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Tektronix 576 Curve Tracer Adapters
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jonpaul:
Rebonjour had both 577 and 576.


577 has a store and nonstore version
the storage CRT is easily damaged by inexperienced users and burnin. With today's digital cameras and mobiles the storage features are not as valuable.

The 577 test fixtures include a rare opamp tester.

The 576, 577 voltage and current ranges are different.

576 has 20A pulsed capabilities and a special 100A pulsed current front porch

The protection cover is a poor design, delicate and awkward to use.

As we always start with the volts variables at zero, there is no exposed votage till we turn up the controls.

Finally the interlock switch mechanical is not reliable and may take fiddling to get the closed cover to release the interlock.

Guaranted disappointing!

Enjoy

Jon

NF6X:
I have other equipment with storage displays. I just like the things, regardless of practicality.
David Aurora:
I got a bulk lot of interlock bypass keys at a pretty good price, you should be able to find similar in your area:

https://shop.coles.com.au/a/national/product/coles-toothpicks

 ;D

(Obviously never stick your fingers near a test fixture or show the work experience kid where you keep the box of toothpicks, but yeah- just jamming one through the hole works fine)
CatalinaWOW:
You can find a file for 3D printing the safety cover here.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/replacement-knobs-feet-and-fittings-for-test-equipment/msg3504168/?topicseen#msg3504168
NF6X:
Thank you! I'll take a look at the cover.

I made a replacement for the broken plastic mounting cup out of brass, and I also made a spanner socket for the Kilo counting knob nut out of some 1144 steel. I had to get creative with the mounting cup dimensions, since I didn't have enough of the plastic cup left to measure all of its details. I am happy with how it turned out.
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