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fmashockie:

--- Quote from: Martin72 on October 31, 2023, 10:10:17 pm ---I've been fascinated by the 576 for a long time, if only because it has real "power", ideal for tracking down counterfeits (they are becoming more and more).
But first, the device is quite expensive in good condition and it is relatively large.
You can get all the documents including schematics for it, so I was thinking of transferring a device into the modern era, redesigning it with components from today.
But I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought of something like that, so I think it's not so easy to do something like that.

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I've been fascinated with them as well ever since I learned of them! It wouldn't be something I'd need often either.  I work as a lab equipment engineer at biotech company.  We have a wide range of equipment both old and new. And a lot of the equipment we have, the manufacturers don't provide service manuals with schematics.  Therefore, it can be difficult to source replacement semi-conducters when they fail.  I figured this could be helpful in testing/comparing suitable alternative parts.  I also wouldn't mind trying to restore one that needs some repair.  But I don't really have the capabilities to fix a broken CRT. 

Not sure how the seller verified the CRT is good.  I'll have to get some more info on that.  I don't have access to it in person.  If I can't get more info on its condition, I might pass it up.  I might try something like the Peak Altas DCA75.  But as others have mentioned, it doesn't provide much power. 

fmashockie:
Well I pulled the trigger on it! I either just purchased an expensive large paperweight or the coolest piece of equipment I've ever owned.  I'll find out soon enough!
Grandchuck:
I hope the seller packs it well!
mawyatt:

--- Quote from: fmashockie on November 01, 2023, 04:29:30 pm ---Well I pulled the trigger on it! I either just purchased an expensive large paperweight or the coolest piece of equipment I've ever owned.  I'll find out soon enough!

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Hopefully this will be in good condition and restorable!!

Lots of knowledgable folks on here with these and that could help if you run into a roadblock when debugging.

Good luck!!

Best,
Shock:
Start a repair thread and take lots of photos.
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