[neonixie-l] Re: mmm... 208

2010-09-10 Thread Nick
how many real/active users there are... Cheers Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Longines made a Nixie clock

2010-10-27 Thread Nick
collect hand-made watches by a well-known long-established Swiss maker (probably not the one you may be thinking of though). There are people there who are very well off indeed and will buy anything associated with their favourite fabricators, marketing info included. Cheers Nick -- You received

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

2010-11-26 Thread Nick
to pressing down while using their 300W Weller Soldering Guns. That would be Paxolin SRBP - Synthetic Resin Bonded Paper. A very very distinctive smell when it was hot/burning... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post

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

2010-11-30 Thread Nick
@ 1.7A (XKW 600-1.7) digital supplies - http://www.tti.co.uk/products-resale/xantrex/xantrex-xkw.html The idea was to use them for general development. They scare the bits out of me... Very good for reforming large HV caps though... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: ETL Tube Handbook on E-bay England

2011-01-16 Thread Nick
On Jan 16, 8:48 pm, jb-electronics webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: Me neither. Nor me - got my own one already. I have a load of German tube handbooks that I'll be getting rid of soon, though... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie

[neonixie-l] OT: Bonkers...

2011-01-17 Thread Nick
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[neonixie-l] Re: OT: Bonkers...

2011-01-17 Thread Nick
in the laptop bag along with the USB logic analyser ;-) Nick -- 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

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

2011-01-17 Thread Nick
On Jan 17, 7:07 pm, David Forbes dfor...@dakotacom.net wrote: On 1/17/11 10:29 AM, Nick wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200470598507 I'm going out on a limb here and guessing that the user interface implementation will render it useless. Just because, when

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

2011-01-17 Thread Nick
but no scope for them. Main Tek scopes are now a 2024, 2430A and 2465A. Love them. Your restorations look more like complete rebuilds. Very smart indeed... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

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

2011-01-19 Thread Nick
). There is a separate channel for the sig gen, and other small changes. The schematic is here: http://code.google.com/p/dsonano/downloads/detail?name=DS0201%20V2.3%20Scheme.pdfcan=2q= Note that input A/D is still done by the uP. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: Where to get cool clock housings?

2011-01-30 Thread Nick
results when doing some for someone else. Laser cutting plastics can leave a faintly serrated edge that can be flame-polished or lightly sanded. Thin veneer can be cut but does leave a carbonised edge. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group

[neonixie-l] Re: Where to get cool clock housings?

2011-01-31 Thread Nick
with wood, get yourself some Forstner bits. Only real way of cutting really neat big holes in blocks of wood - gives really clean edges and a flat bottom... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

[neonixie-l] OT: USA patent application status lookup...

2011-01-31 Thread Nick
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[neonixie-l] Re: Google groups no longer supporting Pages/Files

2011-01-31 Thread Nick
Indeed, its a pain. However, I'm open to ideas on this and welcome the dialogue... Google docs is one option, but we'd like other alternatives... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an email

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: USA patent application status lookup...

2011-02-01 Thread Nick
them... Though if anyone had an email for them, I could try that! PCE INDUSTRY, INC. 458 E. LAMBERT ROAD FULLERTON CA 92835 Nick -- 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] Re: OT: USA patent application status lookup...

2011-02-01 Thread Nick
On Feb 1, 6:51 pm, Jon dekat...@nomotron.com wrote: On Feb 1, 9:58 am, Nick n...@desmith.net wrote: The pair link is broken - I don;t want to just look up a patent - that's easy - its the STATUS of a patent application that interests me. Nick, Can you clarify what you mean by status

[neonixie-l] Re: E-bay Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery??

2011-02-04 Thread Nick
I'm closing this thread as it'll just lead to complaints. Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] H. Blumer Dynacount EPZ1 info wanted...

2011-02-18 Thread Nick
Found one of these in the loft. Its a counter with a 5-pin DIN connector at the back. Anyone know anything about this? Cheers Nick -- 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] Re: H. Blumer Dynacount EPZ1 info wanted...

2011-02-18 Thread Nick
Ahhh. Sussed it. Its a small 4-digit event counter with internal external reset level control - 10mV - 5V input. Only seems to count events up to 4kHz. Beautifully made - typically Swiss! nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group

[neonixie-l] Re: Material for cathode?

2011-02-27 Thread Nick
. in the B7971). Cheers Nick -- 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

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

2011-02-28 Thread Nick
Enough on this - this is a private matter between two people - resolve it off-line, not here. This thread is being locked. Moderators. -- 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] Re: Canister Capacitors?

2011-03-01 Thread Nick
replacement parts. I've used Jan many times in the past - top bloke. Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Canister Capacitors?

2011-03-02 Thread Nick
On Mar 2, 8:35 am, Quixotic Nixotic nixot...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: I have also taken all the gunk out of the old   cans - it stinks something rotten... ...and it also may (probably) contain PCBs... treat it with great respect... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: Canister Capacitors?

2011-03-02 Thread Nick
On Mar 2, 4:37 pm, Tidak Ada offl...@zeelandnet.nl wrote: Electrolytic capacitors don't contain PCB's. It are the paper/oil capacitors that where filled with clorated oils, untill they got almost all forbidden. Good point - however, as a matter of principle, I am cautious of the contents of

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

2011-03-09 Thread Nick
, but this is not always the case. So, relax a bit, aim for about 2mA or a bit less, and stick with that. Note the decimal point is max rated at 0.3mA Nick -- 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] Re: How not to make a website

2011-03-10 Thread Nick
to the TCs, you don;t see that window again. I spent years working for a hedge fund - we did exactly the same. Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Custom text discharge tube

2011-03-11 Thread Nick
for a quality tube - obviously he doesn't Hg-dope his tubes (not necessary for him) but for any long-life discharge tube, some sort of anti- sputtering is necessary. Great work! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post

[neonixie-l] Re: How not to make a website

2011-03-11 Thread Nick
On Mar 11, 2:49 pm, David Forbes dfor...@dakotacom.net wrote: On 3/10/11 11:40 PM, Nick wrote: I'm not sure what the problem is here - it looks like a completely standard financial services management company. I spent years working for a hedge fund - we did exactly the same. Nick

[neonixie-l] Re: Need Heathkit schematic / manual

2011-03-11 Thread Nick
On Mar 11, 9:38 pm, Terry S tschw10...@aol.com wrote: For a Heathkit nixie tube multimeter model IM-102. I've sent it to you in a PM Nick -- 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] Re: Cold Cathode Tube Circuit Design DM Neale 1965

2011-03-24 Thread Nick
A little bit more about DM Neale... http://www.decodesystems.com/neale.html -- 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: Nixie Tube Power Supply

2011-04-04 Thread Nick
regulation, its efficiency etc. Cheers Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie Tube Power Supply

2011-04-04 Thread Nick
customers are in the USA ! Nick -- 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] Nixie Tube Power Supply

2011-04-05 Thread Nick
Please keeps threads with the original subject line. If you must change the subject, start a new thread. Ta! Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Market for high efficiency high voltage power supplys TUBE RADIO

2011-04-12 Thread Nick
On Apr 9, 7:30 am, lai...@wcoil.com wrote: I can tell you where there would be a fairly big market for high efficiency high voltage power supplies (IF THEY CAN BE PROPERLY SHIELDED FOR RF LEAKAGE) that is B power supplies There are many folk who use a derivative of the MAX 1771 design on

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

2011-04-12 Thread Nick
was made that connects that too... I've never seen one of these, but I was hoping that someone out there might have a spare to sell/swap... Cheers Nick -- 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] Re: NIMO tube socket wanted...

2011-04-12 Thread Nick
It seems the final anode is connected by a spring steel tag connected to an insulating stand-off. I'll make some on the laser cutter... Nick -- 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] Re: Russian calculator with green tube(s)

2011-04-23 Thread Nick
Looks like a pretty standard VFD (blue/green).. Simple to drive, low voltage, needs heater bias. Loads of generic info out there on these - you should be able to identify the heater with a multimeter. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie

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

2011-05-01 Thread Nick
toyed with the ideas of doing my own printing. Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] Membership creeping towards 400...

2011-05-06 Thread Nick
Well, membership is slowly creeping up, and we can presume that most are still active (as they are within the last year). We are very open to ideas about how to improve the group, especially on the file storage front - preferably within the current framework. Comments welcome! Cheers Nick

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

2011-05-14 Thread Nick
first 7971s, before the bulk supplies became available. I'm sure someone here said in the past they had a whole frame of these, just like the photo: http://www.ineedcaffeine.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/lectrascan-front.jpg Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: B7971 Tubes circuit.

2011-05-24 Thread Nick
Well spotted. A seller (and their sock-puppet) to avoid... Nick On May 24, 2:11 pm, Jeff Thomas nixich...@gmail.com wrote: What I found more interesting was the bidding pattern for that unit. The bidder with a 31 feedback rating, who bid 18 times was also bidding exclusively on hikerjims

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie power supply.

2011-05-25 Thread Nick
They are still there in the Yahoo! group files section: Files Power Supply Designs Switch Mode NE555 -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: CD47/GR414 to grab

2011-05-31 Thread Nick
there prepared to pay that sort of money? Hmmm. Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Trying to stabilize ins-1 lamps

2011-06-16 Thread Nick
On Jun 17, 5:02 am, MichaelB mbari...@dslextreme.com wrote: HI Nick, These little bulbs are real stinkers and quite different from the very reliable and stable NE2. They have a habit of looking perfectly fine and then, all of a sudden, the illuminated center will shift off axis

[neonixie-l] Re: Bob Pease is dead

2011-06-20 Thread Nick
when he died. Allegedly he wasn't wearing a seat belt and was driving one handed when he crashed on a corner and hit a tree - he may have suffered a heart attack first. Great loss. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post

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

2011-06-24 Thread Nick
. Nick -- 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, visit this group

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

2011-06-25 Thread Nick
really didn't want the hassle of wrapping them individually and shipping them properly. Several of us tried to reason with him, but to no avail. Ah. Well. Its done now... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send

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

2011-06-26 Thread Nick
-group.com/NSN/5960-00-248-8501 Nick -- 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] Threads...

2011-06-27 Thread Nick
their subject changed mid- stream. Thanks Nick -- 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

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

2011-06-30 Thread Nick
cannot be reformed. Many were not sealed well and as they were operating is a hostile-ish environment (near tubes and other sources of heat), they often dry completely. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send

[neonixie-l] Re: Possible source forproducing new nixies?

2011-07-03 Thread Nick
to go. Nick -- 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, visit this group

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

2011-07-08 Thread Nick
- many thanks for that. Love your work, by the way - absolutely beautiful. Nick -- 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] Re: What I've been up to - Video Coat

2011-07-11 Thread Nick
Cameraphone, bluetooth, let people take photos and send them to your coat. Could be fun. Or illegal. Or both. Depends what they photograph... possibilities are endless... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie tube photographing

2011-07-14 Thread Nick
On Jul 14, 5:44 pm, Nick n...@desmith.net wrote: I bought a cheapy light tent on eBay - a 40cm PhotoSEL as inhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/170626510059 Came with 2 daylight floods. Does a nice job. Here's a photo of one of John S's clocks: http://www.desmith.net/NMdS/Nixies/P1020086.JPG -- You

[neonixie-l] Re: oscilloscope blues

2011-07-17 Thread Nick
they are good for, and what they are rubbish at. Nick On Jul 17, 6:37 pm, Mimewar mime...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone here, know of a good   I have an oscilloscope, but don't have a clue how to use it guide?  I have had it for over a year, and now that I'm getting into more programming, analog

[neonixie-l] Using tilt switches...

2011-07-18 Thread Nick
://www.ladyada.net/portfolio/2003/index.html . Anyone know of an earlier one? Nick -- 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] Re: Using tilt switches...

2011-07-18 Thread Nick
tend to comment a lot in my code, especially when using novel approaches). You might want to display the following in a fixed width font so that the tables line up. The code is simple and concise, the concept slightly less so. // File : .c // Author : Nick de Smith // // Revision

[neonixie-l] Re: Higher current HVPS

2011-07-18 Thread Nick
#highcurrent HTH Nick -- 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, visit

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

2011-07-18 Thread Nick
has moved on, maybe not in a way to everyone's tastes, but its most certainly moved on. You want to stick in the dark ages. Do so. Nick -- 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] Re: New member has a question

2011-07-18 Thread Nick
On Jul 19, 12:06 am, Adam Jacobs a...@jacobs.us wrote: On 7/18/2011 3:27 PM, Nick wrote: I've used VS extensively since its first release, I've hacked vim, vi, sed, TPU, EDT, brief, teco, emacs and probably a 100 other editors TECO hackers right there on the bench with me! And the meanest

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

2011-07-19 Thread Nick
On Jul 19, 1:23 pm, JohnK yend...@internode.on.net wrote: There may be more than a few out there who don't get the 'joke'.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_7C0QGkiVo Grief! I haven't heard that for 30 years. Great man. Littering. They all moved away. Nick -- You received this message

[neonixie-l] Re: wrong numbers

2011-07-21 Thread Nick
cabling. Not. Nick On Jul 21, 9:50 am, jb-electronics webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: Hi, (2) Sprinkle capacitors across power and ground all over your circuit. Preferably as close to the power and ground pins of each chip as possible. Usually they're 0.1uf (100nf) ceramic capacitors. Some

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

2011-08-07 Thread Nick
, but you'll spend years getting it to work. It's just not worth the trouble. In the past, I've used systems where I've synched the time/date when the PWM is not in use, e.g. at night when the display is off so no HV required, and used a TXCO during the day. Its a good compromise. Nick -- You

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

2011-08-07 Thread Nick
On Aug 7, 8:09 pm, Adam Jacobs a...@jacobs.us wrote: Nick: That's neat, I didn't know you worked at a radio telescope. Pretty cool. Not me - that's David. I used to work at an extremely boring hedge fund! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] Re: Need Help with VFD Power supply

2011-08-07 Thread Nick
are generally not good at handling these incursions, so the addition of a small diode between the gate and ground (cathode to the gate) will protect the uP port - this is not the same as the ESD protection most (not all) uP ports have. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: Need Help with VFD Power supply

2011-08-08 Thread Nick
On Aug 8, 8:09 am, jb-electronics webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: Nick, Due to internal capacitances inherent in all transistor types, negative going pulses will be induced [...] Do you really mean capacitance and not inductance? I do not see how capacitors would induce and kind

[neonixie-l] Re: OT: Muntzing

2011-08-08 Thread Nick
On Aug 8, 8:47 pm, jb-electronics webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: Nick wrote: Cooo Madman Muntz mentioned in two threads on the same day! His name liveth evermore... Reading Mike's post, though, I got the impression that Muntzing circuits is something that is to be avoided. Reading

[neonixie-l] Re: OT - SEEED - Cheap PCB supplier

2011-08-16 Thread Nick
-sniffer-p-612.h... What does the team think about either product? On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 4:42 AM, Nick n...@desmith.net wrote: However, I had a close look at their logic analyser a while back - very nice pretty graphics, but very slow sampling rate so it really only useful for very low

[neonixie-l] Re: The GPS FLW has launched

2011-08-30 Thread Nick
Looks very nice - must have one! Shipping to UK? Thanks Nick On Aug 30, 7:01 pm, Jeff Thomas nixich...@gmail.com wrote: I began a spare time project last January with Pete Hand to develop a GPS Four Letter Word using B7971 tubes. Jürgen Grau (of NixieTherm fame) has added his skills

[neonixie-l] New members...

2011-09-02 Thread Nick
Just a Hello! from the moderators to welcome the new members - we seem to have had a (small) stampede of them over the last week or so, so do please introduce yourselves your interests to the group... Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] No numbers...

2011-09-03 Thread Nick
http://andrewback.net/works/No-Numbers -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: OT - Raspberry Pi $25 credit card size Unix box

2011-09-04 Thread Nick
On Sep 3, 7:15 pm, Quixotic Nixotic nixot...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Is anyone here following the development of the Raspberry Pi? Yes it's a  $25 credit card sized Unix box. I think this could really be something quite interesting. On sale in November.

[neonixie-l] Re: The Eagle tube pin position calculator ULP thingy

2011-09-05 Thread Nick
You need to On Sep 5, 2:24 pm, fixitsan chefin...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Nick I'm very rusty on Eagle and have downloaded the latest 5.1-something version. Your software has drawn a lovely looking component for me and Eagle lets me save it as a library and also view it from the program main

[neonixie-l] Re: The Eagle tube pin position calculator ULP thingy

2011-09-05 Thread Nick
etc. Alternative search paths are maintained across releases of Eagle. HTH Nick -- 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] Re: The Eagle tube pin position calculator ULP thingy

2011-09-06 Thread Nick
standard libraries, not all of them good. By copying parts to your own library, you can then check that spacings, layers, pads etc. are all to your liking and are correct. Nick On Sep 6, 9:55 am, fixitsan chefin...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Nick. That has helped with me creating a new IV-17 tube

[neonixie-l] Is everyone on holiday?

2011-09-21 Thread Nick
Just wondering... We've had a rash of new members recently, so rather than just lurk in the shadows, why don't you all say a bit about yourselves your interests to the group... Cheers Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post

[neonixie-l] Re: Help with tube bases please...

2011-09-25 Thread Nick
On Sep 22, 6:16 pm, Dieter Waechter i...@nocrotec.com wrote: Hi Gang, Can anyone help me with the following tube base information: 1970-0058 - Is this the same as a BR13404 panaplex as used in the HP 5360? It has an NSN number = 5960-00-566-5963 Nick -- You received this message because

[neonixie-l] Re: Introductions

2011-09-29 Thread Nick
) and a small fairly low ESR HV capacitor (between 1 3.3uF, 200V - use 2 or more 1uF in parallel to drop the overall ESR cheaply) It might be interesting to see just how cheaply a 4-digit clock can be built, rather than the rather expensive stuff the most of us churn out... ! Cheers Nick On Sep 28, 4:40

[neonixie-l] Re: Introductions

2011-09-29 Thread Nick
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200652238626#ht_2520wt_964 IN-17 - nice very small end view tube with wire connections (no expensive socket or pins). Also has a real 5 rather than inverted 2 (unlike IN-14) Nice tube too... Nick On Sep 29, 6:20 pm, mike logan...@gmail.com wrote: Adam I've got

[neonixie-l] Re: Introductions

2011-09-30 Thread Nick
These are nice - I have some in the same housing and the price is good - note the shipping costs and delivery estimate. Big plus is that you also get a very usable frame for your clock gratis. Nick On Sep 30, 2:09 am, mike logan...@gmail.com wrote: there cool a little small how about

[neonixie-l] Vetinari clock...

2011-10-11 Thread Nick
Kinda fun - http://hackaday.com/2011/10/06/vetinari-clock-will-drive-you-insane/ Nick -- 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] Re: Vetinari clock...

2011-10-11 Thread Nick
On Oct 11, 4:18 pm, Nick n...@desmith.net wrote: Kinda fun -http://hackaday.com/2011/10/06/vetinari-clock-will-drive-you-insane/ Actually, easily done with a nixie clock - could even go backwards a bit once in a while, so long as overall its accurate-ish. For those that don't know, the idea

[neonixie-l] Photographing VFDs...

2011-10-25 Thread Nick
I'm trying to get good, consistent, photographs of a VFD display (single tube) and have having trouble with getting the colours right decent detail - this is when the tube is lit (all segments). Anyone done this with good success and care to share settings/ technique etc.? Nick -- You

[neonixie-l] Re: Re-coating nixies VFDs...

2011-10-26 Thread Nick
used about 1 to 2 ml so far (I can barely see the drop in the bottle - as much is wasted on the walls of the beaker as is used on the tubes and the coating is very thin !). Nick On Oct 26, 10:13 am, Quixotic Nixotic nixot...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: On 26 Oct 2011, at 09:14, Nick wrote: I

[neonixie-l] Re: Re-coating nixies VFDs...

2011-10-27 Thread Nick
- subsequently I've got the rim of the stain much more even. Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: Photographing VFDs...

2011-10-27 Thread Nick
the actual colour and given me the RGB (or whatever), at which point I'd be sorted! Nick -- 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] Re: Photographing VFDs...

2011-10-27 Thread Nick
On Oct 27, 3:50 pm, John Rehwinkel jreh...@mac.com wrote: but you still get reflections even with very diffuse light - the glass/FEV is just so shiny. For curved glass surfaces, light boxes don't really help as they spread out the light source, so I tend to go for small light sources and

[neonixie-l] Re: Gas Mixture in Nixie Tubes

2011-10-29 Thread Nick
process to that used for neon signs... I have a few potentially extremely nice tubes that have out-gassed (nipple broken etc) and I'm looking at restoring these... Nick On Oct 29, 9:58 am, Jens Boos webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: Hi folks, I was wondering, what exact gas mixture is used

[neonixie-l] Re: Gas Mixture in Nixie Tubes

2011-10-29 Thread Nick
Weston (section 9.4.2, page 333/334) recommends 99% Ne, 1% Ar @ 30 - 40 Torr (about 4000 Pascals) for numerical tubes. Nick On Oct 29, 2:49 pm, John Rehwinkel jreh...@mac.com wrote: Yup, 2% Ar will work just fine.  Striking voltage may be a little higher, maintaining voltage should be about

[neonixie-l] Re: Gas Mixture in Nixie Tubes

2011-10-29 Thread Nick
Don't forget the hint of Hg if you want the tube to have a decent life. On Oct 29, 7:50 pm, jb-electronics webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: Thanks! -- 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] Re: Gas Mixture in Nixie Tubes

2011-10-30 Thread Nick
know some folk have scanned that), and Dance Electronic Counting Circuits has useful information too, Nick On Oct 30, 4:02 am, John Rehwinkel jreh...@mac.com wrote: Have the cathodes laser-cut - far easier. If you don't happen to have your own Nd:YAG laser, and you want to make cathodes

[neonixie-l] Re: Gas Mixture in Nixie Tubes

2011-10-30 Thread Nick
simple to do this with discrete components - avoid uPs - they may well object to the huge current pulses flying around and are a completely unnecessary complication. HTH Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send

[neonixie-l] Re: Gas Mixture in Nixie Tubes

2011-10-30 Thread Nick
to do this with discrete components - avoid uPs - they may well object to the huge current pulses flying around and are a completely unnecessary complication. eBay 380381237513 looks like a suitable SSR at a fair price. HTH Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[neonixie-l] Re: Gas Mixture in Nixie Tubes

2011-10-31 Thread Nick
On Oct 31, 6:05 am, jb-electronics webmas...@jb-electronics.de wrote: Hello Nick, Thanks for the insight, but the filtering does not sound trivial to me. As it appears, MOT spot welders can also be made without any electronics:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG1xVNpm7k8 How much current

[neonixie-l] Re: I´m back

2011-11-03 Thread Nick
What makes you happy then :-) Its not ideal, I know - the lack of a files section for a start, but at least its here! We'd really appreciate ideas for improvement... Nick On Nov 3, 5:26 am, Jan Wuesten askjanfi...@googlemail.com wrote: finally jumped over to google, not really happy yet

[neonixie-l] Re: I´m back

2011-11-03 Thread Nick
here. You can view the forum in a variety of ways - look at the options settings in the top right. My BIGGEST gripe is the lack of a files section for photos etc. Still awaiting ideas on that one... Nick (owner/mod) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[neonixie-l] Re: Moving hosts

2011-11-03 Thread Nick
We're not moving again (*) - it would be painful, and I believe completely unnecessary. A file dump would be useful - we're open to suggestions. 1Gb should be plenty, though 200-500Mb would probably be more than enough. Nick (*) ...unless Google discontinue Groups, which is unlikely. However

[neonixie-l] Re: Moving hosts

2011-11-04 Thread Nick
the wiki. What I'm really looking for here is a member who understands Google Sites (or wants to !!) who is prepared to help lay down some structure templates before we let the world loose on it ! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group

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

2011-11-06 Thread Nick
, or Arabic, or...) Nick -- 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

[neonixie-l] Re: 2.5kV power supplier for Nimo tube

2011-11-08 Thread Nick
Jeff - I presume the D1862 are 2SD1862s - what are the characteristics of the transformer on the HT side? Does the HT need to be regulated? (you could take feedback from the cathode of D5) Nice circuit anyway! Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

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