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+ | ====== Tip from kartodesk on keeping on smooth travel after removing detents from SoundWell encoder | ||
+ | Hi all. \\ | ||
+ | First, there' | ||
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+ | The encoders i received were from mc4 batch, identical encoders to those Wilba pictured and organized the sales earlier. \\ | ||
+ | Their name is SoundWell rotary encoders (like ALPS STEC16B, " | ||
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+ | The pics are here for convenience. (Wilba and MC4 took the shots) | ||
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+ | When you open the encoder (might be done using kind of miniature screwdriver or similar), \\ | ||
+ | the key to the smooth travel of encoder shaft - is absolute care of the inner circle where collectors travel. \\ | ||
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+ | **Any inaccurate screwdriver mark made while opening the encoder will result you in jerky feeling when sealed back.** \\ | ||
+ | **After bending the tabs up (of the lowest metallic part, pictured above) in order to disassemble the unit, please DO NOT put your instrument \\ | ||
+ | into highlighted areas (below) where thin plastic part could be deformed by your tool.** \\ | ||
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+ | These are sensitive areas, the weak points. \\ | ||
+ | **keep your tool somewhere else and you're fine.** \\ | ||
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+ | Also as Wilba suggested the detent could been bent just a little to make a less tactile detent. \\ | ||
+ | It works, although more careful and attentive work is required.\\ | ||
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+ | In general, when you remove detents, you loose the tight feel and they begin feeling ' | ||
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+ | Best to all. |
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