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

2011-03-11 Thread Dave
Understood, just wanted you to add my name to the count when you have your PCB's run. Thanks! On Mar 3, 6:20 pm, MichaelB mbari...@dslextreme.com wrote: HI Dave, per my earlier response, we are still working on the PCB redesign. On Mar 3, 6:37 am, Dave ukewarr...@yahoo.com wrote: I would

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

2011-03-08 Thread Jeff Thomas
On Mar 7, 5:31 pm, xdugef i...@xdugef.com wrote: Another thing I'd really like to see in this clock is the ability to have it scroll texts. Too Funny! I was thinking something similar, and have it scroll time information with variable degree of accuracy set in menu ;) Five after six Quarter

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

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

2011-03-08 Thread Jeff Thomas
Wow, Thank You for the link. Grahame did a fine job of it! And the name is perfect; the Approximate Clock Regards, Jeff On Mar 8, 8:23 am, Tomislav Kordaso tkord...@gmail.com wrote: Grahame Marsh did something similar, although using VFD.http://www.sgitheach.org.uk/vfd3a.html On 8 March

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

2011-03-08 Thread MichaelB
Especially like the Beer thirty one, Jeff. We'll have to work on that! On Mar 8, 5:26 am, Jeff Thomas nixich...@gmail.com wrote: On Mar 7, 5:31 pm, xdugef i...@xdugef.com wrote: Another thing I'd really like to see in this clock is the ability to have it scroll texts. Too Funny! I was

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

2011-03-07 Thread MichaelB
Our intent is to offer the complete kit WITHOUT tubes. This will include the five PCB's, all electrical components and hardware, the colon tower components, the base as well as the acrylic top. And again, NO TUBES. We will probably offer the PCB's + components + Base as an optional purchase. The

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

2011-03-06 Thread Paul
Looks like an excellent clock. Add me as interested in a kit also. 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@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

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

2011-03-06 Thread MichaelB
Thanks Paul, Consider yourself added. On Mar 6, 1:59 pm, Paul paulwo...@wispertel.net wrote: Looks like an excellent clock. Add me as interested in a kit also. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To post to this group, send an

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

2011-03-06 Thread MichaelB
Thanks Ulysses. We'll let you know.! On Mar 6, 3:18 pm, Ulysses Balis ulba...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I am very interested! Thanks! U. Balis On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 2:21 PM, MichaelB mbari...@dslextreme.com wrote: To all, As some of you may know, Carl Ott of this forum has done a

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

2011-03-05 Thread MichaelB
Software does allow user to designate an OFF/ON period to preserve tube life/ On Mar 4, 8:39 am, N0UU stosk...@tri.net wrote: A HV kill/activate input line would be nice.  These priceless tubes have a lifetime and I would attach a motion detector to activate the display only when someone was

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

2011-03-05 Thread stoskopf
Totally agree. My tubes are the same and are in sockets. Have the whitening behind the wires. Not sure what the failure mode would be if the vacuum/neon holds. Awaiting the kits. Thanks, N0UU -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To

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

2011-03-04 Thread xdugef
I'm interested in this kit!! Adrian On 25 Feb, 11:21, MichaelB mbari...@dslextreme.com wrote: To all, As some of you may know, Carl Ott of this forum has done a wonderful 6 digit direct-drive clock design for the B7971. I have been working with Carl and another forum member and have had a

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

2011-03-04 Thread N0UU
A HV kill/activate input line would be nice. These priceless tubes have a lifetime and I would attach a motion detector to activate the display only when someone was looking. Would keep these around longer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

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

2011-03-04 Thread jf...@my-deja.com
On Mar 4, 8:39 am, N0UU stosk...@tri.net wrote: A HV kill/activate input line would be nice.  These priceless tubes have a lifetime and I would attach a motion detector to activate the display only when someone was looking.  Would keep these around longer. Paranoia. I built three clocks (18

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

2011-03-04 Thread xdugef
Well would having the display deactivate save power or is that an oxymoron? On 4 Mar, 17:24, jf...@my-deja.com jf...@my-deja.com wrote: On Mar 4, 8:39 am, N0UU stosk...@tri.net wrote: A HV kill/activate input line would be nice.  These priceless tubes have a lifetime and I would attach a

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

2011-03-04 Thread stoskopf
Guess the data sheet is very conservative. Well would having the display deactivate save power or is that an oxymoron? On 4 Mar, 17:24, jf...@my-deja.com jf...@my-deja.com wrote: On Mar 4, 8:39 am, N0UU stosk...@tri.net wrote: A HV kill/activate input line would be nice.  These priceless

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

2011-03-03 Thread Dave
I would be interested in a PCB and access to either the uP hex file or a burned uP. On Feb 25, 2:21 pm, MichaelB mbari...@dslextreme.com wrote: To all, As some of you may know, Carl Ott of this forum has done a wonderful 6 digit direct-drive clock design for the B7971. I have been working

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

2011-03-03 Thread MichaelB
HI Dave, per my earlier response, we are still working on the PCB redesign. On Mar 3, 6:37 am, Dave ukewarr...@yahoo.com wrote: I would be interested in a PCB and access to either the uP hex file or a burned uP. On Feb 25, 2:21 pm, MichaelB mbari...@dslextreme.com wrote: To all, As

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

2011-03-02 Thread GreyFox
Would be very interested in this kit for sure! Not sure what the tubes go for now but hopefully would be able to get a set or two. John -- 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: 6 Digit Direct-Drive B7971 clock kit

2011-03-02 Thread MichaelB
Great! Thanks GreyFox, we'll put you on the list of those to be notified! On Mar 2, 6:58 am, GreyFox john.mich...@gmail.com wrote: Would be very interested in this kit for sure! Not sure what the tubes go for now but hopefully would be able to get a set or two. John -- You received this

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

2011-03-02 Thread Lawrence Stoskopf
Put me on the list also. Lawrence stoskopf Sent from my iPhone On Mar 2, 2011, at 5:43 PM, MichaelB mbari...@dslextreme.com wrote: Great! Thanks GreyFox, we'll put you on the list of those to be notified! On Mar 2, 6:58 am, GreyFox john.mich...@gmail.com wrote: Would be very interested in

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

2011-03-02 Thread Michail1
John, eBay. We all just watched a set (2x tubes, sockets, drivers) go for $110 total. he had 3 extra fulls sets which he sold at the same price to the buyer.:( Michail In a message dated 3/2/2011 3:43:21 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, mbari...@dslextreme.com writes: Not sure

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

2011-02-26 Thread MichaelB
Thanks for all the GREAT feedback. There seems to be enough interest for us to go ahead with the project and develop the kits for sale. I expect it will take us about 2 months before everything is ready to go and once we have a handle on our costs will post the selling prices. Thanks again On Feb

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

2011-02-25 Thread MichaelB
Thx Michail On Feb 25, 11:24 am, micha...@aol.com wrote: I think we all know I am already interested. Michail  Wilson In a message dated 2/25/2011 11:21:32 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,   mbari...@dslextreme.com writes: So,  we’re trying to determine if there is enough interest to make an

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

2011-02-25 Thread MichaelB
Thanks, Don! On Feb 25, 12:30 pm, caliburgers caliburg...@verizon.net wrote: Hi, I also would be interested in obtaining one of these kits. Regards, Don Sent from my iPhone On Feb 25, 2011, at 3:25 PM, jack j...@buechler.org wrote: I would be interested in a PCB and a copy of the

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

2011-02-25 Thread Lucky
It's got my interest for sure On 25 Feb, 19:21, MichaelB mbari...@dslextreme.com wrote: To all, As some of you may know, Carl Ott of this forum has done a wonderful 6 digit direct-drive clock design for the B7971. I have been working with Carl and another forum member and have had a batch of

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

2011-02-25 Thread Adam Jacobs
Do all of you guys already have B-7971's that you've been waiting to put in a clock? I thought that the B-7971 was pretty much unobtainium these days... -Adam On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 8:33 PM, Lucky dave.lucky.po...@gmail.com wrote: It's got my interest for sure On 25 Feb, 19:21, MichaelB