Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Magnedyne
This sign was most likely built in the former Telefunken Röhrenfarbrik in Ulm, Germany. I picked it up closeby as well. Luckily I live close to Ulm because I wouldn’t have risked shipping such a delicate sign. Magnedyne schrieb am Dienstag, 14. November 2023 um 07:02:12 UTC+1: > You might just

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Magnedyne
Alright, thanks for the tips. I’ll see what I can do. Not doubling the current on other tubes should be obvious, if anything ill modify the circuit on those to run on like 60% current or something, don’t want those to wear out after all. How long would I double the current on the affected

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Magnedyne
No it doesn’t move whilst the tube is on but if different elements inside the tube are on they show the exact same symptom. Nicholas Stock schrieb am Montag, 13. November 2023 um 22:39:17 UTC+1: > Oh, it moves? Probably a leaky tube then I'm afraid.. unless anybody else > on the list has

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Magnedyne
I’ll take pictures as soon as home from school today. ~ 14:30 CET. Terry S schrieb am Montag, 13. November 2023 um 22:35:52 UTC+1: > Awesome sign! Would like to see the circuitry. > > On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 3:22:00 PM UTC-6 Magnedyne wrote: > >> >> Furthermore I should mention that the

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Magnedyne
I'll definitely keep it original as all the circuits inside are beautifully hand made, and to a high standard at that. Whilst it would be a cool project, in my opinion this would be sacrilegious. This is a one off piece of history I'll never get back if I replace the internals. After all I know

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Paul Andrews
Because all the segments are in the same plane, it is possible that they could all get deposits equally, so increasing the current may work. Yes, the current is controlled by a resistor. The documentation I linked you to gives the recommended current for each segment. To try to re-condition the

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Nicholas Stock
Really? How did I not know about these? My wallet does not need any more distractions. LOL. On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 1:46 PM Paul Andrews wrote: > An amazing find. I have some ZM1370, I've never seen any ZM1360. You can > find some documentation here

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Paul Andrews
An amazing find. I have some ZM1370, I've never seen any ZM1360. You can find some documentation here https://www.nixies.us/bwg_gallery/zm1370/. BTW Nick, the ZM1360 is *bigger *than the ZM1350 at 60mm high. On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:39:17 PM UTC-5 Nicholas Stock wrote: > Oh, it moves?

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Audrey
Bad connection somewhere possibly, wouldnt surprise me if the tubes are socketed On Mon, Nov 13, 2023, 4:39 PM Nicholas Stock wrote: > Oh, it moves? Probably a leaky tube then I'm afraid.. unless anybody else > on the list has ideas? > > On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 1:22 PM Magnedyne > wrote: > >>

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Nicholas Stock
Oh, it moves? Probably a leaky tube then I'm afraid.. unless anybody else on the list has ideas? On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 1:22 PM Magnedyne wrote: > > Furthermore I should mention that the partial glow does not affect only > specific elements of the tube but any element inside the tube. > Can

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Terry S
Awesome sign! Would like to see the circuitry. On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 3:22:00 PM UTC-6 Magnedyne wrote: > > Furthermore I should mention that the partial glow does not affect only > specific elements of the tube but any element inside the tube. > Can this be caused by deposits? >

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Magnedyne
Furthermore I should mention that the partial glow does not affect only specific elements of the tube but any element inside the tube. Can this be caused by deposits? Nicholas Stock schrieb am Montag, 13. November 2023 um 21:56:10 UTC+1: > WHAT A FIND!!! OMG. I didn't even know there were

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Magnedyne
>From what I understand there is some deposit on tubes which show this symptom. Increasing the current can burn said deposit off allowing current to flow and resulting in the nixie glowing properly again. Should I just build a power supply with which I can increase the current or is there

Re: [neonixie-l] Introduction & Telefunken Varisymbol alphanumeric advertisement sign ZM1350 ZM1360 & ZM1370

2023-11-13 Thread Magnedyne
Indeed amazing. And for just 100€. I absolutely adore one off / small batch internal stuff like this. Together with my intellec 8 and pieces from a computer from Konrad Zuse definitely amongst the best stuff in my collection. Nicholas Stock schrieb am Montag, 13. November 2023 um 21:56:10