[neonixie-l] Re: One Tube Nimo Clock

['threeneurons' via neonixie-l]

On Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 7:01:23 AM UTC-8, Nick wrote:
>
> Interesting! I have a bunch of IEE 6000-31-s that need a use, as well 
> as some XM1000s and BA -P31s. Big problem s the holders...
>
> These are all P31 phosphors - green or yellow-green see 
> http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/tubes/crt/crt_phosphor_research.pdf  - 
> implication is a peak counting speed of about 1kHz.
>
> Would love to see a kit.
>
> Nick
>

The IEE parts use a common "compactron" base. The odd connection, is that 
anode "nib", at the side. I'm not going to use a socket, for the finished 
version, and the anode will be connected by way of a cushioned clamp, along 
the lines that Fran used (in the original video).  I don't know what those 
XM1000s use, but it could be pure unobtanium.

I'm pondering, a single digit nixie clock kit, which will use most of the 
same code. Also will be adding a mod in the instructions, to adapt it to 
these tubes. Instead of adding an RTC to the board, I'll leave a connector 
that will allow plugging in an Arduino RTC "breakout" board:



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[neonixie-l] Re: One Tube Nimo Clock

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On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 5:45:22 AM UTC-8, Paul Andrews wrote:
>
> That dock is calling to me. 
>

In my infinite laziness, delaying finishing it, that dock spent a year 
looking like:



I chose the 6AQ5 for the output, since it was probably the most used output 
tube in TV sets in the tube era. And the 12AV6 because of all those AA5 
radios out there. Two of the most common tubes, towards the end of the tube 
days.

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[neonixie-l] Re: One Tube Nimo Clock

[Nick]

Interesting! I have a bunch of IEE 6000-31-s that need a use, as well 
as some XM1000s and BA -P31s. Big problem s the holders...

Would love to see a kit.

Nick

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[neonixie-l] Re: One Tube Nimo Clock

['orange_glow_fan' via neonixie-l]

I love it! 

Your mind is a bottomless well of creative thinking!

I also like the tube based, phone audio dock!

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[neonixie-l] Re: One Tube Nimo Clock

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On Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 3:45:19 AM UTC-8, Dekatron42 wrote:
>
>
> Will this circuit work just as well with the Telefunken XM1000?
>
> /Martin
>

 Mostly, yes, with minor adjustments. Those being different basing and 
pinout. 1.5V, 120mA (XM1000) heater versus 1.1V, 200mA (Nimo) heater. 

Bigger issue is getting your hands on either type tube. These are very rare 
tubes. 

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[neonixie-l] Re: One Tube Nimo Clock

[Dekatron42]

Nice!

I like the simple design!

Will this circuit work just as well with the Telefunken XM1000?

/Martin

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Re: [neonixie-l] Re: One Tube Nimo Clock

[Dylan Distasio]

I would also be interested!

On Dec 26, 2017 11:38 AM, "Terry S"  wrote:

> I would love to build your clock -- any kits available?
>
> On Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 3:40:51 AM UTC-6, threeneurons wrote:
>>
>> A couple of months ago, Westdave & I ran across this youtube video:
>> https://youtu.be/xmWg7CtN0Ac
>>
>> Dave had a small stash of Nimo tubes, and had given me one, a couple of
>> years earlier. That video, started us thinking about doing something with
>> those tubes. In the meantime, A.J. Franzman showed up at a TRW swap
>> meet, after a long absents, and ended up being the source of those tubes,
>> that Dave owns. Found them at C & H Surplus, many years ago (when they
>> still where in Pasadena), and bought out their whole inventory. It wasn't
>> that many tubes. Probably ended up here in the Los Angeles area, since IEE
>> (the maker of the Nimo tube) is based here, and still in business.
>>
>> I just finished one tube clock. At least the circuit and code. Here's
>> some info on it:
>>
>> https://threeneurons.wordpress.com/miscellaneous-projects/
>>
>> https://threeneurons.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/nimo_clock.jpg
>>
>> https://threeneurons.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/nimo_hv.jpg
>>
>> Here's a video of it running:
>>
>> https://youtu.be/3h2t7slt8YM
>>
>> Now to finish its case. Enjoy.
>>
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[neonixie-l] Re: One Tube Nimo Clock

[Terry S]

I would love to build your clock -- any kits available?

On Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 3:40:51 AM UTC-6, threeneurons wrote:
>
> A couple of months ago, Westdave & I ran across this youtube video: 
> https://youtu.be/xmWg7CtN0Ac
>
> Dave had a small stash of Nimo tubes, and had given me one, a couple of 
> years earlier. That video, started us thinking about doing something with 
> those tubes. In the meantime, A.J. Franzman showed up at a TRW swap meet, 
> after a long absents, and ended up being the source of those tubes, that 
> Dave owns. Found them at C & H Surplus, many years ago (when they still 
> where in Pasadena), and bought out their whole inventory. It wasn't that 
> many tubes. Probably ended up here in the Los Angeles area, since IEE (the 
> maker of the Nimo tube) is based here, and still in business.
>
> I just finished one tube clock. At least the circuit and code. Here's some 
> info on it:
>
> https://threeneurons.wordpress.com/miscellaneous-projects/
>
> https://threeneurons.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/nimo_clock.jpg
>
> https://threeneurons.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/nimo_hv.jpg
>
> Here's a video of it running:
>
> https://youtu.be/3h2t7slt8YM
>
> Now to finish its case. Enjoy.
>
>

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