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by adminbear
Sun Oct 13, 2013 1:46 am
Forum: Nixie thermometer V1
Topic: External sensor mod
Replies: 9
Views: 34986

Re: External sensor mod

Well, after having the common issue of my unit not showing a valid temp, I did the external sensor deal and it seems to be right on! Gonna order another DHT-11 and instead of hanging it off a cable, just going to put it directly onto the plug so it sits immediately behind the unit so that it goes ba...
by adminbear
Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:41 am
Forum: Assembly instructions for the Thinkgeek nixie thermometer
Topic: Troubleshooting
Replies: 119
Views: 312268

DIsplay oddity

Here's an oddity... when my unit is displaying humidity of "56%H", there's a flicker near one of the pins in the tube showing the "5". It's below the "base plate" inside the tube. However when it's showing "75.3 F", it's not there. Same tube, same number, just...
by adminbear
Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:37 am
Forum: Assembly instructions for the Thinkgeek nixie thermometer
Topic: Troubleshooting
Replies: 119
Views: 312268

Re: Troubleshooting

:D :D :D My kit is now working (minus the last Nixie which I messed up & am waiting on a replacement for). I've got it sitting on a piece of cardboard under my TV so I can sit and watch it. This evening it's ever continuing pattern of switching between temp & humidity changed and caught my e...
by adminbear
Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:32 am
Forum: Assembly instructions for the Thinkgeek nixie thermometer
Topic: Troubleshooting
Replies: 119
Views: 312268

Re: Troubleshooting

Is there a schematic of the Nixie thermometer avalable??
by adminbear
Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: Assembly instructions for the Thinkgeek nixie thermometer
Topic: PCB assembly discussion
Replies: 32
Views: 95561

Re: PCB assembly discussion

I'm going ahead with my construction, but can i safely assume (after a set of random tests) that the holes in the PCB are plated through?? Do I need to solder resistors on both sides?

Thanks!
jack