[neonixie-l] Re: Compatible GPS receiver for a Nixichron?

2014-08-06 Thread Nick
as a completely painless upgrade. Probably only a weekend job for a competent hacker type, and we've got those a-plenty here :) Nick On Wednesday, 6 August 2014 09:34:38 UTC+1, Alex wrote: The Haicom pucks may well (the manual insinuates that they do) have the 1pps available on the header inside

[neonixie-l] Re: De legated

2014-08-04 Thread Nick
Rats. She's been hacked. I'll sort 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, send

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Compatible GPS receiver for a Nixichron?

2014-07-31 Thread Nick
On Thursday, 31 July 2014 05:40:17 UTC+1, nixiebunny wrote: That's too bad. Open source FTW! Aren't you a bit old to be using phrases like FTW - my kids would give me Hell if I used that in their presence :) Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Compatible GPS receiver for a Nixichron?

2014-07-31 Thread Nick
and a new one re-wired... Jeff mentioned having to do 100s of them... I have one of these FLWs and they are lovely - mine has pride of place on our bedside bookcase... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from

[neonixie-l] Re: Compatible GPS receiver for a Nixichron?

2014-07-31 Thread Nick
The puck he sent me was a Haicom HI-204III - see http://www.haicom.com.tw/gps204III.aspx Nick On Thursday, 31 July 2014 15:27:18 UTC+1, rubli wrote: I found the mail Jeff once sent me : Correct, the GPS receiver is a Haicom HI-203E. The PS2 connector pinout may still be available

[neonixie-l] Extraordinary nixie/dekatron clock design

2014-07-22 Thread Nick
looking at some of the content on the list I think my friend might be correct, but I leave that to your judgement. My clock page is: http://wv7u.com/cwc/hourglass.html Hank, WV7U What a wonderful piece of work - just beautiful! Nick -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Re: O.T.but...

2014-07-22 Thread Nick
and draw another diameter. Do this a few times. Where the diameters meet in the dead centre of the cap. The picture below gives the idea - its actually a woodworking tool but should be obvious... HTH Nick https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qp8cfeX4PQ0/U86KUUX9ydI/AyU/7NQ0fmyzkYA/s1600/centre

[neonixie-l] Re: Anyone have access to neonixie files?

2014-07-21 Thread Nick
Hi It doesn't seem possible to download them in bulk - they have to be done one at a time. .. Thanks for the offer - there are quite a few members with hosting capacity do that's not really the issue - it's more the pain and aggravation :) Nick -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Re: Anyone have access to neonixie files?

2014-07-21 Thread Nick
restrictions. So, I would be happier if we had a Google-hosted (as per this forum) or similar solution - lets have some ideas from the mods and forum members... Thanks Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from

[neonixie-l] Great new clock....

2014-07-16 Thread Nick
http://imgur.com/a/iMXmj?dm_i=25MP,2MYDC,GCGNM3,9MW94,1 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Burroughs beam switching tube in factory test fixture

2014-07-16 Thread Nick
Very nice. Original factory test kit is great. Jan has the original ZM1350 tester at http://www.die-wuestens.de/dindex.htm?/ZM1350.htm and Ronald has some great photos of an original Philips factory tube tester at http://dos4ever.com/uTracer3/uTracer3_pag2.html Great stuff Nick -- You

[neonixie-l] Re: Jeff Thomas is no more

2014-07-10 Thread Nick
was one of the original members of the original Yahoo! neonixie-l group back in 2002 and was always helpful, willing constructive in giving advice. He'll be missed by many. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from

[neonixie-l] OT: Onward shipping...

2014-06-19 Thread Nick
Hi - I know this is OT, but I need a couple of tubes bought on eBay shipped to the UK, however the vendor will not ship to the UK. Would anyone here be happy to do a bit of Freight forwarding for me? Its a couple of audio triodes... Send me a PM rather thank use the forum... Thanks Nick

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: Onward shipping...

2014-06-19 Thread Nick
Thanks to those who replied - this is now taken care of 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.com

[neonixie-l] Wikipedia Nixie article.

2014-06-11 Thread Nick
I have contributed substantial parts of this article over many years, but now its so hacked about that it has lost its structure and the use of English, in part, is not good. Actually, I'll go further - it's poor, contains errors and lacks cohesion. Over the next few weeks I'll seek to

Re: [neonixie-l] Wikipedia Nixie article.

2014-06-11 Thread Nick
me know please. 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Frosted Metal Case Instead of This Shiny One?

2014-06-09 Thread Nick
minutes. 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l

[neonixie-l] Re: Frosted Metal Case Instead of This Shiny One?

2014-06-09 Thread Nick
... You can matt the surface with Hydrofluoric Acid (i.e., micro etch it) - this works well but not all SS is the same and micro-etching is not suitable for high-Sulphur steels (303 grade) and low-Nickel grades (400 series). HTH Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Frosted Metal Case Instead of This Shiny One?

2014-06-09 Thread Nick
is nice, but if you want a matte look, find a local metalwork/fabrication shop and ask them if they can do it for you. (another) Nick Yup - I wasn't seriously suggesting that he do that himself - HF is evil - should have made that clear ! Nick -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Question on Z5660M Tubes- What kind of gas and age survival?

2014-06-09 Thread Nick
More recently, a posting about the details of handling Kr doped tubes... https://groups.google.com/d/msg/neonixie-l/WutNWZBDMAo/WVOJ-VmwNBoJ -- 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] Question on Z5660M Tubes- What kind of gas and age survival?

2014-06-09 Thread Nick
need something to kick the ionisation off - Panaplex devices had a keep-alive cathode to help, as do a lot of cold-cathode trigger tubes... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[neonixie-l] Toshiba BC1217 calculator...

2014-06-08 Thread Nick
Just picked up one of these at a flea market for about 2 bucks - works fine. has 13 VFDs - nice ones - 12 x LD8062 and 1 x LD8081 (sign). Case is a bit brown (bromine in the ABS), but will remove that with H2O2 and sunlight... Quite fun really. -- You received this message because you are

[neonixie-l] Re: Question on Z5660M Tubes- What kind of gas and age survival?

2014-06-08 Thread Nick
Has anyone got any PROOF that hydrogen or helium were added to these tubes, or indeed any nixies. There are hydrogen filled dekatrons - i.e. special fast dekatrons, but nixies? Tube types, datasheets? Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] Re: OSHW Electrostatic CRT Driver Design

2014-06-07 Thread Nick
Hand's excellent clocks). Cheers Nick On Saturday, 7 June 2014 01:47:14 UTC+1, coggs wrote: Looks very useful for activating O-scope tubes.. http://tubetime.us/?p=183 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from

[neonixie-l] Interesting new article from Ronald Dekker...

2014-06-01 Thread Nick
http://www.dos4ever.com/centenial/centenial_en.html For those that don't know the site, its a fascinating read - Ronald is a senior researcher at Philips and a professor at TU/e - he also has access to the Philips archives... Nick http://www.dos4ever.com/centenial/centenial_en.html -- You

[neonixie-l] Careful what you use to power your nixies...

2014-05-22 Thread Nick
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27515446 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Careful what you use to power your nixies...

2014-05-22 Thread Nick
... Faking stuff didn't start with reproduction Genuine Roleks watches! or fake LV handbags - its as old as history itself. 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

Re: [neonixie-l] About this type edge lit display.

2014-05-19 Thread Nick
. Also, the dimensions of the grain of wheat sizes of LEDs on eBay are not very accurate - I bought a few different batches to try, as well as some grain-of-wheat incandescents, and most were a few thou too large :( Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

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

2014-05-09 Thread Nick
or not... luckily there is not too much of this around... 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] HV PSU design based on the TPS40210

2014-05-06 Thread Nick
... 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.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l

Re: [neonixie-l] Favourite chips...

2014-05-05 Thread Nick
On Monday, 5 May 2014 18:04:34 UTC+1, nixiebunny wrote: For individual transistors, the SOT-23 MMBTA92 is commonly used Do you mean MMBTA42 - the '92 is PNP - most folk I know of use the '42 (NPN) Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l

[neonixie-l] Favourite chips...

2014-05-04 Thread Nick
There are so many driver chips available, from the venerable SN74141s and Russian equivalents through the 4017s, 595s SUpertex chips etc. What are people's favourite driver chips (clockable, serial driven) ? Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] OT: Huge vulnerability in Internet Explorer (all versions)

2014-04-28 Thread Nick
its patched – use some other browser (Chrome etc.) 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] Jaquet Droz automata...

2014-04-22 Thread Nick
as a signing machine - completely mechanical, it is protected by a 4-digit security code and is bespoke to the customer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA89XMzGrAA Just love this sort of stuff! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group

Re: [neonixie-l] Jaquet Droz automata...

2014-04-22 Thread Nick
skill! Not so - some links are animations, some are the real thing - they actually sell these, though no price is ever mentioned ! The link you posted was one of the originals developed by the founder of the eponymous company... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: V400 carnage

2014-04-20 Thread Nick
Its almost as if the V400 never existed! There is now almost nothing about it on the web - ISTR it was released in about 2006 - Dieter replaced it with the V600 series in about 2009... I still think the best bet is to ask him... Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Re: Chronotronix V400 clock dead power supply

2014-04-18 Thread Nick
), the FET will cook. Have a look at my MAX1771 page ( http://www.desmith.net/NMdS/Electronics/NixiePSU.html) for pretty much all you need to know about them along with recommended components. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group

Re: [neonixie-l] big tubes in action

2014-04-17 Thread Nick
younger son is now doing a Civil Engineering degree :) 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

[neonixie-l] SPAM: group is being spammed (a bit)...

2014-04-11 Thread Nick
Apologies if any of you on email delivery are receiving odd messages about posts being rejected etc. The group is being spammed in a fairly subtle way - I'm hiding the messages but goooglegroups is getting confused. It'll be sorted ASAP Nick (moderator) -- You received this message because

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

2014-04-11 Thread Nick
by it. For now, I'm sorry but you'll just have to ignore it... we're not the only group affected... 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

[neonixie-l] OT: OpenSSL bug and how it affects you...

2014-04-10 Thread Nick
I hope this helps people understand this issue: Here is an extract of an email I wrote and sent to my company yesterday - it aims to clarify much of the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty Doubt) and plain inaccuracies in the press: As many of you will know, a serious flaw in the commonly used OpenSSL

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Whatbox

2014-04-08 Thread Nick
On Tuesday, 8 April 2014 16:22:36 UTC+1, threeneurons wrote: Good luck finding those Japanese germaniums ... On eBay at the moment - Toshiba 2SB54s at about USD 5 eachhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/2SB54-Transistor-x-1-pieces-/160937398278... (from Littlediode) Nick -- You received this message

[neonixie-l] Re: Makerfaire UK 2014

2014-04-07 Thread Nick
On Sunday, 6 April 2014 21:06:21 UTC+1, AlexTsekenis wrote: http://www.makerfaireuk.com 26/27 this month at Newcastle - a good compromise between scotland and midlands... ...but not between Kent the Midlands :( Oh, well... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: Links to Vintage Russian Electronics

2014-04-06 Thread Nick
Nice Russian military base-station unit with nixies... Cold War Era 1950 To 1973, General Issue Tactical Radioshttp://www.armyradio.com/arsc/customer/pages.php?pageurl=/publish/Articles/William_Howard_Russian/50-73_Base_Fixed_Station_Radios.htm Nick On Saturday, 5 April 2014 22:24:35 UTC+1

[neonixie-l] Re: Makerfaire UK 2014

2014-04-06 Thread Nick
On Sunday, 6 April 2014 20:56:10 UTC+1, AlexTsekenis wrote: With the UK Makerfaire coming up I wanted to check if any other neon enthusiast is thinking of attending. I will be happy to meet you there. Alex When and where is this? Nick -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Trigger clock revisited

2014-04-04 Thread Nick
at a rate of 1/(r^2). Main problem seems to be that it cause a lot of plastics to degenerate... the response from IslandPink, who is a physicist and commercial lens designer is the one you need to read... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Whatbox

2014-04-04 Thread Nick
ones, MR44, are now banned. 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] Re: Interesting paper on CRT VFD phosphor types...

2014-04-01 Thread Nick
I just checked - Bunker of Doom is Patrick Jankowiak's own site - the correct URL for the document is http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/tubes/crt/crt_phosphor_research.pdf Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Trigger clock revisited

2014-04-01 Thread Nick
- do you have the details of the emission characteristics of those LEDs? 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] Re: Trigger clock revisited

2014-04-01 Thread Nick
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Re: [neonixie-l] Re: trigger tube equivilents

2014-03-28 Thread Nick
On Friday, 28 March 2014 16:30:04 UTC, Nixcited delighted wrote: What is SRBP? Synthetic resin bonded paper. ...aka Paxolin or FR-2 http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FR-2 Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe

Re: [neonixie-l] Erratic Harrison clock

2014-03-18 Thread Nick
correctly? 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Erratic Harrison clock

2014-03-17 Thread Nick
to clean the signal a bit. Nuff said, really. Personally, I'd never recommend someone build this circuit - there are far better safer ones out there. Nick -- 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] Erratic Harrison clock

2014-03-17 Thread Nick
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Re: [neonixie-l] Erratic Harrison clock

2014-03-17 Thread Nick
this is a digital low-pass filter - Ronald Dekker does the same on his nixie clocks some of which use almost the same way of getting the mains frequency - you can also determine the fundamental, i.e. is the clock running on 50 or 60Hz mains, and adjust accordingly... Nick -- You received

[neonixie-l] Re: Erratic Harrison clock

2014-03-17 Thread Nick
using standard logic... 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Tube manufacturing video

2014-03-10 Thread Nick
This is a well known video that we've discussed here several times before. The techniques used are pretty standard but executed just beautifully and the video is very well made... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group

Re: [neonixie-l] Strobotron

2014-03-09 Thread Nick
created a library of component parts for use when I'm restoring valve radios... I find it helps me greatly in the documentation process. Nick https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-55IpxfkLpUo/Ux063GDvFgI/Axg/Gtbt5m9E9jQ/s1600/DAC90A+NMdS+mods.jpg -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Re: Strobotron

2014-03-08 Thread Nick
Lovely as always! Nick On Saturday, 8 March 2014 16:42:43 UTC, Grahame Marsh wrote: http://www.sgitheach.org.uk/strobotron.html Enjoy Grahame -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[neonixie-l] NEO-8000 - what to do with it...

2014-03-07 Thread Nick
Just got another one of these (my other one is out-gassed). Wondering what to do with it. Its in mint condition and I don't want to do the normal boring stuff - looking for left-field ideas... Anyone done anything with one of these, or its smaller brother, the NEO-5000? Nick -- You received

[neonixie-l] Re: NEO-8000 - what to do with it...

2014-03-07 Thread Nick
Being fair, I knew the other tube was faulty when i got it. Maybe one day Dalibor will offer a re-gassing service :) 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] OT: Move over Raspberry Pi...

2014-03-04 Thread Nick
- HDMI v1.4 - LVDS - analogue headphone/microphone - camera interface 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: Datasheet for Beckman SM-854

2014-02-28 Thread Nick
DD-700 702 datasheets here: http://www.decodesystems.com/dd-700.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

Re: [neonixie-l] Calling Westdave

2014-02-24 Thread Nick
I know about this - Dave's email contact list is compromised - its an old scam - just ignore it - we got a copy on the list and I've deleted that. Just pretend it didn't happen. He probably knows about the issue and hopefully is dealing with it. Nick -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
are available and they use pretty standard parts - bearing in mind that they are RF-based, that's really useful... 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

[neonixie-l] NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
After a bit of work (new GPS sub-system, new firmware, various component changes, a bit of drilling glue and a couple of hours), my mothballed NixiSat lives again! Huge thanks to Jeff for all his help - its a lovely clock that needs to be seen loved! Nick https://lh6

[neonixie-l] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
resistors were changed to a slightly lower value, the current limit on the HV SMPS was upped by 30%, the PIC was replaced with one with new firmware, plus a few other minor electronic cosmetic changes etc. It now locks in under 30 seconds and is as stable as a rock. Nick -- You received

[neonixie-l] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
On Tuesday, 18 February 2014 16:19:29 UTC, Greg P wrote: Pictures, pleaseThanks for the info Nick. There's not a lot to picture, to be honest - the old Oncore unit was under the PCB - the only visible external changes are the BNC on the back being replaced by a PS2 female

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
/2_port The Haicom HA-204III manual refers to the interface as both a PS/2 and a 6 pin mini-DIN. 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] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
the major components inside these controllers are unobtainium. Grrr! I thought that ALMA was going to be built in the Atacama... you off in Chile then? Nick -- 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: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
On Tuesday, 18 February 2014 17:21:47 UTC, jrehwin wrote: ...but it's a peeve of mine. I notice that Haicom also refers to a DE-9 connector as a DB-9. I know what you mean - I hate people referring to kettle leads when everyone knows that they are really IEC 60320 C13s or C14s... :) Nick

[neonixie-l] Re: NixiSat restored to health...

2014-02-18 Thread Nick
/-NfROBWNqXpc/UwO6ynieZ1I/AxI/WwI33hramQc/s1600/NixiSat+new+GPS+mini-DIN.jpg 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: New to Group Bad dog designs

2014-02-14 Thread Nick
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[neonixie-l] Re: Good benchtop multimeter

2014-02-14 Thread Nick
I'm a huge fan of the Agilent 34401A - now superceded but still the best selling bench DMM ever. The replacement 34461A new is less than a new 344301A but the older one is often available on auction sites. Probably overkill but undoubtedly the best there is :) Cheers Nick On Friday, 14

[neonixie-l] Re: New to Group Bad dog designs

2014-02-13 Thread Nick
Hi Paul, Welcome! Very nice clocks - I like the sawn-down chassis that will wall mount - neat. There's a good smattering of nixie types in the UK - fairly evenly distributed from the Far North to the Far Warmer South! Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: New to Group Bad dog designs

2014-02-13 Thread Nick
(before the rain starts hammering down again tonight!). The HTML5 template on your site seems to be giving my browser (Chrome) a bit of grief - very slow to apply some of the CSS... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe

[neonixie-l] Re: Source for Dekatrons?

2014-02-11 Thread Nick
These can be released but its a pain. In the past, I've unbolted them and then slid the locking part sideways to disengage the teeth... ...not that you should hopefully have to do that often ! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: dekatron computing [and other stuff]

2014-02-07 Thread Nick
outside the actual situation between the two parties, both sides have more than a bit to do on the PR front. Nick On Friday, 7 February 2014 03:23:14 UTC, celephicus wrote: I sent some trigger tubes to the NMOC via my sister in law who lives nearby, and the c***s at Bletchley made her pay

[neonixie-l] Re: 2 Hickok Ford Vehicle Simulator Analog computers

2014-02-03 Thread Nick
Fantastic... boat anchors! What on Earth would you do with them? They're missing all the external sensors etc. 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

[neonixie-l] Re: About GE VFD Y4075.

2014-02-02 Thread Nick
://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/142/y/Y1938.pdf HTH Nick On Sunday, 2 February 2014 08:53:37 UTC, TouMu wrote: Hi ! I got a tube this days. Beautiful blue and green color. I have not taken a photo. Does someone have some of them? I like them very much. Cheers -- You received this message because

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Royworld

2014-02-02 Thread Nick
Mike - Hope you got those tubes back and that they're not languishing in the back of some props cupboard :) 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

[neonixie-l] Re: dekatron computing [and other stuff]

2014-01-31 Thread Nick
... They really need to get their act together - having the BBC there filming when the guide was fired was fortuitous, if only in that it made the issue public... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from

[neonixie-l] Re: Royworld

2014-01-30 Thread Nick
not locked. Looking forward to the parcel... 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Putting a film on tubes...

2014-01-17 Thread Nick
environment (still inverted). Nick Y1938 showing internal detail after new test dipping in mauve FEV. Note that the apparent darkening of the mauve at the top of the tube is an optical illusion - the coating is very even and clear all over. -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] [Fwd: Green glowing ionized gas]

2014-01-16 Thread Nick
Doesn't oxygen (O2+) have a couple of green emission lines around 500nm? 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

[neonixie-l] Cold Cathode Tubes (JB Dance) available in reprint...

2014-01-09 Thread Nick
Someone in India has reprinted this for GBP 20 plus postage etc. Might be of interest to those that want a hard copy - cannot vouch for quality though... http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?invid=12067424888cm_mmc=B-_-5-_-A-_-A Nick -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Re: Classic nixie/neon books in reprint...

2014-01-09 Thread Nick
B: Alphanumeric Displays. Weston, George Frederick and Bittleston, R. 1982. (UK) Granada Technical Books Ltd. (US) McGraw-Hill. TK7882.I6W47, 621.3819'532, LoC# 82-22846, ISBN 0-07-069468-0. Chapters: 1) Presentation of Visual Information. 2) Display Requirements. 3) Addressing Techniques. 4)

Re: [neonixie-l] Cold Cathode Tubes (JB Dance) available in reprint...

2014-01-09 Thread Nick
, some folk like to have hard-copy (as I mentioned in the original post), so this is a cheap(ish) source - original copies are now a) rare, and b) expensive (typically $60 and more each). Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group

[neonixie-l] Re: total nixie weirdness ,i approve

2014-01-07 Thread Nick
10/10 - Mad as a box of frogs. I want one. Nick On Monday, 6 January 2014 19:01:56 UTC, westdave wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aYYE3F4zM0 this is a friend of mine(living at the edge where there are no last names) ,when he started this he knew very little about stepper switches

Re: [neonixie-l] My latest clock

2014-01-05 Thread Nick
I bet your patients love that... What's that then, doctor? The last patient who argued with me... 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: WW 2 IFF transponder. Nixie Test equipment.

2014-01-05 Thread Nick
on so you didn't melt into and then freeze into the road - my brother's car had the oil freeze in the transmission as he was driving... I really liked living there - no, really, I did - it was fantastic... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie

[neonixie-l] OT: Any MSP430 experts out there ?

2014-01-03 Thread Nick
Just wondering - drop me a PM if you'd be prepared to let me ask a few questions - particularly interested on OTAP and whether you've used any type of RTOS on them etc, Thanks Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings

2013-12-31 Thread Nick
it. I'm going to attach a bunch of lights and possibly a buzzer still looking for a manual, though I will probably just reverse engineer 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings

2013-12-31 Thread Nick
is that they were ordinary visible spectrum - they are not connected via the Morse keys though (even optionally), unlike all the other lights... 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] Re: Update on the NL5440A contest, Some E-bay sockets a shameless plug

2013-12-31 Thread Nick
Nice idea - thanks for doing that Tim... Nick On Friday, 27 December 2013 14:38:34 UTC, TLaing wrote: I just got this note from Jorge Tim: The tubes arrived safely, Thanks for the excellent packaging. During the Xmas vacation I am doing the layout of a board for the tubes and the RGB

[neonixie-l] Re: IV-11 VFD tube Eagle library file

2013-12-31 Thread Nick
fun 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Seasonal greetings

2013-12-25 Thread Nick
it is... ? 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.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l

[neonixie-l] Winner!?!!! Re: [TCA] Re: Shameless Plug, and Contest/Giveaway for NL5440As

2013-12-14 Thread Nick
Go for it! -- 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] OT: Sensor networks... (motes)

2013-12-11 Thread Nick
On Wednesday, 11 December 2013 12:38:52 UTC, Jan Rychter wrote: If you don't specifically need 802.15.4 for compatibility reasons and if you aren't extremely size-constrained, you might find that it is much cheaper to go with an MSP430 and a nRF24L01+ module. This is what I'm doing in a

Re: [neonixie-l] Anyone used Iteadstudio for PCBs?

2013-12-10 Thread Nick
favourites - its in the kitchen by the phones - causes lots of interest Too many ideas. Too little time! 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

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