Extreme Teardown material - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: armandas
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2012, 08:18:41 pm
content: I can only think of two forum members who could turn this into an extreme teardown, but here you go:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EG-G-LINESCAN-210-SECURITY-BAGGAGE-X-RAY-MACHINE-/271024424446?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item3f1a5085feSurprisingly cheap.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 05:08:50 am
content: They are quite interesting, in that the inside is a complete WinXP computer, with a really robust power supply. Add the point source, the line detector and the half ton of shielding and you have one. I would love to get a small dental Xray unit to do reverse engineering of components. These at least are portable without needing a forklift.

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 12:45:02 pm
content: QuoteIn these environmentally green times getting rid of surplus equipment actually costs money. It could probably be given away and the current owner would be better off than getting it scrapped.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 01:46:40 pm
content: Only weighs 600kg :->I wasthisclose to bidding on a CT scanner once, just because it would look cool in the lab :->Contemplating a gas chromatograph at the moment, only 60kg or so.Dave.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 02:24:47 pm
content: that explains for the 600kg ... there is i guess half ton of lead inside

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 03:01:46 pm
content: No lead at all, all depleted Uranium, as it is as cheap as lead but denser. Just needs to be in plates that have a thick nickel coat over them for protection, as it does burn quite well. The manufacturers would prefer to use Osmium, but it is a lot more expensive than gold, which would work as well ( if you do not mind the pesky isotopes that will accumulate over time).I had a look at one being serviced ( dust bunny heaven, around 5kg of fluff after 2 years of running in the filters, but nothing inside the machine) and you can see the nice design. I wonder what the bank guys will do if I take the GM counter through it on audio mode. Click, click, beeeeeeeeeeeeeee..........

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 04:06:13 pm
content: I'd love to have one of these , but just don't have the space. If it was local I'd have considered it.In the past I have considered getting a dental X-ray unit, but thought better of it..!I do have another couple of obscure bits of kit coming apart soon though - just need some time.Was working on the Olympic park today - still lots of last-minute drilling, hammering and painting going on when I left this PM.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 04:30:34 pm
content: BTW if anyone does happen to spot potential interesting teardown material on ebay UK, feel free to email me - I'm not averse to paying for stuff if it's interesting enough!

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 04:57:05 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on July 27, 2012, 04:06:13 pmThat really sounds like "down to the wire" ...

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 09:29:58 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on July 27, 2012, 04:06:13 pmI guess you're probably not allowed to talk about it (like many other suppliers and contractors) lest you be accused of trying to capitalise upon your involvement, but if any of this evening's light show has your X upon it then congratulations are in order, I think!

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 10:03:41 pm
content: 'Fraid not - I was just helping faultfind on an installation that a client of mine did in the Coke 'Beatbox' building.Those audience pixels look fun - would love to know how much that lot cost..!

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 10:32:08 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on July 27, 2012, 10:03:41 pmI thought that the "cube" was for the Olympics.Alexander.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 10:48:55 pm
content: Quote from: firewalker on July 27, 2012, 10:32:08 pmNope - hopefully will be installing that soon - might do a video about the design once it's gone public.

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 10:56:10 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on July 27, 2012, 10:03:41 pmAh - shame - probably won't get as much TV coverage, at least not on the BBCIs that the one that was pulsing away outside the stadium in some of the overhead shots?QuoteYes, they seemed quite impressive -- it was during the brief commentary discussion of them that I wondered if you had any connection to the show, in fact.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2012, 11:54:19 pm
content: Quote from: baljemmett on July 27, 2012, 10:56:10 pmNo, it's this thing:If you mean the yellow streak moving towards the stadium, I do know the people who who did that - the idea is it moves along the bridge at the running speed of various record-holders.