[neonixie-l] Re: Driving Z570m tubes

2023-10-30 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Interesting. On Monday, October 30, 2023 at 2:27:50 PM UTC-4 Craig Garnett wrote: > The directly driven tube is just 2mA and that doesn't light the pins. > If I swap the tubes then it stays with the multiplexed tube. > > On Monday, 30 October 2023 at 14:58:31 UTC Greg P wrote: &

[neonixie-l] Re: Driving Z570m tubes

2023-10-30 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
How much current are you using in a directly driven tube? I’ve had the same issue with the pins lighting up with as little as 1mA on the Z570M tubes. On Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:31:57 AM UTC-4 Craig Garnett wrote: > Increasing the HT gave me 10mA and looks pretty good but is this an

[neonixie-l] Re: Glowing Wires

2023-10-07 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
ly way to isolate the lead without opening the tube... >> >> Le vendredi 6 octobre 2023 à 15:05:17 UTC+2, Greg P a écrit : >> >>> I have a clock that has some glowing lead wires from the glass seal to >>> where it connects to the individual cathodes. This doesn’t happen

[neonixie-l] Glowing Wires

2023-10-06 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
I have a clock that has some glowing lead wires from the glass seal to where it connects to the individual cathodes. This doesn’t happen on every cathode in the tube. I know this can happen if too much current is applied but these tubes are running at the rated current or below when using

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: B-5972

2023-09-05 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Could it be something as simple as when they stamped the tube it was a typo? On Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 3:33:30 PM UTC-4 Audrey wrote: > this tube indeed contains mercury, though I think normal 5971s do too, the > top and bottom horizontal segments are still only one segment each, and

Re: [neonixie-l] Original Tube Prices

2023-09-02 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Only thing I’ve been able to find that used the 8971’s was this keyboard. https://telcontar.net/KBK/KBref/Invac_PK-244/ And of course the infamous MOD-SIX Black Emerald. http://www.badnixie.com/Black_Emerald_Nixie.html On Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 11:58:32 AM UTC-4 Robert wrote: >

Re: [neonixie-l] IV-17 Explorer Kits & ZM1350 Smartsocket Boards — Both With Tubes

2022-09-05 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
This seller is some kind of estate liquidator I'm convinced of that. Some of the clocks he sold could be traced by serial numbers and the original buyer has since passed away. Again, this is my speculation based on the deceased and where this seller is located, both in Northern New Jersey,

Re: [neonixie-l] IV-17 Explorer Kits & ZM1350 Smartsocket Boards — Both With Tubes

2022-09-01 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
That eBayer has been selling a lot of Nixie related clocks, tubes, etc along with sex toys. From what I can tell he must be a liquidator and I presume bought out a Nixie collection from someone who either passed away or decided to get out of the hobby. On Thursday, September 1, 2022 at

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

2022-08-30 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Pramanicin wrote: > Greg, I built one of these almost 20 years ago now(wow). This is all > the documentation I have on it. Hope it helps. > > Nick > > On Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 7:40 AM 'Greg P' via neonixie-l < > neoni...@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Speaki

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

2022-08-30 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Pramanicin wrote: > Greg, I built one of these almost 20 years ago now(wow). This is all > the documentation I have on it. Hope it helps. > > Nick > > On Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 7:40 AM 'Greg P' via neonixie-l < > neoni...@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Speaki

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff's Nixie watch parts layout or schematic?

2022-08-30 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Speaking of Jeff's stuff, does anyone have a manual or any documentation for that matter on this clock? http://www.nixie.dk/~jthomas/nixieclock.html This was the first clock he made for sale. On Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 12:30:29 AM UTC-4 bailey...@gmail.com wrote: > That would be

Re: [neonixie-l] Set of six GR10J on eBay!

2022-08-11 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Guess the link was bad in the first post. Thanks for the correct one! On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 8:56:29 PM UTC-4 Pramanicin wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/144678243531 > > On Thu, Aug 11, 2022 at 5:54 PM Nicholas Stock wrote: > >> Looks like someone told the seller what they were as

Re: [neonixie-l] Set of six GR10J on eBay!

2022-08-11 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
I guess the seller received an offer he couldn't refuse. Listing is pulled! On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 8:51:53 PM UTC-4 Pramanicin wrote: > No Hg in those puppies IIRC. > > On Thu, Aug 11, 2022 at 3:43 PM Audrey wrote: > >> To infinity and beyond... >> >> On Thu, Aug 11, 2022, 6:42 PM

Re: [neonixie-l] NL7037's...

2022-07-29 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Gotta be one of the ugliest tubes out there IMHO. Anode mesh is very coarse and the cathodes are thick and obstruct each other. Guess people are paying for scarcity and the rounded top. Z568M / Z5680M or Dalibor tubes way nicer and cheaper. My guess $1600 for the lot. On Friday, July 29,

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixichrom woes

2022-07-12 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Reach out to Michael at www.badnixie.com. He should be able to help you and I recommend his wonderful new firmware for the NixiChron. He may even be able to help with your WWVB too. Good luck! On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 7:50:53 PM UTC-4 Terry S wrote: > My Jeff Thomas Nixichron has been

[neonixie-l] Re: NEW software now available for Thomas Classic NixiSat, Nixichron, and GPSII clocks

2022-05-01 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
This new software Michael B and his team has released is fantastic! I have it on all my Thomas clocks and it clearly addressed the features needed to makes this a "no brainer" upgrade. On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 5:33:22 AM UTC-4 nixiefanvinh wrote: > Oh! This is exciting! > > I never got

[neonixie-l] Re: 6 B-7971

2022-04-28 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Good one! On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 1:03:44 PM UTC-4 M1 wrote: > I thought people would get a kick out of this auction. Especially those > of us whom are always searching for MOD-6 Clocks or 6 tubes of B-7971 > > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/284788707763 > > > > Michail Wilson > >

[neonixie-l] Re: Neons for all!

2022-04-12 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
> base to match Dalibors tubes. > I used to spend ages with enamel copper wire and such like - not any more! > - Richard > > On Tuesday, 12 April 2022 at 13:39:42 UTC+1 Greg P wrote: > >> Nice that they still sell the NE-2's with the 60mm leads. Really wish >> someon

[neonixie-l] Re: Neons for all!

2022-04-12 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Nice that they still sell the NE-2's with the 60mm leads. Really wish someone would offer those with even longer leads so you don't have to extend the wire when making clocks with larger tubes. On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 12:31:43 AM UTC-4 gregebert wrote: > Nice that they sell

Re: [neonixie-l] Numeric Companion Tube for Z567M

2022-04-10 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Best overall tube value in the market today, based on size, digit shape and quality. On Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 8:27:28 PM UTC-4 Pramanicin wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/373995821276 > > New for a little more. > > On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 5:26 PM Nicholas Stock wrote: > >> New ones appear

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie (and other old technology) sighting in video

2021-09-29 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
That's an HP 5216A Counter with the upside down B5560 Nixies. I have one, it's a cool piece. On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 9:13:04 AM UTC-4 Tomislav Kordaso wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hLqpigv1g > Electronic counter by HP at about 9:05 minute mark. > > -- You received

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Using a NWTS on a NixiSat to replace a Haicom 204III puck...

2021-09-14 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Nope, you gt the latest. I was confused a bit when you said you were >>>>>> "running 2.5 firmware". Maybe Jeff referred to this version like that at >>>>>> one time? Didn't know that if he did. Carry on Garth >>>>>> >>>>>> On W

[neonixie-l] NOS Lixies Available

2021-08-31 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
I realize these aren't Nixie's but figured someone on the group may be interested. I have 12 possibly 13 of these available, NOS. These are the first generation ones with the natural colored top and bottom. Some consider these better than the second gen ones. Pretty sure the guy who made

[neonixie-l] Re: Using a NWTS on a NixiSat to replace a Haicom 204III puck...

2021-07-20 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Nick, Takes some modification to the PCB and added components. Michael Barile (Bad Nixie) is the master at these conversions. Well worth it to have him do it for you, he has many satisfied customers. On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 9:05:29 AM UTC-4 Nick wrote: > Has anyone done this? > > I

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Lens end neon bulb

2020-09-13 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Do you have a link for these bulbs. I would like to order some? On Friday, September 11, 2020 at 9:23:19 PM UTC-4 bdu...@gmail.com wrote: > Not sure if anyone else is interested, but I bought some of the bulbs at > the Electronics Surplus site, and they do have the lens end. They are > $0.45

Re: [neonixie-l] Attn: Pete Hand

2020-08-26 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
I have one of these Pete Hand/Jeff Thomas clocks as well. Does anyone know if there is a firmware update? Wondering if there's an updated revision out there? On Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 8:24:02 PM UTC-4 Bill Notfaded wrote: > I found my original ones after looking a little while.

[neonixie-l] Re: Recent catch at Apex Electronics Surplus

2020-03-08 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Nice find! What type Nixie's are in those? NL841 or NL5441's? On Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 11:18:14 AM UTC-4, martin martin wrote: > > Everything works too! > > No it's time to find them a purpose > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] Re: Persistent seller!

2019-12-27 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
For that price, they can take an insurance policy out on them to honor the warranty. Ugly tube too! On Friday, December 27, 2019 at 10:23:41 AM UTC-5, MichaelB wrote: > > And now he/she's offering a 2 year warranty! Wonder how they intend to do > that? > > > >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anyone interested in an eight digit ZM1350 display?

2019-12-04 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
he ZM1350 board. ESP32 --> > PIC --> discrete transistor --> cathode pin. > > That said, some of my previous designs have made extensive use of 7HC595s > and 74141s > > Mahdi > > On Wed, Dec 4, 2019 at 5:02 PM 'Greg P' via neonixie-l < > neoni...@googl

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anyone interested in an eight digit ZM1350 display?

2019-12-04 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Mahdi, Not multiplexed. Direct drive digits or segments are always on and not pulsed at high speeds like in multiplexing. Direct driven tubes typically are brighter and require less current. Multiplexed designs are simpler and require less components which is cheaper. I'm sure the folks

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anyone interested in an eight digit ZM1350 display?

2019-12-03 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
at 11:05 AM Jon Jackson > wrote: > >> I'm in for a B-5971 display (as well as the ZM1350). Got a bunch of >> B-5971s... >> >> On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 6:18 AM Nicholas Stock > > wrote: >> >>> I’ll throw my name into the ring too! >>> >&g

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anyone interested in an eight digit ZM1350 display?

2019-12-03 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
erest yes, I could draft a board similar > to the one built for ZM1350 and use the same style casing. If I can get > three folks interested I could offset the production cost at a reasonable > cost. > > Mahdi > > On Mon, Dec 2, 2019 at 8:13 PM 'Greg P' via neonixie-l <

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Anyone interested in an eight digit ZM1350 display?

2019-12-02 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Mahdi, Any chance you'll make a version that will use 5971's? On Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 6:05:32 PM UTC-5, Jon D. wrote: > > Excellent. > > On Sun, Dec 1, 2019 at 2:02 PM Mahdi Al Husseini > wrote: > >> Hi, Jon, >> >> Great! I should have a fully assembled version by the end of the month,

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Fortress Clock

2019-11-24 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
; On Nov 23, 2019, at 16:26, 'Greg P' via neonixie-l < > neoni...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > >  > Very nice Nick. > > Is the cover glass or acrylic? > > > > On Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:04:30 PM UTC-5, Pramanicin wrote: >> >> Premiun Alumini

[neonixie-l] Re: Fortress Clock

2019-11-23 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Very nice Nick. Is the cover glass or acrylic? On Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:04:30 PM UTC-5, Pramanicin wrote: > > Premiun Aluminium case is ready. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[neonixie-l] Re: I'm Back: ZM1022 and B-7971

2019-10-05 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Welcome back Robert. Please if you can post some pictures of the NOS 7971 tubes you have. I've and many in this group have never seen an NOS one. Seems they're all pulls from the Ultronics boards. On Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 11:45:36 AM UTC-4, Robert G. Schaffrath wrote: > > It has

[neonixie-l] Re: Pandicon on Ebay!

2019-09-02 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Has anyone ever done anything with either the 8 or 14 digit Pandicons? They seem to go for some decent money, but I've yet to see them implemented. On Monday, September 2, 2019 at 12:36:09 PM UTC-4, SWISSNIXIE - Jonathan F. wrote: > > Hi Guys, > > >

[neonixie-l] Re: Pandicon on Ebay!

2019-09-02 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Has anyone ever done anything with either the 8 or 12 digit Pandicons? They seem to go for some decent money, but I've yet to see them implemented. On Monday, September 2, 2019 at 12:36:09 PM UTC-4, SWISSNIXIE - Jonathan F. wrote: > > Hi Guys, > > >

[neonixie-l] Somebody Got A Great Deal

2019-07-23 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Good deal for someone. Hope it was someone here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Burroughs-NL-7094-Nixie-Tube/264407600129?hash=item3d8febcc01:g:~OSw8sZdN2gq -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[neonixie-l] Re: B8091's

2019-07-10 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Seller is smoking crack. Tube/tubes in those pictures looks like there's some darkening on the sides of the glass envelope. Potential buyers beware, this guy is shady based on my previous experience. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/neonixie-l/veqAED_pleQ On Wednesday, July

[neonixie-l] Re: 8091 assembly

2019-06-28 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Good luck Bill. My experience with the seller wasn't positive. Hope you have a much better outcome. On Friday, June 28, 2019 at 10:26:38 AM UTC-4, Bill Notfaded wrote: > > it's mine now at a reduced price... I realized I knew the tech he referred > to as a friend of mine from a tech forum

Re: [neonixie-l] 8091 assembly

2019-06-28 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Jens, I don't personally care what he prices them at, I'm all for capitalism. (my issue with the seller was how he verbally attacked me when I made him an offer privately for all 25pcs before he put the listing on ebay) It was really strange. I just wanted to inform potential buyers this guy

Re: [neonixie-l] 8091 assembly

2019-06-27 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
This guy is a complete flake. Looks like he's getting nervous no one has bitten on his price. I may bid a dollar for the hell of it. Just think he has 4 more of these Telectron units to list after this one. On Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 11:29:11 PM UTC-4, gregebert wrote: > > Price

Re: [neonixie-l] Got a spare $1000?

2019-06-26 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
ve you. He probably thinks he can make > $6250 from all these tubes...with that amount of money at stake, that may > explain (although not condone!) such rude behavior... > > > > On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 3:56 PM 'Greg P' via neonixie-l < > neoni...@googlegroups.com > wro

Re: [neonixie-l] Got a spare $1000?

2019-06-26 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Nick, He viciously attacked me for what he perceived as a low ball offer for all 25pcs of these tubes. I just want to warn any potential buyers he's volatile. I never said he was a fraud, but just to proceed with caution in dealing with him. I agree, they're worth what you're willing to

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 8091 assembly

2019-06-26 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
s > automatically deleted. Is that what happened here?? If someone knows > something different, please let us all know. Ira. > > On 6/26/2019 3:01 PM, 'Greg P' via neonixie-l wrote: > > Forgot to mention. Seller deleted negative feedback. When I checked the > listing th

[neonixie-l] Re: 8091 assembly

2019-06-26 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Forgot to mention. Seller deleted negative feedback. When I checked the listing this morning, there was negative feedback posted by someone. It's since been deleted. Potential buyers seriously proceed with caution buying from this seller. On Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 12:31:14 PM UTC-4,

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 8091 assembly

2019-06-26 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
nsidering that they are not lit up). > > > > Michail Wilson > > 206-920-6312 > > > > *From:* 'Greg P' via neonixie-l [mailto:neoni...@googlegroups.com > ] > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 26, 2019 10:18 AM > *To:* neonixie-l > *Subject:* Re: [neonixie-l] Re

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 8091 assembly

2019-06-26 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
for sharing your experience. Would suck to pay big bucks just > to get stiffed by some guy who resorts to name calling. > > On Wed, Jun 26, 2019, 12:42 PM 'Greg P' via neonixie-l < > neoni...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > >> This seller has been fishing to sell these tubes for

[neonixie-l] Re: 8091 assembly

2019-06-26 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
This seller has been fishing to sell these tubes for months. He posted these plus 20 others on Facebook a few months ago. I tried to make a private deal with him for over 2 months and wouldn't put a price on them. Avoided the question every time we corresponded. Also made excuses about

[neonixie-l] Re: Rare B8971 Nixie tubes

2019-06-20 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Hmmm On Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 2:06:59 AM UTC-4, Robert L wrote: > > As Michael says... H > > [image: IMG_20190512_082331 (Large).jpg] > > > [image: IMG_20190512_082252 (Large).jpg] > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [neonixie-l] Rare B8971 Nixie tubes

2019-06-18 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
reate a "Back to the Future" time console for > a friend where the date is displayed with 14 segment LEDs > > Were you just looking for a clock (or something more)? > > > -Newer Bill- > > > On Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 6:49:32 AM UTC-7, Greg P wrote: &g

Re: [neonixie-l] Rare B8971 Nixie tubes

2019-06-18 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
gt; > *From:* neoni...@googlegroups.com [mailto: > neoni...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *Greg P > *Sent:* Saturday, October 13, 2018 6:50 AM > *To:* neonixie-l > *Subject:* Re: [neonixie-l] Rare B8971 Nixie tubes > > > > I wish someone would make a clock or a k

[neonixie-l] Re: Got a spare $1000?

2019-06-08 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Looks like the tubes are soldered directly to the PCB. I'd stay away. On Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 9:01:29 PM UTC-4, martin martin wrote: > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/NIXIE-TUBE-CLOCK-RARE-INDIKATORS-Z5680M-HANDMADE/163723699102?hash=item261eb1639e:g:CIgAAOSwIdlc2Ti2 > > Maybe it's me, but

[neonixie-l] Re: Looking for FR9020AAs

2019-05-21 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Good luck.Super rare and don't come up for sale very often. On Monday, May 20, 2019 at 10:17:28 PM UTC-4, Mahdi Al Husseini wrote: > > I know this quite the long shot, but does anyone have or know someone who > owns FR9020s by CRF? Gorgeous tubes, looking to buy. > > These: >

Re: [neonixie-l] NL7037 Fair Market Value

2019-05-13 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
7037's have a very course anode grid and their pinout is mirror image of the Z568M or Dalibor tube. So if you're planning on using them in an existing Z568M compatible PCB they'll be backwards. On Monday, May 13, 2019 at 8:41:36 PM UTC-4, Nick wrote: > > Dalibor has sold 1,000s of these and

Re: [neonixie-l] Pricing Insanity

2019-05-12 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
cing Insanity > > Clearly living his own reality... > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 12, 2019, at 14:43, alex nolan > wrote: > > For what it's worth, the seller countered my fair price offer with an > offer of $750.00, much more reasonable /s > > On Sunday, May 12,

Re: [neonixie-l] Pricing Insanity

2019-05-12 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
guess now they're just RARE and not BEYOND Rare. On Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9:32:41 AM UTC-4, Pramanicin wrote: > > Ha ha hanice one Bill. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 10, 2019, at 06:30, Bill van Dijk > wrote: > > But you’ll earn $10 in Ebay bucks……. J >

Re: [neonixie-l] Pricing Insanity

2019-05-09 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
That too Kevin On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 8:58:20 PM UTC-4, Kevin A. wrote: > > Drinking? > > More like smoking, injecting, or dissolving under the tongue! > > On Thu, May 9, 2019, 8:16 PM 'Greg P' via neonixie-l < > neoni...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > &

[neonixie-l] Pricing Insanity

2019-05-09 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
I want some of what this guy is drinking. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Z566M-VINTAGE-NIXIE-6pcs-Perfect-Working-NOT-Used-BEYOND-RARE/133047448056?hash=item1efa3ef1f8:g:uZkAAOSwsVtc1KpE When the going price is $250-300 for a set of 6. Silly thing is someone will probably pay it. -- You

Re: [neonixie-l] Hewlett Packard Power Cord

2019-05-07 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Thanks that would be great.I'll send you a private message. On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 1:50:24 PM UTC-4, nixiebunny wrote: > > I have access to dozens of these, for free. Send me an email > da...@cathodecorner.com > > > On Tue, May 7, 2019, 10:44 AM gregebert > > wrote: > >> 3D printer

Re: [neonixie-l] Hewlett Packard Power Cord

2019-05-07 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
the PC type. > Depending on space. > > On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 07:37 'Greg P' via neonixie-l < > neoni...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > >> Martin...Unfortunately, I'm in Pennsylvania...I hear Apex is a really >> cool place. >> >> >> >> >&

Re: [neonixie-l] Hewlett Packard Power Cord

2019-05-07 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Martin...Unfortunately, I'm in Pennsylvania...I hear Apex is a really cool place. On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:31:03 AM UTC-4, martin martin wrote: > > What state are you in? > There’s a surplus store in San Fernando CA called Apex > > On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 07:28 'Greg P'

[neonixie-l] Hewlett Packard Power Cord

2019-05-07 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Anyone know where I can find a power cord for an old HP Frequency Counter that I just got. Seems these have been obsolete for a while and Belden doesn't make them anymore. I've checked Ebay and some are stupid expensive, almost as much as I paid for the counter. This is the style...Any leads

Re: [neonixie-l] More crazy because of anime movie...

2019-05-03 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
I'd be glad to sell some of my 7971's for that price. Crazy how much these have shot up recently. On Friday, May 3, 2019 at 6:05:59 PM UTC-4, Bill Notfaded wrote: > > It's up to 356$ in the auction for these tubes now soldered to the PCB? > It's not the correct tubes for the anime movie

[neonixie-l] Re: A Trip Down Memory Lane...

2019-05-01 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
I have the predecessor to that one. The very first one Jeff made. I treasure it. Do you have a manual or BOM for it you could share? On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 5:06:41 PM UTC-4, Pramanicin wrote: > > Was going through my ‘treasures’...:-) Found this, an original Jeff Thomas >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Socket for B5971 & B8971

2019-04-26 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
I too have a stash of 5971's I'd like to put to use. I'll be curious to see how the Smart Socket project turns out. How many tubes will be in your 7971 array? On Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 10:47:20 PM UTC-4, Bill Notfaded wrote: > > I concur Greg my emerald is a keeper... I can't wait

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Socket for B5971 & B8971

2019-04-25 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
My money is the 8971's were made in much smaller numbers. I've only ever seen them sold by one seller, and he's sold out now. 5971's pop up frequently. Glad I got mine when I did and they're glowing proudly in my Black Emerald. On Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 8:56:40 AM UTC-4, Bill Notfaded

[neonixie-l] Re: 2 Nixie Tubes Burroughs B-7971 Alphanumeric 15-segment retro 

2019-04-04 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
I have plenty available at that price WOW! On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 11:24:21 PM UTC-4, Pramanicin wrote: > > Really folks? $530 for two tubes??? > > > Look at this on eBay > 2 Nixie Tubes Burroughs B-7971 Alphanumeric 15-segment retro >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 8971/7971 clocks

2019-03-31 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
I know the GPS will work with > both Michael told me so. I'm not sure about the PIR though? > > Really love those smaller alpha numerics though! Nice find on those > bulbs! I read you going them in New York right? > > On Sun, Mar 31, 2019, 4:32 PM 'Greg P' via neonixie-l <

[neonixie-l] Re: 8971/7971 clocks

2019-03-31 Thread 'Greg P' via neonixie-l
Nice pic Nick! Carl and Michael did do a fantastic job on these pieces. I'm enjoying mine and really loving the Black Emerald. Nice to finally see the 8971's lit up. I have 4 clocks tied to my Wireless PIR. On Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 4:51:36 PM UTC-4, Pramanicin wrote: > >

[neonixie-l] Re: Something new something old...

2018-12-23 Thread Greg P
Jeff Thomas' NixiSat is no slouch either!!! Both great clocks. NixiSat is what started it all for me. On Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 3:29:32 PM UTC-5, Nick wrote: > > Just got to love Dalibor's work... > > Nick > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [neonixie-l] Rare B8971 Nixie tubes

2018-10-13 Thread Greg P
I wish someone would make a clock or a kit for the 5971's. I have a bunch of them I'd like to light up. On Friday, October 12, 2018 at 6:15:57 PM UTC-4, Pramanicin wrote: > > The 5971’s are cute too... > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 12, 2018, at 15:12, Michail Wilson wrote: > > > >

Re: [neonixie-l] 'Omnixie' Smart Wifi Nixie Clock released

2018-03-15 Thread Greg P
When might we see the larger tube versions available? On Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 9:19:28 AM UTC-4, 严泽远 wrote: > > Hi Dan, I'm going to make another version compatible with ZM1040, Z566M > and IN-18 tubes, same functions. > > Yan. > > 在 2018年3月15日星期四 UTC+8上午2:47:35,bani写道: >> >> On Tue, 13

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-18 Blue Dream PWB

2017-12-26 Thread Greg P
for help? On Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 2:48:54 PM UTC-5, dixter wrote: > > PWB = Printed wire board or PCB= Printed circuit board > > On Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 11:37:50 AM UTC-6, Greg P wrote: >> >> What is a PWB kit? >> >> >> >> On

[neonixie-l] Re: IN-18 Blue Dream PWB

2017-12-26 Thread Greg P
What is a PWB kit? On Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 10:35:46 AM UTC-5, dixter wrote: > > Any one have a source for a PWB for the IN-18 Blue Dream Clock mine > is acting up and I am wondering how long it will last so I am going to > try and purchase a new PWB kit to fix it > >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 4x CD47 / GR-414 - Ultra Rare Nixie Tubes

2017-10-14 Thread Greg P
have seen several pics of darkened smaller versions (70mm > GR311's.) > > On Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 8:13:17 AM UTC-5, Greg P wrote: >> >> Does anyone know if they're long life (mercury) type tubes? I'd hate to >> spend that kind of $$$ on them and h

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: 4x CD47 / GR-414 - Ultra Rare Nixie Tubes

2017-10-12 Thread Greg P
Does anyone know if they're long life (mercury) type tubes? I'd hate to spend that kind of $$$ on them and have them sputter out when being used. On Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 4:29:37 AM UTC-4, Nick wrote: > > On Thursday, 12 October 2017 09:14:30 UTC+4, SWISSNIXIE - Jonathan F. >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: IN18 Blue Dream out-of-production until 2019

2017-03-23 Thread Greg P
.net > > wrote: > >> I wonder if the production stopping is in some way related to >> questionable customer service for the Blue Dream? >> >> Good to know there are other options out there. >> >> Greg P >> March 22, 2017 at 7:06 PM >> Buy the

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

2017-02-23 Thread Greg P
I'd love to see Dalibor release something that large but pretty. The CD47 is butt ugly. It's like it was a 30mm tube stretched out and poorly proportioned. $2000-2500 per tube is just insanity, doubt the seller will have many takers. Let's go Dalibor flood the market with something better

[neonixie-l] Re: Another WiFi NTP device...

2017-01-27 Thread Greg P
I just got one of these.Very nice device and works as advertised. On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 2:30:02 PM UTC-5, Pramanicin wrote: > > Just noted that PV Electronics is selling a NTP adapter for their clocks... > > >

Re: [neonixie-l] tubes at electols

2017-01-27 Thread Greg P
Chuckseems like a good dealWish I was able to get in on it. On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 8:45:26 AM UTC-5, Chuck wrote: > > We had a large group-buy when Richardson liquidated. > I ended up buying 2 dozen NL-840 tubes for around $4.00 each. > At that same time there were a few

Re: [neonixie-l] tubes at electols

2017-01-26 Thread Greg P
Hi Chuck, Out of curiosity, what Nixie's were you able to purchase from Richardson when they liquidated? Were the prices good? On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:04:25 PM UTC-5, Chuck wrote: > > I had a look at Electol's available nixies. > They have quite a few. Maybe this is another

[neonixie-l] Re: Clanging Nixies

2017-01-15 Thread Greg P
All my IN-18 clocks clang. Must be inherent to that tube. On Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 5:06:47 PM UTC-5, MichaelB wrote: > > You know, I can't isolate which digits are doing it and when. It seems > very random which would make sense since I'm sure the the digits cool at > varying rates

[neonixie-l] Re: bottom NE-2s in IN-18 Blue Dream

2017-01-15 Thread Greg P
Thanks Marcin, I'll try your suggestions and report back. On Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 1:52:50 AM UTC-5, marcin wrote: > > It seems maybe I experienced the same problem as Greg: When displaying > time the bottom NE-2 in colon separator were mostly not working. As far > as I recall it they

[neonixie-l] Re: For the record

2017-01-14 Thread Greg P
Michael, Thank you for the support. We are attempting to work out a mutually beneficial solution that will hopefully put this to bed once and for all. On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 5:26:30 PM UTC-5, MichaelB wrote: > > Greg Peetros has been a great customer of Badnixie.com for years and

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Posting personal information on this group.

2017-01-14 Thread Greg P
ans never putting your > customers in a position to feel the need to reach out to the community. > > Greg has been a solid long-term customer of mine. > > Gene Segal > > On Jan 14, 2017, at 9:06 AM, Greg P <gregory...@verizon.net > > wrote: > > Nick, > >

Re: [neonixie-l] Posting personal information on this group.

2017-01-14 Thread Greg P
Dieter, Is that a threat? Again, your true colors are showing. On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 12:32:17 PM UTC-5, Nocrotec wrote: > > Hi! > The messages with the topic or content "Nocrotec IN-18 Blue Dream.Poor > Customer Service" must all be deleted! > I will check that on

Re: [neonixie-l] Nocrotec IN-18 Blue Dream.....Best Customer Service -- EVER!

2017-01-14 Thread Greg P
or you to do if possible is monitor the > voltage to the colons, while switching the mode from time, to date, to > service mode. Record the readings vs mode, and lets see if that tells us > anything. You will be measuring H.V. so be very careful. If you do not feel > comfortable doin

Re: [neonixie-l] Nocrotec IN-18 Blue Dream.....Poor Customer Service

2017-01-14 Thread Greg P
ails, but he always told my partner that I did not > respond. > Ther is nothing more to say. > All the best > Dieter > > > - Original Message - > *From:* Greg P > *To:* neonixie-l > *Sent:* Saturday, January 14, 2017 4:28 PM > *Subject:* [neonixie-l

Re: [neonixie-l] Nocrotec IN-18 Blue Dream.....Poor Customer Service

2017-01-14 Thread Greg P
ails, but he always told my partner that I did not > respond. > Ther is nothing more to say. > All the best > Dieter > > > - Original Message - > *From:* Greg P > *To:* neonixie-l > *Sent:* Saturday, January 14, 2017 4:28 PM > *Subject:* [neonixie-l

Re: [neonixie-l] Nocrotec IN-18 Blue Dream.....Poor Customer Service

2017-01-14 Thread Greg P
Dan, I probably will. The part that aggravates me, is the being ignored then making excuses. If he doesn't want to support the product anymore, just tell me. I'd be OK with it. On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 10:37:35 AM UTC-5, bani wrote: > > On Sat, 14 Jan 2017, Greg P wrote: &g

[neonixie-l] Nocrotec IN-18 Blue Dream.....Poor Customer Service

2017-01-14 Thread Greg P
Let me start out by saying, I don't like posting negative information as I've found everyone here to be awesome and helpful. After trying for the better part of a month to get my issue resolved *PRIVATELY, *I feel I need to share with the group. Approximately, 4 years ago I ordered and

Re: [neonixie-l] Four Letter Word partial kit

2016-12-31 Thread Greg P
Surprised you received them, John. On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 8:51:40 AM UTC-5, jrehwin wrote: > > Probably mine. I'm not aware that anyone else ever offered a kit. > > > While it does sound like one of Pete's kits, Ray Weisling also offered > kits (I have a couple of his,

[neonixie-l] Re: Four Letter Word partial kit

2016-12-30 Thread Greg P
What kit is it? Not many out there for the 7971 tubes. On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 2:20:28 PM UTC-5, John wrote: > > I've got a "kit" for this (board, with chips) that I never put together. > Along with it are the instructions, etc. > > Make me a fair offer and it's yours. When I find

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff Thomas Nixie Clock

2016-10-06 Thread Greg P
John, It truly is about as basic of a clock as you can get. Yes, it's almost impossible to set the seconds accurately. I'm sure it's why Jeff came out with his NixiSat/NixiChron/GPSII series of clocks which were a big improvement in features and functionality. I like it mostly because it

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff Thomas Nixie Clock

2016-10-05 Thread Greg P
. On Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 9:29:59 PM UTC-4, nixiebunny wrote: > > Greg. > > See the bottom of the Harris clock page > > http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/nixclock.html#ready > > to see the seconds display and time-setting option described. > > > O

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff Thomas Nixie Clock

2016-10-05 Thread Greg P
Hi Dixter, I appreciate the links but the clock I have isn't Jeff's NixiChron... The links you provided are for that model, which is a much newer version of the clock I'm trying to find documentation on. The NixiChron is a totally different beast. Thanks On Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at

Re: [neonixie-l] Jeff Thomas Nixie Clock

2016-10-04 Thread Greg P
: > > Greg, > > This clock is described on Mike Harris' Nixie Clock Gallery page: > > http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/nixiegallery.html > > It's a Harris mains-driven Nixie clock board that Jeff butchered to > drive an NL840 display board that he made. > > > On 10/4/

[neonixie-l] Jeff Thomas Nixie Clock

2016-10-04 Thread Greg P
Any folks out there happen to have an Instruction Manual or BOM for this clock? http://www.nixie.dk/~jthomas/nixieclock.html This was the first Nixie clock Jeff made and I was lucky enough to just acquire one. I do not have a manual for it and figured someone in the group may. If so, would

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