[neonixie-l] Re: SP-431 panaplex displays, looking for opinions on whether to desolder from module

2023-10-23 Thread ZY
I think they are these displays: https://www.tubeclockdb.com/on-ebay/179-babcock-sp-431 The camera angle is not great but yea the displays are quite big, with like 2" high digits. Good point with the socketed ICs. I might try that route first before soldering, but I'll also try to map out some

[neonixie-l] Re: SP-431 panaplex displays, looking for opinions on whether to desolder from module

2023-10-23 Thread gregebert
NICE FIND !!! Based on the size-comparison with the DIP ICs/resistors, these look like large displaysmaybe 2 inches tall ? If they really are that big then you definitely want to make a gizmo, probably a clock, with these. It looks like they are direct-drive, and since the IC's appear

[neonixie-l] Re: SP-431 panaplex displays, looking for opinions on whether to desolder from module

2023-10-23 Thread leo oel
Hello I made a "Clock" on a similar one, only I have the model SP-494 and SP-492 https://twitter.com/leoloel/status/1662535750393495552 a few photos понедельник, 23 октября 2023 г. в 16:43:29 UTC+3, Adam Piórko: > It looks like VFD displays. If the "plus" is lit, the module seems to be >

[neonixie-l] Re: SP-431 panaplex displays, looking for opinions on whether to desolder from module

2023-10-23 Thread Adam Piórko
It looks like VFD displays. If the "plus" is lit, the module seems to be functioning properly. If you enjoy reverse engineering, you can try to make a clock from this module. Two things need to be discovered. 1. How to send a digit? If it's a counter, it might be challenging.