Re: [neonixie-l] High Shipping on Cheap Tubes

2024-04-26 Thread Nick Andrews
Even at 10% would still be a ripoff! Looks like my 'predator' EIL displays will get here early, next week! On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 12:33 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > Do you suppose this is a typo? > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/364861847370 > > > Terry Bowman, KA4HJH > "The Mac Doctor" > >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anyone want to collaborate on electroluminescent display projects ?

2024-04-16 Thread Nick Andrews
bit nervous about the IEL-0-IV displays. After 10 days of > basic testing, my test device has noticeable burning, though I cant confirm > if the luminous output has dropped. I need to build a photometer and do > more testing. Prior to using it, the entire screen was the same color. > &

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NEW CD46

2024-04-16 Thread Nick Andrews
t;>> >>> Prohibitive is not the word I would use 藍 >>> >>> >>> Aspirational? Crazy? Insane? >>> >>> I know there's some inflation going on but this is ridiculous >>> >>> Nick >>> >>> Sent from my i

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Large weird round panaplex

2024-04-12 Thread Nick Andrews
tps://lampes-et-tubes.info/cd/cd167.php?l=e it is for a > VOR/Localizer display for avionics > > > On Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:36:50 AM UTC-4 Nick Andrews wrote: > >> Never seen or heard about this one before. >> >> >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/276389569367?mkcid=

[neonixie-l] Large weird round panaplex

2024-04-12 Thread Nick Andrews
Never seen or heard about this one before. https://www.ebay.com/itm/276389569367?mkcid=16=1=711-127632-2357-0=AkFpft62ST6=2047675=9S4jfnnKS4i_ver=artemis=COPY Anyone heard of this or have one? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To

Re: [neonixie-l] More High Prices

2024-04-11 Thread Nick Andrews
I'm seeing it at $38.62 which still seems high to me for one... On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 12:33 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/335341009588 > > > Is it just me or is $140 pretty steep for a common (and untested) EM84 > magic eye tube? > > The whole thing strikes me as weird. The

Re: [neonixie-l] whats the life of the Burroughs HB-106

2024-04-08 Thread Nick Andrews
Don't waste MOTs! They are getting hard to find and are quite useful. You can use them for hv power supplies, spot welders, etc. On Sat, Apr 6, 2024, 11:08 AM gregebert wrote: > Ever since I got a clearly marked 5031 nixie, I assumed the others with > the same shape with no visible marking

Re: [neonixie-l] Replacing vintage AC cord

2024-04-05 Thread Nick Andrews
If you want a permanently attached cord, you could cut the rectangular end off an IEC cord and install it with the strain relief. The fuse holder should be easy to find. On Fri, Apr 5, 2024, 3:51 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > Thanks to everyone who replied, here or privately. I have a lot to >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anyone want to collaborate on electroluminescent display projects ?

2024-04-02 Thread Nick Andrews
Has anyone seen any of these for sale in the last few years? I'd be interested in the project if I had some! On Mon, Apr 1, 2024, 5:24 PM gregebert wrote: > Right now it looks like there will be 3 different PCB's: One for the HV > power supply, one for a single I-95, and another for 2-4

Re: [neonixie-l] Today's eBay Bargain

2024-03-26 Thread Nick Andrews
And more insanity? https://www.ebay.com/itm/256454150888?mkcid=16=1=711-127632-2357-0=nCq7TSpgRJ6=2047675=9S4jfnnKS4i_ver=artemis=COPY On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 3:12 AM Adam Piórko wrote: > The prices of both IN14 and NL7037 are insane. > > I'm keeping an eye on the NL7037 listing - the seller

Re: [neonixie-l] The new guy

2024-02-15 Thread Nick Andrews
Hmm, not seeing either one of those auctions. On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 2:34 PM Peter Hall wrote: > Were you talking about this Auction,that was just put up? > > FromPeter Hall insidiousnixies輦Utube > > On 16 Feb 2024 3:48 am, Nick Andrews wrote: > > I saw that auction an

Re: [neonixie-l] The new guy

2024-02-15 Thread Nick Andrews
>> Welcome aboard Thomas! >> >> Cheers, >> >> Nick >> >> On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 11:02 AM Thomas Lund >> wrote: >> >>> Hello. >>> I'm the new guy here, I have interest in electronics, like diy audio, >>> solid s

[neonixie-l] INIXIE order

2024-02-15 Thread Nick Andrews
Well, I finally got my order in for two of the development kits. I had to email them about it, as it was stuck somewhere in China and they sent a second one. No extra tubes like some lucky folks got but these both work and look nice. Now, the hard part will be to make time to do something with

Re: [neonixie-l] https://www.ebay.com/itm/126304575885?customid=10050

2024-01-29 Thread Nick Andrews
Ebay search is weird. If you search the exact same terms on different computers at the same time, you'll get different results. Or on phone. I'm sick of getting the daily search results and seeing things I want listed starting at $1.00 but then ebay cannot find the listing. On Mon, Jan 29, 2024

Re: [neonixie-l] DGM01 Flat-top Tube

2024-01-26 Thread Nick Andrews
Well, my order was shipped Dec 28 but no sign of it yet. It was still in China somewhere so I emailed them and got a very quick response that there is a shipping issue and they would take care of it. So, keeping my fingers crossed! On Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 9:51 AM Nick Andrews wrote: > Tha

Re: [neonixie-l] DGM01 Flat-top Tube

2023-12-21 Thread Nick Andrews
t; $122USD on their website https://inixielab.com/products/dgm01-tube-kit > > During the initial Kickstarter sale the price (for tube + board) was > $110USD so it's not too far off > On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 12:35:42 PM UTC-5 Nick Andrews wrote: > > I must've missed th

Re: [neonixie-l] Flip Disc Clock and Controller

2023-12-20 Thread Nick Andrews
Stock wrote: > Thanks for that Shaun, Marcin's projects are always fun and interesting. > > Cheers, > > Nick > > On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 11:50 AM Shaun Merrigan < > materialsguy2...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Folks, >> >> Just received an email from

Re: [neonixie-l] DGM01 Flat-top Tube

2023-12-20 Thread Nick Andrews
I must've missed this auction. Is that $99 for just one tube or is that with the dev board shown in the unboxing video? Tubes look really nice. On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 6:14 PM Peter Hall wrote: > I got my package yesterday as well and yes there was a xtra bulb...I think > it was one off there

Re: [neonixie-l] DTF104B Tubes For Sale

2023-11-12 Thread Nick Andrews
e send me an email. > > Cheers, > > Nick > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "neonixie-l" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to neonixie-l+unsubscr.

[neonixie-l] Re: Multiplexing Displays

2023-11-01 Thread Nick Sargeant
Hi, It’s not difficult. My fumbling attempts at a Nixie clock some time ago used a 4:1 multiplex ratio, using four digits and only one decoder. I used the same MPSA42/MPSA92 driver as your example. My multiplex function was called at 100Hz, so each digit was refreshing at 25Hz. It doesn’t

[neonixie-l] Re: Testing a 74141

2023-09-28 Thread Nick Sargeant
one in the parts bins. On Thursday, 28 September 2023 at 09:17:53 UTC+1 Craig Garnett wrote: > That didn't work either, I think I've been sold a duff one. > > Craig > > On Wednesday, 27 September 2023 at 14:30:22 UTC+1 Craig Garnett wrote: > >> Thanks Nick, I'll try t

[neonixie-l] Re: Testing a 74141

2023-09-27 Thread Nick Sargeant
I'd agree with the above. To make sure you are avoiding any indeterminate states, pull all of the inputs up to +5v with a resistor of about 2k2 to 4k7. Then, for the inputs you want low, jumper those inputs to ground. The pull-up resistors will mean you get a good solid '1' without the jumper,

Re: [neonixie-l] Test

2023-09-19 Thread Nick Andrews
-icle! On Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 11:59 AM 'neonixie-l' via neonixie-l < neonixie-l@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Test > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "neonixie-l" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >

[neonixie-l] Re: Vacuum pumps for evacuating DIY nixies?

2023-09-14 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
Look at Dalibor's videos. On Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 12:08:57 UTC+1 milesan...@gmail.com wrote: > Good day. > > Since we require to reach vacuums of 10 - 50 torr depending on the gas > mixture. What sort of vacuum pumps are we looking at sourcing to achieve > those levels? > -- You

[neonixie-l] Re: Repair of an original Jeff Thomas NixiSat...

2023-09-14 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
would probably have been worse as it may have reacted as a true-RMS meter which would have hidden this issue completely. At least the DMMs went a bit bonkers, which made me think a bit! The 'scope is what nailed it; the gate on the FET was clear, as was the mad HT output line. Nick On Thursday

[neonixie-l] Repair of an original Jeff Thomas NixiSat...

2023-09-14 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
t the tubes, the NixiSat idles now at about 25mA with the FET stone cold and the gate staying at 0V as the tank was a nice, steady, 182V. Replaced each tube in original position. All good. Clock fixed for almost nothing, but an interesting lesson for those who haven't fiddled with these sorts of

Re: [neonixie-l] Original Tube Prices

2023-09-13 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
years or so. Nick On Saturday, 2 September 2023 at 14:12:57 UTC+1 Robert G. Schaffrath wrote: > The B-7971 is an interesting study. It is listed at $15.85 in single > quantities, which is still worse than the $5/each I paid for NOS surplus > from Meshna in 1979. However, running that numbe

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seen these before?

2023-08-22 Thread Nick Andrews
sical >> coin too... >> >> Jon. >> >> On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 3:02:39 AM UTC+1 Nicholas Stock wrote: >> >>> [image: 20230821_164810.jpg] >>> >>> Nick >>> >> -- > You received this message because you are subsc

Re: [neonixie-l] Spark arrestors?

2023-06-26 Thread Nick Andrews
ill more uniformly piece to piece. On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 11:56 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Jun 25, 2023, at 12:21 AM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > Interesting. Bigger ones used in what? I have a box somewhere with old > railroad lightning assessors. > > > I wa

Re: [neonixie-l] Spark arrestors?

2023-06-26 Thread Nick Andrews
Ooh, barely $108 each! On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 11:56 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Jun 25, 2023, at 12:21 AM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > Interesting. Bigger ones used in what? I have a box somewhere with old > railroad lightning assessors. > > > I was l

Re: [neonixie-l] Spark arrestors?

2023-06-24 Thread Nick Andrews
Interesting. Bigger ones used in what? I have a box somewhere with old railroad lightning assessors. On Sat, Jun 24, 2023, 7:30 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Jun 24, 2023, at 7:17 PM, Audrey wrote: > > Hi, I found this listing online, definitely a spark arrestor. >

[neonixie-l] Re: Info in FAA FA-10046 Time Code Display and IRIG....

2023-06-21 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
Nobody? On Friday, 9 June 2023 at 18:18:47 UTC+1 Nick wrote: > Just found one of these in my store, NIB... > > Two things... it's 110V only and needs 60Hz for its fallback mode (when > the IRIG feed is not available).. > > I'm in the UK where we have a more sensible 230VAC @

[neonixie-l] Info in FAA FA-10046 Time Code Display and IRIG....

2023-06-09 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
ave been designed and built on an FAA contract (DTFA01-84-C-00036). Thanks Nick (the real one!) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonix

Re: [neonixie-l] Date codes on ETL GR10x tubes...

2023-05-30 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
> What would the cost be per tube, used or NIB? > > Thanks > Rob > > On 30 May 2023, at 17:40, 'Nick' via neonixie-l > wrote: > > So here's the thing: I'm rationalising my rather large nixie collection > over the next few months I don't need lots of every nixie. &g

[neonixie-l] Date codes on ETL GR10x tubes...

2023-05-30 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
have no Hg doping, so the life of the tube under controlled circumstances is only 5,000 hours... Early stuff. But they are a BEAUTIFUL tube... I mean, REALLY BEAUTIFUL (IMHO)... The date codes on them are just two characters, e.g. "OJ" or "RC" etc. Range of ETL logos too..

[neonixie-l] seller on ebay

2023-05-25 Thread Nick Andrews
Anyone bought any neon signs or anything from neon_master_usa on ebay? I bought a sign from them March 2 and it has not arrived and they do not seem to respond to messages. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [neonixie-l] Surplus electronics stores in Austin or San Antonio TX

2023-05-24 Thread Nick Andrews
I haven't found any here yet but haven't seriously looked. Been here almost 6 years! Been too busy. Even with the military history here, no national labs means not quite the same market as other parts of the country. I still need to find a good metals dealer and welding gas supplier. Gonna

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seriously? This is out of control on ebay

2023-05-18 Thread Nick Andrews
U=0=0=-1%7E1=20230518075645=11021 > > Op donderdag 18 mei 2023 om 16:34:41 UTC+2 schreef Nick Andrews: > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/185902284039?mkevt=1=0=e11021.m43.l3160=7=osgood=b10ab9f3379946c388664ea9b51afe3c=43189870757=RU=0=0=-1%7E1=20230518011652=11021 > > -- > Y

[neonixie-l] Seriously? This is out of control on ebay

2023-05-18 Thread Nick Andrews
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185902284039?mkevt=1=0=e11021.m43.l3160=7=osgood=b10ab9f3379946c388664ea9b51afe3c=43189870757=RU=0=0=-1%7E1=20230518011652=11021 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie car gauges

2023-05-14 Thread Nick Andrews
Or just install a rotating license plate. But I guess that was really only standard in an Aston Martin... On Sun, May 14, 2023, 11:11 AM Cqr wrote: > Fabulous! > > If I ever do that I plan to have an IN13 as a progress meter for 0-60 > timed runs in there somewhere  > > An average speed mode

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie car gauges

2023-05-13 Thread Nick Andrews
What about the Flux capacitor? On Sat, May 13, 2023, 4:44 PM J Forbes wrote: > when it was in the corvair > > > https://hackaday.com/2022/02/18/retro-future-nixie-corvair-instrument-panel/ > > > On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1:04:36 PM UTC-7 Dekatron42 wrote: > >> Photos please! I absolutely

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: This little beauty arrived today!

2023-05-05 Thread Nick Andrews
Yeah in the smaller sizes they are. Try getting the big ones used on older Spectra lasers though! On Fri, May 5, 2023, 3:29 AM Rob B wrote: > That Jones plug is pretty common. E.g., > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/150991620528 > > > On Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 5:45:14 PM UTC-5

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: This little beauty arrived today!

2023-05-04 Thread Nick Andrews
a very simple design. > > /Martin > > On Thursday, 4 May 2023 at 23:45:37 UTC+2 Nick Andrews wrote: > >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/234989555348 >> >> I don't have a probe at the office, but the dekatrons come on and spin >> around. It's mesmerizing! They s

[neonixie-l] This little beauty arrived today!

2023-05-04 Thread Nick Andrews
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234989555348 I don't have a probe at the office, but the dekatrons come on and spin around. It's mesmerizing! They stop when you hit reset, so that's good. Looks like it has a built-in HV supply up to 1200V. Also has a Jones 2x3 connector on back for something or

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: unpoison a IN-1

2023-04-21 Thread Nick Andrews
So I shouldn't be storing totes of nixies on a high shelf in my shed in Texas? " Only a few survive today that weren't dissected or tortured in a microwave oven (yeah, pretty hilarious but kinda toxic because of the bakelite)." This is why I used to have a shop microwave, just for experiments

[neonixie-l] Re: Need advice on a new scope...

2023-04-21 Thread Nick Sargeant
I have an HP54502A which has been my daily driver for years. Unfortunately that ceased to function one day, and I had to go and find another scope to fix it. (gnarly power supply issue) Now, I happened to have an HP16500A around the place, and by luck I found a 1GHz scope card for it, so after

Re: [neonixie-l] Scaler with Dekatron Counter

2023-04-20 Thread Nick Andrews
. Really need to get stuff cleaned up so I can set these up and test them for function. On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 10:48 AM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Apr 19, 2023, at 7:46 PM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > Hmm... > > > I think that's the first time I've been able to read the lettering

Re: [neonixie-l] Scaler with Dekatron Counter

2023-04-19 Thread Nick Andrews
Certainly! If you can afford the shipping, that is. So what's missing from the HP units? Those plug connectors are familiar... On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 5:14 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Apr 19, 2023, at 6:03 PM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > Some serious boat anchors there! > &g

Re: [neonixie-l] Scaler with Dekatron Counter

2023-04-19 Thread Nick Andrews
Some serious boat anchors there! On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 4:13 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Apr 19, 2023, at 4:30 PM, gregebert wrote: > > Historical mix of assembly techniquesPC board (looks single-sided), > point-to-point components on sockets and terminal strips. > Does it have that

Re: [neonixie-l] Are numitron illegal in UK ???

2023-04-13 Thread Nick Andrews
em to have a universally used >> specification book, or if indeed one exists, not all of them seem to have >> one or where to find it. I usually mark tubes as old radio tubes, and >> (knock on wood….) have not had a problem to date. >> >> >> >> Sad, but true. &g

Re: [neonixie-l] Are numitron illegal in UK ???

2023-04-13 Thread Nick Andrews
So, so dumb. Likely not enough mercury in the entire history of nixie production to be concerned about in one package even! Like the hysterical nonsense of closing down a school because someone broke a fluorescent light bulb or one of those insipid coiled compact flo ones, with what, 1/20th of a

Re: [neonixie-l] Are numitron illegal in UK ???

2023-04-13 Thread Nick Andrews
Life hurts, being stupid hurts even more! On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 3:44 PM Moses wrote: > I've been shipping and selling tubes all over the world, on and off, for > 22 years now. I'll tell you that even if you have ALL your paperwork in > perfect order, someone's imagination (customs officials,

Re: [neonixie-l] Are numitron illegal in UK ???

2023-04-13 Thread Nick Andrews
Weird. I know the USPS has gotten strict on customs forms. I had sent an envelope to Netherlands with 4 old small radiation detectors, ironically going to a guy who works at Scionix where they were made. I got it returned because I just wrote 'electronic parts' on the form. The counter lady

Re: [neonixie-l] Neonixie Spam Messages

2023-04-06 Thread Nick Andrews
oup > webpage. > > I am trying to remember to look at the pending folder everyday to > release held messages. Please PM me if you are seeing a problem with any > particular posting. > > Grahame (and Nick and Nick) > > Moderators > > -- > You received this message be

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: DTF104B Group Buy

2023-02-27 Thread Nick Andrews
I'm thinking about getting 8 of them or so. Just ordered 20,000 small pistol primers, so a little tight right now. Possibly 12, depending on when. On Tue, Feb 28, 2023, 12:28 AM Roger Brinkman wrote: > Hi Nick, > Same for me; if you’re willing to send to Australia, I’d take 1

Re: [neonixie-l] Are here any good small alarm clocks for use on night table?

2023-02-03 Thread Nick Andrews
I've been thinking that same thing, to get a new one with different alarm settings for weekends, maybe a digital tuner for better radio reception although the obnoxious scratchy noise blaring does make it easier to get up even though I still struggle to get to work by 830... On Fri, Feb 3, 2023

Re: [neonixie-l] My attempt to build a IN-13 vu-meter

2023-02-02 Thread Nick Andrews
Very nice! And cheap...not! I don't think I even have that many of those tubes. The price has been going straight up. Have just a few of teh IN-9 too. On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:55 PM Olivier wrote: > Hello, > > Over a year ago I found some picture of a IN-13 vu-meter made by Paul from > Bad

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New oddity

2023-01-12 Thread Nick Andrews
> Jeff > > > > > > Original message > From: Nick Andrews > Date: 1/12/23 9:27 AM (GMT-06:00) > To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New oddity > > I'm just looking forward to the day we finally quit screwing around an

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New oddity

2023-01-12 Thread Nick Andrews
I'm just looking forward to the day we finally quit screwing around and stay on Daylight Savings Time permanently. Daylight Wasting Time makes winter suck more... On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 3:46 AM Michail Wilson wrote: > Moses has it right. > > > > 18:00 PST is 02:00 UTC the next day. > > > >

Re: [neonixie-l] Why tungsten wire and why weld copper to tungsten? Also book recommendation?

2022-12-28 Thread Nick Andrews
Very cool. But expensive! I aspire (possibly foolishly) to attempt such experiments some day, once I get my high vacuum station set up for lasers, neon, plasma, fusor, etc. If I were to buy a spool of the Dumet wire, would anyone like to get some of the wire to play with to help share the cost

[neonixie-l] WANTED: Burroughs Panaplex II type BR 12250

2022-12-19 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
Hi I'm after up to 4 of these if possible, though any would be helpful! Thanks Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-

[neonixie-l] What a bargain!

2022-12-16 Thread Nick Andrews
https://www.ebay.com/itm/115643059245?mkevt=1=0=e11021.m43.l3160=7=osgood=b4157e1647d445bbae34db34c4143547=43189870757=RU=0=0=-1%7E1=20221216011646=11021 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[neonixie-l] Wanted: Info on HP 1970-0062 Panaplex?

2022-12-15 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
Hi I've been looking for cross-reference information on HP 1970-0062 displays - the usual places (Sphere etc.) don't seem to have anything on these. Atualy displays would be good too! Any information gratefully received! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: Looking for Beam-X tubes

2022-12-07 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
I have some extras available - I'm in the UK... BD-301 x 6 BX-1000 x 1 BX-2005 x 2 6700 (BD-301) x 1 6700 x 1 Contact me off list if interested... Nick On Tuesday, 6 December 2022 at 02:13:16 UTC LB wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I recently decided to begin designing a nixie clock wi

Re: [neonixie-l] Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-28 Thread Nick Andrews
I have a few of both types. One string of the Silvestri 70s/80s-produced smaller ones that run on a typical smaller-socket light string (box looks like old K-Mart style printing). You can find them on ebay sometimes relatively inexpensively. These are a spherical holder that the glass vial

Re: [neonixie-l] Need CD-71 or substitute

2022-11-23 Thread Nick Andrews
What is that cascading display at top center in the first part of the video? Looks like a random pattern on an LCD panel. I like it. On Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 7:07 AM Peter Hall wrote: > Well,who’s alucky man…Please watch first couple off Minutes…..off > vidio..link below…if dosent work-go

Re: [neonixie-l] HV5523 shortage

2022-11-23 Thread Nick Andrews
Yeah, I fear I may come to regret scrapping or even trashing so many old circuit boards in the past, and not just for the lost potential gold recovery either! On Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 9:16 AM Paul Andrews wrote: > I feel like there are going to be quite a few of these types of messages > for a

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-23 Thread Nick Andrews
r the > chip instead of one per segment. > > > > This is what I use them for: > https://www.voltagegoat.com/product/bitcoin-rocket-ticker/ > > > > > > Michail > > > > *From:* neonixie-l@googlegroups.com *On > Behalf Of *Nick Andrews > *Sent:* Tuesday, Novemb

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-22 Thread Nick Andrews
Like these or a different variant? https://www.ebay.com/itm/314093421980?var=0=1=1=711-53200-19255-0=5338590836=10044=2c0d2461f1b21bc7b1c4471ca2c06a78 On Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 12:48 AM Michail Wilson wrote: > I use TLC5916 for all my numitron projects. > > Stock not available until next year

Re: [neonixie-l] Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-21 Thread Nick Andrews
> > > Example: > > > https://www.christmascentral.com/pack-of-3-multi-color-c7-retro-bubble-light-replacement-christmas-bulbs/ > > $7 for 3 pack. > > > > Michail > > > > *From:* neonixie-l@googlegroups.com *On > Behalf Of *Nick Andrews > *Sent:* Sunday, November 20, 20

Re: [neonixie-l] Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-20 Thread Nick Andrews
Yeah. Apparently they still make them, too. On Sun, Nov 20, 2022, 7:14 AM Adrian Godwin wrote: > Are they these bubble lights ? > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTDtyFaAZy8 > > > On Sun, Nov 20, 2022 at 1:07 PM Mike Mitchell wrote: > >> >>> Terry, I remember those bubble lights at

Re: [neonixie-l] Any interest in IV-9 numitron clock kit?

2022-11-19 Thread Nick Andrews
I might be interested. I have a small supply of iv-22 tubes and some of the iv-4/17 alphanumeric ones too. Terry, I remember those bubble lights at grandparents farm. I had started to look into buying some many years ago, but never did... On Wed, Nov 16, 2022, 4:26 PM Moses wrote: > Hi

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Auction foolishness

2022-10-05 Thread Nick Andrews
Thanks. Yeah, as always some manuals are easy to find, while others remain elusive... I'll wait to print the ones I found out at work until I get the units safely back to San Antonio for evaluation. My buddy said they look dirty and have evidence of rodents nearby... On Wed, Oct 5, 2022 at

[neonixie-l] Auction foolishness

2022-10-05 Thread Nick Andrews
I...bid on some more junk, I mean stuff, Monday night. Driving to NM Saturday and will go up to ABQ to pick them up. Two units, an HP 5245L counter with 5252A and a 5243L with a (maybe) 5262A Time Interval unit. Also a 5214L Preset Counter. And then a Eldorado Elec 783G Time Interval Counter,

Re: [neonixie-l] NIB B-7094 Nixie tubes for sale

2022-09-21 Thread Nick Andrews
Pretty cool tubes! Not sure about the comment about the sockets not being good for inserting and removing tubes. These are used for PMTs all the time and I've not seen any problems yet plugging and unplugging tubes from bases. On Wed, Sep 21, 2022 at 9:50 AM Jens Boos wrote: > This is

Re: [neonixie-l] NL-916 Q letter nixie tube

2022-09-01 Thread Nick Andrews
Haha, sorry Audrey, I just couldn't resist... M, Q, ... On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 3:04 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Sep 1, 2022, at 3:36 PM, Nick Andrews wrote: > > MI-6 used them for office designators... > > > "Pay attention, 007" > > > Terry Bow

Re: [neonixie-l] lot of 34 B7971s on ebay..

2022-08-18 Thread Nick Andrews
Heavy lift yeah that applies here too. The lathe, milling machines and metal shaper are obviously of some worth, and tools. The dental xray machines are heavy but not completely absurd. The powder diffraction xray machine is odd, bulky, heavy, etc. Vacuum pumps, lasers, etc are mostly all

Re: [neonixie-l] lot of 34 B7971s on ebay..

2022-08-18 Thread Nick Andrews
las Stock wrote: > >> Totally agree Robert, Nick.. >> >> My wife is constantly harassing me (slight exaggeration...) to make sure >> I have a list of items and market prices if I should *kick the >> proverbial*after collecting/selling for a number of years,

Re: [neonixie-l] lot of 34 B7971s on ebay..

2022-08-18 Thread Nick Andrews
, who was a Cobra driver in Nam. But I digress. The point is, we have quirky hobbies and valuable stuff that should be destined for someone else who cares about it, not the dump. On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 11:11 AM Nicholas Stock wrote: > Totally agree Robert, Nick.. > > My wife is c

Re: [neonixie-l] lot of 34 B7971s on ebay..

2022-08-18 Thread Nick Andrews
After seeing estate sales and ebay stuff, I started an inventory of my Geiger counters, isotope identifiers, other stuff that is worth something on ebay vs thrift store crap. I got 'permanent' ID labels and printed them with a unique serial number to key to an Excel spreadsheet, and was going to

Re: [neonixie-l] lot of 34 B7971s on ebay..

2022-08-17 Thread Nick Andrews
Must be someone in CONgress... On Wed, Aug 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM 'Ian Vine' via neonixie-l < neonixie-l@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > OK $191 per untested tube! Bit hot. > > Ian > On Wednesday, 17 August 2022 at 18:29:48 BST, Audrey > wrote: > > > not my listing obviously.. >

Re: [neonixie-l] Soviet DMM Front Panel Labelling

2022-08-14 Thread Nick Andrews
Yeah, shipping is worse than ever. On Sat, Aug 13, 2022, 2:34 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > Another ex-Soviet Nixie DMM: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/125460995198 > > > Take a look at the last picture. The prefix is a capitol letter pi ("П") > and the rotary switch is set to "R" (Roman alphabet) with

Re: [neonixie-l] CT scan on obsolete electronic modules

2022-08-09 Thread Nick Andrews
Very cool! Makes me want to get off my butt and set up my LIXI scanner... On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 2:54 AM Tomislav Cordazzo wrote: > https://nitter.net/kenshirriff/status/1555631082107654148 > Interesting, no vacuum though. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [neonixie-l] NL7037's...

2022-08-02 Thread Nick Andrews
d >> test it... >> >> On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 10:19 AM Nicholas Stock wrote: >> >>> Short lived. No Hg. I have to replace them pretty frequently in one of >>> my clocks (one every 6 months or so), they appear to develop infernal >>> shorts... cheap as nuts

Re: [neonixie-l] NL7037's...

2022-08-02 Thread Nick Andrews
It's on the list of crazy crap to try with my ever-growing junk pile! Most important is that last night I got the mini split ceiling cassette hung in the shop and running. Hoping 1 ton is enough in this TX heat. On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 11:09 AM Audrey wrote: > Ooh, good luck with that n

Re: [neonixie-l] NL7037's...

2022-08-02 Thread Nick Andrews
t; shorts... cheap as nuts though... > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 2, 2022, at 07:11, Nick Andrews wrote: > >  > Yeah, that's what I typed, must've been autocorrect...yeah that's it... > > On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 9:07 AM Audrey wrote: > >> Not to be that guy,

Re: [neonixie-l] NL7037's...

2022-08-02 Thread Nick Andrews
Yeah, that's what I typed, must've been autocorrect...yeah that's it... On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 9:07 AM Audrey wrote: > Not to be that guy, but IN-2 > > On Tue, Aug 2, 2022, 10:05 AM Nick Andrews wrote: > >> What's wrong with nipples? Hehe... How about the little baby IN-1

Re: [neonixie-l] NL7037's...

2022-08-02 Thread Nick Andrews
t; >>>> On 29 Jul 2022, at 18:28, Kevin A. >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>  >>>> >>>> $1200-$1500 for the lot >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 11:25 AM Nicholas Stock >>>> wrote: >>>> >>&g

Re: [neonixie-l] NL7037's...

2022-07-29 Thread Nick Andrews
0?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 >>> >>> ...reaches for popcorn. >>> >>> Not my listing etc etc... anyone want to take bets as to how much these >>> will go for? >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Nick >>> >>> -- &

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 9-segment nixie posted on Ebay

2022-07-27 Thread Nick Andrews
Careful what you offer, I think Terry has a long list he might give you. People who outbid him, those who destroyed classic vintage test gear just to sell the tubes, etc On Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 4:21 PM Audrey wrote: > I would kill for a copy of your archive. > > On Wed, Jul 27, 2022, 5:17

Re: CK1414 Monoscope - was Re: [neonixie-l] What kind of display is this?

2022-05-30 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
heon) - they generate different characters. Some larger users had custom masks made for specific applications (e.g. RADAR screen symbols). Nick On Thursday, 12 May 2022 at 22:43:52 UTC+1 Jens Boos wrote: > This is so cool! Thanks for sharing, much appreciated! > > Best wishes > Jens >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: B7971 tubes for sale - $150 each

2022-05-06 Thread Nick Andrews
om PolyPaks >> back in the 1970's >> >> On Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 1:35:25 PM UTC-7 Pramanicin wrote: >> >>> Tubes have sold. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Nick >>> >>> On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 6:54 AM Nicholas Stock wrote:

Re: [neonixie-l] Noon to be dekatron spinner owner

2022-04-25 Thread Nick Andrews
I'm really not at all familiar with them, but am interested to learn more. I do have an old Heathkit(?) cap tester that uses one of the end-on style tubes. I need to dig that out and see if it works. Have a small stash of IN-9 and IN-13 bought before prices became idiotic that I might use for a

Re: Analog graphics - was Re: [neonixie-l] Your vote please...

2022-04-25 Thread Nick Andrews
Pretty cool stuff. The commenters on that first link are right though, you can reproduce all that vinyl distortion and noise digitally and make it sound identical, if that's what you're into. Maybe one of these days I'll do a CRT clock. Guess I should look for a nice CRT to hoard... On Mon,

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: OT: Secret Life of Components

2022-04-13 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
pril 2022, 17:41:27 BST, 'Nick' via neonixie-l < > neoni...@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > > I met Tim a few times years ago - In another life I used to make > solid-state Tesla coils and electromagnetic can crushers/disk platter > launchers using massive low-ESR capacito

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: Secret Life of Components

2022-04-12 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
scary - in 2008 we had a rather unexpected uncontrolled rapid disassembly - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYMckRUXgEs (filmed by my youngest son who was also interviewed by the BBC!). Nick On Friday, 1 April 2022 at 17:20:45 UTC+1 gregebert wrote: > Tim Hunkin posted a new episode l

[neonixie-l] Re: Admin help

2022-04-12 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
refresh won't solve? Nick (not the pharma one) On Tuesday, 12 April 2022 at 16:30:50 UTC+1 Jonathan wrote: > Howdy All, > > Been a list member for quite a while, so my account was somehow > migrated. When I go to google groups I don't see the neonixie-l group > listed but I do

Re: [neonixie-l] eBay Paranoia

2022-04-05 Thread Nick Andrews
I've had pretty good luck as well, but did get screwed over by a dishonest seller a couple years ago where I won a bid on a rare RADIAC set with a very rare probe. Scumbag canceled the sale (after I paid even) and actually wrote that he couldn't afford to sell it for the closing price because he

[neonixie-l] Neon supplies...

2022-03-13 Thread 'Nick' via neonixie-l
Ukraine produces 50-70% (depending on whom you ask) of the world's neon and its use is key in semiconductor manufacturing. Never knew that...

[neonixie-l] Anyone have a data sheet for blue 16-segment LEDs?

2022-03-10 Thread Nick Andrews
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324844542148?var=513847918490 I bought some of these to play with and am having issues finding the actual data sheet. Found some for similar but different color variants. But I want to know the recommended max parameters to decide how bright I want to drive them.

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