My name's Bill aka as the notfaded1, computer scientist, interested in all
things retro and pre current technological age. I have a few nixie clocks
and recently I've been getting into IN-18 and B-7971 bulbs. I recently
acquired a Mod-Six V2 clock with GPS repeater and and the polished base.
Thank you! I'm still a beginner when it comes to surface mount soldering
but I'm learning new techniques every day. One very useful resource was
watching IPC certified instructor John Gammel on YouTube demonstrate a
variety of soldering techniques. One such video can be found here:
I think Eric aka Tidak hit the nail on the head... it's not so much the
voltage as the amperage that kills you. I=V/R You can plug the variables
into ohm's law and figure it out pretty easily. With high resistance even
170V doesn't equal many amps. I think it's all about potentially how
I'm really impressed with your soldering technique and your scope you've
got there! I too have just embarked on a B-7971 clock build (I've got some
tubes). I don't have the modsix kit though so I'm pretty set now on using
smart sockets from Mr. Taylor at TES. I may be late to the party here
I'm really impressed with your soldering technique and your scope you've
got there! I too have just embarked on a B-7071 clock build. I don't have
the modsix kit though so I'm pretty set now on using smart sockets from Mr.
Taylor at TES. I may be late to the party here but did you just build
