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Coketron - the "Real" Story from Peter Keller :) :) :)
Comments: There seems to be a little too much quoting in this thread. Following instructions must be hard. Fabrication is probably within my skill set. Just don't have the equipment at home. I used to
Comments: There seems to be a little too much quoting in this thread. Following instructions must be hard. Fabrication is probably within my skill set. Just don't have the equipment at home. I used to
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Peter Keller's Book Mailing Status (Minor Correction)
For those doing this stuff in the future, thir IRISPEN https://www.irislink.com/EN-US/c973/IRISPen-Executive-7---Pen-scanner.aspx When had windows, I used the IRISPen 6 for taking numbers off of tax s
For those doing this stuff in the future, thir IRISPEN https://www.irislink.com/EN-US/c973/IRISPen-Executive-7---Pen-scanner.aspx When had windows, I used the IRISPen 6 for taking numbers off of tax s
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A question from the unwashed relative to: I built a TM500 mainframe tester, and updated the design. Someone might find this useful?
A few things are missing from the descriptions. 1. There was a blank module available2. The modules could be user keyed for certain slots3. They could be interconnected unseen in the rear.4. There is/
A few things are missing from the descriptions. 1. There was a blank module available2. The modules could be user keyed for certain slots3. They could be interconnected unseen in the rear.4. There is/
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How to fix Broken URL Links IT IS SIMPLE!
Some links have tracking info attached to them. Im many cases this https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/google-search-link-fix/?src=denblog firefox add-on will remove the junk/ Note the link
Some links have tracking info attached to them. Im many cases this https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/google-search-link-fix/?src=denblog firefox add-on will remove the junk/ Note the link
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Which programmer to use to read/write dallas DS1486?
I think I have the GQ-4X and I looked into it programming another dallas part for the TDS320. What i remember is not all DALLAS parts are directly supported. Your not going to need a programming volta
I think I have the GQ-4X and I looked into it programming another dallas part for the TDS320. What i remember is not all DALLAS parts are directly supported. Your not going to need a programming volta
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Right to Repair - Re: [TekScopes] Digital scope with CRT
I had trouble with this https://www.concord-electronics.com electronics vendor.Note, you just can't make an account. I used them for work (lab). I was able to personally order from them IF I had a bus
I had trouble with this https://www.concord-electronics.com electronics vendor.Note, you just can't make an account. I used them for work (lab). I was able to personally order from them IF I had a bus
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(OT) repair tools: Autotransformers/variacs
Usually a Variac is coupled with an isolation transformer when servicing "stuff". The Variac wiper MUST be fused. 3 V at 20A is only 60 VA, but it will blow away a 10A wiper. Sencore fused both in the
Usually a Variac is coupled with an isolation transformer when servicing "stuff". The Variac wiper MUST be fused. 3 V at 20A is only 60 VA, but it will blow away a 10A wiper. Sencore fused both in the
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Allowing attachments
As an off the wall idea, maybe groups.io can somehow provide links with persistance. the idea would be a groups.io link which would become invalid when there are say "no activity" on the thread for a
As an off the wall idea, maybe groups.io can somehow provide links with persistance. the idea would be a groups.io link which would become invalid when there are say "no activity" on the thread for a
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TM500/TM5000 extender v0.8
Wire typically comes in 2 strandings, one being more flexible than the other. Silicone insulated wire is a possibility. The jacket is bit more flexible. Heat shrinking the edge connector wires is a po
Wire typically comes in 2 strandings, one being more flexible than the other. Silicone insulated wire is a possibility. The jacket is bit more flexible. Heat shrinking the edge connector wires is a po
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TM500/TM5000 extender v0.8
I had two comments: 1. Remove the 2 sharp outer corners of the PCB. 2. You had said something about a LED that consumes power and in some applications, you would like it off. Create a split pad. I can
I had two comments: 1. Remove the 2 sharp outer corners of the PCB. 2. You had said something about a LED that consumes power and in some applications, you would like it off. Create a split pad. I can
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2465 U950 Z AXIS IC Chip 155-0242-01 Fails After Re-installation
Aside (Upside down stuff): Don't ask me how it happened, but the VERY FIRST SMD I replaced was a 40 pin CPU without the proper tools. I cut the pins and removed the IC and cleaned up the solder. I got
Aside (Upside down stuff): Don't ask me how it happened, but the VERY FIRST SMD I replaced was a 40 pin CPU without the proper tools. I cut the pins and removed the IC and cleaned up the solder. I got
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211 Replacement Batteries
Do a search for osibatteries tektronix 212. $22.00 per pack. their site is broken right at the moment I'm posting, but Google gave the $22.00 USD result. The 211 uses the same batteries as the 212. Th
Do a search for osibatteries tektronix 212. $22.00 per pack. their site is broken right at the moment I'm posting, but Google gave the $22.00 USD result. The 211 uses the same batteries as the 212. Th
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Where have all the Schematics Gone?
I called tech support for a Nuvo NV-MI1 mute interface for a doorbell and phone https://www.legrand.us/nuvo/audio-video/brackets-accessories/accessories/mi1.aspx I asked how it worked and what the out
I called tech support for a Nuvo NV-MI1 mute interface for a doorbell and phone https://www.legrand.us/nuvo/audio-video/brackets-accessories/accessories/mi1.aspx I asked how it worked and what the out
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What Tektronix means to me
Me and two lab partners designed a "computer too back in the 1980's for an EE class. I should still have my write-up. This was 4004/8008 time frame or 1980's. It was a microprogrammed hardware sorter
Me and two lab partners designed a "computer too back in the 1980's for an EE class. I should still have my write-up. This was 4004/8008 time frame or 1980's. It was a microprogrammed hardware sorter
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Your generosity is STUNNING!
The amounts are not much more than a magazine subscription. Get over it. Pay yourself for footing the past bill too. Give yourself a little for "processing" the payments/anti-payments. Hold onto it.
The amounts are not much more than a magazine subscription. Get over it. Pay yourself for footing the past bill too. Give yourself a little for "processing" the payments/anti-payments. Hold onto it.
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GPIB videos wanted?
The first attempt at that was SCPI and later VISA.` With LabView, the manufacturer wrote an instrument driver for you. Versions of Labview can be a real problem. Upgrading usually possible, downgradin
The first attempt at that was SCPI and later VISA.` With LabView, the manufacturer wrote an instrument driver for you. Versions of Labview can be a real problem. Upgrading usually possible, downgradin
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Trying to bring back a AA501
My GOTO place has it: http://www.utsource.net/sch/MM74C175N
My GOTO place has it: http://www.utsource.net/sch/MM74C175N
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Caps
Gmail has a 30s retreive window available. See https://smallbusiness.chron.com/can-delay-delivery-gmail-27206.html Searching said that delay sending is available too. But changes occur very rapidly, s
Gmail has a 30s retreive window available. See https://smallbusiness.chron.com/can-delay-delivery-gmail-27206.html Searching said that delay sending is available too. But changes occur very rapidly, s
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Printing Tek knobs, some details
I found this https://www.sculpteo.com/en/materials/ Company that can print a lot of materials including metal. What's unique and interesting for the group is it's global presence: "Sculpteo is a globa
I found this https://www.sculpteo.com/en/materials/ Company that can print a lot of materials including metal. What's unique and interesting for the group is it's global presence: "Sculpteo is a globa
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WTB: Tek 200 series battery holders (caps) x4
Someone on the bay sold me a scope minus the battery holders. They must have been discarded with the batteries. Four of the caps make up an integral spacer and fit on the end of ends of the two batter
Someone on the bay sold me a scope minus the battery holders. They must have been discarded with the batteries. Four of the caps make up an integral spacer and fit on the end of ends of the two batter
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