[sdiy] Popcorn Noise Generator?

[harrybissell]

I'm not familiar with a random-blink neon circuit.  Is that a single stage, or
is it formed by a number of neon bulbs ???

H^) harry

Glen wrote:

> At 10:43 PM 7/8/2005, harrybissell wrote:
>
> >I don't think the blinky neon would work either, that would really be more
> >of a sawtooth wave.  The pops would be too regular.
> >
> >Geiger-Mueller tube would be a pricey way to go... :^P
>
> A sawtooth? The blinky neon would be one of the old neons that blinks at
> random intervals. You think this would give a sawtooth?
>
> Yes, the Geiger-Mueller tube idea wasn't meant to be practical. I have no
> idea what surplus tubes sell for, or hard it would be to build the
> circuitry. Still, if I ever came across a really cheap tube, it might be
> fun to play with.  ;)
>
> Of course, there are other disadvantages. Somehow, I don't think it would
> be a good idea to enter an airport carrying a suitcase modular synth, which
> uses a Geiger-Mueller tube and a small source of radiation as a noise
> generator module.   :)
>
> take care,
> Glen