Intel PT reader

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_intellistar.net>
Date: Sat Aug 26 09:09:49 2000

Dwight,

   That was sort of what I was thinking but I expect that it needs to be
some kind of glue or epoxy that has the same index of refraction as the
original material. I thought perhaps someone on the list had already tried
to repair one.

    Joe

At 04:57 PM 8/25/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Joe <rigdonj_at_intellistar.net> wrote:
>> I recently picked up a nice Intel paper tape reader (model Intellec
>> 8-90?) to go with my Intellec MDS system. The only problem is that the
>> light pipe in it is broken. However both parts are still there. Does
>> anyone have any suggestions about how to fix the pipe or where I can get
>> another one?
>>
>> Joe
>
>Hi Joe
> I have one of these myself but I don't know if it is a
>glass or plastic piece ( I assume you are talking about
>the strip that goes across the top of the diode array ).
> I would think that some clear epoxy would work. Remove
>any excess and also make sure there were no bubbles.
>Have a clamping system setup before you use the epoxy
>to make sure you can control things. It should use
>only a tiny amount.
>Dwight
>
>
Received on Sat Aug 26 2000 - 09:09:49 BST