[neonixie-l] Re: Urwerk SpaceTime Blade clock

Hmmm [image: WhatsApp Image 2024-04-08 at 17.26.44.jpeg] On Sunday 7 April 2024 at 09:52:56 UTC+1 Robert wrote: > > https://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-release-urwerk-spacetime-blade-nixie-tube-clock/ > > > Rob > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [neonixie-l] What is this tube ?

6E2 'magic eye' tubes driven to produce a colon?. Very neat but power hungry and short lived I'd expect. On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 10:44 AM Benoit Tourret wrote: > Ok ok... > It doesn't seems to be a regular item... > > It must surely be Chinese, the lack of clues and evidence brings us there >

Re: [neonixie-l] OT - mystery machine

Acetylene lighthouse lamp?. On Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:18:17 +0100, you wrote: >I know many of you like the steampunk look and so might forgive the >off-topic picture. > >This item was in use every day between 1914 and 1988. Can you guess what >it is? I bet some clever clogs here knows. > >John S

Re: [neonixie-l] NL5971, B5971,B-5971 Alphanumeric Nixie Tubes 6 pcs, NOS/NIB, MOD-SIX Clock

Ask Jan has 5971s up for $16 each - or did have until probably 5 minutes after your post... On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 07:24:42 -0700, you wrote: >Another unbelievably expensive set of tubes > > >Look at this on eBay >NL5971, B5971,B-5971 Alphanumeric Nixie Tubes 6 pcs, NOS/NIB, MOD-SIX Clock > > >

Re: [neonixie-l] re warantee on unproven products

to that, it would have provided a base from which to build production. Note that these are pinch seal tubes though, not pin bases, going by their size.. Tony. On Sun, 10 Feb 2019 10:18:57 -0800 (PST), you wrote: >Looks professional, lets see how this comes out. The original IN-18 was >manufa

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Counterfeit RTC modules

. They work perfectly as PNP HV transistors so it's possible somebody just forgot to change the engraver text and the mistake wasn't noticed until they had a large pile of mismarked PNP MPSA42s. Tony. On Fri, 25 Jan 2019 22:38:43 +, you wrote: >Hi Bill, > >Indeed, it seems bonkers. I as

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Reasonable quality step-up converter?

Have you had a look at the transformer in the Weller to see if it has a centre tapped primary or if not, is it a standard type that could be replaced with a 110V version? Tony. On Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:20:39 -0600, you wrote: >Hi folks, > >This is a bit off-topic, but I hope somebody

Re: [neonixie-l] Filament transfomer current for driving six NIMOs?

The old-school method used was a thermistor in series with the heater chain, chosen with a suitably high resistance when cold which would slowly drop as it warmed up to a low operating value. Tony. On Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:10:40 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >Congratulations on acquiring 6 NI

Re: [neonixie-l] Assembled LED Cube Recommendation

to a microcintroller port pin. They're also available in a standard 5mm resin lens leaded package but not as easy to find. That is a very neat cube. Tony.. On Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:11:24 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >I am not familiar with those square Leds... are they better than normal >leds? Or not a

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 26 In18 Tubes

that looks like it 'contains Mercury' usually vintage vacuum tubes. In this case though they'd be correct as you can see the small Mercury 'pill' in a wire spiral at the tube base. Tony. On Mon, 14 May 2018 22:16:09 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >I don’t follow your statement? Are you suggest

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 26 In18 Tubes

I notice you're sending them via the global tube disposal program so anyone outside the US will never see them. Does ebay give you an option to not use it or is it forced on you when you list them with international postage?. Tony. On Mon, 14 May 2018 20:10:51 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: &g

[neonixie-l] Re: mason jar numitrons

I did play with these about 3 years ago, since then shorter filament strips have become available for half-segments. (my first attempt at attching a photo

Re: [neonixie-l] Upside-down nixies

Each digit has a small 'tail' with a round pad for the spot weld. It might be possible to make a small batch with an alternative used to attach a wire to the 'top' of the digit, maybe very small thin eyelet terminals sandwiched in the stack under each digit. On Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Re: [neonixie-l] Defective B7971 Tubes & Ultronic Chassis

Hi, I might be interested in taking those which illuminate but have dead segments. I did post a couple of requests on here back in 2013/14 (I think) for faulty 7971s but couldn't find enough at the time so the project went on the shelf. Tony. On Mon, 7 Aug 2017 23:15:41 -0700 (PDT), you wrote

Re: [neonixie-l] Take a look at this....

5-600mA at 12V so around 6-7W allowing for PSU efficiency. On Thursday, 21 July 2016 22:32:23 UTC+1, Tidak Ada wrote: > > Any idea about the power consumtion? > > For some years I got the idea to build a digital clock working with > relay’s. > > Calculating the power consumption let me decide to

[neonixie-l] Re: Take a look at this....

Thanks for the comments everyone. A serious question though, would anyone consider it worth adding an IN-8-2 option for example? I'd expected anyone wanting a good looking nixie would have gone for Dalibor's tube but sadly it hasn't been as popular as I'd hoped. -- You received this message

Re: [neonixie-l] Take a look at this....

The only photoshopping was to touch up dust spots and colour balance, the height is real and you're welcome to come and look at one in operation. On Thursday, 21 July 2016 19:39:12 UTC+1, gregebert wrote: > > Are any of you suspicious about the levitation height in the picture ? My > gut

[neonixie-l] Re: IV-17 tube filament voltage difference (DC drive)

If you can increase the anode voltages enough to get the dimmest displays up to an acceptable brightness you could cheat and PWM the brighter displays to balance the brightness in software. Depends if you can get an acceptably high voltage on the centre tube anodes/grid to counteract the 12v

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

I should have 12, bought them a couple of years back but they're too expensive to use in any design I'm likely to come up with. If you're interested I can test them and see what date codes they are, Tony. On Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:24:34 -0800 (PST), you wrote: Hi All, I'm after 2 sets of 6 IN-18

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

For that kind of money you could probably pick up a used Metcal and a couple of tips. Tony. On Sun, 16 Feb 2014 19:23:21 +0100, you wrote: On 16/02/2014, at 19.12, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering

[neonixie-l] Re: Datasheet request for Burroughs CD60531-CM

Dylan - Did you find a datasheet for this display? I bought one off of eBay thinking it'd be easy enough to figure out, but any help would be appreciated! Thanks - Tony On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 6:56:11 PM UTC-5, William Lee wrote: Hi all- Does anyone happen to have a datasheet

[neonixie-l] Help needed with taylor 1363 smps

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BRu7Z58U1tU/UeVkJbX9LaI/AAs/Bd2kWFKvTX4/s1600/1363+always+on.jpg Hello all and greetings from a new member and first time poster,I'm trying to figure out how to use these little 1363 smps from taylor electronic,I've tried using it in this

[neonixie-l] Re: Burrough B-7094, B-8091, ZM1200, ZM1206 in eBay auction!

Big tubes are insane these days, $2995 wouldn't surprise me On Mar 29, 5:02 pm, westdave westd...@aol.com wrote: Burrough B-7094, B-8091, ZM1200, ZM1206 in eBay auction! westdave thinks they will go to $2600 usd we will find out in five days what.am.i.bid? the prize is an ne51 for the

[neonixie-l] Re: Sourcing Large Quantities of 5870s Nixies

Have a look at the current ebay prices of IN-7 nixies for an example... I have a design that was completed late last year but have no intention of announcing it until I've managed to buy enough tubes at a reasonable price. One seller I approached for a quote increased their ebay listing price of

[neonixie-l] Re: Anybody want to build some nixie tubes?

long way from a turnkey nixie plant, which is what you'd need to justify the price though if I had a spare million I'd be tempted ;). Tony. On Feb 20, 11:21 am, Nick n...@desmith.net wrote: Yup - including the shipping, its not attractive. Note that all that fragile glass packed into rather

Re: [neonixie-l] Making tube sockets at home - sort of.

I can machine phenolic laminate but finding time to is the problem... if it's only a small quantity I could probably do it if you can find suitable pins. http://www.lasermad.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSCF5038-300x225.jpg Tony. On Tuesday, 15 January 2013 16:58:35 UTC, Tidak Ada wrote

[neonixie-l] Re: Wanted - a quantity of faulty B7971s

When - or if - I find enough tubes and build it this will be the first place I post a link to the photos ;) A seperate question though - are there any of the original ticker displays left intact or were they all scrapped?. Tony. On Friday, 30 November 2012 20:12:17 UTC, kay486 wrote: You

[neonixie-l] Re: Wanted - a quantity of faulty B7971s

They'll sell for an equally huge price, plus even huger (;)) taxes so no use for our project. We have about 22-23 up to now so still looking for more, another 10 should be enough to build the first, then we just need another 32 for the second Tony. On Nov 30, 6:41 pm, kay486 luckyl

[neonixie-l] Re: Wanted - a quantity of faulty B7971s

Currently I'm still looking for another 10 plus a couple of spares, buying them at full price wouldn't be worth it and be a waste of good tubes to just sit there displaying a static pattern. Tony. On Oct 8, 6:02 pm, kay486 luckyl...@gmail.com wrote: Keep your eye on this (im not realted

[neonixie-l] Re: How necessary are sockets?

I have seen used IN-12 and 15s that have been soldered directly into the PCB and I've done the same myself for prototype or experimental purposes but for long term use I wouldn't want to put that much strain on the seals. The socket pins removed from standard D connectors will fit most tubes if

[neonixie-l] Re: Wanted - a quantity of faulty B7971s

I'd prefer not to say just yet, if it works as well as I hope then it'll be public, otherwise It makes it easier to hide the embarassing failure ;) Tony. On Sep 4, 10:39 pm, kay486 luckyl...@gmail.com wrote: May i ask what exactly are you planing to do with them? On Tuesday, September 4

[neonixie-l] Wanted - a quantity of faulty B7971s

as they may do what I need. Cracked or gassy are no use - it needs to light up. I know it's not going to be easy finding this many but with luck eventually I should be able to put a set together. Tony. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post

[neonixie-l] Re: Wanted - a quantity of faulty B7971s

Ha :) At atmospheric it's more a matter of breakdown voltage though any remaining mercury vapour will lower it. A little too much UV I think from those tubes, really prefer orange Tony. On Sep 4, 7:55 pm, Adam Jacobs a...@jacobs.us wrote: I was thinking of that as well... What

[neonixie-l] Re: Wanted - a quantity of faulty B7971s

wants a set I'll just supply the parts and let them source their own tubes. I really don't want to use good tubes for this though as it'll encourage me to add more 'features' to make full use of them. Tony. On Sep 4, 7:54 pm, micha...@aol.com wrote: Tony, I may be able to help as I have at least

[neonixie-l] Re: IV tubes

I'd love to find a few IV-2 tubes, no point in describing them you'll have to see them :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA4lsghN4HU Others I know of not in that list: IV-19 Top view Numitron IV-28 Large single dot (VFD version of IN-28) Anyone know of any more?. Tony. On Jul 6, 7:51 pm

[neonixie-l] Re: IV tubes

Sorry the IV29 is the large dot, the IV-28 is a flat multi digit 'VCR' type display. On Jul 6, 11:33 pm, Tony Adams sa...@amt-electronics.com wrote: I'd love to find a few IV-2 tubes, no point in describing them you'll have to see them :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA4lsghN4HU Others I

[neonixie-l] Re: Finally completed my latest project...

could you contact me directly and I can work out what order they should go out in. http://www.lasermad.com/?p=319 Tony. On Jun 24, 2:28 am, Gene Segal wavefr...@earthlink.net wrote: Very impressive!  Where can I get one?  =) On Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:30:38 AM UTC-7, Tony Adams wrote:Hi all

[neonixie-l] Re: Finally completed my latest project...

always-on software and a means to program it externally. It's then up to the end user to do the rest. - and chess piece Nixie tubes would be just incredible expecially if they're made as plugin replacements. Tony. On Jun 22, 6:17 pm, jb-electronics webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: Actually, I am

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-23 (multisegment nixie) on ebay

It does seem over the last couple of years many sellers have realised they have us by the shorts as they control a limited supply. Tony. On 21 June, 19:11, Jeff Thomas nixich...@gmail.com wrote: Ahhh yes, they smell blood in the water... Just like the IN-18's; the cartel has fixed

[neonixie-l] Re: Finally completed my latest project...

Thank you :) They're driven inductively using an array of 64 tuned primaries and a secondary coil in the base of each piece which directly feeds a C-W multplier to produce around 180v. Tony. On Jun 21, 7:35 pm, jb-electronics webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: Seriously: The coolest thing I

[neonixie-l] Re: Finally completed my latest project...

. Tony. On Jun 21, 8:04 pm, Dalibor Farný dali...@farny.cz wrote: Wow, I simply don't understand! As Jens said, I haven't better nixie project! Do You have some technical info on your site? Dalibor 2012/6/21 kay486 luckyl...@gmail.com This is absolutely amazing! How did you managed

[neonixie-l] Re: Finally completed my latest project...

Hi, Much of the work is in cutting and machining the parts, if there is enough interest I'd supply it as a kit though. Tony. On Jun 21, 8:22 pm, Dekatron42 martin.forsb...@gmail.com wrote: Absolutely fantastic! This might actually get me to play chess again! Will you publish schematic

[neonixie-l] Re: Finally completed my latest project...

, the terminals are marked 'LT accumulator' though it's not very easy to see in the videos. Tony. On Jun 22, 1:45 am, Michel mic...@xiac.com wrote: I think I would also try to let it run on rechargeable batteries and make it portable. I roughly estimated you need about 5W for all chess pieces

[neonixie-l] Looking for a couple of IN-7s (UK)

Hi all, I'm working on a new design and would like a couple of IN7s to try out - I have IN-15s and IN-19s but didn't think I would need any IN-7s. Does anyone in the UK have a couple I could buy to try out?. Thanks, Tony. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[neonixie-l] Re: Attention!! NEW Nixie tube cheater at Ebay!!!

suspicious when there is a problem, even with sellers I've trusted in the past. Dieter, the seller is polivoks-russia. Tony. On Apr 18, 3:48 am, Adam Jacobs a...@jacobs.us wrote: Always use the ebay resolution center. Never let a claim lapse. I would take this as an $80 lesson and be glad

[neonixie-l] Re: Attention!! NEW Nixie tube cheater at Ebay!!!

Over the last few months I have bought a number of parcels of IV11s from an ebay seller who regularly posts them in lots of 100. They arrived well packed and without difficulties so I had no worries when asked to buy a batch directly. I bought 2 further parcels through ebay after that direct

[neonixie-l] Re: Any interest in non-working IN-18's?

I would be interested in them depending on the price but suspect that postage and taxes to the UK would make it uneconomical. Tony. On Mar 6, 7:36 am, Terry Kennedy terry+googleb...@tmk.com wrote: I have qty 13 of non-working (no illumination on any digits at all, seals appear intact) IN-18

[neonixie-l] Re: Shameless Self Plug : B7971 on ebay

Two for a pound - where's my time machine?. Those things are literally going to be worth their weight in gold soon. On Feb 13, 3:16 pm, Mefistofelix markpeters...@btinternet.com wrote: Lney prices !   - I'm out ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] Re: Shameless Self Plug : B7971 on ebay

Unfortunately I am in the UK and looking for at least another two 7971s but can't afford them just now. B.Bamber - I remember buying surplus junk from them back in the early 80s I think, but back then nobody wanted nixies. Another surplus seller had bags of miniature nixies 10 or 15 for £1, at

[neonixie-l] Re: clock kits

I prefer using Dichloromethane, it may be easier to find or cause less difficult questions. Tony. On Jan 12, 9:27 pm, Adam Jacobs a...@jacobs.us wrote: Wow, that's a great tip. Thanks. Now, I wonder if there is any way for a normal citizen in the US to obtain chloroform... and if I do

[neonixie-l] Re: IV-17 Explorer boards and FLW/Geeklok instruction request

I have the Geekklok PDF (v2.0, 28 Aug 2003) if that's any use. Found it a couple of years ago, can't remember where now. It's mostly of use for the fonts list, it can even display the time in Klingon :). Tony. On Dec 9, 12:29 am, fixitsan chefin...@gmail.com wrote: Latest news on the IV-17

[neonixie-l] Re: Yet more 7441, 74141 questions

and SN75468s. It wouldn't be so bad if there was even a suitable transistor array with 10 or 11 outputs. Tony. On Nov 23, 9:33 pm, chuck richards chuc...@all2easy.net wrote: Thank you all for those suggestions and the experiment to observe what actually happens when Vcc is disconnected from a 7441/74141

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 based HV supply question

A quick search at Farnell lists the cheapest 34063 at 41p for one and the cheapest 555 at 36p. I just don't get why 555 based supplies are so popular. On Nov 21, 10:56 pm, MrNixie (UK) laurence.wilk...@dsl.pipex.com wrote: No doubt these 555 power supplies can work, but the efficiency can be

[neonixie-l] Re: The difference between IV4 and IV17 vfd tubes

. Tony. On Nov 21, 8:51 am, fixitsan chefin...@gmail.com wrote: The 1000 hours lifetime is hopefully a misprint, there shouldn't be that much difference in the build to shorten it by 9000 hours and why continue to build a vastly inferior tube when you have a functionally identical

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

pick up harmonics. I would check around the feedback circuit and Q2, beyond that you really need a scope to see what the gate drive looks like. It could be very long rise/fall times though if they're failing almost instantly it's probably just the 555 output is stuck high. Tony. On Nov 18, 11:31

[neonixie-l] Re: 555 power supply not working

back with some voltages. Tony. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

[neonixie-l] Re: WAY way off topic but they light up...

, Kerry My guess would be a microcontroller which switches to the next sequence when all 4 switches are off. As long as you memorise what order it changes them in it'll work. Then I saw this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw9MGa7iQq4 Tony. -- You received this message because you