Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Harwell Dekatron build + Open source firmware build tooling

2022-04-04 Thread Organs Grinder
Thanks, Richard, for the kind words. Glad you found the write-up on the software build side interesting. Can be a bit of a dull topic! (like my choice of bling...) In this build, I used two types of sleeving. For the IDC ribbon cable between the PSU and mainboard I used TechFlex:

Re: [neonixie-l] eBay Paranoia

2022-04-04 Thread Mac Doktor
> On Apr 4, 2022, at 7:40 PM, ZY wrote: > > I would trust these large internet vendors with my CC info more than the > restaurant I go to tbh, these large companies have been operating for years > and have millions of dollars pouring into security. The restaurant nearby who > takes my credit

Re: [neonixie-l] eBay Paranoia

2022-04-04 Thread ZY
I've been buying from ebay/aliexpress/etsy with no issues, I probably have 500+ transactions over the past 10 years. But as with all internet orders, I do have the occasional missing item or broken item sent to me. I've gotten my money back every single time, ebay/aliexpress would 99% of the

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Harwell Dekatron build + Open source firmware build tooling

2022-04-04 Thread Nicholas Stock
Really happy you like it Brendan! The single colo(u)r wiring, braiding and gold finish sockets add a certain *panache*... :) All new 'face' designs are welcome. Cheers, Nick On Sun, Apr 3, 2022 at 11:51 PM Richard Scales wrote: > Awesome work Brendan, really nice writeup and really

Re: [neonixie-l] New to arduino and nixie projects, looking for advice

2022-04-04 Thread Frank Bemelman
Vibration would be my first concern too, even if you mount them in foam rubber or something. Not to mention visibility in broad daylight, which could be a bummer too. But to show off your steam punk bike at some gathering, well that would be nice ;-)

[neonixie-l] Re: Harwell Dekatron build + Open source firmware build tooling

2022-04-04 Thread Richard Scales
Awesome work Brendan, really nice writeup and really interesting details on the software build process. I particularly like the sleeving that you used - it really finishes things off very nicely can you share your source? I don't suspect that it will be an easy process to retrofit to my Harwel,