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Re: [xl7] Re: Data wheel going mad!

2003-05-15 by khjkkkkk khjkhjk

antioxidizer deffinetly worked.Thank you guys for your help
 
nermin

David DeciBel <spec@...> wrote:
radio shack

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, khjkkkkk khjkhjk <extra_mayo79@y...> 
wrote:
> antioxidizer is deffenitly something I might wanna use, only if i 
knew  where to get it in the us.Can someone please give me a clue?
>  
> thanks
> 
> Ezra Gold <ezra_gold@y...> wrote: 
> The skipping knob problem is caused by oxidation. After reading 
some 
> earlier posts I tried DeOxit (what did I have to loose?) with great 
> results. Simply power off the unit, remove the knob, spray a small 
> amount into the encoder and spin the encoder for a while. The 
> encoder now works better than new.
> 
> I also used some moving contact lubricant (MCL) in an attempt to 
> return the smooth feel and help prevent this problem returning. The 
> feel is good but I will have to report back on any protective 
> qualities in a few months.
> 
> 
> Ezra
> 
> 
> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "Andre Lewis" <andrel@s...> wrote:
> > The problem is oxidization I believe, this problem is typical on 
> rotory knobs.
> > Unless someone knows differently (Aaron??) this is fixable by 
> using an
> > antioxidizer, like DeOxit which works like a charm.  On a side 
> note, NEVER use a
> > product like this on the grease packed knobs, it will dissolve 
the 
> grease and
> > make your knob move too easily.  If the data wheel is an optical 
> component (some
> > types are) there is less chance of easily fixing it.
> > 
> > Andre
> > 
> 
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