[neonixie-l] Re: Welcome & please introduce yourself!
Hello, I am Dalibor, my background is software develpment / running own businesses. I met nixie tubes first time in 2011 at age of 27 and they immediately became my full-time obsession. Like most of you, I also wanted to build a clock with large tubes - but I came too late, Z568M and bigger ones were already unobtainable. So I decided to build my own tubes.. Set up a budget of USD $5,000 and like true gambler eventually ruined all our household savings of $80,000 ;-) Fortunately I made it and now I run tiny business manufacturing nixie tubes and clocks. I polish the manufacturing techniques, do research and development and slowly grow to bring new models of clocks/nixie tubes to customers. Keeping the technology of nixie tubes alive became my love, obsession and (business) life meaning. I will do it as long as there is interest in this specific piece of electronic history. Dalibor Farny On Wednesday, 19 September 2018 17:03:23 UTC+2, neonixie-l wrote: > > Ladies & Gentlemen,,, > > We are getting a steady stream of new members - it'd be great if, instead > of just lurking, you could introduce yourselves with a bit of detail about > your interests, what you've built or intend to build/dream of building. > Even what gets you up the morning and makes you smile! > > Even existing members (there are over 1,000) could chip in - there's some > great stuff around... > > Welcome, one and all to this great community! > > 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@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/48243237-807f-4dae-95e0-455860c51677%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[neonixie-l] Re: Welcome & please introduce yourself!
> Hi all, > I gained a degree in Product Design in the eighties, initially designing by hand with pen and pencil then later learning CAD and drafting when PC's became affordable/powerful enough. In 1988 I had an epiphany in a movie theater when I saw a 5 minute animated short film "Tin Toy" by Pixar, being shown before the main feature. As a result I shifted career sideways into technical 3D computer generated animations and architectural visualizations for the next 27 years until finally I lost the passion for it. Realizing I needed to re-invent myself, I took some time off to think. I was always into designing lighting, furniture, playing with audio gear and tinkering with basic electronics, With the advent of cheaper CNC prototyping tools such as 3D printers and CNC routers I thought I would get back into Product Design. The idea was to start making low production run, high quality, designer items. I just wasn't sure what to make, I just needed something small and easy. I want the stuff I make to be durable and be handed down through generations. I hate the "planned obsolescence" inherent in most products we buy. Another epiphany came soon after in late 2015 on a world trip. On my last night in Osaka, Japan before flying back home I stumbled across a hobbyist electronics / robotics store. In among the multitude of kits on offer were some Nixie tube and VFD tube clock kits. I knew this was something I wanted to do. I have spent the last 2 years collecting knowledge, tools and parts to make quirky, durable products. Nixie clocks, lamps, speakers and amps are the main focus.The workshop is set up and prototypes are being made. It's taken a long time as I am working a full time day job in an unrelated field to pay the bills but hopefully will transition into becoming a maker full time. -- 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@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/d4ef2792-b9bf-4595-817a-f9a66bcce703%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[neonixie-l] Re: Welcome & please introduce yourself!
Hello every body and welcome all the new comers. I'm Dennis and I joined this group back in the Yahoo days. I haven't posted anything in some time but do enjoy reading what's going on. My nixie hobby has taken a back burner since retirement but still enjoy the clocks and other gizmos I have and have a nice stash of tubes. I retired from the Navy and received a great deal of electronic training in all those years. A lot of equipment back then used nixies and neon tubes. My interest in nixie tubes date back to the 60's when you could still buy them at Radio Shack. Most of my stuff I bought on line or from members here but I have built a few clocks of my own. I find it a lot of fun designing your own PCB's even if there are a few failures along the line. I've been thinking about designing something for the ham shack once our new house is finished and I can get all the ham gear and test equipment back in one spot again. I'm now living in the Philippines and getting parts is impossible so have to wait until I return to the states to get what I need. My programming skills are really terrible, so much of what I do is TTL stuff. Also, IMHO if it glows it's good with me so a lot of the stuff here is vacuum tube tech. So keep the threads coming and enjoy the hobby. If I get something going here of actual interest I'll post 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 neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/5299c68f-551c-4b59-8a4f-71427c43e51b%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[neonixie-l] Re: Welcome & please introduce yourself!
Hey All, My name is Ron, and I have been fascinated by Nixie tubes since I saw them in the 80's. When I learned that I could build my own Nixie clock, I ordered a kit from eBay, and some tubes from Russia. Then I found Petes clocks, over at www.pvelectronics.co.uk, I have built a few of his kits, and a few others here and there. What my wife finds funny is that with all the clocks I have built, we do not have any in the house. Usually I build them and then give them to friends and family. I recently found some fine grid IN-14 tubes and I am planning on actually building one that I am going to keep. I hope one day to build a large tube clock with IN-18s or a set of Dalibors amazing tubes. I have found lots of help here, and I am glad I found this site. Ron ...Semper Fidelis... -- 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@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/57ea8243-f6b7-48c0-b0cb-a0dc7e05e6cc%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
