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Though it'd be nice if they made those kinds of things more easily accessible, rather than hiding it behind tons of warranty stickers and really tiny screws.
by contravariant 5y ago
Though it'd be nice if they made those kinds of things more easily accessible, rather than hiding it behind tons of warranty stickers and really tiny screws.
- kalium-xyz 5y agoSure, just saying that it not being socketed should not be that big a barrier to entry. If you want an awesome way of doing things look at old tektronix scopes https://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/Ceramic_Strips https://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/Ceramic_Strips
- BizarroLand 5y agoI'm assuming that the reason why there's so much discussion about soldering techniques and practice on that page is that the tubes failed on a predicable schedule and user servicing the machine was a mandatory part of ownership, right?
- kalium-xyz 5y agoThe tubes are socketed. Not sure if the soldering was entirely meant for the users or for specialized maintainers, might have been a mix. these things cost the price of a new car and came with similar responsibilities. The soldering techniques are to prevent bad contacts or impurities as this is sensitive measurement equipment.