[Orion] Replacing Orion RIT encoder - help?

[John T. Fleming]

John,

I had trouble with my Orion 1's encoder for the RIT.  I removed the front
panel and very carefully reheated each of the contacts related to the
encoder.  I found that one of the "large" PC connections did not want to
take solder.  I heated it a bit more and used some 60/40 solder.  When I saw
it "flow," I knew I had a good connection.  I have had no trouble since.

John

-----Original Message-----
From: orion-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:orion-bounces at contesting.com] On
Behalf Of John (KE5C)
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 5:05 PM
To: Ten-Tec Reflector; Orion @contesting.com
Subject: [Orion] Replacing Orion RIT encoder - help?

I'm sure the factory can advise me, but they are not open today and I don't
know
about tomorrow (holiday), so I am wondering, has anyone replaced their Orion
RIT
(or any other) encoder?  Mine has become intermittent, and I know a few
other
folks had the same problem, although they sent theirs in.  I might not have
even
considered this, except most of the disassembly required is also necessary
if
you are doing your own control board modification to make best use of the V2
firmware.  I am stuck trying to figure out how to separate the encoder board
from the front panel board.  A pin header makes most of the connections, but
something else is involved in holding this is place, and I think it has to
do
with some white spacers.  Here are some pictures:

http://www.bosshardradio.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=orion_rit

Any ideas?  Thanks if so!  73, John


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