[TenTec] TenTec Digest, Vol 208, Issue 6

[Eric Rosenberg]

I replaced the encoders on my Orion 565 a couple of years ago.

I *hate* the replacement encoders with detents.

Is there a way to "fix" them  (i.e., remove the detent mechanism) 
without removing and reinstalling the encoders?

73, Eric W3DQ
>>  From: Gary Follett
>>  Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 11:23 AM
>>  To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>>  Subject: Re: [TenTec] O-II Encoder Part?
>>
>>  When I replace the encoders, I disassemble them and remove the spring that makes the detent operate in stepwise fashion.
>>  If you do not do that, some adjustments will double step.
>>
>>  It takes about 5 minutes each to do this.
>>
>>  Yes you need to use the longer ones.
>>
>>  The part number (Digikey) is PEC11L-4225F-S0015-ND
>>
>>  Gary
>>
>>>  On Apr 23, 2020, at 12:58 AM, Martin Sole <hs0zed at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>  A couple of points worth noting.
>>>
>>>  All of the currently available encoders today that meet similar electrical and mechanical specifications seem to be those with detents as opposed to the smooth rotating encoders of the original encoders. I don't think I object to that personally but something to maybe be aware of.
>>>
>>>  Though not ideal the encoders can be disassembled if your vision and tool kit are up to it. This allows removal of the detent function followed by reassembly of the encoder. It can be done though there are failure opportunities along the way.
>>>
>>>  Secondly watch out for the shaft length. I forget exactly but I think only the versions with the longest shaft length (25mm?) can be used.
>>>
>>>  The lower resolution 15ppr is I think the same as the original and better than the higher resolution 20ppr with which you will need to crank the knob much more for the same effect.
>>>
>>>  Knob removal is by pulling off the silver collar and then undoing the hex set screw. Board removal requires undoing all 6 of the plastic collars.
>>>
>>>  Martin, HS0ZED