Re: [neonixie-l] Thought I'd share

2016-05-09 Thread Jonathan F.
Very nice clock and brilliant case Thinking about buildinh a 4 digit clock with these tubes, since i got one of these tubes last week. Beautiful piece. About making Cases: I made a few cases, mostly for non-nixie project but that doesen't matter really Wooden Material is usually very budget

Re: [neonixie-l] Thought I'd share

2016-05-09 Thread gregebert
I spend as much time designing & building the case as I do designing, building, and debugging the electronics. Remember, you're NOT just making a clock; it's a work of art. I won't debate using wood vs metal, glass, plastic, 3D print, etc. Challenge yourself by trying unfamiliar materials, but

Re: [neonixie-l] Thought I'd share

2016-05-09 Thread Paolo Cravero
Really nice. I think most people here know how to tackle the electronics needed to build something Nixie-based, but I for one lack a lot of knowledge in building an eye catching case. Would you (plural) share some words of wisdom on case forging for tube based clocks? Materials, cutting,

Re: [neonixie-l] Thought I'd share

2016-05-07 Thread jb-electronics
googlegroups.com Subject: [neonixie-l] Thought I'd share Just finished putting together a clock and thought I'd share...it turned out pretty nice. Shout out to Michael Barile who's inspired me to step up the case game...:-). Case is made of black anodised aluminum with an illuminated acrylic san

Re: [neonixie-l] Thought I'd share

2016-05-07 Thread Nicholas Stock
ee digit display? > > Jeff > > -Original Message- > From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf Of Nicholas Stock > Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2016 6:46 PM > To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com > Subject: [neonixie-l] Thought I'd share >

RE: [neonixie-l] Thought I'd share

2016-05-07 Thread Jeff Walton
[mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stock Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2016 6:46 PM To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: [neonixie-l] Thought I'd share Just finished putting together a clock and thought I'd share...it turned out pretty nice. Shout out to Michael Barile who's