Re: [neonixie-l] Nixie tubes in TV ADVERT.

I've done about 5 episodes now of Money for Nothing on the BBC where I upcycle random old things into Nixie clocks, don't know if that counts? Probably on youtube somewhere :) On Tuesday, 10 November 2020 at 00:49:20 UTC Terry Bowman wrote: > On Nov 9, 2020, at 8:53 AM, Paolo Cravero wrote: >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: What does your shop look like?

Hi Dave, Yes it's a real Avo, I received a job lot of 50 of them all Ex-University / Collage, a lot of them toasted inside! I then CNC machine the dial plate to accommodate 4 Nixies. They convert really nicely. On Saturday, 13 July 2019 11:07:55 UTC+1, Dave Brown wrote: > > Paul > > The AVO

[neonixie-l] Re: Welcome & please introduce yourself!

Hi, I'm Paul and I started making Nixie clocks late 2013, I remember taking a calculator apart in the late 1970's that had Nixies in, and they have stayed with me ever since! I took what was a hobby at the time, into a a full scale business, and I now make Nixie clocks for a living, and run

[neonixie-l] Weird dotmatrix Nixie

Hi All, Anyone know what these are? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-Vintage-flat-numerical-nixie-tubes-on-veroboard-museum-piece-Very-rare/283067992378?hash=item41e82ac93a:g:WNAAAOSw7U9bVPYc Not my auction etc.. etc.. Never seen them before! -- You received this message because you are

[neonixie-l] Re: How to power 18 IN-9?

Hi Mikołaj I've recently made an 18 tube visualiser but used the IN-13 tubes.. they are slightly taller and they also have an extra 3rd wire which creates little dot at the bottom of the tube - similar to a decimal point in a regular Nixie, but it seems to effectively anchor the glow to the

[neonixie-l] Re: My little IN-13 Spectrum Analyser

It is indeed a notch filter, all that happens is that I get a DC level out of the filter, which then feeds into a comparator chain, which effectively inverts it. On Wednesday, 28 February 2018 13:05:32 UTC, Jon D. wrote: > > I haven't done much of anything with filters, but isn't a Fliege

[neonixie-l] Re: My little IN-13 Spectrum Analyser

No, current pull is not bad really, 125v and they are not all going to be lit all the time. The filters are Fliege filters, seem to do the job ok. On Wednesday, 28 February 2018 01:06:44 UTC, threeneurons wrote: > > That's a beaut ! I have a current obsession with color organs. Going to >

[neonixie-l] Re: My little IN-13 Spectrum Analyser

Thank you, they take about 4mA for FSD, however they rarely need to go right to the top - a little reservoir capacitor helps. The IN-13 has an extra lead, and has I guess like a pilot light at the bottom which helps the glow start at the right end. I've had a couple where the glow broke up, or

Re: [neonixie-l] My little IN-13 Spectrum Analyser

Hi Nick, I was quite surprised by the lifespan on the IN-13 tube.. someone did a forensic laboratory analysis https://www.saltechips.com/lab/the-shine-experiment/ and found if the tube was on continuously, it would take 14.7 years to reduce in brightness by 30% from new. The Issue with the

[neonixie-l] My little IN-13 Spectrum Analyser

Hi All, Rather than another clock ( not that I don't like making clocks! ) I thought I would have a go at a Nixie Spectrum Analyser. Here's what I came up with. 18 channels and all analogue electronics. No DSP or FFT. Probably more work than needed on the supports for the IN-13's but that's

[neonixie-l] Re: Story Time: How you got to the nixie hobby?

My story starts very similar to Jonathan's, I was the sort of kid who took toys apart, rather than play with them.. at the age of 6 my Dad would take me to the scrapyard and allow me to fill the boot of the car with 'stuff' that I can take to bits.. scrapyards were pretty good back then, you

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Interesting nixie clock..

I still have one, and added a set of LED's around the base that chase round.. very 1950's 'B' movie esque! On Wednesday, 15 November 2017 14:24:27 UTC, Pramanicin wrote: > > I quite like that Paul! > > On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 12:07 AM, Paul Parry <pa...@bad-dog-designs.c

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Interesting nixie clock..

Now funny you should say that... I got asked by a company that sells Drones to make a flying Nixie clock.. it is now suspended in their offices, you

[neonixie-l] Incandescent display modules

Hi All, Saw these on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OLD-VERY-RARE-12V-bulb-filament-digital-displays-Retro-Digital-Clock-Steampunk/122797411004?hash=item1c974bcabc:g:h14AAOSwridaAgtu Not my auction etc.. Might be relevant to some folks here. Cheers, Paul -- You received this message

[neonixie-l] Some more Rare tubes?

After noticing the cost of some XN-12's on a recent auction and falling off my chair.. I had a rummage round at the workshop and found I had a drawer full, so will be keeping them! However I did find 4 of these:

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Voltmeter - Vaping machine

Yes, that would certainly be small enough if designed for a watch, would it be a big job to alter the code to display battery status? I suppose if there is room in memory, you could have it telling time as originally intended and also battery status.. Thank you for the suggestion! cheers,

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Clocks at 100%Design Exhibition - London Olympia

Thank you all for your support and kind words! Will let you know how I get on once it's over and I've recovered... Cheers, Paul On Friday, 18 August 2017 09:25:38 UTC+1, Paul Parry wrote: > > Hi All, > > As I have decided to pursue Nixie clock making as a career path, I have >

[neonixie-l] Nixie Clocks at 100%Design Exhibition - London Olympia

Hi All, As I have decided to pursue Nixie clock making as a career path, I have decided to show some at a Design Exhibition in London - 20th -23rd September. If anyone is able, or wants to pop along to have a look, here's a link for a free pass:

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Some guy offering Rodan CD47 tubes

That sounds ideal Dalibor! best get my thinking cap on.. Great news :) On Monday, 27 February 2017 17:20:36 UTC, Dalibor wrote: > > I cant wait to get to realization of similar beast to CD47. Rough shapes - > similar height as CD47, a bit bigger diameter (right shape of digits), > metal base,

Re: [neonixie-l] The Bombe Clock

Many thanks for your kind words! I recon some Enigma rotors would go very well, or ( If I have spelt it correct ) one of those Strowger relays that they had at telephone exchanges before they went digital, certainly go ka-chunk and move about quite a lot too.. If only I had a couple! On

Re: [neonixie-l] The Bombe Clock

too. > > What's the behavior of the drums? Do they permute properly? > > Cheers, > Robin. > > On 09/11/2016 15:49, Paul Parry wrote: > > Hi All, > > > > I thought I would just share my latest clock - the 'Bombe' made as a > > tribute to

[neonixie-l] Re: The PandiClock Project

I think that is a super idea for a Steampunk project, and I'm sure I can give you a couple of ideas or pointers on the SP detailing if you want any help. Best wishes, Paul www.bad-dog-designs.co.uk -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l"

[neonixie-l] B-7971 Alphanumeric Nixies - Found!

Hi All, Noted that Pete is selling off some of his NOS B-7971 Nixies http://www.pvelectronics.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info=26_28_id=176 Seems to have quite a few too. Not affiliated with Pete etc.. just saw it and thought may be of use. Cheers, Paul -- You received this message

[neonixie-l] Rare Nimo Tubes

Just spotted these on the Bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IEE-nimo-6000-31--10-Electron-Gun-Display-Tube-CRT-Nixie-Rare-/282121267238?hash=item41afbce826:g:B70AAOSwIgNXoSa ~ Nothing to do with me, don't know seller etc.. but know they are interesting and unusual tubes.. -- You received this

[neonixie-l] Re: Billington Export 2

ous posts I came across this one by Paul Parry - > Billington > Export <http://www.tube-and-valve-electronics.co.uk/> - the link he gave > in the thread has led to me locating 20 x CV5278 by Mullard and hopefully > they accept my offer on them. I like these tubes as they are

[neonixie-l] Billington Export - Nixies available

Hi All, Just wishing to share http://www.tube-and-valve-electronics.co.uk/ Looking through their stock list I can see: 5L6515 Nixie tubes (Siemens) 5853 Tubes (ITT) Z520M (Mullard) ZM1022 (Telefunken) I also enquired as to some of the rarer tubes, they have the Philips E1T for example but

[neonixie-l] Re: Bad Dog Design

Many thanks for sharing the link Grahame - There is another BBC one here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1XCzBzrJs6GVNVl794qLmqf/clock-this-systems-manager-finds-the-time-for-a-hobby BBC 4 are making a program about eccentric folk who make things at home, they tracked me down.. The

Re: [neonixie-l] Unusual ZM1040 Tube

Thanks for your help guys, a ZZ1040 it is then! I was having a hunt for some Nixies and came across Billington Export https://web211.secure-secure.co.uk/tube-and-valve-electronics.co.uk/wholesale/basket.asp they have quite a few Nixies listed (although the Zm1080 are now gone!) I also got

Re: [neonixie-l] Unusual ZM1040 Tube

Hi Nick, Yes completely mirrored.. I got them Sale or return so I guess I will return them! On Wednesday, 27 April 2016 20:46:03 UTC+1, Pramanicin wrote: > Mirrored all the way around? > > On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 12:43 PM, Paul Parry <pa...@bad-dog-designs.co.uk > >

[neonixie-l] Re: Some Bad Dog Design goodness...

Glad you like! - I do have a rather special one to post, so I will put up in a bit. Cheers, Paul On Saturday, 16 January 2016 00:33:58 UTC, MichaelB wrote: > Pretty darn cool!! > > On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 2:38:11 PM UTC-8, Pramanicin wrote: >> >> Saw this on the Adafruit blog, thought

[neonixie-l] Just one more Little Bad Dog Designs Clock

Hi Guys, Not very often I would post a clock in here, you would all get bored - but this one is rather neat and thought you would like to see it. The 'Tesla' clock made for a client in Singapore! Slightly Steampunk but once shipped will probably never be seen again!

Re: [neonixie-l] Scope Clock rising from the ashes

Superb work.. Please put me down for one as well, would love to incorporate that into a Steampunk Casing Cheers, Paul -- 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] Small little Display PCB?

Hi, Would there be someone here who has the necessary symbol libraries and pcb software to lay out a small Nixie PCB for me? I'm making a couple of thermometers, and need 3 x IN-8 and 1 x IN-19A in a 4 X 1 multiplex, with a individual Neon as a decimal point. I shall fit the IN-8 pins in those

[neonixie-l] Re: INS-1 and IN-3 Nixie bulb panel mount holder

With the INS-3 I usually put them inside a little test tube, and fill with clear resin. The pins I attach to a 2 way IDC header and you can then plug and unplug them - the lower part of the test tube is usually hidden away inside the casing of the clock so you don't see that part, just

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

nicely under UV. It could possibly be used to switch on the UV lamps? It was certainly the case in my T11. Is that your Firefly? On Monday, 23 February 2015 13:26:04 UTC, Nick wrote: On Monday, 23 February 2015 12:34:56 UTC, Paul Parry wrote: The part used on Gemini was a MK IB Directional

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

! It is sooo nice I won't ask you what you killed to get the gyro :-(( [I have an interest in servo-systems, guidance, nav-aids etc ] John K Australia - Original Message - *From:* Paul Parry javascript: *To:* neoni...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Sent:* Thursday, February 19, 2015 1

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

I Recently completed my Gemini Clock over the Xmas period and I had some Video production done by my good friend Pete Gardner, who I work with on quite a few of my clocks. If anyone wants to see it running, steam and all, then there is a video clip here:

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

Hi Nick, Many thanks, I'm hoping to get a bit of good press from it :) The Beam engine is actually driven by a small electric motor ( out of an old turntable as it has all the speed controller electronics built in to the rear of the motor ) it is hidden away inside a brass mainspring housing,

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

Hi All, I'm very pleased to say that faith has been restored in good old British Engineering, I tracked down Olly at OKR engineering http://www.okr-engineering.com/cnc-precision-engineering and he's more than happy to assist, 20 Pcs that I need for £1.50 each including shipping, which I think

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

Hi John, I'm in Staffordshire - just outside of Cannock if that's any use to you? No one yet on eBay has responded - probably not worth them bothering with. - Seems we're missing out on all the good stuff they have on the other side of the pond..!! Bet they don't have our amazingly generous

[neonixie-l] Little machining Job - slightly OT

Hi Guys, Anyone suggest where I can get some little spacers made ( brass preferably ) I need 15mm O/D with a 9.5mm I/D hole and 7mm in height. They are to allow me to fit some little glass tubes that hold little Neon colon indicators into some regular 15mm copper pipe fittings. It would take

[neonixie-l] Re: red filter on tubes

Just out of interest, would the red coating disguise any issues if you were getting the 'Blue dot' appearing? On Tuesday, 20 January 2015 05:58:02 UTC, MichaelB wrote: Per Nick, here are some IN-18's 'curing' in the garage badnixie.com/Web_Files/IMG_2278.JPG On Sunday, January 18,

[neonixie-l] Re: What did you build over the holidays?

I finished off my Steampunk Nixie Clock ' Gemini' for a Client in Singapore: http://www.bad-dog-designs.co.uk/images/Gemini/Gemini_12.jpg You can see some more details here if interested: http://www.bad-dog-designs.co.uk/woodclocks.html It has 2 synchronised Nixie clocks sharing a common

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-18 tubes requires or ZM1042

Many thanks to all who helped out, I have got some IN-18's and some more on the way Cheers, Paul On Thursday, 18 December 2014 19:24:34 UTC, Paul Parry wrote: Hi All, I'm after 2 sets of 6 IN-18's ( or ZM1042 / equiv ). Wondered if there is anyone on here who would be able to sell me some

[neonixie-l] IN-18 tubes requires or ZM1042

Hi All, I'm after 2 sets of 6 IN-18's ( or ZM1042 / equiv ). Wondered if there is anyone on here who would be able to sell me some direct, save giving a slice to eBay? If in the UK I can do a bank transfer. Drop me a line if you can help. Cheers, Paul -- You received this message because

[neonixie-l] Novel Nixie Clothing

Hi All, Thought I would share these Nixie Year of Birth T Shirt https://www.etsy.com/listing/210660679/nixie-t-shirt-custom-screen-print?ref=related-1 ( on Esty ) No affiliation to myself but though they were pretty neat, as you can have your own year of Birth put on the front. Best

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Clock Cool Project- a few questions

I have built lots of PV Electronics clocks 60+ and not had an issue with any of them. They are a sound design and very well thought out, Pete is a very exerienced guy and knows what he is doing. Yes, some parts may get a little warm, it is what they are supposed to do. It's like thinking there

[neonixie-l] Swapsies

Hi Guys, I've got 2 matching bits of Racal Test equipment, that contain the little PCB mounted nixies like the Rodan GR-116D type. I think there is a Frequency counter and a Modulation meter. They are the desk type about 20cm x 30cm and as far as I know they both work, I'll post some pictures

[neonixie-l] Re: Fraudulent Nixie Clock Purchase warning

It looks like his ebay account was hacked and a nearby address was put in for his details. The fraudster logs in as the French chap, orders lots of items ( not just a Nixie clock ) Receives the goods and then re-delivers the empty parcel to the correct address. It is an apartment block so I

[neonixie-l] Re: Shameless Pre-Plug: New Clock Kit Coming Soon

I would agree with Terry, the pendulum looks just a little to mechanical, but I very much like the way the double neon colon indicators work, that is pretty neat. Kind regards, Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To

[neonixie-l] Fraudulent Nixie Clock Purchase warning

Hi Guys, Just a heads up, there appears to be some one in France with a taste for Nixie Clocks. I had a French customer hit Buy It Now on eBay on a £229 clock, I received notification through from Paypal that all was ok and given a confirmed shipping address, so sent it tracked via UPS and

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube Trouble

No worries Darin, The Maestro is a fine clock, and well designed. Cheers, Paul -- 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] Re: Nixie Tube Trouble

Hi Darin, Tell you what, I've been following your thread, and all the problems you've had. Here's a deal for you to consider: I'll let you have one of my Stainless Steel clocks, which inside has a PV electronics kit - well made and assembled. It will have also 6 X of the GN-4 tubes and a

[neonixie-l] Re: Divergence Meter

Thanks Chaps, I'll have a look at Tom's site and also pass the info onto the guy who asked me to make one just so he's happy with the 'Authenticity' as I have never heard of the film / story. I'm with mike on the Dekatrons though!.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[neonixie-l] Re: Fuzzy digits, fried K155ID1?

I've seen this before, but only on a multiplexed design. I doubt very much it is your K155ID1 chips, I had a duff Nixie tube that had failed internally which then caused all the others to look this way - it was a tiny miniature Rodan tube and a pig to find because I didn't expect a tube

[neonixie-l] Re: Your Own Nixie Clocks

Hi All, Just a quick note to say thanks to all you guys for sending in your pictures. There is quite a few now on the gallery page and some ingenious designs. Please have a look, there are some very creative and tallented folks out there! Cheers, Paul -- You received this message

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

Also seen these here: (or very similar) http://www.dougswordclocks.com/product-category/word-clock-kits/ -- 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] Your Own Nixie Clocks

Hi All, Someone suggested that I put a Gallery page on my site for clocks that they have made themselves - which I'm more than happy todo, I love to see what other people have made. I've got about half a dozen pictures ready to go that have been sent in, but could use a few more. It is a

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Without words

Thought I would chip in with my two-penneth.. I also make Steampunk NIxie clocks, but don't ask stupid amounts of money - I'm finding most people now approach me and ask me to make one for them. I don't do it for the cash - I simply like making the clocks, but have to sell them to fund the

[neonixie-l] Re: Recommendations For A Socket Nixie Clock Kit

, -Darin On Monday, June 23, 2014 3:26:52 AM UTC-5, Paul Parry wrote: On Sunday, 22 June 2014 22:37:04 UTC+1, Dman777 wrote: Hi, I am looking for recommendations for a Nixie clock kit that uses 6 *socket* tubes(please note this is *not top tubes*). So far I have: http

[neonixie-l] Re: Recommendations For A Socket Nixie Clock Kit

On Sunday, 22 June 2014 22:37:04 UTC+1, Dman777 wrote: Hi, I am looking for recommendations for a Nixie clock kit that uses 6 *socket* tubes(please note this is *not top tubes*). So far I have: http://www.pvelectronics.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=1products_id=122

[neonixie-l] Re: Crazy nixie hater

Well, what was the point of that.. stupid bloody idiot.. -- 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

[neonixie-l] Panaplex display on eBay

Hi All, Just spotted eBay item 141318162100 It's a very old Multimeter ending today (18th June ) Might be worth a bid as I think it has some old Panaplex type display if anyone is interested. Cheers, Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

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

Can you not just go over it with a bit of sandpaper? That would give you a more matt effect. Cheers, Paul On Monday, 9 June 2014 05:36:16 UTC+1, Dman777 wrote: Hi, Does anyone know of a frosted metal case that would fit the clock kits in this picture? I would like frosted metal

[neonixie-l] Green Nixie tubes?

Hi All, Just noticed on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-ITS1A-ITS1-A-Thyratron-Nixie-Tubes-ForClock-NEW-NIB-EXTREME-RARE-Real-Green-/181405813617?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2hash=item2a3ca10b71 Are these real Nixie tubes - albeit laid out in a 7 segment formation? and what gas is inside to

[neonixie-l] Re: Green Nixie tubes?

and here: http://www.decadecounter.com/vta/articleview.php?item=1073 /Martin On Monday, 12 May 2014 09:59:24 UTC+2, Paul Parry wrote: Hi All, Just noticed on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-ITS1A-ITS1-A-Thyratron-Nixie-Tubes-ForClock-NEW-NIB-EXTREME-RARE-Real-Green-/181405813617

[neonixie-l] Re: Touch sensitive Nixe?

but not the numeral, one wouldn't work at all - I finally got it to light just the '1' cathode by zapping the envelope with my wife's tazer. All of them flickered. I left them on overnight and 24 hours later, all work, all cathodes, no flicker. On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 2:56:43 AM UTC-7, Paul

[neonixie-l] Re: Touch sensitive Nixe?

Many thanks for the advice, I raised the voltage to 180v and the tube seemed to behave more like I would expect and at 190v was ok. However the other tubes in the multiplex developed a hazy pink glow so I quickly turned the voltage back down. I can only conclude that the tube is on its last

[neonixie-l] Touch sensitive Nixe?

Hi All, Just assembling a clock, and I have an intermittent nixie tube ( Rodan GR116's ) that flickers and will not stay on. However just touching the tube with a finger makes it work so assume it is some strange capacitive effect. I am not over driving the tube ( 170v ) and a 10K anode

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-18 Tubes - Best place to get from?

Hi John, Many thanks for the advice, I had considered tubehobby but will go with your recommendation. Cheers, Paul On Tuesday, 25 February 2014 20:01:40 UTC, Jon wrote: Buy on eBay from a seller with decent feedback, pay via Paypal, and don't hesitate to leverage the various buyer

[neonixie-l] IN-18 Tubes - Best place to get from?

Hi all, As someone quite new to Nixies, where would you recommend the best place to get some IN-18 tubes from? Direct from somewhere in Ukraine or off eBay? Cheers, Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from

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

Lovely looking clock :) What tubes are they? Paul On Tuesday, 18 February 2014 15:15:05 UTC, Nick wrote: 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

[neonixie-l] New to Group Bad dog designs

Hi All, Just wishing to introduce myself to the group, and hope to learn what I can. I currently ( blatent plug ) make and sell Nixie clocks on eBay and online www.bad-dog-designs.co.uk Best wishes, Paul -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] Re: Source for Dekatrons?

Hi, I've got 4 of the A101's going spare if you're interested. Cheers, Paul On Sunday, 9 February 2014 23:37:22 UTC, Mike Mitchell wrote: I'm thinking about building a clock using Dekatrons as the counting logic. It looks like A101 dekatrons are fairly easy to find, but I cannot locate

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

Hi Nick, Thankyou for the Welcome, and for your kind comments! Not that warm in the South at the moment :) Cheers, Paul -- 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,