[neonixie-l] Re: Testing nixie tubes

2012-12-06 Thread Michel
Some time ago I read that it would be good practice to let each cathode lit at maximum rated current for about 2 minutes, I can't find that page no more so I am not too sure about the reasoning behind it. If metal sputters are a cause of the problem, it could more likely show up in these first 2 mi

Re: [neonixie-l] Testing nixie tubes

2012-12-06 Thread David Forbes
On 12/6/12 10:53 PM, Michel wrote: I wonder what is the best way to test nixie tubes to be fairly sure they will work just fine. I encountered a few issues, but this one is new to me. I had tested a tube and made sure all segments would work. I put them into my circuit and after a while noticed

[neonixie-l] Re: Testing nixie tubes

2012-12-06 Thread threeneurons
You just got unlucky. The metal that sputters off the cathodes, formed crude metal film resistors; partial short. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[neonixie-l] Testing nixie tubes

2012-12-06 Thread Michel
I wonder what is the best way to test nixie tubes to be fairly sure they will work just fine. I encountered a few issues, but this one is new to me. I had tested a tube and made sure all segments would work. I put them into my circuit and after a while noticed my number 2 digit didn't light up any

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: GeekKlok and FLW up for grabs

2012-12-06 Thread Frank Bemelman
I also have $20, shared as 0/100. 0 for Ray and 100 for the others. -Oorspronkelijk bericht- From: Michel Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 9:59 PM To: neonixie-l Subject: [neonixie-l] Re: GeekKlok and FLW up for grabs Hi Ray, What's happened with your FLW clocks in the past has nothi

[neonixie-l] Re: GeekKlok and FLW up for grabs

2012-12-06 Thread Michel
Hi Ray, What's happened with your FLW clocks in the past has nothing to do with me as I am just a newbie. I did follow this post for a few reasons, 1, I initially felt sorry for you and I thought someone needs to help this guy out, 2 after hearing what had happened before, it is interesting to see

[neonixie-l] Re: wrong nick

2012-12-06 Thread Nick
Eh? I think you misread my post Dave - I was referring to the FLW concept, not people's attitudes ! The point is that no-one needs Ray's designs any more - the world has moved on - there are better options out there. As no-one else had received stuff from Ray, I felt it was worth pointing out t

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: GeekKlok and FLW up for grabs

2012-12-06 Thread Instrument Resources of America
Yes Ray the waters are filled with, as you put it, 'gators and crocs' that YOU helped put there. HOWEVER, if you actually do come through this time, and really do place ALL of the intellectual property into the public domain. I would be tempted to contribute to an established fund via Payp

[neonixie-l] wrong nick

2012-12-06 Thread westdave
Nick Dec 05 08:04AM -0800 Well, I paid for and received (in about 4 weeks) the two kits I ordered. However, since then I've built several of Pete's very nice kits and did the kit part ordering for some of the UK & European customers. Pete's clocks are far more functiona

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: GeekKlok and FLW up for grabs

2012-12-06 Thread David Forbes
On 12/6/12 12:29 AM, Raymond Weisling wrote: I have tested the waters and find it infested with hungry gators and crocs. ;-) So here is what I will do. I will give away all intellectual property for these several products and variations thereof. ... Ray, I'm glad that you came to this decisi

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: GeekKlok and FLW up for grabs

2012-12-06 Thread Shane Ellis
Good on you Ray! One step closer to redemption. Though I probably won't benefit from your products, I'm sure some in this group will. Here's to a better future! On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:29 AM, Raymond Weisling wrote: I have tested the waters and find it infested with hungry gators and crocs. ;-)