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Offline BlownUpCapacitor

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Re: Replacement Knobs, Feet and Fittings for Test Equipment
« Reply #300 on: September 30, 2024, 07:56:26 pm »
Tektronix TM500 series plug-in pull tab mechanism. This is the newer version that uses spring metal.

STL file in txt format to get around forum restrictions. Change the file back to STL and it should work fine.

Update: The 3D model has been revised. Previously v4 is now outdated. v6 is the new current version. Please download v6.

The change was made to make the coupling mechanism between the pull tab and the latch release more tolerant.
« Last Edit: October 01, 2024, 01:47:09 am by BlownUpCapacitor »
Hehe, spooked my friends with an exploding electrolytic capacitor the other day 😁.
 
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Re: Replacement Knobs, Feet and Fittings for Test Equipment
« Reply #301 on: October 05, 2024, 08:08:18 am »
Tektronix 7000 Series Basic Plug-in Chassis 3D model.

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/9XErYBOUfeX-tektronix-7000-series-plug-in

The Plug-in top and bottom part basics are modeled after the 5000 series and TM500 series plug-ins but are just longer to fit the 7000 series. They are split into two parts to make 3D printing easier if need be. I've included the plastic bar and plastic lever that keeps the plug-in latched in in the 3D model. The design will probably be improved later. First thing to be added will probably be the latch release mechanism for the 7000 series.

I have not included a 3D model because then it would be difficult to separate the other parts of it to 3D print. So I'll just add the tinkercad link for better freedom.

The plug-ins seem to fit well in my 7613 so I see no problems. The current latch mechanism works but is still finicky.

In its current state it can be used as a storage or plug-in bay filler.
« Last Edit: October 05, 2024, 05:20:48 pm by BlownUpCapacitor »
Hehe, spooked my friends with an exploding electrolytic capacitor the other day 😁.
 
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