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

2016-01-12 Thread Nick
not 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

[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 -- You rec

[neonixie-l] Nixie equipment adverts...

2016-01-09 Thread Nick
Just got to admire those nixies... 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 grou

[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 he

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 neo

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff Thomas WWVB clock

2015-12-19 Thread Nick
Nice. Similar to the Nixisat too. I love my Nixisat - WWVB wouldn't make much sense in Blighty... Nick (t'other 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 fr

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&item=161049885800 <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161049885800> Nick On Thursday, 3 September 2015 14:03:18 UTC+1, Nick wrote: > > Not my auction - I already have one of these - quite

[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

Re: [neonixie-l] Restoration of Nixie clocks

2015-10-26 Thread Nick
was 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Restoration of Nixie clocks

2015-10-26 Thread Nick
anges. > 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...@google

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

2015-10-25 Thread Nick
s 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 emai

[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 &qu

[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

[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 th

[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 Merki

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

2015-09-03 Thread Nick
sla coils 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 beca

[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 rec

[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 s

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

2015-08-12 Thread Nick
s to add interest to an otherwise tedious & 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 recei

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Questions regarding IV-17 or IV-14 vfd tubes.

2015-07-24 Thread Nick
That would be in thread https://groups.google.com/d/msg/neonixie-l/HevOjKD3oqQ/vGweitu5eIQJ Nice bit of work by John Taylor... Nick On Friday, 24 July 2015 15:12:30 UTC+1, Nixcited delighted wrote: > > > On 24 Jul 2015, at 14:51, Chaos Hydra wrote: > > > I do have LM90

[neonixie-l] Re: F9020 Nixies

2015-07-20 Thread Nick
t; - 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 expect

[neonixie-l] Re: F9020 Nixies

2015-07-20 Thread Nick
culation world-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.co

[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:

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

2015-07-20 Thread Nick
Jan Wüsten <http://www.die-wuestens.de/eindex.htm>has 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, s

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

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 stor

[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

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

2015-07-02 Thread Nick
lphafivewhite > He's selling in USD 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 G

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
died at the end of last year - the event I 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

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

2015-06-03 Thread Nick
/2015/06/02/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.

[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 neoni

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

2015-05-28 Thread Nick
of artwork so please respect that. The guy that made it (Richard Wheater) gave me permission to use it as the banner for the group so 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 unsub

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

2015-05-28 Thread Nick
Really really nice - always liked Panaplex-style displays - its juts a shame that no really little ones were made (but we know someone who could probably make or is already planning one!). Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l&q

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

2015-05-02 Thread Nick
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 neon

[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: 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 b

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

2015-04-16 Thread Nick
onent choice, as I mention 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

[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

[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

Re: [neonixie-l] Art of Electronics, 3rd Edition, is finally out...

2015-04-14 Thread Nick
I noticed that there is a new book out about LTSpice - I agree about simulation - all the valve amp design I now do is also modelled in LTSpice... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [neonixie-l] Art of Electronics, 3rd Edition, is finally out...

2015-04-13 Thread Nick
There's an on-line errata at http://artofelectronics.net/errata/ <http://artofelectronics.net/errata/> 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

[neonixie-l] Art of Electronics, 3rd Edition, is finally out...

2015-04-13 Thread Nick
uk/dp/0521809266/ref=pd_luc_rh_sbs_02_03_t_img_lh?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 <http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0521809266/ref=pd_luc_rh_sbs_02_03_t_img_lh?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1>, and it's wonderful... Not cheap, but many regard it as essential if you're an EE... Nick -- You received

[neonixie-l] Re: damo454 --> WARNING! new suspect vendor on eBay

2015-04-11 Thread Nick
se the forum is potentially liable. 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-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[neonixie-l] Re: Neon in the Saatchi gallery

2015-04-09 Thread Nick
These are Seletti letters - they are pretty much the only company doing this - lots of places sell them - nice though. 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 fro

[neonixie-l] Re: Datasheet Scan Wanted: Stanley S-5000B Incandescent 7-segment Readout

2015-04-08 Thread Nick
Facebook page with photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.647095295413270.1073741848.106706976118774&type=1 On Sunday, 5 April 2015 06:54:14 UTC+1, A. Nonamus wrote: > > Hi all, > > I know

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: On-line CNC experiences...

2015-04-02 Thread Nick
hat SolidEdge do a free Student Edition which, as I have a son doing Civil Engineering at university, is very useful :) I know SE, in its 2D variant at least, so will give the 3D version a go for a while... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[neonixie-l] OT: On-line CNC experiences...

2015-04-02 Thread Nick
e code of the 3D upgrade is mad. Precision is not the main driver - good finish rather than precision. 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

[neonixie-l] Re: (mostly )Nixie thingy collection

2015-03-31 Thread Nick
Hey ! In the box of stuff down on the bottom right, is that the "IBM Clock Thingy" I sent you a while back? The one with the uniselectors and magic modules wrapped in yellow tape? Did you ever get it to work? Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Need help with a tubehobby clock overheating

2015-03-30 Thread Nick de Smith
I suspect they will "solve the problem" but at considerably more cost than two small capacitors which should have been there in the first place. ... Nick On 30 March 2015 12:47:54 GMT+01:00, Kiran Otter wrote: >Nick, > >Would replacing the 7805 with a 'non-isolated d

[neonixie-l] Re: Need help with a tubehobby clock overheating

2015-03-30 Thread Nick
have" but are essential. Most of the datasheets actually specify a 330nF input capacitor (between pins 1 & 2) but a 100nF works well too. 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: Need help with a tubehobby clock overheating

2015-03-29 Thread Nick
Just looked at the schematic. There are no suppression capacitors on the 7805. That is, IMHO, a major flaw. I would, as soon as possible, add those two 100n caps on the legs of the 7805. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l"

[neonixie-l] Need help with a tubehobby clock overheating

2015-03-29 Thread Nick
t caps mounted right up against 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 to this group, s

[neonixie-l] Re: In New York (New Jersey) for the next two weeks...

2015-03-27 Thread Nick
en get to Leeds Radio :( 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Caught like Mars flies in a Klein bottle

2015-03-24 Thread Nick
edibly hard and those prices seem extremely reasonable to me! I just love the "Klein Hat" - going to get one of those for my brother (an academic pure mathematician). Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To

[neonixie-l] Re: Caught like Mars flies in a Klein bottle

2015-03-24 Thread Nick
our choice please. > > I can't wait for Nick de Smith to make me one, now he has the skillset > Yeah. Whatever! Thanks for the vote of confidence, but I found it tough just to make the letters of the alphabet... (actually, letters are not easy) Thanks for that John - is it real

Re: [neonixie-l] Magenta Frosted LEDs- Anyone know where?

2015-03-17 Thread Nick de Smith
Use the led you found and "cloud" the lens with some very fine sandpaper. .. Nick On 17 March 2015 01:57:16 EST, Dman777 wrote: >I don't think I canI will be using the GPIO pins which have legs. > >On Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:27:05 PM UTC-5, Jeff Walton wrote:

[neonixie-l] Re: B7971 Ultronics ticker display?

2015-03-16 Thread Nick
Just spoken to a chap that worked for Quotron (competitor of Lectrascan) who submitted that photo - the image is a composite and the display is most probably a single height Lectrascan unit - note that each module contains 24 display positions, just like the double-height unit. Nick -- You

[neonixie-l] Re: In New York (New Jersey) for the next two weeks...

2015-03-14 Thread Nick
Way things are going, its tough and may have little free time - the computer fair looked interesting but is probably a bit too far to go in the time I have. Annoying really. Might make it to Leeds though... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] In Newy York (New Jersey) for the next two weeks...

2015-03-11 Thread Nick
m taking over there don't really need me standing over their shoulders, so I may get some free time... I'm hoping to visit Leeds Radio in their new location in the Bronx... [url]http://leedsradio.com/[/url] ...bought off them several times - nice guys... Nick -- You received this messag

[neonixie-l] Re: PCBWay board house

2015-03-10 Thread Nick
Grief, that's cheap. So simple to order too - I just looked up the price for 4-layer Eurocards with immersion gold & black coating - 5 boards about 130 USD, Nuts. What's the quality like? Silk screen & drilling registration etc.? Nick -- You received this message because

[neonixie-l] Re: Housing for nixies

2015-03-10 Thread Nick
I'm amazed. 12 / 10 By far the most interesting / bizarre / off-the-wall clock I've seen. Still using those ghastly (IMHO) IN-14s, though... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [neonixie-l] RIP Chris Bracey and God's own junkyard

2015-03-06 Thread Nick
://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wH6PC5okHBI/VPmyAnW8YCI/Azg/qUsiI0WhbT4/s1600/IMG_2822.jpeg> <https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wH6PC5okHBI/VPmyAnW8YCI/Azg/qUsiI0WhbT4/s1600/IMG_2822.jpeg> Nick <https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wH6PC5okHBI/VPmyAnW8YCI/Azg/qUsiI0WhbT

[neonixie-l] Re: New Telly

2015-03-06 Thread Nick
Very nice John. Lovely. Receipt? Cheers Nick ps. I moved This thread as it was in the wrong place originally - apologies for that -- 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] Plasma Globe Substitute

2015-03-05 Thread Nick
Neat! I use a Voltarc ELT (electronic lamp tester) normally used to test fluorescent tubes in situ. It's a cool unit and fits neatly in a pocket... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [neonixie-l] Something about imitation and flattery and...

2015-03-03 Thread Nick
ur IP, even to putting their name on the boards... 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] Something about imitation and flattery and...

2015-03-03 Thread Nick
> > > Imitation, indeed, but they do refer to you: 改良自David Forbes 設計之NIXIE > WATCH輝光管手錶。 > According to Google Translate, that means "Since David Forbes improvement of design NIXIE WATCH glow tube watch.". So now you know... Nick -- You received this message beca

[neonixie-l] Re: Looking for group banner home page photos...

2015-03-02 Thread Nick
Dropbox or whatever... 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-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email

[neonixie-l] Looking for group banner home page photos...

2015-02-27 Thread Nick
rotating on the home page. 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-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[neonixie-l] Re: Wanted: Nick DeSmith SMPS board.

2015-02-27 Thread Nick
There are several people out there selling variants of this board, or at least similar ones - I don't have time to make or sell boards, unfortunately. The Taylor Edge 1363/1364 are well regarded, as are those by Mike Moorrees (aka. threeneurons) - many others out there! Cheers Nick (de

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: For Steampunk Nixie Clock Fans..

2015-02-25 Thread Nick
he rebuild a complete H2S, replacing all the missing bits she needed herself, she also designed and built a miniature version from scratch - http://www.tatjavanvark.nl/tvv4/radarind.html <http://www.tatjavanvark.nl/tvv4/radarind.html>. Her whole site is a thing of beauty/wonderment ! ht

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: For Steampunk Nixie Clock Fans..

2015-02-24 Thread Nick
It was definitely IFF - not cockpit - the real question was was it just very dim/near-IR red lights or true IR - no-one seems to know for sure - some speculation too that is relied on other aircraft having a "Tabby" system on board... Cheers Nick -- You received this message becau

Re: [neonixie-l] Neon glass making course...

2015-02-23 Thread Nick
definitely Weston, but Grahame Marsh leant me a copy of the 1935, "Neon SIgns" by Miller & Fink - its still almost all accurate - the only things that have changed are some of the electrical safety & the use of asbestos etc Nick -- You received this message because you are su

[neonixie-l] Neon glass making course...

2015-02-23 Thread Nick
r you... drop me a PM if you want to get more background or just if you are interested. Its great fun... 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, s

[neonixie-l] Re: Neon Xmas present...

2015-02-23 Thread Nick
Two new tubes (about 4 inches tall, made from 8mm glass) - this time, instead of a neon fill, I went with Argon + about 5mg of mercury, which gives the bright blue-white light you can just see the aerial of the "exciter" in the background... (that and the pattern of one of our sofas!) -- Y

Re: [neonixie-l] IN-9 drivers

2015-02-20 Thread Nick
In your ASC file, C1, C2 & C3 all have invalid characters removing those changes the behaviour dramically - they should just be "0.1u" or "100n"... I've included what I believe should be the astable circuit from your schematic, done in LTspice - seems to be

[neonixie-l] Re: For Steampunk Nixie Clock Fans..

2015-02-18 Thread Nick
That's lovely Paul - very well done ! Is the beam engine driven by compressed air or a meths burner/similar/whatever... Nick > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: IN-9 drivers

2015-02-17 Thread Nick
00uF, will cause problems... 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: IN-9 drivers

2015-02-16 Thread Nick
Just a quick thought. With a lin-> log converter after the bandpass filter you will need one per channel. With the lin-> log converter before the set of bandpass filters, you need only one, saving a whole bunch of components... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscri

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Little machining Job - slightly OT - totally OT

2015-02-15 Thread Nick
near perfect condition after 800 years - beautifully written - supposedly the best of the surviving originals... 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, se

Re: [neonixie-l] Dalibor's Nixie tube: R|Z568M

2015-02-13 Thread Nick
interested in the possibility of having a go, re-discovered and implemented the technology, and have produced wonderful work !! 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 em

Re: [neonixie-l] Dalibor's Nixie tube: R|Z568M

2015-02-12 Thread Nick
- it does not explain about induction heating or "Bombardment" or how mercury is introduced etc. but the principles are the same. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

Re: [neonixie-l] Dalibor's Nixie tube: R|Z568M

2015-02-11 Thread Nick
, but assuming at best I need 10-4 to 10-5 Torr, I'll stick with a fairly normal molecular diffusion pump and suitable multi-stage backing. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[neonixie-l] Re: Dalibor's Nixie tube: R|Z568M

2015-02-11 Thread Nick
On Wednesday, 11 February 2015 11:28:07 UTC, Dalibor wrote: > > Nick: Hi, I use TM because I was lucky to get few for reasonable price > from local bancrupted research company, together with all the accessories. > Diff pump are much cheaper, they need practically no maintenanc

[neonixie-l] Re: For those of you with thick wallets...

2015-02-10 Thread Nick
I wonder what the life of these tubes is? They are a completely different technology - anyone any idea? (documented, preferably!). Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[neonixie-l] Re: Dalibor's Nixie tube: R|Z568M

2015-02-10 Thread Nick
ng with a suitable softer-vacuum backing pump? 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 g

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Little machining Job - slightly OT

2015-02-09 Thread Nick
On Sunday, 8 February 2015 18:09:07 UTC, Pramanicin wrote: > > Ah, but does your village have the remains of a Norman Castle in it and is > mentioned in the Magna Carta? I think notha ha. > OT WARNING - NO NIXIE CONTENT! Ummm. How shall I put this nicely :) The answers to your questions ar

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Little machining Job - slightly OT

2015-02-08 Thread Nick
er from school lunches - and that the pub in our village is... ... hang on, make that "one the SIX pubs" in our village has been a pub, continuously, for nearly 600 years. Not sure its ever been cleaned properly though... Nick Note: The church is about 1,000 years old, but the one

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Little machining Job - slightly OT

2015-02-08 Thread Nick
On Sunday, 8 February 2015 10:10:14 UTC, petehand wrote: > > Touch of Stockholm Syndrome, Nick? "Our captors aren't so bad! Those other > people over there are much worse!" > > Or is the the British stiff upper lip - "It's only a flesh wound! > Not rea

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Little machining Job - slightly OT

2015-02-07 Thread Nick
hat we have pretty good & reasonably-priced machine tool shops over here too :) 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+

[neonixie-l] Re: B7971 Ultronics ticker display?

2015-02-07 Thread Nick
ecially seeing as how the one she's reading has obviously recently jammed!), and that the image I posted is in fact a montage... 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] Noritake Introduce Futuristic Nutube Vacuum Tubes

2015-02-04 Thread Nick
http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2015/01/29/korg-noritake-introduce-futuristic-nutube-vacuum-tubes/ Many of us will have used Noritake VFDs, and as any fule kno, VFDs can be used as triodes, so maybe Noritake decided to cash in on this or just try to see where it'll end up. They've called i

[neonixie-l] Re: Little machining Job - slightly OT

2015-02-04 Thread Nick
Steampunk Nixie clocks, perchance? Local car restoration places often have a lathe and may do that. I have a small engineering lathe, but no time :( People who work at tech colleges also sometimes moonlight... Model railway enthusiasts... etc. Nick -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] B7971 Ultronics ticker display?

2015-01-22 Thread Nick
Yup - I've some of those Lectrascan units too - that's what interested me about this photo - they do look like B7971s, Jim, but not as we know them :) Apologies - I've been wanting to use that line for years, and as you're twins, it almost works! Nick -- You received this

[neonixie-l] Re: red filter on tubes

2015-01-19 Thread Nick
FEV is based on coloured shellac in an hydrocarbon-based (alcohol) solvent - it does not require baking, just dries in air as the solvent evaporates - it's like traditional French Polish. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l&

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Frank Buchwald's Nixie Machine

2015-01-19 Thread Nick
ibor and probably several others), is because this cosy cartel of suppliers needs to have competition. 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 n

[neonixie-l] Re: Frank Buchwald's Nixie Machine

2015-01-19 Thread Nick
many years ago when they were 35 euros each - the price now is simply silly - not bought one for over 10 years now. 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Hello, and help! IN-16 QTC troubleshooting

2015-01-19 Thread Nick
d with as low an on resistance (RDSon) as is possible. 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

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