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These are things to consider, not rigid rules. | These are things to consider, not rigid rules. | ||
Something is usually better than nothing. | *Something is usually better than nothing. | ||
Perfectionism is harmful. | *Perfectionism is harmful. | ||
It's ok to click "Save changes" when things aren't perfect. | *It's ok to click "Save changes" when things aren't perfect. | ||
We can improve things later. | *We can improve things later. | ||
==Text== | ==Text== | ||
Text should be in the style of an encyclopedia. | '''Text should be in the style of an encyclopedia. ''' | ||
Avoid unattributed text in the first person. | Avoid unattributed text in the first person. | ||
We have some [[article templates]] that generate headlines, infoboxes and the like. Using these makes it easy to have consistently styled articles, but they are optional to use. | |||
In general, don't worry about style or formatting issues too much. We really appreciate good technical input and will help with formatting if needed. | |||
==Scans== | ==Scans== | ||
Favor any scan over no scan. | '''Favor any scan over no scan. ''' | ||
The presence of free scans of manuals and other documentation is hugely important. | The presence of free scans of manuals and other documentation is hugely important. | ||
In many cases the availability of a free scan makes the difference between an instrument being put in the trash versus being restored. | In many cases the availability of a free scan makes the difference between an instrument being put in the trash versus being restored. | ||
Favor high quality over small file size. | '''Favor high quality over small file size. ''' | ||
What seems like a big file today will not seem so big in ten years. | What seems like a big file today will not seem so big in ten years. | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
If you quote a person or a document, make that clear by saying who/what is being quoted, and using blockquote tags. | If you quote a person or a document, make that clear by saying who/what is being quoted, and using <code><nowiki><blockquote>...</blockquote></nowiki></code> tags. | ||
It's fine to have text in the first person inside of an attributed quote. | It's fine to have text in the first person inside of an attributed quote. | ||
For example, see the quote toward the top of the [[524]] page. | For example, see the quote toward the top of the [[524]] page. | ||
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On Tekwiki, we use a space between the number and the unit. It's best to use a non-breaking space. | On Tekwiki, we use a space between the number and the unit. It's best to use a non-breaking space. | ||
The predefined unit buttons shown under the text editor make it easy to insert units beginning with a non-breaking space character. | The predefined unit buttons shown under the text editor make it easy to insert units beginning with a non-breaking space character. | ||
We aren't rigid about imperial units versus metric, e.g., kg versus lb. | We aren't rigid about imperial units versus metric, e.g., kg versus lb. | ||
Use one, or the other, or both. | Use one, or the other, or both. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
Internal links are helpful. | '''Internal links are helpful. ''' | ||
When another instrument is mentioned in a page, make that a link in case readers want to explore that connection. | When another instrument is mentioned in a page, make that a link in case readers want to explore that connection. | ||
==Categories== | ==Categories== | ||
We have defined a number of categories. | We have defined a number of categories. | ||
Pages are added to a category by putting a Category: tag in the page, typically at the bottom. | Pages are added to a category by putting a <code><nowiki>[[Category:...]]</nowiki></code> tag in the page, typically at the bottom. | ||
See, for example, the bottom of the [[82|Type 82]] page. | See, for example, the bottom of the [[82|Type 82]] page. | ||
This allows us to have an | |||
This allows us to have an auto-generated page that lists all items in a category. | |||
If it seems appropriate to add a certain category tag to a page, do so. | If it seems appropriate to add a certain category tag to a page, do so. | ||
Also, if it seems appropriate to make a new category, do so. | Also, if it seems appropriate to make a new category, do so. | ||
Categories are usually categorized themselves, thereby creating a hierarchy of categories, or taxonomy. | |||
For example, the category "TM500 multimeter plugins" is categorized as both "Digital multimeters" and "TM500 series plugins". | |||
==Talk/Discussion Pages== | ==Talk/Discussion Pages== | ||
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==Collaboration== | ==Collaboration== | ||
Feel free to improve text added by other people. | '''Feel free to improve text added by other people.''' | ||
If something is confusing, make it clear. | If something is confusing, make it clear. | ||
If you're unsure, raise the question on the Talk/Discussion page. | If you're unsure, raise the question on the Talk/Discussion page. | ||
==Photos== | ==Photos== | ||
Any photo is better than no photo. | '''Any photo is better than no photo.''' | ||
Prefer high-resolution, in-focus photos. | Prefer high-resolution, in-focus photos. | ||
Don't use photos from other websites if you think it will upset the owner of the photo. | Don't use photos from other websites if you think it will upset the owner of the photo. | ||
Prefer diffused lighting (no hard shadows), natural color balance, and good color rendition. | Prefer diffused lighting (no hard shadows), natural color balance, and good color rendition. | ||
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Prefer photos with low noise (without artificial denoising). | Prefer photos with low noise (without artificial denoising). | ||
Low noise often comes from having adequate light. | Low noise often comes from having adequate light. | ||
Prefer photos without the in-camera flash. | Prefer photos without the in-camera flash. | ||
In-camera flashes usually result in high glare, hard shadows, and poor color rendition. | In-camera flashes usually result in high glare, hard shadows, and poor color rendition. | ||
Avoid geometric distortion (like taking a front panel shot from above) and trim excessive unrelated background. | |||
When photographing an instrument, it's good to also get internal photos. Using a high f stop and indirect flash (e.g. via a white ceiling) helps put a large part of the image in focus. | |||
===Commented examples=== | |||
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Tek_524_trace.jpg|Hard shadows are distracting | Tek_524_trace.jpg|Hard shadows are distracting | ||
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Tek_rm547.jpg|Hard shadows, but still a useful photo | Tek_rm547.jpg|Hard shadows, but still a useful photo | ||
Tek 511a 4.JPG|Low resolution image | Tek 511a 4.JPG|Low resolution image | ||
Tek_1L60_from_fiche.jpg|Low quality image from | Tek_1L60_from_fiche.jpg|Low quality image taken from documentation, much better than nothing | ||
Timkoeth_519_TWK_1379.jpg|Beautiful CRT trace photo of a [[519]]. | Timkoeth_519_TWK_1379.jpg|Beautiful CRT trace photo of a [[519]]. | ||
Tek_945_front7c.jpg|Good straight-on scope photo using two flashes: one bouncing off the ceiling, one passing through a white umbrella. | Tek_945_front7c.jpg|Good straight-on scope photo using two flashes: one bouncing off the ceiling, one passing through a white umbrella. | ||
Tek_7a42_fr4.jpg|Good photo of traces and readout on 7000-series scope | Tek_7a42_fr4.jpg|Good photo of traces and readout on 7000-series scope | ||
Tek_11a33_rearleft.jpg|Good photo of the inside of an [[11A33]]. Plenty of light, but not too much glare. Colors and textures are realistic. | Tek_11a33_rearleft.jpg|Good photo of the inside of an [[11A33]]. Plenty of light, but not too much glare. Colors and textures are realistic. | ||
Tek-7623A.jpg|Good CRT traces and a good picture of the front panel in one photo. Rare. | Tek-7623A.jpg|Good CRT traces and a good picture of the front panel in one photo. Rare. | ||
Tek_11a33_inputrelay.jpg|Macro closeups can be interesting, particularly when they illustrate something important. | Tek_11a33_inputrelay.jpg|Macro closeups can be interesting, particularly when they illustrate something important. | ||
Tek_1l5_front.JPG|This image suffers from nonuniform illumination. | Tek_1l5_front.JPG|This image suffers from nonuniform illumination. |