neon indicators

[Tony Clark]

> I'm really getting into the idea of using neon
> indicators on a project or even lamps instead of leds.
> Only problem is I don't know how to apply them
> powerwise/ampwise in say an env. gen. or oscillator.
> Any ideas? has anyone used neons/lamps before?

   Haven't used them, but my boss has this old timer he used for 
photographic development and it uses a neon bulb to discharge the timing 
cap inside.  It's evidently supposed to discharge (ie light up) somewhere 
between 70 and 90 volts!
   So my guess is that neon is impractical unless you want to deal with 
step-up transformer/power issues.  :/

   Tony

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