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Subject: Re: Instructions for Replacing a Push-Button

From: "tonezone020" <swamp.gigs@googlemail.com>
Date: 2013-06-02

Thanks Syntegrator regarding updating the video info on that point. If you know anyone looking for Motif 6 buttons ...

Syntaur are out of stock at the moment ! Hopefully they'll restock.

Warmest wishes to you,

Tony

--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "syntegrator" <me@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Tony,
>
> > That parts for a Motif 6 - and is a whole push button, not switch frame !
>
> Oh no! So the Yamaha box the frames from syntaur came in was a red herring? I'm sorry for the misinformation - I'll update that video with a note and commentary right away to stop anyone else from following my incorrect assumption about the Motif 6 using a compatible part.
>
> Syntaur.com does have the actual P6 frames for sale at $3.95 each however, which was my real advice in the video. They shipped quite fast and I was very satisfied with the service and parts.
>
> Syntegrator
>
>
> --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "tonezone020" <swamp.gigs@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Syntegrator,
> >
> > Good to hear from you.
> >
> > I bought the Yamaha part V703990R as shown in your video after watching your video and the part isn't for the P6..
> >
> > That parts for a Motif 6 - and is a whole push button, not switch frame !
> >
> > Regards,
> > Tony
> >
> > --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "syntegrator" <me@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Syntaur.com has new replacement frames, but there's a surprise as to where they originally come from - There's a newer keyboard that uses frames that are compatible with Polysix.
> > >
> > > Check out this YouTube video for details:
> > >
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGuNUtd9rQs
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Syntegrator
> > >
> > > --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "tonezone020" <swamp.gigs@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi All,
> > > >
> > > > Anyone here know where I can get replacement frames ?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks - Tony
> > > >
> > > > --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "backshall1" <backshall1@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Chip,
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I think it is misleading to say there are only two main parts, the button
> > > > > and the button cover. I think it should more explicitly say that there are
> > > > > four parts, including the LED. The "button cover" is two pieces, the frame
> > > > > and the cap. The cap is the colored part (gray, beige, red, orange) and the
> > > > > frame is black. Make sure you mention to NOT try to remove the cap from the
> > > > > frame, as this usually results in breaking the little black plastic hinges
> > > > > that hold it on. You must remove the frame, cap and LED (three pieces)
> > > > > together, after unsoldering the LED.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Don B.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > _____
> > > > >
> > > > > From: PolySix@yahoogroups.com [mailto:PolySix@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> > > > > chipaudette
> > > > > Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 9:34 AM
> > > > > To: PolySix@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Subject: [PolySix] Instructions for Replacing a Push-Button
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I choose to replace another push-button yesterday. This time, I took a bunch
> > > > > of pictures and wrote up the process.
> > > > >
> > > > > So, if anyone needs to replace a push-button, but didn't know how, maybe
> > > > > this post will be helpful to you...
> > > > >
> > > > > http://synthhacker.blogspot.com/2013/06/polysix-replacing-push-button.html
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyone got any improvements or suggestions?
> > > > >
> > > > > Chip
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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