Finally got around to doing a little bit of work on some old NIMs I picked up recently. They have been staring at me recently and something had to be done. Made a few electrical modifications, replaced some old components and crusty wires, and rebuilt the enclosures (Well rebuilding... still a work in progress). The most obvious changes are the exteriors. Finally out with those old ugly Tennelec chassis and face plates not to mention those AWFUL side access panels, and in with the new black anodized aluminum face plates and more robust rear chassis/panels. Don't have any pics yet of the back side as I am still putting everything back together. Here are some of the new face plates with the CAD for a side by side comparison. Unfortunately I have to re-machine the HV supply faceplate because the anodize cracked during engraving. Tools were getting dull.
None of these pictures do them justice. MUCH shinier in person
New old NIM work
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Re: New old NIM work
Just about done with the current modules. My custom modules are still pending for a later date (Blanks on left for now). I have to fix one more front panel that didn't come out right and need to finish up the backs this weekend. After that and some testing, this chassis will be back operational 100%.
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