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* The original [[067-0645-02|Tektronix 067-0645-02 flexible plug-in extender]]
* The original [[067-0645-02|Tektronix 067-0645-02 flexible plug-in extender]]
* Using a [[TM503B]] mainframe that allows easy separation of the power supply/backplane unit from the case (s.b.), or a [[TM501]] in a similar way
* Using a [[TM503B]] mainframe that allows easy separation of the power supply/backplane unit from the case (s.b.), or a [[TM501]] in a similar way
* Modifying readily available "JAMMA" game console cable extenders (s.b.)
* Using the [[Media:TM515_power_module_top.jpg|power module part]] of the [[TM515]] that is easily removed from the case (two thumbscrews)
* Modifying readily available [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Amusement_Machine_and_Marketing_Association "JAMMA"] game console cable extenders (s.b.) – this approach also works for [[5000-series scopes]]
* Custom PCB with card-edge connector
* Custom PCB with card-edge connector


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067-0645-02_B.jpg              | Original Tektronix 067-0645-02 flexible extender
067-0645-02_B.jpg              | Original Tektronix 067-0645-02 flexible extender
Tek tm503b extender02.jpg      | TM503B power section used for TM500 module maintenance
Tek tm503b extender02.jpg      | TM503B power section used for TM500 module maintenance
TM515_power_module_top.jpg      | TM515 power module removed from case
Modified JAMMA extender - 1.jpg | JAMMA cable harness modified for use as TM500 extender
Modified JAMMA extender - 1.jpg | JAMMA cable harness modified for use as TM500 extender
Modified JAMMA extender - 2.jpg | Modified JAMMA cable - contact pad and key slot cuts
Modified JAMMA extender - 2.jpg | Modified JAMMA cable - contact pad and key slot cuts
Modified JAMMA extender - 3.jpg | Modified JAMMA cable - key added to connector (piece of 0.5 mm PCB)
Modified JAMMA extender - 3.jpg | Modified JAMMA cable - key added to connector (piece of 0.5 mm PCB)
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==Pass Transistors==
See [[TM500 and TM5000 pass transistors]]


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 13:43, 15 December 2023

To repair or calibrate TM500 plug-ins, a plug-in extender is often required.

Some options include:

Pictures

Pass Transistors

See TM500 and TM5000 pass transistors


See also