Russian IEL-0-VI 8 segment displays
	Does anyone have any experience of these displays? As far as I can tell they are electroluminescent, and are driven from ac. I'd like to use one of these and was wondering what sort of voltages and waveforms i'd need, they are similar in operation to a vfd but without a heater. By dr pepper  - May 2 - 6 new of 6 messages

	Magic eye circuits for 6E5
	I was recently lucky enough to receive a few Sylvania 6E5 magic eye tubes as part of an assortment of nixies and decatrons. I know these were typically used in radio tuner applications from what I understand, and I've looked over the datasheet and a few other resources, but my experience with vacuum tubes and CRTs is very... more » By Dylan Distasio  - May 1 - 10 new of 10 messages

	One reason for blue dots in Nixie tubes found - anode mesh n...
	Now I have to check all my blue tubes. I have decided I liked the blue and have 2 clocks only with blue dots. IN-18 tubes. What is strange is that I only get them with digit #1. maybe because of the least amount of surface in the digit? When asked, I just say they are spirits in the clock. heh. (Sell for... more » By micha...@aol.com  - Apr 27 - 3 new of 3 messages

One reason for blue dots in Nixie tubes found - anode mesh not connected to anode!

Hi all, I have found one reason for blue dots on the anode mesh in one of my ZM1042, the anode mesh is not connected to the anode! You can see where the welding has come loose in the first photo I have included (embedding them in the message did not work for some reason), where the red arrow points, the piece from the anode mesh which has been... more » By Dekatron42  - Apr 27 - 4 new of 4 messages

	Request for Itron EOLF 10D885-AB VFD datasheet
	Hi all- Apologies for the request, but my google-fu is weak today and coming up empty...Does anyone happen to have a datasheet or pinouts for the Noritake Itron EOLF 10D885-AB VFD display? Thanks in advance. By Dylan Distasio  - Apr 23 - 1 new of 1 message

	What is this? Nixie tube shaped neon sign?
	Hello, i found this image and it looks like its actually neon sign shaped like nixie tubes? Unfortunately i do not have any info about it, i just found it in this galery: [link] There are some other nice retro futuristic photos if you are interested.... more » By kay486  - Apr 23 - 9 new of 9 messages

	Interesting VFD clock...
	Not entirely nixie tube related obviously, but thought this was a pretty cool implementation using IV-26 tubes.. [link] Nope, still not affiliated with the sale! ;-)... more » By Nicholas Stock  - Apr 23 - 2 new of 2 messages

WARNING: Shameless plug NL5440As and NL841s

WARNING: This is a plug from the shameless commerce division. I have been listing some nixies on E-bay on and off for quite some time. These are NL5440As and NL841s. Check out auction 281094521523. To see the other auctions just check my other items. Standard disclaimer, yes it is my auction, I personally know the seller! These tubes are double checked.... more » By lai...@wcoil.com  - Apr 23 - 1 new of 1 message

	ZX81 Nixie Clock
	After cleaning out the garage a few weeks ago and stumbling across my good old ZX81 (well, TS1000 really), I thought it would be quite interesting to turn it into a Nixie Clock! Here's the result: [link] I designed it with TTL logic, no SMD components here. It is direct... more » By Michel  - Apr 22 - 13 new of 13 messages

	Nixie Tube Pin Straightener now available!
	Hi Nixie Fans! The Nocrotec Nixie Tube Pin Straightener is now available! Check it: [link] DIETER [link] By Dieter Waechter  - Apr 20 - 3 new of 3 messages