[neonixie-l] Re: Rare Nimo Tubes

2016-08-08 Thread Nick
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Re: [neonixie-l] Playing with E1T-tubes & restoring them

2016-08-08 Thread Nick
On Monday, 8 August 2016 16:25:51 UTC+1, Pramanicin wrote: > > Nick, have you considered a Dropbox for the files instead? > > (the other) Nick. > Just beat you to this :) Started a new thread for the topic, with Dropbox as an option... Cheers Nick (the real one!) -

[neonixie-l] Group document repository...

2016-08-08 Thread Nick
Private servers, e.g. members' own, would not be a viable option... :) 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..

Re: [neonixie-l] Playing with E1T-tubes & restoring them

2016-08-08 Thread Nick
p to have controlled access. I'd really welcome members' input on this :) 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: XC24...

2016-08-08 Thread Nick
Two other, far less interesting, XC24 boxes... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l"

[neonixie-l] Re: XC24...

2016-08-05 Thread Nick
Whilst wiring two XC-18s together *should* work fine, it doesn't reliably as they two tubes would need to be perfectly matched, and they never are... Grahame and I both tried it without too much success... Not fired up these XC-24s yet... Nick -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Re: XC24...

2016-08-04 Thread Nick
On Thursday, 4 August 2016 13:11:23 UTC+1, Nick wrote: > After wondering if I'd ever actually see any of these, I finally found a > few... NIB in very pretty little boxes... > > Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[neonixie-l] Re: Rare Nimo Tubes

2016-08-04 Thread Nick
USD 100 each seems to be about the going rate. The ones I have are in the same bulk packing... 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Playing with E1T-tubes & restoring them

2016-08-03 Thread Nick
=414kMs0IOML=plSrch . Make sure you get the LASER not the inkjet version. You make up your design (the E1T decals in this case) using your favourite graphics package, then print them before floating the label off and onto the valve/capacitor can/radio dial/whatever... HTH Nick -- You received

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: These don't come up very often...

2016-07-22 Thread Nick
You need to search the world rather than your local eBay. It came up in my searches Nick (UK) -- 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] Re: Take a look at this....

2016-07-21 Thread Nick
Have a look at 4HV - lots of working projects on there including wireless power transfer using Royer oscillators - built one myself about 5 years ago when doing a lot if Tesla Coil stuff... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l&q

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Help required on nixie power supply

2016-07-15 Thread Nick de Smith
Noise on the FB pin is a common problem with poor layout, hence asking for a look at it. You should not need any other bypass caps if the layout is good and the component choice likewise. Nick On 15 July 2016 22:01:39 BST, gregebert <gregeb...@hotmail.com> wrote: >Although t

[neonixie-l] Help required on nixie power supply

2016-07-14 Thread Nick
Can we see whole layout please? Nick (de Smith) -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to

Re: [neonixie-l] Odd Tubes

2016-07-02 Thread Nick de Smith
Experience shows that nixies and road vehicles don't mix - the nixies fail in due course due to mechanical breakdown. Nick On 2 July 2016 07:27:36 GMT+01:00, gregebert <gregeb...@hotmail.com> wrote: >I was going to suggest a creativity contest: Whoever comes up with the >most >i

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Looking for Tubes!

2016-06-30 Thread Nick de Smith
I have 4 X 50317 NIB in stock - contact me off list if you are interested... Nick On 30 June 2016 14:38:51 GMT+01:00, John Olivero <john.r.oliv...@gmail.com> wrote: >I appreciate the info on the possible cathode contamination and will >take >that into consideration. The questi

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: HLK-PM01

2016-06-30 Thread Nick Sargeant
I tend to use laptop power supplies to interface with my projects - I am always picking up power supplies as laptops get replaced at work. They usually kick out 19.5v at 4 or 5 amps. I then design in a small switcher to bring that down to 5v for the using application, and put that on the board

Re: [neonixie-l] Cogwheelcircuit

2016-06-22 Thread Nick
Has Pete Hand any FLW kits left? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to

Re: [neonixie-l] My NixiChron is sick, what do I do?

2016-05-26 Thread Nick
It uses a max771-based supply. For the FET to get really hot a number of things could have happened, including the MAX771 latching up, the FET dying, and the feedback network topend resistor going o/c, HF oscillation etc... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: My NixiChron is sick, what do I do?

2016-05-25 Thread Nick
Have you tried taking the tubes out and replacing them one at a time, then in pairs, rotating them between positions? This is a solid fault, so I'd focus on eliminating the easy stuff before worrying about signal degradation... If the max771 was cooking, that's not good at all. -- You

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: My NixiChron is sick, what do I do?

2016-05-25 Thread Nick
Hang on... is it fixed now or us it still with someone? 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...@googlegroups.co

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: My NixiChron is sick, what do I do?

2016-05-25 Thread Nick
if the problem moves, scoping the 5v rail to look for noise and sag, removing the hv drivers and then replacing one at a time etc. i.e. elimination. Theory is great and interesting but won't help much in solving the immediate mystery... Nick -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Boost converter inductor sizing question

2016-05-19 Thread Nick
for that ! Cheers Nick On Wednesday, 18 May 2016 21:20:48 UTC+1, Nixcited delighted wrote: > > That'll be me ignoring your guidelines then Nick. I can't get that picky > circuit to play nicely as you know and it demands the manufacturing of > proper PCBs and the relatively expensive co

[neonixie-l] Re: Boost converter inductor sizing question

2016-05-18 Thread Nick
The design on that page has been built many 100s of time with no problems - where people have had issues is where they've chosen to ignore the very specific guidelines on component choice and layout :) Nick On Tuesday, 17 May 2016 21:18:51 UTC+1, ZY wrote: > > Hello. I'm trying to

Re: [neonixie-l] Neon Signs

2016-05-13 Thread Nick
secondaries and all the bits (primary tubing, toploads, insulators etc.) can be found on eBay. HTH 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] Re: My NixiChron is sick, what do I do?

2016-05-12 Thread Nick
Vdd of 5V is not the issue in this case - Vdd is 11V. According to their data sheet they are being driven out of spec and that correct operation under these conditions is not guaranteed... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" g

Re: [neonixie-l] Neon Signs

2016-05-12 Thread Nick de Smith
Not the wrong place at all. There are Neon tube testers, small battery powered units, that can test to see it if the tubes are OK. Where abouts are you located - there may at be a member near you who can help or lend you a tester... Nick On 13 May 2016 00:02:52 BST, Tom Harris <cele

Re: [neonixie-l] My NixiChron is sick, what do I do?

2016-05-11 Thread Nick
what the datasheet says the 5530 needs in this use case. One idea might be rotating the 5530s around and seeing if the problem moves with the driver... Whatever happens, there are no level shifters and it "just worked", so that was OK then :) Nick -- You received this message b

Re: [neonixie-l] My NixiChron is sick, what do I do?

2016-05-10 Thread Nick
Vdd on the 5530 should be about 12V - the schematic snippet implies that Vdd is 5V - the data sheet explicitly states that normal operation is not guaranteed with Vdd below 10.8V. It may have worked at 5V, but that's just luck... over time, who knows what else has drifted.. Nick -- You

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: Need a technical letter translated from German to English...

2016-05-10 Thread Nick
Many thanks Jonathan, you were a life-save ! 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...@googlegroups.co

[neonixie-l] Re: Thought I'd share

2016-05-08 Thread Nick
Very sweet - "cool" design - like it a lot ! I hope you have those clocks mentioned on your insurance - some of mine are - when you add up the cost of those tubes etc., it gets a bit scary... Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] OT: Need a technical letter translated from German to English...

2016-05-06 Thread Nick
) - I can scan it to PDF... Because the detail is important, it really needs a proper translation... Any help would be much appreciated ! A favour would be owed :) Thanks Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubs

[neonixie-l] Re: My NixiChron is sick, what do I do?

2016-05-05 Thread Nick
had to restore that a few years ago, luckily Jeff was still around then - https://groups.google.com/d/msg/neonixie-l/evzX0noEGXg/JrVaZG3YFogJ <https://groups.google.com/d/msg/neonixie-l/evzX0noEGXg/JrVaZG3YFogJ> Good luck - no doubt other will be along shortly... Cheers Nick -- You re

[neonixie-l] Re: You have been added to neoni...@groups.io

2016-04-20 Thread Nick
PEOPLE ! PLEASE STOP SUBSCRIBING TO THE GROUPS.IO GROUP ! There is absolutely no point in subscribing to it - everyone has read-access and no posting is allowed. It's highly unlikely that it'll ever be an active group! Cheers Nick On Wednesday, 20 April 2016 08:06:21 UTC+1, Nick wrote

[neonixie-l] Re: You have been added to neoni...@groups.io

2016-04-20 Thread Nick
, isn't it. I try to sort out stuff behind the scenes, then something goes a bit pair-shaped... :) Don't worry about it - the message is genuine, but just ignore it - no-one can port to the Groups.io shadow anyway... Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Yahoo being sold...

2016-04-13 Thread Nick
that I'll make available to the group. 472 files in 91 folders - total is only 74.7 Mb. It's time this group had a files section... :) Cheers Nick (moderator) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[neonixie-l] Re: Crowdfunding for vacuum tubes/nixie/neon/scientific glassblowing workshop

2016-04-08 Thread Nick
is doing exactly this type of work, Dalibor Farny - http://www.daliborfarny.com/ - and its taken him years of hard graft to get to the stage he's at. More people doing this is great - just that if we're investing in you, I for one would like to know a bit more :) Cheers Nick -- You received

[neonixie-l] Re: Unnkown Nixie

2016-03-25 Thread Nick
Looks a bit like a B5991, but the clips on the top of the cathode supports is slightly different One of that series though - the size & shape are right... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe f

[neonixie-l] Re: Trying to Locate Nixie Vendor

2016-03-25 Thread Nick
Me too. I emailed him and raised a support ticket about my ITS1A clock over a month ago. No answer... 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, sen

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Dekatron T-Shirt

2016-03-24 Thread Nick de Smith
Hi Keith, Nothing wrong with a modest bit of advertising so long as it's relevant. Spamming, of course, will be dealt with most harshly :) Cheers Nick On 24 March 2016 12:38:12 GMT+00:00, Keith Moore <nixieke...@gmail.com> wrote: >This is my shirt. Please order i

Re: [neonixie-l] My Page - What do you think?

2016-03-22 Thread Nick de Smith
A. You need more SMPS fu, young John... That PSU is very familiar... Nick On 22 March 2016 21:56:58 GMT+00:00, Quixotic Nixotic <nixci...@jsdesign.co.uk> wrote: > >On 22 Mar 2016, at 20:55, Nick wrote: > >> Very nice. Small point -shouldn't R17 be connected to +12V ?

[neonixie-l] My Page - What do you think?

2016-03-22 Thread Nick
Very nice. Small point -shouldn't R17 be connected to +12V ? 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...@google

[neonixie-l] Racal 836 Nixie Universal Counter-Timer

2016-03-21 Thread Nick
Very nice Thomas - good to see it working again. 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...@googlegroups.co

[neonixie-l] Re: VFD pen

2016-03-19 Thread Nick
Interesting! They say "Discontinued in 1990, Gelfman acquired the world’s remaining IV-21 VFD tubes." Not mine, they didn't ! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[neonixie-l] Re: Why were dekatrons still manufactured as recently as 1992 ?

2016-03-19 Thread Nick Sargeant
I was in Lithuania in the early 90s, shortly after the exit of the Russians. There were factories there still making ICs and stockpiling them, even though the products they were targeted for were history. As I recall, they were making DEC VAX clones, and that is what the ICs were aiming for.

[neonixie-l] OT: RPi 3 + Occulus Rift

2016-03-19 Thread Nick
as the Pi 2B+ though much more feature rich & a lot faster.Only downside (slight) is 1Gb RAM - more than enough for Linux. Getting to really like it... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [neonixie-l] Used or NOS?

2016-03-16 Thread Nick
On Tuesday, 15 March 2016 17:31:44 UTC, Jens Boos wrote: > > I don't think it would be counter-productive, see e.g. the XN-1. Neon and > argon are noble gases and hence they almost don't interact with getter > material, as far as I know > Yup - I can buy that... Nick -

Re: [neonixie-l] Used or NOS?

2016-03-15 Thread Nick
ring baking and initial evacuation prior to backfilling, you wouldn't use a getter. Nick On Monday, 14 March 2016 01:15:28 UTC, jrehwin wrote: > > Nixies are not vacuum tubes - they shouldn't have a getter. > > > Actually, some nixies do have a getter, but it's a different kin

[neonixie-l] Re: Good B7971s?

2016-03-11 Thread Nick
It's pretty much impossible to re-gas a nixie, not to mention being dangerous due to the Hg. I tried doing this with an outgassed tube helped by a really expert hot-glass specialist. We failed, probably on the annealing. The glass cracked. Nick -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Re: Good B7971s?

2016-03-08 Thread Nick
At which pressure? > Neon with a small amount of Argon (maybe 5%) and possibly a trace of Mercury (nearly all later tubes have Hg doping - it almost eliminates sputtering and thus drastically improves the life of the tube). Pressure is between 5 & 30 Torr (about 1/25th of an atmospher

[neonixie-l] Re: Good B7971s?

2016-03-08 Thread Nick
The tubes will have been burnt-in for some time after manufacture for QC checks... maybe that'd be enough to cause the shading? Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[neonixie-l] Re: Good B7971s?

2016-03-08 Thread Nick
st in case - bearing in mind that they were mainly used in stock tickers, failure wasn't an option. The tubes are fine, and as many have found, they seem to go on for ever... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubsc

RE: [neonixie-l] Bad B7971's

2016-03-06 Thread Nick
Odd this. I bought substantial batches of these (in the several 100s) from the guy that originally owned pretty much the world's supply many years ago - apart from those that broke in transit due to very poor packing, I've never had a failure. Where are all these different tubes coming

Re: [neonixie-l] Small neon bulbs 50 for $5

2016-03-03 Thread Nick
Hi Yan - I've several 100 5440As too - if you are looking for stock, drop me a line. Cheers Nick On Thursday, 3 March 2016 05:03:32 UTC, 严泽远 wrote: > > Hi guys, yes it's me, I bought thousands of them from a local reseller two > years ago, especially 3mm neon lamps is perfect for tu

[neonixie-l] Nice nixie project...

2016-02-26 Thread Nick
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/tubes-valves/281206-retro-nixie-volume-indicator.html 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] IN-36 Stereo Bargraph Panaplex driving help

2016-02-15 Thread Nick
https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/neonixie-l/Y4P9lU5YyN0 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post

Re: [neonixie-l] Small neon bulbs 50 for $5

2016-02-15 Thread Nick
Ummm... If John is up for a bag or two, any chance of me too? Pretty please? Ta Nick On Saturday, 13 February 2016 20:50:41 UTC, Pramanicin wrote: > > Thanks John! I picked some upbargain! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 13, 2016, at 08:51, John Rehwinkel <j

Re: [neonixie-l] Help with wiring for Gralex panel meter (with panaplex display)

2016-02-12 Thread Nick
Looks very like a Sperry SP-356 Panaplex display... 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...@googlegroups.co

Re: [neonixie-l] HV/Gas engineers in Europe?

2016-02-09 Thread Nick de Smith
guy. Contact me offline if you want an intro. Hth. Nick On 9 February 2016 08:03:46 GMT+00:00, Matt <mgonl...@gorbet.com> wrote: >Hi group! > >A designer friend of mine is working on a new concept for an >installation and could use the help of someone who builds or tinkers &

Re: [neonixie-l] Microchip finally buys Atmel

2016-01-27 Thread Nick
++ compiler except that it's been optimised in association with red hat. 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-

Re: [neonixie-l] Microchip finally buys Atmel

2016-01-27 Thread Nick
The launchpads are excellent/astonishing value. Have a look at the MSP-EXP430FR5969 which is the one I mostly use. Phenomenal board for a stupidly low price. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [neonixie-l] Microchip finally buys Atmel

2016-01-27 Thread Nick
+1 on hating the PIC "architecture". I was always an AVR man, then I discovered the MSP430 series... :) 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 fr

[neonixie-l] Re: Burroughs B-5991, B-59956 in BIPCO BIP8211P sockets - where do they come from?

2016-01-12 Thread Nick
sure that they were ever for anything specific - just the opposite - they were general purpose modules thath made their way into lots of kit. Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[neonixie-l] Re: B6091 or similar nixies

2016-01-12 Thread Nick
I have some NIB if Surplus Sales can't help you (bearing in mind I'm on the other side of the Atlantic) - probably easier to get them there than from me if you can. Drop me a PM if you're interested... Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] Re: Neon exhibition in London, Jan 14th...

2016-01-10 Thread Nick
Should have pointed out that this is all part of a much larger, London-wide, exhibition of light called "Lumiere" running from the 14th to the 17th January - see http://www.visitlondon.com/lumiere/about/what-is-lumiere-london-2016 Quite a lot of neon in there :) Nick -- Yo

[neonixie-l] Re: Searching for a specific Itron VFD (Vintage)

2016-01-04 Thread Nick Sargeant
Have you tried searching Noritake rather than Itron? DIgikey has a reference to the part number with Noritake as the manufacturer. On Monday, 4 January 2016 17:24:08 UTC, Joe Hutch wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > A friend referred me to this group, suggesting that someone here might be > able to

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Newbie Buyer: Advise needed on this IN-14 nixie clock design and seller

2015-12-27 Thread Nick
Hi John, If I can find it, you're welcome to it. Just finished a Metz ITS1-A clock from nixiekits.EU (Jurgen) -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] FS: IV-4, IV-12, IV-17, IV-26

2015-12-10 Thread Nick
Guys - no disrespect but this is an English-speaking forum - please stick to that! Cheers Nick (Mod) On Thursday, 10 December 2015 08:07:44 UTC, Yuriy Ovchinnikov wrote: > > Лампы новые, но не проверял работу. Около сотни отправил - претензий не > было. Карта СБ есть. > > 2015

[neonixie-l] Re: Useful tool on eBay...

2015-11-08 Thread Nick
New alternative: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem=161049885800 <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem=161049885800> Nick On Thursday, 3 September 2015 14:03:18 UTC+1, Nick wrote: > > Not my auction - I already have one of these - quite useful when you are

Re: [neonixie-l] Restoration of Nixie clocks

2015-10-26 Thread Nick
nges. > Might not be happy if it is an ultrasonic cleaner 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...@googlegroup

Re: [neonixie-l] Restoration of Nixie clocks

2015-10-26 Thread Nick
done before - it have have been masked first... 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to th

[neonixie-l] Re: IEE Nimo on eb*y, Nixie and Dekatron collections

2015-10-26 Thread Nick
On Monday, 26 October 2015 03:34:28 UTC, gregebert wrote: > > Nick - Have you made a clock or something else with your NIMOs ? > Nope - I have a huge number of tubes waiting for projects, but the main focus of what little time I have in the workshop is on valve amplifiers and restorin

[neonixie-l] Re: IEE Nimo on eb*y, Nixie and Dekatron collections

2015-10-25 Thread Nick
as they are extremely complex internally... It'll be interesting to see what these finally go for... 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] Re: Divergence Meter, new design with NL-5440A/IN-14/IN-8-2, battery powered.

2015-10-14 Thread Nick
Looks lovely. Google Translate loses the plot slightly on your page - one of the comments gets translated as: "Front peanut seeds sold rice pudding" Maybe that's correct who knows ? Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ne

[neonixie-l] Re: Thoughts on building an ITS1-A clock from Mr. Nixie's kit

2015-10-02 Thread Nick
I have one of these waiting for assembly - I hadn't realised that a) the lead-ins are fragile and that b) they differ much in size - thanks for the heads-up on that. It's about #6 on the to-do list - have to finish a set of near-field speakers this weekend, then veneer them Nick -- You

[neonixie-l] Make a clock, go to jail

2015-09-17 Thread Nick
Ok. We're veering into politics here - not the remit of the group. I've deleted one post (a very rare thing for me to do). I really don't want to lock the thread, so lets keep it on subject... Nick (moderator) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] Re: Make a clock, go to jail

2015-09-16 Thread Nick
...also http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34266389 Nick On Wednesday, 16 September 2015 10:17:55 UTC+1, petehand wrote: > > Although nothing should surprise me by now about the insanity of the > American school system, this one touches a nerve. A kid - a young teenager > -

[neonixie-l] Re: Scottish PC (the Aye-Mac)

2015-09-11 Thread Nick
What's more, its got NIXIES ! (or at least a nixie clock on top!) Nick On Thursday, 10 September 2015 12:29:14 UTC+1, zeltus wrote: > > > > http://www.scotlandnow.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/video-scottish-computer-expert-designs-6404379 > > Made oi larf it did. For you Merkins

Re: [neonixie-l] Useful tool on eBay...

2015-09-03 Thread Nick
and platter-launchers, not to mention the valve hifi and then the neon signs... Its a really useful bit of kit - I always take it with me when going to ham fests or similar shows... Nick PS. Your neon tube is in a box ready to go - probably this weekend... -- You received this message because you ar

[neonixie-l] Useful tool on eBay...

2015-09-03 Thread Nick
Not my auction - I already have one of these - quite useful when you are and about or in the lab and want to quickly check tubes for gas (when they should have some, e.g. nixies) and gas when they shouldn't (like radio valves). http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351471098985 Nick -- You received

[neonixie-l] OT: What not to do with a google group posting ...

2015-08-21 Thread Nick
... EDIT: ...and half an hour later, as if by magic, re-appears! Not so sure what's become of the forwarded part, though... C'est la vie... 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Clock on Tonight's Storage Wars

2015-08-12 Thread Nick
repetitive storyline.. Its not real, folks. Get used to it :) 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...@googlegroups.com. To post

Re: [neonixie-l] A little off-topic....EM4 Magic eye tube

2015-07-20 Thread Nick
://www.radiomuseum.org/forum/replacing_the_em4_by_the_6e5c.html 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group

Re: [neonixie-l] A little off-topic....EM4 Magic eye tube

2015-07-20 Thread Nick
Jan Wüsten http://www.die-wuestens.de/eindex.htmhas EM34s from 6 euros but EM4s (new) at 110 euros! 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] Re: F9020 Nixies

2015-07-20 Thread Nick
-wide - they were never made in quantity. 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[neonixie-l] Re: F9020 Nixies

2015-07-20 Thread Nick
Hah! Probably not a chance. I have a couple, but I've seen almost none come up for auction in 15 years. A member here did come across a cache of them some years ago, but I believe they all sold (for a LOT of money). Nick On Monday, 20 July 2015 15:43:17 UTC+1, Raymond Koonce wrote: I have

[neonixie-l] Re: F9020 Nixies

2015-07-20 Thread Nick
/ - a real craftsman. If cost is really not an object, I suspect he could make you new ones. If you go down that route, we'd all love to see the results ! Nick On Monday, 20 July 2015 16:43:29 UTC+1, Raymond Koonce wrote: Thanks for the reply. That's sort of what I expected, but I thought this would

Re: [neonixie-l] NYC Vintage Electronics

2015-07-19 Thread Nick
valve I have, now unlikely ever to be found again. Rats. Nick On Saturday, 18 July 2015 20:14:56 UTC+1, jrehwin wrote: My wife and I are planning a short visit to our daughter in NYC, and was wondering if anyone up there could recommend a vintage or modern electronics store. Not like

[neonixie-l] Re: 16 (25) Segment Display

2015-07-02 Thread Nick
and Euros - he's insulated from all that. Anyway, the real problems for the Greeks haven't kicked in yet.. Nick (who has Greek relatives friends living in Athens). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group

[neonixie-l] Re: Any Nixisat repairmen out there?

2015-07-02 Thread Nick
Hi, and welcome ! I, too, have a NixiSat which stopped working - just before he died, Jeff supplied me with an upgraded processor and a kit of parts to uprate the PSU snd to replace the old awful GPS puck with a new one. I documented the process in a thread on this group... Nick -- You

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Cross reference table?

2015-06-29 Thread Nick de Smith
I've exchanged emails with him on this very point - he moved to a new site but didn't copy over the data as there were some errors in it. On 29.06.2015 15:49, 'threeneurons' via neonixie-l wrote: A.J.'s site use to be: http://mysite.verizon.net/res0fab4/files/nixdat.htm But apparently,

[neonixie-l] Re: Heathkit IB-1101 Frequency Counter

2015-06-12 Thread Nick
went to was a sort of memorial party - about 150 to 200 people were there. I'll post the video if folks are interested... 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

[neonixie-l] USA CRT-purchaser payout...

2015-06-03 Thread Nick
/court_agrees_568m_tv_and_computer_screen_deal/ The settlement fund will be available to anyone in the US who purchased a CRT product between 1995 and 2007 Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group

[neonixie-l] Re: Some Russian wrist watches

2015-06-01 Thread Nick
Beautiful work. Just lovely. Any details on the tubes electronics? 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...@googlegroups.com

Re: [neonixie-l] Another nixie watch comes to life

2015-05-28 Thread Nick
long as I left the credit line there... 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixies in Tomorrowland movie

2015-05-02 Thread Nick
1N-18 SmartSocket? Looks like it (though tricky to tell). Anyone here responsible for this :) 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

RE: [neonixie-l] Your message in neonixie-l was denied

2015-05-02 Thread Nick
it carefully and you'll see its not a reject for you - its just another group message... 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: FLW Clocks

2015-04-18 Thread Nick
I'd be interested as well - got a bunch of these waiting! Nick On Saturday, 18 April 2015 10:31:26 UTC+1, petehand wrote: I would do that for you. How many have you got? On Friday, April 17, 2015 at 5:26:47 AM UTC-7, Greg P wrote: I wish someone would build a kit that uses the 5971 Alpha

Re: [neonixie-l] Nick Desmith smps board question

2015-04-16 Thread Nick
on the web page. The schematic in the above link is certainly not my original schematic (see attached). You may well have instability on the feedback line and HF oscillation with the board layout as is - do you have a decent 'scope? Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: FLW Clocks

2015-04-15 Thread Nick
I saw an Italian one a few years ago using B7971s... Using the some of the smart sockets etc. available it'd really be quite easy to make one... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[neonixie-l] Re: Info on Datatime clocks?

2015-04-15 Thread Nick
Photos? 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l

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