[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube Trouble

2014-09-13 Thread 'threeneurons' via neonixie-l
Sounds like cathode poisoning. This is a very important thing that everbody using nixies must know: Just as running a nixie tube with too much current, is bad. Running a nixie with too little current flowing thru it, is also a bad thing. There may not be enough current flowing thru the tube,

[neonixie-l] Divergence Meter

2014-09-13 Thread electrofish
Can you let me know what your friend thinks. I have had a couple of good comments also if you decide to build one of TT's how you get on with it Regards John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube Trouble

2014-09-13 Thread Niek
Remember also (from the earlier discussion) that the anode drivers are completely out of spec on this design (which may have caused the flickering). So, you can expect anything with a badly designed clock. I would just not bother with this clock anymore, as its design seems to have too many

[neonixie-l] Re: Cool clock with 6 x Z568M + 6 spare tubes...

2014-09-13 Thread Greg P
I noticed..You have a good eye old man :) On Friday, September 12, 2014 12:46:01 AM UTC-4, MichaelB wrote: Now that it's sold..anybody notice the rip saw marks on the edge of that face plate.? Not sure if that was acrylic or aluminum, nevertheless the maker did not pay a whole lot

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube Trouble

2014-09-13 Thread Dman777
Ya, your correct. I should start over with a different kit for the INI-12 tubes. What are my options for kits out there? I like to have multi colored leds if possible and the kit needs to have a case. Also, I have a carton of 50 spare IN-12 tubes. Thanks, -Darin On Saturday, September 13,

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube Trouble

2014-09-13 Thread Nicholas Stock
Buy a Maestro from PV electronics (6xIN12) or a Lena from nixiekits.eu (4xIN12, 2xIN17). Sometimes in life you get what you pay for...I have both of these clocks and they're great, reliable and have been running for at least 1 year with no issues whatsoever. Nick Sent from my iPhone On Sep

[neonixie-l] Re: Cool clock with 6 x Z568M + 6 spare tubes...

2014-09-13 Thread MichaelB
That's *Mr.*old man to you sir! On Saturday, September 13, 2014 7:37:02 AM UTC-7, Greg P wrote: I noticed..You have a good eye old man :) On Friday, September 12, 2014 12:46:01 AM UTC-4, MichaelB wrote: Now that it's sold..anybody notice the rip saw marks on the edge of that

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube Trouble

2014-09-13 Thread Dman777
The clock I bought was a $150.00...on the same price tier as others in this category. It needs to be a 6 digit In-12 Clock. nixiekits does not have them and Maestro is sold out. Thanks, -Darin On Saturday, September 13, 2014 6:15:27 PM UTC-5, Pramanicin wrote: Buy a Maestro from PV