Just to mention that I have some PCB's for either the ZM1350 or the rev2 B7971 version. Both pcb's allow for the closest possible spacing of the displays, and ...
There has been a small update today for both versions of the Smartsocket software. The letter 'R' is now identical to the Burroughs classic font and no longer...
Consolidation of the manual to a single tome for both ZM1350 and B7971 smart sockets is complete. The instructions are now in the 'Instructions........'...
The software HEX files now include the correct config register settings which would be recognised by all programmers. Board availability today ZM1350 - 6...
I'm sorry to have to give everyone some bad news...... It has become clear through testing the latest batch of PIC mcu's I am using that the software which has...
I have just posted a video to show some of the capabilities of the latest smartsocket software on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz2FnJRpXQo I will...
I am a new member of the Smart Sockets group. I joined after waiting two years for my Geek Clock Kit. It seems like these kits will never materialize. I am...
... Hello Chuck. I don't have a clock design for four or six tubes. All I have made so far is the two tube clock in the files section, which works quite well. ...
... Chuck. I built a four tube clock and random word speller (over 3,900 words built in) which you can see on the group somewhere. The actual circuit is really...
Thanks Chris and John for the quick reply. I guess if I had my choice of features on a clock, I would like to use six digits for time. Word display is not as...
... Chuck, I might be able to do something with that list. I made a self-setting nixie clock from a GPS mounted in my loft, and a small low power radio...
... Does dimming really save the tubes that much? Or does it simply lead to cathode poisoning? At night I can hear the multiplexed transition effects very very...
... That's a good point actually. I think if the dimming is done by duty cycle and not by voltage control then any poisoning would be less, but it is too...
... effects ... John, I have put this noise, and the similar noise you get from nizies when muxed and pwm dimmed, down to electrocstatic generated movement. ...
I built a four tube clock and random word speller (over 3,900 words built in) which you can see on the group somewhere. The actual circuit is really simple and...
... Stef I have been collecting B-7971 for several years on ebay looking for "deals"!! I intend to build a clock for myself and two for children. At this...
... the smart ... Hello Stef, nice to hear from you. There's no set way to order sockets as of yet, most people have dropped me an email asking about...
Hello Chris, A kit might be interesting. But it depends on the price. And in my case, it should exclude sockets, for I have those. Yet another question: Could...
... Files, both normal and reflected. These files are printed on s tranparanct film (Overhead projector) and glue them toner to toner. Then I can make a...
... Hi Chris, I would be interested in complete kits. I thought they were already available ? according to: http://fixitsan.freewebspace.com/page2.html I would...
... kit ... which ... http://fixitsan.freewebspace.com/page2.html ... I am not ... way above ... Yes Stef, those are the details for completed PCB's, I was...
Hi Guys, I"ve been lurking on here for a while, keeping an eye out for some B7971 tubes to have a play with some smart sockets, when I had an idea the other ...
... B7971 ... the other ... way as a ... some trivial ... 7971 over ... with an ... segments and ... would work ... 100+ I've ... my idea ... Hello Brett, not...
... Chris, I'll drop you an e-mail to purchase some. @ John: I'll probably drop you an email too, because what you have done is exactly what i want. Thanks ...
John I would like to take you up on your offer. I would like to get a programmed PIC and the circuit details. Please let me know what the costs would be. I...
Following several recent personal emails asking about the availability of boards and controllers for Smartsockets I am writing to ask if there is any interest...
Hi Chris - I may be interested in more, but I need to check my stock and finances. It would be B7971s for us, no sockets req'd. I'd be looking at at least 8 I...
