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Dekatron Spinner Kit - Variable Speed - PCB & Parts - DS02A - No Tube

$ 10.53

Availability: 88 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Model: DS02A
  • MPN: DS02A-Kit
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: New, unassembled Kit
  • Brand: Tortugascuba
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    Variable Speed Dekatron Spinner Kit - DS02 PCB & Parts - No Tube.
    Dekatron spinner kit. This spinner uses a neon relaxation oscillator to govern its speed, so you're not dependent on the AC line frequency. Its also powered from low voltage. 12VDC or 9VAC are the preferred input voltages. Up to 16VDC acceptable. The circuit only draws 120mA at 12V. A 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID power jack is provided, so wallcubes, with current capacities as low as 200mA (higher better) can be used to power it. You're not 'slaved' to the AC line, so power it from your car lighter jack !
    This the NEW DS02 Board. The board had its layout ajdusted so that the input power jack, is now centered on one side. It was in the corner, on the older kits. Largely still the same circuit, with a few variations. Both this kit's instructions and the older one, are found on the same page. Newest shown first.
    As of April 2021, the DS02A board is being shipped. It has corrected silkscreen, and a few traces rerouted. Otherwise its identical to the DS02.
    Also, because it has an on board switching supply, its much safer, than many of the 'direct' AC powered circuits seen on the Web. It still generates 450V, so it will still bite you, if you're not careful. Still, much safer than other circuits. Switcher based on the LM393 Dual Comparator.
    Here's a link to all the instructions you need to build the kit, once you receive it:
    Spinner Kit
    .
    eBay in their Infinite Paranoia has disabled the link above. Please see the photo above which gives my kit page address. Then click on the appropriate kit, to go to the correct instruction page.
    threeneurons.wordpress.com/Kits
    See the spinner in action, here:
    Spinner Video
    .
    Dekatron tubes are to be acquired separately, by the buyer. There are many sources available, both on eBay, and elsewhere online. This board is prewired for the Russian OG-4, neon filled dekatron. It can, however, be rewired for any octal base dekatron. This is all shown in the instructions at the given link.
    Dekatrons are remarkable tubes. They were used from 1950 to late 1960's. They are the tube equivalent of decade counter ICs, but performed this function in a unique and elegant way. Read more about dekatrons here:
    Dekatron Stuff.
    Board measures 2.3in x 2.3in (58 x 58mm).
    PCB & Parts. Assembly REQUIRED !
    WARNING: DO NOT CONFUSE THIS ITEM WITH THE DEKATRON DO-HICKIE !!!! This is the earlier, and much simpler circuit ! It never hurts to ask. There is the eBay messaging system. Feel free to use it.
    See
    my other kits
    here, including the DoHickie Kit. All sold in my eBay Store.
    Shipping Weight:
    3 oz
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