Re: [neonixie-l] Are here any good small alarm clocks for use on night table?

2023-02-05 Thread loknar28
I want iPhone integration. 藍Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 5, 2023, at 01:29, Moses wrote:That looks really neat! Looks like the cases Ramsey Electronics used to use as their 'standard' kit case.I've made and sold my fair share of clocks and kits. Surprisingly alarms were low on the list of feature

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Why tungsten wire and why weld copper to tungsten? Also book recommendation?

2022-12-26 Thread loknar28
I think it probably has to do with the melting point being higher that what is required to work the glass into a sealed tube and it is then spot welded to the more cost effective copper. The same reason for old school lightbulbs using tungsten filaments I would imagine.I found this which spells it

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: CRT clock kit instructions

2020-12-16 Thread loknar28
Have you looked at these kits? https://oscilloscopeclocknixiecrt.com/Kit.htm Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2020, at 00:17, John Snow wrote: > > I've tried to get that one from Aliexpress previously, but they later > refunded me saying they weren't getting any more stock. > >> On

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: PV clock kit - word of caution

2019-07-20 Thread loknar28
You may want to check that the bridge isn’t deliberate before removing it. While, I agree with the spirit of this statement. If you look at my photos they do not appear to be bridged at all. There is just solder debris between the joints that could present an issue. Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: PV clock kit - word of caution

2019-07-20 Thread loknar28
You may want to check that the bridge isn’t deliberate before removing it. That is also a very good point. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2019, at 10:14, Nicholas Stock wrote: > > You may want to check that the bridge isn’t deliberate before removing it. -- You received this

Re: [neonixie-l] We all need one of these!

2019-07-20 Thread loknar28
It’s running the Nixie 0-9 program. 藍 Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2019, at 19:09, Dekatron42 wrote: > > Or will it fry your computer like more sinister USB-units? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "neonixie-l" group. > To unsubscribe

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Someday I may have enough for a clock like Michael B. built ported and polished rack mount style...

2019-05-30 Thread loknar28
I guess size does matter Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2019, at 21:39, Jeff Walton wrote: > > Fine. Now I have nixie envy. Thanks a lot. > > > > Jeff > > Original message > From: Nicholas Stock > Date: 5/29/19 8:37 PM (GMT-06:00) > To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com >

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Someday I may have enough for a clock like Michael B. built ported and polished rack mount style...

2019-05-29 Thread loknar28
Seeing him working on his tubes is the greatest mad scientist lab experience. I hope he will do a similar video for the large tube once the process is perfected. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2019, at 17:46, Bill Notfaded wrote: > > Here is that pic... > <2018-09-27-134534.jpg> > > > --

Re: [neonixie-l] audiophiles are crazy...

2019-05-29 Thread loknar28
For the best sound it can not be just any solderit must be a 100% special silver alloy. 藍 Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2019, at 08:14, Bill van Dijk wrote: > > But he is offering FREE shipping...! > > It is a special bunch. I just read a post from one bloke who swears he has >

Re: [neonixie-l] Anyone still make dekatron spinners or have any pcb's or kits?

2019-05-23 Thread loknar28
Mike, Thanks for sharing your photos. I must say I am very impressed at your ability to freehand the clocks schematic. Collin > On May 11, 2019, at 08:09, Mike Mitchell wrote: > > > >> On Friday, May 10, 2019 at 8:58:02 AM UTC-4, Collin Smith wrote: >> I wish someone would sell a kit for a

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Interesting nixie item...

2019-05-10 Thread loknar28
Here is something else fun from eBay. Price for these IN-18 seem typical but check out the packaging. https://www.ebay.com/itm/6x-IN-18-MATCHED-SET-IN18-Nixie-tube-ussr-NEW-in-exclusive-packaging-/254218074672 Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2019, at 22:50, martin martin wrote: > > Would that

Re: [neonixie-l] Anyone still make dekatron spinners or have any pcb's or kits?

2019-05-10 Thread loknar28
I wish someone would sell a kit for a 6-8 Dekatron Clock. I know there is s blog describing how someone built their own but I was hoping for something already engineered. I have also seen them on YouTube https://youtu.be/pK276xZWyo4 Any thoughts? > On May 1, 2019, at 16:39, Bill Notfaded

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Push-pull driving cathodes

2019-03-10 Thread loknar28
Check out this guys projects. He has an extremely efficient power supply that is built for 12V but will run on a 5v 1A USB Brick/Wall-Wart. It is an Open-source project with files on github. https://surfncircuits.com/ Collin > On Mar 9, 2019, at 14:49, newxito wrote: > > I was using the good

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Clock with 12 tubes - almost done

2019-02-05 Thread loknar28
I freehand solder SMD on most of the clocks I have built so I am not worried about that. Is the design and BOM stabile yet? I would love access to the BOM and Gerber files. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 5, 2019, at 01:02, Oyvind Idland wrote: > > Yep, they are IN-8-2 and IN-16. I agree on the

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Wood cases for nixie kits?

2019-01-31 Thread loknar28
> Another solution that works quite well is laser cutting. David, I appreciate the suggestion and offer to use your files as a starting point. I am actually looking at laser cutting as an option. I just found out that our local ISP has a makerspace available. They use Fusion 360 for CAD

Re: [neonixie-l] Welcome & please introduce yourself!

2019-01-27 Thread loknar28
If you want a nice kit and do not mind soldering surface mount components GRA-AFGH has Arduino controlled clocks. https://gra-afch.com/product-category/shield-nixie-clock-for-arduino/ Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2019, at 16:09, Ron Walsh wrote: > > Looking forward to seeing what you

Re: [neonixie-l] Welcome & please introduce yourself!

2019-01-27 Thread loknar28
If you are interested in a project that is controlled by a RPI Zero I found a great 6 x IN-4 clock that connects to a IOT Cloud portal and then pull traffic data from Google Maps API. The clock can then let you know the best time to leave the house for your commute.

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Wood cases for nixie kits?

2019-01-16 Thread loknar28
“I am just happy to use a non-conductive material of any type and emphasize the glow.” I am the same way for most things but these clocks I find so interesting and they provide some sense of nostalgia. I also love that the small SMD components allow for such amazing designs that could never be

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Wood cases for nixie kits?

2019-01-16 Thread loknar28
“You can use Forstner bits to excavate the hole in a pillar drill or milling machine” I had thought about that, however with the super tight clearance between the colon riser holes I opted for pre-drilling the solid block until I had a wide enough hole to begin milling the hole with a rotary

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Wood cases for nixie kits?

2019-01-15 Thread loknar28
Sorry about the duplicate. I didn’t think the first had gone through. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2019, at 00:19, Michail Wilson wrote: > > Beautiful > > Michail Wilson > 206-920-6312 > > From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf Of

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Wood cases for nixie kits?

2019-01-15 Thread loknar28
I ended up finding some stabilized burl redwood that turned out to be just Big enough to contain the boards. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2019, at 20:16, gregebert wrote: > > I use whatever I can find a Lowes/Home Depot , and stain it. Most of the > fine solid woods are birch or poplar.

Re: [neonixie-l] NL5441A / B5441A needed to replace damaged tubes from home theft. Source?

2019-01-10 Thread loknar28
I have seen a few NL-5441. Same with no decimal as well. $24 https://www.ebay.com/itm/National-Electronics-NL-5441-Vacuum-Tube-/152087150766 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2019, at 18:31, Robert Hume wrote: > > Thanks for the info! I can also use 5440A as I do not need the decimal, >

Re: [neonixie-l] 6-8 Segment Dekatron Clock

2018-12-23 Thread loknar28
Very cool... Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 16:48, 'Grahame' via neonixie-l > wrote: > > I built this a while ago > > http://www.sgitheach.org.uk/atomic.html > > I'm currently working on a new dekatron clock design using 7 dekatrons but it > will be a while before it is

[neonixie-l] Wood cases for nixie kits?

2018-12-23 Thread loknar28
It seems like it is fairly easy to find already built clocks or kits available with extremely basic/cheap clock cases. I have yet to see any wood cases sold that are really of display quality for clocks that themselves can end up being fairly large investments. So, I have resorted to learning

[neonixie-l] 6-8 Segment Dekatron Clock

2018-12-23 Thread loknar28
I have been interested in building a dekatron clock with multiple segments to add to another nixie Art-Clock I'm building for my Man Cave. Does anyone know if a kit or Eagle files exist for this. I saw this build at http://www.dos4ever.com/decatron/decatronweb.html . I figured someone would

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Repair / Troubleshoot an IN-18 Blue Dream

2018-12-14 Thread loknar28
Yes, that is the way to do it. Get a flux pen Kester 83-1097-2331 Organic Water Soluble Liquid Flux Pen for Lead-Bearing and Lead Free Alloy, 0.33 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089ERAY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_338eCb93ZEYR2 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 13, 2018, at 22:32, Nicholas Stock

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Ongoing project: 12 tube date + time clock

2018-12-11 Thread loknar28
I would love one depending on affordability. I used to be afraid but after learning the techniques and discover flux pens that all changed. ;-) The kits that GRA-AFCH sells are all SMD. I think they have nice kits which sell pretty well and they must since they have two stores on eBay. Collin