Re: [neonixie-l] Where do I find companies that can laser cut perspex/wood and which software should I use?

2016-10-09 Thread Jon
I've not done any for a few years now, but I was also a happy customer of Zap Creatives and would go back to them for the next project (if time ever permits!). The other shop that worked well for me was CutLaserCut in London. Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [neonixie-l] NOT another nixie clock!

2016-10-09 Thread NeonJohn
The C2000 LaunchPad works fine under Linux. Since it looks like the MPS432 uses the same interface, I should think it would work as well. I use gtkterm as my terminal program. Like you, here the W word is a profanity, never to be uttered out loud. John On 10/09/2016 11:06 AM, gregebert

Re: [neonixie-l] NOT another nixie clock!

2016-10-09 Thread Nick
I think you mean the MSP430, not the 432 - the 432 is very new. I've never had any issues with serial comms on any launchpad and I've been using them since day 1 - maybe it's just your system or a duff launchpad, though I've never heard of one of those failing either. I use mainly Windows, but

Re: [neonixie-l] NOT another nixie clock!

2016-10-09 Thread gregebert
I gave the MSP432 (Launchpad) a try when it first came out; must have been about 3 years ago. I was unable to get reliable communication (characters randomly got dropped) thru the USB port on a Linux platform, so I put it in the junkbox. The $12 price was irresistible. If any of you are

Re: [neonixie-l] NOT another nixie clock!

2016-10-09 Thread Nick
I've been using MSP43xs for a few years now - they are simply lovely. The Launchpads are great, fully functional, boards and as has been mentioned, they have a complete programming system built in. MSP430s area have a 16-bit ultra-low-power proprietary core; MSP432s are low-power, faster,