[neonixie-l] Phone calls

2010-09-30 Thread David Forbes
I finally migrated to the new NeoNixie list today. I just received three near-simultaneous phone calls from friends and family who were watching CBS, informing me of a Nixie watch sighting. I gotta get another phone line. Two isn't enough. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http

Re: [neonixie-l] Keeping your clock accurate

2010-11-02 Thread David Forbes
it, and keep it at a constant temperature such as in your living room. You can get fancier - the sky's the limit for time nuts. Buy three cesium clocks at $60,000 each and compare them. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NE70V neon tubes

2010-11-04 Thread David Forbes
. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube History - help needed

2010-11-09 Thread David Forbes
the beam switching tube. He should be amenable to that, and since his web page is considered the Holy Grail of info for these tubes by the Wikipedia crowd, your outlook on life may improve. We'll see. -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Handmade desk calculator from pre-LED times

2010-11-26 Thread David Forbes
, some wood and lots of wires. http://www.nixiebunny.com/malmbergcalc/calc.html Revel in the amazing craft skills of yore. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group

Re: [neonixie-l] Opinions Needed...Nixie Power Supply?

2010-11-30 Thread David Forbes
is powerful enough to kill you. A nixie tube uses only a few mA of current. Why run the risk of electrocution when you can buy something like a Tayloredge switching supply for $12 and be safe? -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Wire wrapping and HV

2010-12-15 Thread David Forbes
wire wrapping for the HV side of a clock? Can I stay out of trouble by careful routing or possibly using a layer of tape between anode and cathode layers? The cathodes are about 50V, so you only need to worry about the anodes. Use regular 300V hookup wire for those and you'll be fine. -- David

Re: [neonixie-l] Wanted, information for tube

2010-12-15 Thread David Forbes
-PRF-1/prf1ss1178.pdf -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: new PIC Programmer

2010-12-21 Thread David Forbes
(USD45), USB, very fast, all 16F and 18F chips supported. I love it! -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: OT: new PIC Programmer

2010-12-21 Thread David Forbes
except a 22kohm pullup resistor on MCLR. Try it, you'll like it! -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: [neonixie-l] CRT Viewfinder talk, is it allowed here ?

2010-12-28 Thread David Forbes
at least six diodes and ceramic disc capacitors. I can look for any documentation I might have. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Bonkers...

2011-01-17 Thread David Forbes
an intuitive user interface? -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] recommendation for anode resistor for 2x2 multiplexed IN-14s @166-170v?

2011-01-19 Thread David Forbes
for 6 way multiplexing in the clocks I made, so 1.4x seems reasonable for 2 way. It takes experimentation to find the best value, and there is a tradeoff of tube life vs brightness. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: recommendation for anode resistor for 2x2 multiplexed IN-14s @166-170v?

2011-01-20 Thread David Forbes
, then divide voltage by resistance to get current. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Anybody heard from David Forbes lately?

2011-02-01 Thread David Forbes
. I also am taking orders for Nixie watches again, if anyone's interested. I have about 6 months of backlog to work through. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Any interest in slot machine projection displays?

2011-02-02 Thread David Forbes
and there are details on them that differs from the IEE displays I have seen so far. F.ex. the lamp sockets with their soldering lugs looks clearly different. The listing says of the same kind as the IEE... which means that they are not made by IEE, but similar design to IEE displays. -- David

Re: [neonixie-l] Ghosting on IN-14s even with long blanking period.

2011-02-06 Thread David Forbes
aware of, not having 35 years of experience making mistakes in electronics construction as I have. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Ghosting on IN-14s even with long blanking period.

2011-02-06 Thread David Forbes
nixie tube, to see if there's some leakage in the proto board that's making that seven light up. If it's the board, then the symptom should move to another cathode when you swap their pins. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Modern Nixie tube drivers

2011-02-14 Thread David Forbes
TD62084 Darlington driver arrays work just fine. They cost about 1/4 the price of a Supertex chip, and come in DIP form so they're easy to use. They need a Zener diode and resistor to hold the commutator diode pin at ~50V. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You

Re: [neonixie-l] IN-14 15 digit clock project

2011-02-15 Thread David Forbes
they have very low current and high voltage. 100 feet of 30 gauge wire would be acceptable if needed. The primary wires should be 24 gauge wire or larger, to handle the Ampere or so of current draw. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because

Re: [neonixie-l] Looking vor many many +/- tubes with SK-207 base

2011-02-16 Thread David Forbes
On 2/16/11 4:22 PM, Dieter Waechter wrote: Hi friends, I'm looking for many SK-207 base tubes with + and -. You know the SK-207 base: http://www.tube-tester.com/sites/nixie/data/soc/SK-207/SK-207.htm Who can help? Dieter I bought them last year. Sorry. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: IN-14 15 digit clock project

2011-02-16 Thread David Forbes
. (Maybe it was David Forbes?) Not sure.. Anyways, yes, multiplexed and 2.6ma is fine. -Adam The formula for lifetime is: lifetime is proportional to 1/(I^3). I found that multiplexing at 2x rated current for 1/6 duty cycle worked well and gave similar lifetime to direct current. I have a clock

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Power supply stability?

2011-02-21 Thread David Forbes
Apple is at the top of the game - they thoroughly understand this principle. Steve Jobs is legendary for not accepting good enough. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post

Re: [neonixie-l] CD47 Clock preview

2011-02-27 Thread David Forbes
comparison would be nice. I know the story of too many projects. Ask me about scope clocks. My latest project is taking all my brain time. It should be worth it, though. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anybody heard from David Forbes lately?

2011-02-27 Thread David Forbes
shipped your watch back Friday. You should get it in a few days. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Material for cathode?

2011-02-27 Thread David Forbes
assured that whatever you guess the composition is, it will be wrong. You might consider, if you're serious, paying a metallurgist to tell you what the compositions of the metals in a real Nixie tube are. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received this message

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 6 Digit Direct-Drive B7971 clock kit

2011-03-08 Thread David Forbes
On 3/8/11 6:26 AM, Jeff Thomas wrote: Too Funny! I was thinking something similar, and have it scroll time information with variable degree of accuracy set in menu ;) My wife suggested, for us Arizonans with nice sky: Go outside and check out the sunset -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http

Re: [neonixie-l] Need substitution or source for Burrough's B-5540 Nixie tube

2011-03-08 Thread David Forbes
. Is it like that tube? http://www.oddmix.com/tubes/b5440.html -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Large nixie display, current discrepancies

2011-03-09 Thread David Forbes
and between cathodes in the same tube. A difference of 0.16mA is on the order of 5%, which is nothing to worry about. I suspect that if you made the tubes display a different 15 digits, you'd see a different current draw. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You received

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Large nixie display, current discrepancies

2011-03-09 Thread David Forbes
of 15K and been done with it. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- 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

[neonixie-l] How not to make a website

2011-03-10 Thread David Forbes
. This is the first impression that their clients get. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] How to properly use the decimal points in IN-14s?

2011-03-12 Thread David Forbes
and a 100k resistor on each decimal place. Try reducing the DP resistor value until it works well. 100K sounds rather high. I'm not sure why you would need any resistor, but I've never fiddled with Nixie decimal points before. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- You

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: How to properly use the decimal points in IN-14s?

2011-03-12 Thread David Forbes
, and the other without it lit. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ http://www.cathodecorner.com/ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Using transistor as anode switches

2011-03-13 Thread David Forbes
. This would destroy the logic circuits immediately, as they can only handle about 5V. The MPSA42 transistor is needed to provide a path for each anode control signal to be translated from the 0V level to the 180V level that the MPSA92 anode transistor bases require. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Burroughs Nixie tube B8971 Rare

2011-03-30 Thread David Forbes
On 3/30/2011 11:26 AM, Dan Harboe Burer wrote: 255$??? My God.. .. and I have two of those tubes in my humble collection.. Dan I hope it was the prankster bidding the shill up to that amount, not the other way around. -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Neon saber blade

2011-04-06 Thread David Forbes
on the primary side. But which frequency is required, at which voltage and current? I purchased one of these red neon tubes from an automobile parts shop. It has a built-in 12V power supply for use under a car. Just put a handle with a battery pack on it, and play Jedi Knight! -- David Forbes

Re: [neonixie-l] Neon saber blade

2011-04-09 Thread David Forbes
one end to the other end. A wire comes to mind. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Monroe Calculator as Source of Nixies?

2011-04-11 Thread David Forbes
the calculator intact! -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Monroe Calculator as Source of Nixies?

2011-04-11 Thread David Forbes
On 4/11/11 10:37 AM, David Forbes wrote: Those tubes are similar to the B5866, which I have a few hundred of. Oops, I meant to say that I have lots of 5853s, which are the high-pressure tubes used in calculators. The 5866 +/- tube is indeed hard to find, but they're usually trashed

Re: [neonixie-l] More Nixies in film

2011-04-11 Thread David Forbes
On 4/11/11 10:35 AM, Gene Segal wrote: Now be honest, folks - how many of you have experienced altered states by observing nixie and edgelit displays? My state is altered for the better every time I read my Nixie watch. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: NIMO tube socket wanted...

2011-04-12 Thread David Forbes
to handle 1.5kV. IEE is still in business. Ask them if part number 14476 is in stock. -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Actual differences on different manufacturers?

2011-05-01 Thread David Forbes
, at least they were manufactured using identical equipment. That style of tube was only manufactured for perhaps 30,000 hours, so the 200,000 hour lifetime claim is an extrapolation. You will have to reach your own conclusions. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Actual differences on different manufacturers?

2011-05-01 Thread David Forbes
in the bulk factory packaging. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] B7971 x8 Display : The Movie.

2011-05-10 Thread David Forbes
On 5/10/2011 11:11 AM, micha...@aol.com wrote: What video? Michail Wilson This video. http://cogwheelcircuitworks.com/ -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] B7971 x8 Display : The Movie.

2011-05-10 Thread David Forbes
I rather like the lower-case font. I am surprised that it works as well as it does. Reminds me of that font that HP laser printers used in the good old days. -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post

Re: [neonixie-l] B7971 Tubes circuit.

2011-05-24 Thread David Forbes
, which could be latches, counters or some combination of these. Can you take a clear photo of the top of the board, showing all the ICs? Or at least make a list of the IC numbers? They'll all start with 74. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] B7971 Tubes circuit.

2011-05-24 Thread David Forbes
binary numbers from the three octal connectors, and displays the sum as a single decimal number. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: F9020AA current (again!)

2011-05-25 Thread David Forbes
it. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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 options

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Shipping USA to Germany

2011-05-26 Thread David Forbes
if PayPal were take the entire sales price from me. I've had less than 1% problem shipments, having mailed hundreds of small, expensive items all over the world. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: OT: Shipping USA to Germany

2011-05-26 Thread David Forbes
have to stop shipping stuff to Germany. Members from Germany and the EU, please chime in ! I've mailed a dozen Nixie watches to Germany this year with no complaints. I use USPS. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Supertex HV7022

2011-05-29 Thread David Forbes
only three small TSSOP chips and zero transistors, so it's the lowest-parts-count Nixie timekeeping device I know of. The PC board is 15mm x 38mm. The power supply is on a separate 40mm diameter board. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] Appropriate duty cycle for IN-12s and similar Nixies?

2011-06-01 Thread David Forbes
a clock with 6-way muxed ZM1040s that's been on my mantel for 9 years, still going strong. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Keeping your clock accurate

2011-06-02 Thread David Forbes
supply on it. Its cost is $75. 1PPS may also be derived from a rubidium clock's 10 MHz output. Rb oscillators are not too expensive and hold time to within a millisecond per year. I made a rubidium nixie clock for my workshop: http://www.nixiebunny.com/rbnix/rbnix.html -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Counterfeit Nixie Clocks on eBay

2011-06-07 Thread David Forbes
on to designing your next project. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Best Mounting options for Nixies?

2011-06-08 Thread David Forbes
putting stress on the pins. That is, choose a socket pin sized so that the tube pin is near the small end of the socket's rated diameter range. You'd be sad if your tubes broke due to insertion stress. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [neonixie-l] Re:Nixie Clock Arrived

2011-06-11 Thread David Forbes
of misinformation that has propagated through history over the last 40 years. -- David Forbes -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Not StockExchange

2011-06-12 Thread David Forbes
On 6/12/11 5:52 PM, stosk...@tri.net wrote: Thanks for the correction. Now what do I do with the driver modules I pulled them out of? N0UU Hang them on the wall. They are nice old-fashioned PC boards, which are art by now. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because

Re: [neonixie-l] Bellingham WA visit

2011-06-14 Thread David Forbes
Seattle offers the Telephone Pioneers Museum. Fantastic, if you like old phone stuff. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

[neonixie-l] Bob Pease is dead

2011-06-20 Thread David Forbes
The great National chip engineer and Electronic Design columnist crashed his '69 VW Beetle while driving home from the funeral of Jim Williams, another great chip engineer. Details at ED, /. and some other places. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you

[neonixie-l] Nixie watch kit

2011-06-23 Thread David Forbes
the laminated acrylic case to make a kit version of my Nixie watch, with a much lower price point. I'd have the boards SMT-assembled by machine still, but let the customer build the rest. We'll see how it comes out. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: B7971's for sale (again)

2011-06-24 Thread David Forbes
On 6/24/11 8:33 AM, micha...@aol.com wrote: Jeff, Did you find a way to make them? /me wondering where you come up with them all. Michail Buy low, sell high. http://www.nixiebunny.com/b7971ad.jpg These tubes were available in large quantities at a low price in 2002. -- David Forbes, Tucson

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: US power grid frequency tests.

2011-06-27 Thread David Forbes
it on the chip side of the 510k ohm drive-reduction resistor. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: US power grid frequency tests.

2011-06-28 Thread David Forbes
. Once adjusted, it's good to a couple PPM at ~20C to 30C (68F to 86F). One PPM is 30 seconds a year, half a second per week. I highly recommend adjusting a crystal if you're going to use it for timekeeping. The hairs you can split with it are much finer. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You

Re: [neonixie-l] now a full 7179 clock from the same seller, check out those tubes

2011-06-29 Thread David Forbes
item - note the fancy metal and wooden case work. It's amazing that it still works after all those 35 years. Those electrolytic caps look ancient. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: US power grid frequency tests.

2011-06-30 Thread David Forbes
. Of course today it's fairly trivial to do in a small package, but back then, I'm not so sure. A.J. I used to own an HP 201B audio signal generator. It was powerful enough to ring a telephone bell, providing 100V RMS at 20 Hz. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: US power grid frequency tests.

2011-06-30 Thread David Forbes
On 6/30/11 9:30 PM, Wayne de Geere III wrote: You must be a real phone fan to know that proper ring generation is at 20Hz, I'm impressed! On 2011 Jun 30, at 20:34 , David Forbes wrote: I used to own an HP 201B audio signal generator. It was powerful enough to ring a telephone bell

Re: [neonixie-l] Lead-in wire glowing

2011-07-05 Thread David Forbes
out there. I bought a bunch of those tubes on Ebay some years ago, advertised as new in box, but they were actually old, in the boxes of their replacement tubes. They exhibited the symptoms you described. I'd recommend trying some different tubes. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 3000 tubes per year?

2011-07-08 Thread David Forbes
block at the top to hold the digits in place. After all, if you're trying to make it yourself, simplicity is valuable. -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- 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

[neonixie-l] What I've been up to - Video Coat

2011-07-10 Thread David Forbes
I've been pretty distracted lately, building this gizmo for Burning Man. http://www.cathodecorner.com/videocoat/ It'll be at the Detroit Maker Faire at the end of July, if you live near there. [No Nixie tubes, but it was paid for by selling a hundred Nixie watches, so there.] -- David

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: What I've been up to - Video Coat

2011-07-11 Thread David Forbes
of the coat. Getting a second camera to display the person behind me on the back would be more tricky. It's been suggested that I could use a rear-facing camera to capture the image displayed on my front, so as to render me invisible. Harry Potter's dad figured that one out first, though. -- David

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 3000 tubes per year?

2011-07-12 Thread David Forbes
in bulk, as they are used for that good ol' 12AX7. The only question is how to connect a big bulb to that little T6-1/2 wafer. I'm assuming that you'd want to make big Nixies, since there are thousands of little Nixies floating around. -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- You received this message

Re: [neonixie-l] OB3 voltage regulators

2011-07-14 Thread David Forbes
of glowing things are often much more glowy than the same objects appear to the eyeball. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: New member has a question

2011-07-14 Thread David Forbes
, but is a modification of my 2-digit Nixie watch. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] HVPS Nixie Design

2011-07-16 Thread David Forbes
. Send me a message offlist. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: HVPS Nixie Design

2011-07-16 Thread David Forbes
supplies can't do that. Also, if you wish to run the clock/watch off a single 3V battery, then the Taylor or the LT1308B are your only choices. The inductor-based designs don't run at 3V input. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [neonixie-l] oscilloscope blues

2011-07-17 Thread David Forbes
wiring) calling out every component and every waveform's test point. But these were television sets full of yummy high voltage, and the danger of getting a big shock or blowing up the scope probe was palpable. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] How do I correctly clamp the SN75468 with a zener

2011-07-18 Thread David Forbes
, in the microampere region, since these cathodes are unlit. The Zener diode therefore may be operating at a much lower voltage than 91V, resulting in white dots or other unwanted artifacts. Depends on the Zener diode, of course. Short answer: B is guaranteed to work, A is try-it-and-see. -- David Forbes

Re: [neonixie-l] mm5311

2011-07-27 Thread David Forbes
On 7/27/2011 6:26 PM, jerry kimento wrote: i made a nixie clock using the MM5309 chip using the BCD out to drive a 74141 my question is ... i cant seem to get the nixies to display very bright i did have to play with the c and r values to get it to look readable but i would like it brighter

Re: [neonixie-l] Running a K155ID1 at 3.3V

2011-07-31 Thread David Forbes
and the TTL chip with 5V, and wire the signals direct. It will work just fine, as TTL is really a 3.3V logic family, with a 5V power supply. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

Re: [neonixie-l] Numitron Clock: 1V ripple on supply voltage due to PWM?

2011-08-06 Thread David Forbes
. A long text, but the main question is: How do I resolve that issue? The short answer: Don't use PWM next to a radio receiver. You are introducing an interfering radio signal. Dim the lights using a variable DC supply with a regulator IC. It will get warmer, but your radio will work. -- David

Re: [neonixie-l] Numitron Clock: 1V ripple on supply voltage due to PWM?

2011-08-07 Thread David Forbes
the trouble. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Who needs PCB's!!

2011-08-11 Thread David Forbes
afford to do that by charging a lot of money for consumer electronics. A color television cost half as much as a new car in the mid-1950s. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

Re: [neonixie-l] Trying to Register to RadioMuseum - NOT USER FRIENDLY

2011-08-18 Thread David Forbes
money from information. The text says to type the word Radiola into the little form below, next to a button that has the word Go. Once you do that, the form appears. At least that's what happens in Firefox on XP. -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixies and cars

2011-10-14 Thread David Forbes
On 10/14/11 7:23 PM, mike wrote: dave do you live in tucson? We live next to U of A my wife is going after her PHD there mike Yes, I do live in Tucson near the U of A, where I work in radio astronomy. I live behind the Szechuan Omei. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ

Re: [neonixie-l] Interesting swap meet find today

2011-11-05 Thread David Forbes
display with light bulbs. It might make more sense if you rotated the case counterclockwise 90 degrees to put the seconds on the right and the hours on the left. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Power supply that provides over an amp instead of max 50mA?

2011-11-09 Thread David Forbes
with the supply :) The boost supply's direct path is not obvious, so don't feel bad about missing it. It's human nature to consider only the well-considered path and completely miss the non-obvious path. That's how magicians make their money. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message

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

2011-11-14 Thread David Forbes
. Or it could be magic. -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- 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

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

2011-11-15 Thread David Forbes
On 11/15/2011 11:24 AM, Larry wrote: Did anyone notice that his left hand was not visible every time the pattern changed? That's magic for you. -- David Forbes, Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group

Re: [neonixie-l] Maximum voltage across Nixie IN-12

2011-11-19 Thread David Forbes
will run hotter, however. You would want to use one watt resistors for 220V. By the way, the typical sustaining voltage across the tube when lit is 150V. The difference from your power supply voltage is all dissipated in the anode resistor. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message

Re: [neonixie-l] MC34063 component choice for +475V @ 50mA output, help needed!

2011-11-21 Thread David Forbes
: LM2587 -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Questions on IN-1 nixies

2011-11-22 Thread David Forbes
for purchase that fit IN-1s? The first Google hit for in-1 nixie is Dieter Waechter's clock, which uses PC board socket pins. http://www.tube-tester.com/sites/nixie/IN-1_LC-516%20Nixie%20Clock/in-1_lc-516.htm -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] switching off -- do I need an anode driver at all?

2011-11-23 Thread David Forbes
common anode driver circuit to turn off all the anodes. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Current preferred VFD drivers

2011-12-03 Thread David Forbes
for ancient Sprague driver chips. That's the sort of niche market in which you can name your price. I would ask them if it seemed reasonable, but it doesn't seem reasonable. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group

Re: [neonixie-l] NIMO socket wanted (even just to borrow!)

2011-12-03 Thread David Forbes
On 12/3/11 11:45 AM, Nick wrote: Subject says it all really - anyone got one I can borrow even? Thanks Mocl Isn't that just a standard 12 pin Compactron socket and a side clip? -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [neonixie-l] Noritake display give away

2011-12-20 Thread David Forbes
people are planning to do with displays if they get one. Don't read mine; it's silly. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

Re: [neonixie-l] Where can I send customers for 12VDC wall-warts in UK in particular, EU in general.

2012-01-05 Thread David Forbes
On 1/5/2012 10:51 AM, David Forbes wrote: On 1/5/2012 10:35 AM, coggs wrote: When I ship my nixie clocks internationally, I do not include a power adapter. In North America I get them from Jameco : http://goo.gl/iqTvj 12VDC . 2a 2.1mmx5mm center positive. Is there a retail store in the UK

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Info about Burroughs BIP-9203 sockets?

2012-01-08 Thread David Forbes
often than once. I will leave them open for now... Regards Markus My friend who used to collect this stuff now calls it all sanitary landfill material. You might be able to salvage the nixie sockets. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [neonixie-l] Multiplexing problems (low current)

2012-01-09 Thread David Forbes
on the Nixie tube, because the base has to be more positive than the emitter, and that's not possible in the circuit you published. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: overseas shipping / customs

2012-01-09 Thread David Forbes
purchased from overseas sellers always seems to have it marked as a gift on the customs forms. So, the question: Is this standard practice? -Adam Yes, it's standard practice. No, it's not strictly legal. No, I don't do it. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you

Re: [neonixie-l] OT: overseas shipping / customs

2012-01-09 Thread David Forbes
ask me to do it. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- 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

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