Amazing work as always.


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[neonixie-l] Re: Story Time: How you got to the nixie hobby?

[blkadder]

  I think my first introduction to Nixie tubes was while browsing around 
the web, and I started reading about how you could put your own clock 
together using these funny little vacuum tubes called Nixies.  I have had 
no electronics training or really even an interest in electronics, aside 
from how to wire a car stereo.

  I purchased a kit from eBay along with a bunch of IN-12 tubes from 
Russia.  I was really in over my head with the kit, as to never really 
doing any electronic work.  I read lots and lots of web pages about what 
kind of tooling I would need, so more money spent on first cheap equipment 
(quickly recycled) and then better equipment.  My first project was a total 
disaster, but I was determined to get one working.  
  My next kit came from PVElectronics, and I thought i had messed that one 
up, but an email or two to Pete and it was working!  Such a thing of 
beauty, I could watch it all day long.  Now about five years later, I have 
put together kits and given them to family, friends, etc.  Now I have two 
kits to build that my wife made me promise would be kept in our house.  
Luckily the newer kits have the ability to sync the time online, so no more 
adjusting them every time the power bumps, or daylight saving time comes 
around.
  This group has been invaluable to me for learning new things, getting 
ideas on enclosures, and seeing what all you professional guys have come up 
with.
  Thanks for being there for me everyone.

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[neonixie-l] Re: Built one of my Nixie Shields for Arduino

[blkadder]

I would love to get my hands on a few (or maybe six) of these.  These would 
not need any sort of case, short of a clear enclosure.

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Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Original 1971 Longines Nixie Clock - rarity and design icon of the 70s, working

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After seeing this clock, I was browsing in my garage and found some 
aluminum pipe that just might fit this application, minus the seventh 
digit.  I have plenty of IN12s to make this one up, now I just need to find 
a kit that might fit.

If anyone is planning making a clock kit, I know I would be interested in 
one.

On Friday, January 12, 2018 at 4:06:02 PM UTC-5, Pramanicin wrote:
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> I like the eye candy of the 7th digit myself, but each to their own!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 12, 2018, at 12:59, Terry S  
> wrote:
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> I don't like the 7 digit idea anyway, that 10th's tube just looks frantic 
> to me. I actually prefer 4 digit clocks. In this case I think 6 would look 
> fine.
>
> I'll start shopping for an appropriate clock board. Normally I'd roll my 
> own, but this seems more like a packaging exercise than a technical design 
> challenge.
>
> On Friday, January 12, 2018 at 2:08:27 PM UTC-6, Pramanicin wrote:
>>
>> Bring it on! There aren’t any currently available 7 digit clocks out 
>> there (except Mitch’s design) for sale that I know ofBob used to sell 
>> one, but his board has been delayed for a few years now
>>
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[neonixie-l] Re: Nice power supply on eBay...

[blkadder]

I may have to pick up a couple of these to give them a try.  Thanks for 
posting this.

Ron

On Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 1:28:36 PM UTC-5, Robert L wrote:
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> Hi folks,
>
> A seller has some nice American Power Designs DC-DC converters listed on 
> eBay:  item 142427227003
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-DC-Converter-180V-35mA-Regulated-Out-10-13V-In-American-Power-Design-/142427227003
>
> I spoke with an engineer at American Power Designs and he believes (but 
> was not absolutely sure) that these are S10 supplies derated for 90C 
> operation. In any case, data sheet attached here.
>
> I  ordered a few and had one running on my bench... 12V / 1 A in and 180 V 
> at something like 40 mA constant load... I forget the exact conditions as I 
> tested at a variety of operating points and didn't take notes... (Bad dog, 
> no biscuit!). Ran them with loads up to 50 mA and saw output sag to around 
> 177 V at the higher loads.
>
> Warm but not toasty throughout my brief testing. I've ordered a few more...
>
> No connection to seller, but he has been very easy to deal with and was 
> very fast shipping. No connection to this auction or seller other than as a 
> happy buyer.
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> Best wishes for the holidays!
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[neonixie-l] Re: Global Shipping Program disaster, need help

[blkadder]

I wonder if they offer a service like this in Germany?  There is store 
there that won't ship to the U.S.


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> Hi everyone,
>
> As I live in EU, I've used Global Shipping Program quite a few times to 
> order things from the US. Recently, I saw a beautiful old RCA Victor 
> tombstone radio that was being sold on eBay. I asked the seller if he could 
> enable GSP on the item so I could bid on it, after he contacted eBay 
> representative he decided it's ok and enabled it. In the end, I won the 
> auction and the seller shipped the package. Long story short, it has just 
> arrived this morning, I was excited that I'll finally enjoy it only to find 
> out that the radio is heavily damaged, the front wooden face has an entire 
> speaker portion broken off. "Luckily", I always record the entire process 
> of opening the package so I have proof that the item was indeed damaged in 
> transport and no by my fault in any way.
>
> Has anyone had any such problems before? Do I contact the seller, open a 
> case or contact eBay (I can't seem to find their telephone any more on the 
> site?).
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Babcock display SP-431-001

[blkadder]

I am willing to help you out with this.  The seller does not say how big 
the display is, so might you know how big the package may be?  I will send 
you a PM shortly.

Ron

On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 9:24:34 AM UTC-4, kosbo.com wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> On ebay I was looking for this display quite a while.  I have  a few PCBs  
> designed for Babcock display SP-431-001 and really want to find display and 
> add the clock to my personal clocks collection.
>
> I have been watching  this lot for a few months 
> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182853730802?ul_noapp=true
>
> and a few times contacted seller to ship it to the UK, but he never 
> replied to me, so I thought I would ask our NeoNixie community for help.
>
> I am wondering,  if someone from the US could help me to  buy it  and 
> resend it to me to the UK address. Of cause I'll cover all expenses. 
>
>
> Thanks in advance, Konstantin
>
>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: How many push-buttons for settings?

[blkadder]

That is a pretty amazing looking board.  I am a fan of both buttons and 
knobs.  I wish I had the talent or skill that all of you guys have.  I 
would love to see how this is integrated into the clock.

Ron

On Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:56:52 AM UTC-4, newxito wrote:
>
> My first clock did not have any buttons because there was nothing to 
> adjust. For my next clock I plan to use 6 buttons. I already made a 
> prototype of the connector PCB.
>
> button Menu: navigates through menus, menu numbers are shown on the left 
> nixies
>
> button Set: navigates through possible values for a menu, value numbers 
> are shown on the center nixies
>
> button Esc: always returns to clock mode
>
> button Red, Green and Blue: directly set brightness level if in rgb colors 
> menu. The current level (0-16) is shown on the right nixies. 
>
>  
>
> Example: 
>
> Menu 8 = led mode: 
>
> Value 1 = off, 2 = constant, 3 = hour, 4 = transition
>
> Menu 9 = led colors:
>
> Value 0 – 23 = hours, 24 = constant color
>
> Level Red 0-16 (shown on right nixies if button 
> Red pressed, press button Red again to adjust to next level)
>
> Same for button Blue and Green.
>
>  
>
> What do you think about this? Too many buttons?
>
> It’s just a hobby, I don’t sell the clocks but maybe I will give some away 
> to friends and relatives. My experience is that older people (like me) have 
> problems with multi-functional or timed buttons. I think that the Esc 
> button is important if I must give “remote support”.
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Absolutely gorgeous Z568M Nixie clock on Ebay

[blkadder]

Awesome looking clock.  All of mine are housed in big bulky housings.  I 
would love to see how the kit was put together.  I would also love to get 
hold of one of Dalibors six tube mounts.  One of these would look great on 
it's own, or even attached to one of my cases (lol).

Thanks to OP and Dalibor for posting pics.

Ron

On Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 4:56:31 AM UTC-4, Dalibor wrote:
>
> Wonderful clock! I love the combination of wood and red filters - thats 
> something totally different to what we do.
>
> - We have few projects/studies in development and absolutely simplistic 
> clock is one of them - just stand and tubes, no LEDs, nothing - full 
> attention on tubes. 15mm tall stand with all electronics inside ;-)
> By the way, 4 tube clock has great proportions, I like it really much - 
> also the price would be nicer.
>
> - Red filters - this is also under development, we have nice red lacquer, 
> but it needs to be made slightly more orange - right now it filters also 
> some part of orange light making it less bright (Thanks Michael Barile for 
> this hint!)
>
> Cheers, Dalibor
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, 10 October 2017 17:05:01 UTC+2, Jens Boos wrote:
>>
>> Look at this wonderful tube clock (not mine): 
>> http://www.ebay.de/itm/272881750088 
>>
>> I know we're all in love with Dalibor's tubes here, but these Z568M look 
>> nice. 
>>
>> Cheers 
>> Jens 
>>
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[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie, CRT, indicators for sale

[blkadder]

Greetings,
I was wondering if the Sockets for IN18, IN4, IN7 - 56 pcs. for $2.5 listed 
come with the metal ring that holds the socket in place.  I am interested 
in 24 of them if they have the retaining rings.

Thanks for any info.

Ron

On Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:51:09 AM UTC-4, Yuriy Ovchinnikov wrote:
>
> For sale:
>
> 3LO1I – 72 pcs. for $15,
>
> 6LO1I – 104 pcs.,
>
> 8LO4I – 11 pcs.,
>
> 8LO29I – 47 pcs. for $20,
>
> 8LO30I – 1 pc. for $100,
>
> 8LO39V – 20 pcs. for $20,
>
> 13LМ31V – 7 pcs.,
>
> 13LO18V – 1 pc.,
>
> 13LO37I – 1 pc.,
>
> 16LO2V – 1 pc.,
>
> 16LO2I – 1 pc.,
>
> 18LМ5V – 1 pc.
>
> 6E1P – 23 pcs. for $5
>
> 6E3P – 4 pcs. for $5
>
> 6Е5S – 25 pcs. for $10,
>
> IV-1 – 39 pcs. for $0.6,
> IV-3 used – 13 pcs. for $0.5,
>
> IV-3A – 142 pcs. for $0.8,
>
> IV-4 – 69 pcs. for $2,
> IV-6 – 126 pcs. for $0.8,
> IV-6 used – 19 pcs. for $0.5,
> IV-8 – 191 pcs. for $0.8,
>
> IV-11 – 120 pcs. for $1,
> IV-11 used – 4 pcs. for $0.5,
> IV-12 – 370 pcs. for $1.5,
> IV-20 – 2 pcs. for $20,
>
> IV-22 – 87 pcs. for $0.5,
> IV-26 – 500 pcs. for $2,
> IV-28А – 1 pcs. for $5,
> IVL-1-7/5 – 2 pcs. for $10,
>
> IVL-2-7/5 – 24 pcs. for $1.5,
>
> IVLShU-1-11/2 – 39 pcs. for $5,
>
> IN-1 – 264 pcs. for $1,
>
> IN-2 – 30 pcs. for $1.8,
> IN-3 – 199 pcs. for $0.5,
>
> IN-7 – 52 pcs. for $1
>
> IN-8 – 2 pcs. for $5,
>
> IN8-2 – 3 pcs. for $8,
>
> IN-9 used – 11 pcs. for $3,
>
> IN-12A – 22 pcs. for $2, 
>
> IN-12B – 1 pcs. for $2,
>
> IN-13 – 1 pcs. for $3,
> IN-14 – 73 pcs. for $5,
>
> IN-14 used – 8 pcs. for $2.5,
>
> IN-15А – 19 pcs. for $1,
> IN-15B – 14 pcs. for $1,
>
> Sockets for IN-12, IN-15, IV-22 - 50 pcs. for $1.5
>
> IN-16 – 127 pcs. for$5
>
> IN-16 used – 364 pcs. for $2.5
>
> IN-17 – 26 pcs. for $3,
>
> IN-17 used – 6 pcs. for $1.5,
>
> Sockets for IN18, IN4, IN7 - 56 pcs. for $2.5
>
> Sockets for IN18, IN4, IN7 used - 12 pcs. for $2
>
> IN-19A used – 1 pc. for $1.5,
>
> IN-19B used – 1 pc. for $1.5,
>
> IN-19V – 2 pcs. for $2,
>
> IN-28 – 79 pcs. for $3
>
> Z570M used – 30 pcs. for $3
>
> 5870 ITT England used – 9 pcs. for $10
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: A Finished Clock

[blkadder]

Wow, that is an amazing enclosure.  I love how you have the cutouts for the 
LEDs to rest in.  You should put together a kit for that one.  Thanks very 
much for posting.

Ron

On Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 12:43:14 AM UTC-4, Pramanicin wrote:
>
> Some of you have seen this case design from me before, but I've made a few 
> improvements and this one turned out so nice I thought I'd shareany 
> questions then please ask. I have sold a few of these, but be warned they 
> are not cheap...there's a lot of labour, materials and they're made in 1's 
> and 2's not batch made as I just don't have the cash to make them in bulk...
>
> This one is clear anodized aluminum and the zig-zag in the acrylic 
> sandwich gives a nice pattern to the illumination that the camera doesn't 
> really do justice to. The clock is a PV Electronics ZM1040 with De-coated 
> Tesla ZM1040 tubes (the red coating was in bad shape).
>
> Cheers,
>
> (Pharma) Nick
>
> [image: Inline image 6][image: Inline image 10][image: Inline image 7][image: 
> Inline image 8][image: Inline image 9]
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Clocks at 100%Design Exhibition - London Olympia

[blkadder]

Best of luck Paul.  I have been a fan of your clocks for some time.  I have 
used your site as inspiration for a couple of clocks, utilizing found items 
in the case design.  I am currently working on a clock to keep at home, 
since my wife is getting annoyed with me giving the clocks out as 
presents.  

Again, best of luck, and I look forward to seeing what you will be 
displaying.

Ron

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[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

[blkadder]

I have had great luck using Scotch Brite Pads to give the brushed look on 
aluminum, I find that wire brushes can leave deep scratches.  On one 
project I did, I used some Scotch Brite pads, and then used some flat clear 
spray paint to keep the look.

As for a soldering station, I would just get a good adjustable iron (Amazon 
or AliExpress) and a decent holder for the iron.  I have been thinking of 
getting one of the Hakko brand systems, but I just don't work on enough 
electronics to make the investment worthwhile.  I have set up a piece of 
scrap plywood to do my projects on.  This way I can either do work at my 
workbench, or when the wife is not looking, on the dining room table.  This 
way, should the iron fall, it won't burn its way through any furniture.  

Here is a fairly decent setup to get started.  I like this one mostly 
because it comes in a small tool box to keep all your stuff in one place; 
https://tinyurl.com/y7bnnagl.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Ron

On Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 9:36:50 PM UTC-4, Edward Van Belkom wrote:
>
> Thanks everyone for your comments and support on this project.
>
> I have my sister visiting this week so will get back on it next Wednesday .
>
> I do have a couple questions.
>
> What inexpensive soldering station will work well for this kit? I have 
> soldered before so I have the skills but not the equipment to use before 
> retiring.
>
> For the brushed aluminum I am looking what most manufactures of separate 
> audio components like Marantz use for their face plates?
>
> Do they use a wire wheel or sandpaper and what grit to get that look? I 
> will get to that stage before getting the pieces anodized so just wondering.
>
> As soon as I get the 4 plates back from the shop that are drilling all the 
> pilot holes in each one I will know if I did my math correctly.
>
> There still is a lot of work to do with the Unibit  on the pre-drilled 
> plates before I know the build is going to work and look pleasing when 
> finished.
>
> I also have an idea for the colon tubes but have to wait for a reply from 
> some people to see if it will work.
>
> And a big thank you for Jeff Walton for getting me a NWTS that he 
> assembled and programmed for me! Thanks Jeff
>
> I think I have everything figured out except the color of anodized gold 
> for the two inner plates. I got some samples back but just not the right 
> shade I am looking for.
>
> That is it for now. I will post pictures when I get the plates back from 
> the shop and when I start on the clock kit.
>
> Edward
>
>
>>

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[neonixie-l] Re: PV Electronics R568 Clock Project With Black R|Z568M Nixie Tubes

[blkadder]

I have built a couple of Pete's kits, and now his are all that I will use.  
I find them the easiest to put together, and with the replaceable tube 
feature, it makes the clocks almost endlessly customization.

I will be interested to see your housing when you get things machined.  I 
too am an analog guy, always writing things down and trying to do the work 
myself.  I have used emachineshop.com, and their very easy to use CAD 
software.

Keep us updated on your clock process.  Always glad to see Nixies put back 
in action.

Ron

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[neonixie-l] Re: Well I tried, big tubes on ebay this am

[blkadder]

I utilize an eBay snipe service.  Check out Gixen.com.  It is amazing how 
close this service posts your bid compared to the seconds left in the 
auction.

Ron

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>
> If either of those work, you got a bargain. I thought it was worth a try 
> too - you just beat me! I need to work on my eBay technique.
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Raspberry PI controlled Nixie display

[blkadder]

Another option for a nixie socket/adapter would be the ones available from 
our friend Pete over at www.pvelectronics.co.uk.  Pete is very active, and 
I have used his clock kits to build several clocks.  I have also purchased 
the adapters you need to fix some of my horrible soldering jobs.  Now when 
I order a kit, I make to insure I get a few extra adapters.  His page for 
the adapters can be found here:  
http://www.pvelectronics.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index=4_11

I will be watching this thread as well as the Arduino thread.  Thanks to 
all for posting excellent information.

Ron

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On Monday, March 20, 2017 at 5:42:24 AM UTC-4, okniew wrote:
>
> Hello everyone!
>
>  
>
> I’m new to this group and this is my first post.
>
> I’m looking forward to design & build a particular project with Nixie 
> display, but since I’m really not an expert and just starting, I would very 
> much appreciate your help & feedback. I do have some specific questions (in 
> the end), but if you look at project goal & design principles and think of 
> better way to do things – please comment as well!
>
>  
>
> *Project goals:*
>
> A Raspberry PI controlled Nixie display, with some additional LED 
> indicators for weather conditions. Nixie display will be used to display 
> the time or temperature or humidity, depending on settings.
>
> Main assumptions:
>
> 1. 6 lamps: IN-19V ("+"/"-"), 4 x IN-14 ("0" - "9" + 2 dots), IN-19A 
> ("C"/"%") 
>
> 2. Ability to control Nixie brightness (by Raspberry PI) 
>
> 3. LED RGB back-light under each tube, with color & brightness controlled 
> (by Raspberry PI)
>
>
> The look I want to achieve:
>
>
>  
>
> *Design principles:*
>
> 1. As much as possible – use the components available on the market. I’d 
> like to avoid designing PCBs, avoid designing custom circuits, minimize 
> soldering, etc. I understand I’ll have to do those things to some extent, 
> but being a newbie, I want to minimize room for failure or issues. 
>
> 2. A single visible power supply for the whole thing, from 230V AC outlet, 
> driving all 6 nixies (180V, 30mA), Raspberry (5V, 3A) and the LEDs.
>
> 3. All components should be ideally driven by Raspberry I2C bus interface, 
> using which I could control separately: displayed value of each tube, 
> brightness of each tube, color & brightness of each LED. I think this is 
> the easiest and most versatile approach (but again – looking for 
> confirmation / other suggestions)
>
>  
>
> *Questions to start with:*
>
> 1. Are there any available to be purchased components, which you could 
> recommend, fulfilling above design principles & goals? Right now, I have 
> the Raspberry & the tubes, but nothing “in between” J
>
> 2. Do you think my idea of controlling all components via I2C bus is a 
> good idea? I want to go for the easiest and most versatile approach.
>
> 3. Are there anywhere existing sockets for IN-14 / IN-19 tubes? Or will I 
> have to solder to tubes to whatever components I select?
>
>  
>
> Thanks a lot for your help!
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Shameless Plug: Arduino Shield for a Dekatron

[blkadder]

I was lucky enough to grab the last one listed on ebay.  I look forward to 
putting another Dekatron back in action.

Ron

On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 2:29:40 AM UTC-4, threeneurons wrote:
>
> If you're familiar with the Arduino, here's a shield that will plug into 
> an Arduino Uno, so that sketches can control the dekatron. It also has an 
> A101 socket built in. I have three sample sketches available, and more to 
> come. No charge on the sketches.
>
> Dekatron Shield Kit 
> 
>
> Video 
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: My Page - What do you think?

[blkadder]

Now you just need to tell me how much money to send you for one of those 
kits.  I love the look of the case you put the clock into.

Ron

On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 3:52:28 PM UTC-4, Jonathan F. wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I decided to make a website for my future projects. I also will take 
> pictures of all the tubes i have and post them in the "tube database". 
> Currently there are about 50 common tubes listed. 
>
> The address is: www.swissnixie.com
>
> What do you think about the site? What could i do better? =)
>
> I know, the images of the tubes are not that good, but im currently 
> looking for a solution to take pictures always the same way, angle, light 
> etc.  For those pics i used a box of styro, but it does not work well.
>
>
> - Johnny
>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: Bad Dog Design

[blkadder]

Wow.  I cannot even begin to tell you how much I want a set of those 
tubes.  Usually my wife kind of rolls her eyes when I talk about tubes, but 
she was truly shocked that someone would make tubes these days.  Perhaps 
after they catch on a bit, I can convince the wife she needs a clock with 
these tubes.

Ron

On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 4:28:31 PM UTC-4, Sgitheach wrote:
>
>
> I hope the link opens for you, the beeb links can be a bit funny if you're 
> not in the UK.
>
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03rjxsm
>
> About 9 minutes in.
>
> Grahame
>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: One last picture

[blkadder]

That is a great looking clock.  I love the tubes as well.

On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 7:51:35 PM UTC-4, Pramanicin wrote:
>
> Looks great in the dark...:-) 
>
> OK, I'll stop now. 
>
> Cheers, 
>
> Nick 
>
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[neonixie-l] Re: Divergence Meter, new design with NL-5440A/IN-14/IN-8-2, battery powered.

[blkadder]

Thanks very much for the new manual.  I still want one very much.


On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 9:57:10 AM UTC-5, 严泽远 wrote:
>
> User manual of English version finished today ;)
>
> 在 2015年10月14日星期三 UTC+8上午8:47:53，严泽远写道：
>>
>> Hi Nixie friends,
>> Here's my new design Divergence Meter, use NL-5440A or IN-8-2 or IN-14 
>> nixi tubes.
>>
>> Please check details here, so many pictures:
>> http://www.nixieclock.org/?p=649
>>
>> Feature list:
>> 1. Use NL-5440A nixie tubes, exactly similar with orginal Divergence 
>> Meter.
>> 2. Customize 10 Divergence value.
>> 3. Extremely accurate clock 2ppm.
>> 4. Talking clock with Chinese, English, German and Japanese.
>> 5. crossfading effect, speed adjustment.
>> 6. IR control.
>> 7. Working over 10hours with 2pcs 18650 Li-battery.
>> 8. USB power and charging.
>> 9. Stainless steel housing with laser cut.
>> 10. Laser engraving logo.
>>
>>
>>

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[neonixie-l] Re: All digits display pictures of 42 kinds of different Nixie Tubes.

[blkadder]

Those pics are fantastic.  I have to mirror what the others are saying, if 
you have a zip with hi rez pics, that would be awesome.  I am also 
interested in the board you used to take the pictures.  Could you elaborate 
on how you constructed this?

Many thanks.

Ron

On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 11:50:21 AM UTC-5, 严泽远 wrote:
>
> Hello everyone, I'd like to show you some pictures of 42 kinds of 
> different Nixie Tubes, I took these pictures after I finish my Divergence 
> Meter project, some of these tubes are very rare, if you like high 
> resolution pictures of one of these tubes please let me know.
>
> B-5441 (Burroughs U.S.A.) Diameter：19mm
>
> B-5750 (Burroughs U.S.A.) Diameter：13mm
>
> CD66 (Rodan Japan) Diameter：19mm
>
> CD71 (Rodan Japan) Diameter：9.5mm
>
> CD81 (Rodan Japan) Diameter：13mm
>
> CD83P (Rodan Japan) Diameter：13mm
>
> CD90P (Rodan Japan) Diameter：9.5mm
>
> IN-8 (Melz USSR) Diameter：19mm
>
> IN-8 Type2 (Melz USSR) Diameter：19mm
>
> IN-8-2 (Melz USSR) Diameter：19mm
>
> IN-14 (Rovno USSR) Diameter：19mm
>
> IN-14 Type2 (Rovno USSR) Diameter：19mm
>
> IN-14 Type3 (Rovno USSR) Diameter：19mm
>
> IN-16 (Rovno USSR) Diameter：16mm
>
> IN-18 (Rovno USSR) Diameter：30mm
>
> LD-836 (NEC Japan) Diameter：12 x 16mm
>
> NL-812 (National U.S.A.) Diameter：21MM
>
> NL-821 (National U.S.A.) Diameter：19MM
>
> NL-841 (National U.S.A.) Diameter：19MM
>
> NL-901 (National U.S.A.) Diameter：19MM
>
> NL-5440A (National U.S.A.) Diameter：19MM
>
> NL-5440A Type2 (National U.S.A.) Diameter：19MM
>
> NL-5560 (National U.S.A.) Diameter：13MM
>
> NL-5859 (National U.S.A.) Diameter：13MM
>
> NL-5750 (National U.S.A.) Diameter：13MM
>
> QS16-12 (南昌 China) Diameter：16MM
>
> QS18-12 (新光 China) Diameter：18MM
>
> QS18C (新光 China) Diameter：18MM
>
> XN1 (HIVAC England) Diameter：19MM
>
> XN1 Type2 (HIVAC England) Diameter：19MM
>
> XN3 (HIVAC England) Diameter：19MM
>
> Z566M (RFT Germany) Diameter：30MM
>
> Z570M (RFT Germany) Diameter：19MM
>
> Z570M Type2 (RFT Germany) Diameter：19MM
>
> ZM1000 (PHILIPS Holland) Diameter：19MM
>
> ZM1000R (VOLVO Germany) Diameter：19MM
>
> ZM1010 (PHILIPS Holland) Diameter：19MM
>
> ZM1020 (Telefunken Germany) Diameter：19MM
>
> ZM1042 (TESLA Czech) Diameter：30MM
>
> ZM1080 (Telefunken Germany) Diameter：19MM
>
> ZM1082T (TESLA Czech) Diameter：19MM
>
> ZM1240 (SIEMENS Germany) Diameter：19MM
>
> This is the group photo with my new work: Divergence Meter, please note 
> there's an AA battery on the right for reference.
>
>
> Boxes of these tubes: 
>
>
> This picture will show you how to take these photos, a special board can 
> switch digit display controlled by IR remote to prevent the shaking if use 
> a button on board:
>
>
> 
>
>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: All digits display pictures of 42 kinds of different Nixie Tubes.

[blkadder]

Those pics are fantastic.  I have to mirror what the others are saying, if 
you have a zip with hi rez pics, that would be awesome.  I am also 
interested in the board you used to take the pictures.  Could you elaborate 
on how you constructed this?

Many thanks.

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[neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron Internet Speedometer

[blkadder]

That is a pretty awesome use for a dekatron.  I have a couple, but they are 
just hooked up to the dekatron thingy that TortugaScuba offers.

On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 10:03:51 PM UTC-4, blave wrote:

 If this was mentioned here, I missed it.

 http://hackaday.com/2015/07/30/an-internet-speedometer-with-a-dekatron/


 cheers,

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[neonixie-l] NYC Vintage Electronics

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Greetings All,
My wife and I are planning a short visit to our daughter in NYC, and was 
wondering if anyone up there could recommend a vintage or modern 
electronics store.  Not like Best Buy, but a real electronics store.

Any names or locations are greatly appreciated.

Ron.

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[neonixie-l] Re: FunKy Kopper Klock Project

[blkadder]

Wow, I have to say that is an awesome looking clock.  You should be proud 
of that one.  Thanks for posting it.

On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 11:54:31 AM UTC-4, mike_mn wrote:

 I was introduced to Nixie Tubes 3 months ago when a friend posted a pic of 
 his Nixie Clock project on facebook.  As soon as I saw it I knew I had to 
 make one.  After 3 months of research, design, waiting for parts, building, 
 troubleshooting, waiting for parts and final assembly...here it is.  It 
 uses a PV FunKlock bottom board and a Scosche car USB charger to allow iPad 
 and iPhone charging.  The build process was a labor of love, I hope you 
 like it.




 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FinM3My1RCU/VXcKjnokLRI/AKE/rYLTfMVNkoM/s1600/188F37F8-85A8-4D97-B700-D1BE39973879.jpg


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[neonixie-l] Re: Is /any/ kind of Nixie Multiplex-compatible?

[blkadder]

I built one of the Switch Mode cut and jump shields, and I didn't have any 
issues at all.  I did have to adjust the voltage, but I got it working 
without incident.  Have you contacted anyone over at SWD?  They are really 
good about customer service.  Not sure why you are having the ghosting.

On Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 8:47:21 PM UTC-4, zapro wrote:

 Hi.

 Being a Nixie-hoarder for many years, i’m actually guilty of not having a 
 working clock at home. The only clock i have working is sitting in the 
 local hackerspace. It’s an direct driven design and have been working 
 perfectly for about 6 years now.

 As i have a million “real” projects that i am working on, ii’m pretty sure 
 that getting the time to design a clock “properly” isn’t just around the 
 corner.

 On one of those late-night shopping-sprees i came across this board: 
 http://switchmodedesign.com/collections/arduino-shields/products/open-source-nixie-tube-shield-cut-jump-pcb
  and 
 ordered 2 pcs.

 I “trusted” the website-name (switchmode designs) as the board being 
 designed by one that knew what he was doing, so i didn’t check schematic or 
 board layout before i had the boards in hand …. Maybe i should have done 
 that, because that switcher is the worst design i have /EVER/ seen.

 Anyway, apart from that, it works ok-ish.

 I wanted to use this board as a “backend” for my own board with tubes. I 
 quickly whipped up a board for 4 IN-4’s: 
 https://www.dropbox.com/s/dsk1hv2xly7e9v2/Nixie.png?dl=0
 https://www.dropbox.com/s/yn42qtdki3vr7bo/Nixie2.jpeg?dl=0

 It’s a milled PCB so that’s why the copper is left around the tracks.

 Now i am having this stupid problem - ghosting!

 No, it’s not software ghosting, because if i only connect a single tube 
 with two wires (the wide cable isn’t connected) , sometimes the neighboring 
 tube lights up, too.

 So somehow the tubes being connected only by the cathodes and the anodes 
 floating, powering one can excite the others.

 I even removed the pins for the tubes so the anode pins of the unused 
 tubes is not even touching the fibreglass-material. Only cathodes is 
 thouching.

 (anode-pin connected by flying wire to anode resistor and driver) 
 https://www.dropbox.com/s/y0xhc9gazrxa120/nixie3.jpeg?dl=0

 Is there anything to do here, or should i scrap the boards and design my 
 own direct-driven circuit?


 // Per.



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[neonixie-l] Anyone know what happened to glowingtech?

[blkadder]

The reason I ask is my first Nixie clock is/was a glowingtech.  Today it 
decided to self destruct, killing a power supply and shattering the 78L05.  
I figure it is time to move on to a more advanced clock, like the excellent 
QTC clocks by Pete over at PVElectronics.  

I figure I can salvage the Amtel chips to use in my forays into Arduino, 
but most of the other stuff is destined for my used electronics box.

Thanks for any info anyone might have.

Ron

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[neonixie-l] Re: Need help with a tubehobby clock overheating

[blkadder]

I was just having a look at the manual for the clock, and was thinking that 
the adjustable trimpot at R26 should also be checked.  Being it is 
adjustable, could it be that it may have failed somehow?  Just a thought.

Ron

On Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7:55:48 AM UTC-4, Kiran Otter wrote:

 Hi folks, glad to find this group!

 I've had a Tubehobby clock for several years, the NCV2.1 with the IN-18 
 tubes.  In the past Jonas has helped, and I even shipped him the main board 
 for him to repair, but he hasn't responded to my last request for help, so 
 I thought I would ask here.

 Recently, I started to notice that other digits in the tubes were 
 partially lighting up, and eventually the fuse blew.  My assumption was 
 that the K155ID1 drivers had started to go, so I ordered six of them off 
 eBay, and tried replacing them.. which isn't hard, everything is socketed. 
   Well it didn't help, so I contacted Jonas.  Jonas suggested replacing C6, 
 which I did and it appeared to fix the problem.

 Maybe a month later, I started to notice the left most digit was faintly 
 showing numbers, and seemed to be influenced by the next to right digit.  
 So I thought perhaps the drivers I got from eBay weren't good, so I swapped 
 them around, trying to see if it made any difference.  Unfortunately, I 
 trashed the two original driver chips that came with the kit.  So far 
 swapping the drivers around among the six I have, hasn't changed anything.. 
 or if it has, the digits lighting that shouldn't be have moved from tube to 
 tube.

 Well I let the clock run like this for a week or so, and one day I just 
 happened to feel around the voltage regulator U1 (L7805CV).. and it's 
 blazing hot. I put a temp probe on it and it's running at 140F in open air, 
 and when I built the clock, I epoxied a heatsink to it.  It never ever used 
 to get this hot.  In fact the clock has run for years in a closed enclosure 
 with very little ventilation.  It just never produced much heat at all.  I 
 swapped both driver chips for two others, and it still gets just as hot.

 When the clock shuts off the display at night, the temp drops to just 
 above room temperature.

 So my guess is has to be one of two things I replaced; C6, or the driver 
 chips.  I think it's the drivers, and I'd like to get a pair from somewhere 
 reputable so I can at least rule them out as the problem.  I've seen some 
 that appear to be ceramic, instead of plastic cased.. claimed to be 
 'milspec' but I donno if that's BS or what.

 Any help is appreciated!

 Kiran






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[neonixie-l] Re: Need help with a tubehobby clock overheating

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I have been using the kits from PV Electronics (www.pvelectronics.co.uk).  
He has kits that will use pretty much every tube manufactured.  He does 
have a few that use the big Nixies like you have.  All the kits I have used 
are his QTC line, and they seem to have all the features that your current 
clock has.  If you see his online chat button active, he actually answers 
things right away.  Hope this helps.

Ron

On Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 1:51:10 PM UTC-4, Kiran Otter wrote:

 By the way, I'm open to recommendations on a different clock kit that will 
 use my IN-18s.  I haven't had much luck finding another make.

 Kiran


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[neonixie-l] Re: For Steampunk Nixie Clock Fans..

[blkadder]

That is the best looking Nixie clock I have ever seen.  Great work 
incorporating all that equipment.  I love it.

Ron

On Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 3:38:47 AM UTC-5, Paul Parry wrote:

 I Recently completed my Gemini Clock over the Xmas period and I had some 
 Video production done by my good friend Pete Gardner, who I work with on 
 quite a few of my clocks.
 If anyone wants to see it running, steam and all,  then there is a video 
 clip here:

 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qHnZ_jAoxzAfeature=youtu.be


 Best Wishes,

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[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie display on Monty Python's Flying Circus

[blkadder]

Here is a link that should work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Eq_mE1qJ5Y

Just love Monty Python.  I think what I like best about it is that it 
baffles my wifes mind to see the humor in the Spanish Inquisition skit.  

On Monday, January 5, 2015 10:41:46 PM UTC-5, blkadder wrote:

 Link doesn't work for me.  It just keeps looping around.

 On Monday, January 5, 2015 9:23:17 PM UTC-5, TopangaNix wrote:

 shortly after the 3 min mark


 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Eq_mE1qJ5Ylist=PL89E217812DCA2BDAindex=63 
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[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie display on Monty Python's Flying Circus

[blkadder]

Link doesn't work for me.  It just keeps looping around.

On Monday, January 5, 2015 9:23:17 PM UTC-5, TopangaNix wrote:

 shortly after the 3 min mark


 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Eq_mE1qJ5Ylist=PL89E217812DCA2BDAindex=63 
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[neonixie-l] Re: Shameless Pre-Plug: New Clock Kit Coming Soon

[blkadder]

I am looking forward to this one.  I built one of your originals, and my 
daughter immediately adopted it.  Might you have a price point yet?

Ron 

On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 12:48:13 PM UTC-4, threeneurons wrote:

 Just sent out an order for a new clock kit board.

 Over the past two years, I had been selling a descrete logic kit, with 
 input, from Westdave:


 http://threeneurons.wordpress.com/nixie-power-supply/nixie-clock-kit-6-digit-with-dekatron-pendulum/

 But, I've notice the Russian 74141 prices have been steadily increases, as 
 their supply is diminishing. This old kit uses 5 of them. Never understood 
 why people needed 6. Anyways, a new design was in order, to use more 
 readily available parts, and more local parts. I'm still selling the old 
 version, but only as bare boards.

 Here's a demo video of the prototype, of the uC based, new one:


 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x261jze_nixie5-prototype-demonstration_tech

 To minimize parts count, hence easier to build, its multiplexed. 
 Charlie-plexed actually, which even saves on more parts. I added mid-pull 
 (to 100V) resistors to all anode and cathode lines, and there is ~250uS 
 blanking between digits. Total frame rate is 64Hz. It has an onboard PS, 
 that's set for 200V. The higher the supply voltage, the faster the tube 
 turns ON. Other features are a dekatron pendulum, and hourly chimes. Those 
 are a must for me. It can do both 12 or 24 hour display modes. Time base is 
 automatic. If it sees AC power coming in, it will determine and sync to the 
 50 or 60Hz. If the freq is not present, or too far off, it will default to 
 the internal crystal. No GPS.

 Control is simple. 3 switches; 2 momentary. Those are for setting the 
 hours, minutes, and enabling the alarm clock mode. When you enter alarm 
 clock mode, the alarm time will display, transiently, for seven seconds. 
 during this time you can adjust the alarm time. That seven seconds gets 
 reset to a new seven seconds, with each button press, so you really have 
 more than seven seconds. Just seven seconds for the first push. If its 
 displaying the the real time, either in alarm clock mode, or normal 
 mode, then the hour and minute switches adjust that displayed time.

 Jason Harper wrote a great document on Charlieplexing transistors, ~10 
 years ago. I can't seem to find the link to it. I should still have a copy 
 of his original PDF.

 I'll tell you, in this thread once I get the kits listed on eBay. Probably 
 in ~2weeks.




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[neonixie-l] Re: Shameless Pre-Plug: New Clock Kit Coming Soon

[blkadder]

Like your other clock kits, I have stocked up on tubes while they were 
fairly cheap.  There is an old bakelite TV tuner I have been hanging on to 
just waiting for a new clock to come out, and I think this may be the one.



On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:20:23 PM UTC-4, threeneurons wrote:

 Well, thank you for supplementing my hobby ! The price should be the 
 around the same as the last one. The recurring costs, to me, are around the 
 same. That also seems to be the sweet spot. Raise it higher than that 
 ($40US), and interest (meaning opening of wallets) drops off.

 Of course, for those not familiar with the old one, the kit comes absent 
 of tubes, and several other parts. Mostly the heavy ones that bite me on 
 shipping. Also you have to find your own way of mounting the tubes. I'd 
 like to say I'm doing it this way to encourage people to design their cases 
 other than the plain old rectangular box, with tubes sticking out the top. 
 But really, I'm just to damn lazy. 

 On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:08:07 AM UTC-7, blkadder wrote:

 I am looking forward to this one.  I built one of your originals, and my 
 daughter immediately adopted it.  Might you have a price point yet?

 Ron 




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[neonixie-l] Re: IN-18 Tubes - Best place to get from?

[blkadder]

I have to agree with the others here.  I have been getting mine from eBay, 
and I have not had any issues with any of the different sellers I have 
used.  Like was said, just make sure they have good feedback, and you won't 
have any issues.

Stay safe Petro.

Ron

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:16:45 AM UTC-5, Paul Parry wrote:

 Hi all,
  
 As someone quite new to Nixies, where would you recommend the best place 
 to get some IN-18 tubes from? Direct from somewhere in Ukraine or off eBay?
  
 Cheers,
 Paul
  


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[neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron

[blkadder]

Greetings All,

I am hoping you can help me make a decision.  I have been using my Radio 
Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade.  I 
have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have 
narrowed it down to two.

Here are the ones I am looking at:

Hakko FX888D digital soldering 
stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWUFVY8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I1NQBCOEOQSSAF

Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework 
Stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FA481G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I348QKU3RA8ENW

I have been looking at the Hakko for a while now, but then I found the 
Aoyue setup for not a lot more money than the Hakko.  I am curious if 
anyone out there has any experience with either of these, and maybe give me 
a bit of insight.  If you have suggestions for something else, that would 
be okay too.

Thanks for any insight you guys might be able to provide.

Ron

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Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron

[blkadder]

I live near these guys, so I might have to stop by.  There is lots of cool 
stuff on their site, but it looks like most of the soldering station are 
out of stock.  Thanks for pointing them out to me.

On Sunday, February 16, 2014 2:11:29 PM UTC-5, Chuck wrote:

 I recommend http://www.mpja.com 
 Look at their little inexpensive soldering stations. 




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[neonixie-l] Re: Mouser Electronics for electronic parts

[blkadder]

I agree, Mouser has been great for my current projects.  I like how you can 
save a project list so when I do another, it is easy to order up just the 
parts I need without spending extra.
They have always shipped quickly and for a decent price.  They do have a 
$10 minimum, but that is easy to meet.

On Sunday, November 17, 2013 1:23:53 PM UTC-5, TLaing wrote:



 Mouser is a great source for new electronic parts. Their selection is 
 about as good as Newark or Allied but they are much more small buyer 
 friendly. They have a real cheap shipping option ($4.95?) and if I 
 remember right no minimum order. It is easy to set up an account.  They 
 ship fast and they have a nice project builder tool. The search tools work 
 well.  I have made several purchases from them for antique radio rebuilds 
 and have been very happy. 
   I hate to see a tube type Tek scope dismantled for high voltage caps 
 unless it is trashed. 
Tim Laing 



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Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New power supply design

[blkadder]

Not sure how to send you an email from here..  ;)

Ron

On Sunday, September 22, 2013 9:36:56 PM UTC-4, taylorjpt wrote:

 send me an email, you are tester #3.

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Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New power supply design

[blkadder]

This will be a great product.  I am excited to see it when you make it 
available.  I have a clock I would like to put together for my daughter, 
and one of your power supplies would be a great addition to the unit.  Just 
curious if anyone else has volunteered for the other test units.

Ron

On Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:15:11 PM UTC-4, taylorjpt wrote:

 The 1474 design is for high power and high voltage (Up to 75W and up to 
 600V on board, no multiplication).  It will be available in about 2 weeks 
 in the 150-300V adjustable version.

 100W, 306V:  http://ppl.ug/iPAmeWyGAbI/
 New load bank: http://ppl.ug/ZDU68hsXQik/

 I am also doing a refresh of the 1363/1364 based on the new controller in 
 the same time frame for about double the power (20W) of the original with 
 an extended input range: 5V to 36V.  The 2W+ efficiency should be in the 
 high 80s/low 90s.  This uses a significantly different control scheme and 
 will be silent at all input/output conditions.  The pricing on the refresh 
 will be the same as the original.



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Re: [neonixie-l] New power supply design

[blkadder]

I'd be interested in purchasing one of these as well.  A picture would be 
awesome.

Ron

On Sunday, August 11, 2013 2:21:33 AM UTC-4, Michel wrote:

  Same form factor as 1364.
  
 That is a jaw dropping claim. It is like 6 times more power than the 1364! 
 I'd like to see a picture of that one.

 The 1363/64 are nice units but at a half load they do tend to make quite 
 some audible noise, which is a bit annoying. I swapped mine with a simple 
 NE555 HV supply and no noise at all.
  
 How is that for your 50W unit?
  
 Michel
  
  
 on Aug 11, 2013, *John Rehwinkel* jre...@mac.com javascript: wrote:

  Just finished my 50W HVPS design, should be able to push it to 75W at 
 36V in.

 Nifty!

  150-200V out.
  5-36VDC in. 
  200V/0.250A at 24V in.

 Okay, all sounds good.

  Same form factor as 1364.

 Okay, now I'm impressed. I suspect some deep magic in your magnetics.

 Planning on selling these beasties? They'd be great for small vacuum tube 
 projects.

 - John

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[neonixie-l] Re: Has anyone bought, built or evaluated this kit?

[blkadder]

I just ordered one, so we will see when it arrives.  I figure it's worth 
the $30 just to give it a go.

On Tuesday, June 18, 2013 1:54:37 PM UTC-4, Dave wrote:

 Any reviews or comments?

 ebay in-14 clock 
 kithttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Nixie-Clock-IN-14-Digit-Tubes-Tube-KIT-PCB-and-controller-/281117781190?pt=US_Digital_Clocks_Clock_Radioshash=item4173ececc6


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[neonixie-l] Re: Discrete Dekatron Pendulum Circuit

[blkadder]

That is an awesome mod.  I have one of your spinner kits (you had to fix it 
for me), so I may have to figure out how to make this work with my kit.  
When this mod is done, is the speed of the movement still adjustable?  I 
only ask this since I am a relative newbie to all this electronic stuff.  
Thanks very much for posting what I am sure will be a popular mod for your 
awesome kits.

Ron

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On Friday, May 24, 2013 4:24:14 AM UTC-4, threeneurons wrote:

 Here's one of my spinner kits modified to be a pendulum, but using 
 discrete components:


 https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3rGFL34rfCs/UZ8id72foHI/KmY/fqk8VltfZAE/s1600/Pendulum_Mod.gif

 And here's a video of it in operation:


 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10604k_discrete-pendulum-mod-to-spinner-kit_creation

 The index signal toggles a flip-flop, that in turn grounds the bottom of 
 one cap, while opening another, which changes which guide leads. Hence, the 
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[neonixie-l] Re: New Nixie tubes online: B-7032, GR10K/F, GR-772, XN-16/F, XN-19, XN-27, ZM1026

[blkadder]

I really like the looks of this project, it is something that I have been 
looking to build, if for nothing else, just to test nixies.  Might you have 
an idea if/when you might be able to have this translated?  I have tried 
using one of the online translation services, but most of the time it does 
not really translate properly.

Thanks for posting this great project.

Ron

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On Friday, May 24, 2013 6:00:17 AM UTC-4, Jens Boos wrote:

 Hi folks, 

 I know it has been some time since I last uploaded some Nixie tube 
 pictures, and the reason is simple: I have been very busy with the 
 effort to make my own glow lamps, and recently I have moved so right now 
 everything is still a little bit shaky. 

 Anyway, I used my last weekend to complete my new Nixie tube power 
 supply (version III), see here (unfortunately, the description is still 
 only in German): 
 http://www.jb-electronics.de/html/elektronik/nixies/n_netzteil3.htm 

 With this new power supply it was easier than ever to photograph some 
 very nice Nixie tubes: 

 B-7032: inverted 50mm American giant 
 GR10K/F: colored (!) version of the GR10K 
 GR-772: Japanese special symbol tube 
 XN-16/F, XN-19, XN-27: British special symbol tubes 
 ZM1026: strange German tube that only displays 1/2 

 Enjoy! 

 Best regards 
 Jens 


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[neonixie-l] Re: Micro Nixie Controller board

[blkadder]

I really like the features that you have listed for this board.  I am 
interested in one for sure.  I think I would have to add the GPS module as 
well, as none of my current nixie clocks have that feature.  I am looking 
forward to seeing how your testing goes.

Ron

On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:06:53 PM UTC-4, M.J.Sangster wrote:

 I'm planning on building and possibly selling a micro nixie controller 
 board. The idea is to create the smallest possible Nixie controller board 
 that can drive 6 Nixies (3x2 multiplexing).

 I am posting this to see if the feature set of the board makes sense, or 
 if I am missing anything.

 Here is a link to preliminary information:

 Micro Nixie Controller 
 Boardhttp://www.coldwarcreations.com/microboard/microboard.html

 Thanks!




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[neonixie-l] Re: Micro Nixie Controller board

[blkadder]

I really like the idea of a very small board.  This will make tucking 
everything inside a smaller enclosure be much easier.  I know there are a 
few clock kits out there that use a fairly small board, like the 
glowingtech and even the Ardruinx kits.  I would be interested to see how 
much it would retail for.  Keep us informed.

Ron

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On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:06:53 PM UTC-4, M.J.Sangster wrote:

 I'm planning on building and possibly selling a micro nixie controller 
 board. The idea is to create the smallest possible Nixie controller board 
 that can drive 6 Nixies (3x2 multiplexing).

 I am posting this to see if the feature set of the board makes sense, or 
 if I am missing anything.

 Here is a link to preliminary information:

 Micro Nixie Controller 
 Boardhttp://www.coldwarcreations.com/microboard/microboard.html

 Thanks!




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[neonixie-l] Re: Magic eye circuits for 6E5

[blkadder]

You guys just made my day.  I have a Nixie clock kit with a Dekatron that I 
am wanting to add a magic eye to help balance out the front of the 
enclosure I am using.  I think this thread will help this project along 
nicely.  Thanks guys.

Ron

Semper Fidelis.

On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 9:56:29 PM UTC-4, William Lee wrote:

 I was recently lucky enough to receive a few Sylvania 6E5 magic eye 
 tubes as part of an assortment of nixies and decatrons. 

 I know these were typically used in radio tuner applications from what 
 I understand, and I've looked over the datasheet and a few other 
 resources, but my experience with vacuum tubes and CRTs is very 
 limited. 

 I was just wondering if anyone on the list had experience with these 
 and if possible, could recommend the simplest circuit possible to test 
 one of these. 


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