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by Salt Maple
Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:16 am
Forum: Assembly instructions
Topic: Piece display PCB discussion
Replies: 61
Views: 179328

Re: Piece display PCB discussion

I haven't tested one yet. I don't have a power supply (I haven't gotten up the courage to go through my box of tangled wires and wall warts) and I am looking for a good deal on a multimeter to buy. I am having fun. It is easier and less tedious then I thought it would be. I am almost sad I will be d...
by Salt Maple
Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: Assembly instructions
Topic: Piece display PCB discussion
Replies: 61
Views: 179328

Re: Piece display PCB discussion

For anyone that is apprehensive about soldering what I have been calling grains of sand (capacitors) on the PCBs. It gets easier, and fast. My first two display PCBs took me over two hours. After eight it was down to 25 minutes each and with eight left it is less then ten minutes apiece (with search...
by Salt Maple
Tue Sep 25, 2012 2:05 am
Forum: Assembly instructions
Topic: Piece display PCB discussion
Replies: 61
Views: 179328

Re: Piece display PCB discussion

So I dove into this head first. I am starting with the display PCBs. I'm not sure if it is my skills or the new soldering iron but it was easier then I thought it would be. Tony, there is a small issue with your instructions that you could maybe fix. The pictures of where to solder the capacitors is...
by Salt Maple
Mon Sep 24, 2012 1:44 am
Forum: Assembly instructions
Topic: Powering up the complete parts
Replies: 35
Views: 112216

Re: Powering up the complete parts

Saying you are an adept photographer would be an understatement. There are some gorgeous pics in there. Better then I could have hoped for. In fact the pictures have made me raise the priority of this project. I really like how the pieces look without the base, the nixie sitting on the PCB on the co...
by Salt Maple
Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:08 am
Forum: Assembly instructions
Topic: Powering up the complete parts
Replies: 35
Views: 112216

Re: Powering up the complete parts

I had a little time tonight and went through the whole kit. Organized and separated almost everything, the nut and bolt bag will get done when I empty a suitable tray. I was thinking I want to wet sand everything to start. Give all the pieces a nice polished look. That will give me a little time to ...