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#283659 - 27/06/2006 05:32 URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead
Thorgal new poster Registered: 19/06/2002 Posts: 1 Loc: Switzerland	Hello, I have send several mails to Empegrepair without getting any answer. I have now my rotary encoder changing the volume in "standalone mode" without my interaction. So can anybody tell me where I can sens or who can I contact to send my Empeg MKII to exchange my encoder ? I appreciate your help. Best regards, David (CH)
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#283660 - 27/06/2006 06:00 Re: URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead [Re: Thorgal]
matthew_k pooh-bah Registered: 12/02/2002 Posts: 2298 Loc: Berkeley, California	Your other option is Eutronix, as linked to from the top of the BBS. Not as convenient, but they might be faster. For the rotary encoder, you would probably just need to send the display board. I believe the encoder is all through-the-whole soldering, so you could order one and try and find someone local to you to install it. I'm sure you can find instructions on replacing it if you search the BBS. Matthew
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#283661 - 27/06/2006 06:07 Re: URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead [Re: matthew_k]
Thorgal new poster Registered: 19/06/2002 Posts: 1 Loc: Switzerland	Txs, I have send a mail to Enrotronix and waitt an answer. I agree with your suggestion to order an encoder locally and find someone here to do the modificatioin, but... What kind of encoder should I order ? Does anybody know the part number ?... David
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#283662 - 27/06/2006 07:44 Re: URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead [Re: Thorgal]
Mach old hand Registered: 15/07/2002 Posts: 828 Loc: Texas, USA	From the FAQ entry on Jumpy Encoder, it looks like an Alps EC11E-15244. A quick search on Mouser.com, shows that this part is available.
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#283663 - 27/06/2006 17:49 Re: URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead [Re: Thorgal]
Waterman981 old hand Registered: 14/02/2002 Posts: 804 Loc: Salt Lake City, UT	I believe Robricc also has some, you could give him a pm. _________________________ -Michael #040103696 on a shelf Mk2a - 90 GB - Red - Illuminated buttons
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#283664 - 27/06/2006 18:22 Re: URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead [Re: Waterman981]
robricc carpal tunnel Registered: 30/10/2000 Posts: 4931 Loc: New Jersey, USA	Quote: I believe Robricc also has some, you could give him a pm. I'm glad to give away encoders for free, but I've really only been sending them to the US. If you're willing to pay shipping and wait until I can get to the post office, I will send out of the country. _________________________ -Rob Riccardelli 80GB 16MB MK2 090000736
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#283665 - 27/06/2006 18:50 Re: URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead [Re: Thorgal]
tfabris carpal tunnel Registered: 20/12/1999 Posts: 31602 Loc: Seattle, WA	Whatever you do, don't try to replace the encoder yourself unless you really really really know what you're doing. It's a particularly tricky job, even for experts. You could ruin your display board by pulling up traces as you try to remove the old encoder. By the way, you guys giving him part numbers: You didn't even ask him if he has a 2 or a 2a, and they're different parts... _________________________ Tony Fabris
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#283666 - 27/06/2006 19:00 Re: URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead [Re: tfabris]
maczrool pooh-bah Registered: 13/01/2002 Posts: 1649 Loc: Louisiana, USA	Quote: you could ruin your display board by pulling up traces as you try to remove the old encoder. Not necessarily so . We repaired an MK2 board with all pads ripped off the board and it works fine. The repair is expensive and a bit ugly though. Also, please note that Mouser does not sell an exact replacement for an MK2A encoder. They either have a fuller travel on the push button, fewer detents (courser feel), or fit a little more tightly than the original. That said the selection from Mouser is probably the best choice. If anyone wants to order 2000 of them, you can get an exact replacement from them. Good luck, Stu _________________________ If you want it to break, buy Sony!
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#283667 - 27/06/2006 20:08 Re: URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead [Re: Thorgal]
mlord carpal tunnel Registered: 29/08/2000 Posts: 14496 Loc: Canada	Quote: I have now my rotary encoder changing the volume in "standalone mode" without my interaction. If you meant standby mode there, then just install the latest Hijack kernel, and that problem is solved. Cheers
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#283668 - 28/06/2006 21:14 Re: URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead [Re: maczrool]
The Central Guy enthusiast Registered: 18/03/2002 Posts: 225 Loc: San Diego, California USA	Per my previous posting, the length of the Mouser replacement for the 2a doesn't match the original but works okay... Randy http://empegbbs.com/ubbthreads/showflat....true#Post268415 Edited by The Central Guy (28/06/2006 21:15) _________________________ Happy owner of 2 Centrals, 2 Empegs Mk2a 160GB, 1 Empeg Mk2a 60 GB, a Rio Riot, 4 Rio Receivers, and two 1GB iPod Shuffles...
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#283669 - 29/06/2006 14:20 Re: URGENT -- Rotary encoder dead [Re: mlord]
Robotic pooh-bah Registered: 06/04/2005 Posts: 2026 Loc: Seattle transplant	Quote: Quote: I have now my rotary encoder changing the volume in "standalone mode" without my interaction. If you meant standby mode there, then just install the latest Hijack kernel, and that problem is solved. Cheers +1 Mark's suggestion is your best first step! _________________________ 10101311 (20GB- backup empeg) 10101466 (2x60GB, Eutronix/GreenLights Blue) (Stolen!)
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