Is it possible to replace old encoders with higher quality encoders instead of potentiometers?
I have no obsession to potentiometers and i actually like good encoders more. Especially those that I've used in Waldorf's.
If you could suggest direct replacement part that does not require any other changes to circuit boards it would be helpful. =)
(I have worked years in electronic industry and consider myself as professional with soldering iron.
So please don't give me those "don't-do-it-you-lose-our-guarantee-and-break-your-evolver" answers).
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--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, plexus wrote:
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> I was told by DSI that the new encoders are made by ALPS. so that is great news! i am actually liking the detent encoders!
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Re: [DSI Synths] Potentiometer 'upgrade' --- comments? is it a good thing?
2011-02-27 by plexus
you could do the swap yourself but then again there are about 70 encoders. to get DSI to do it for you for $100 is actually pretty good considering the time it would take. i am not sure of what encoders you'd need to do the swap. i do have a part number (i think) for a cheaper chinese part: Soundwell EC121102X2B-HA1-142
Here is what i know, the original encoders did not have a split knob shaft. there are grey in colour. DSI offered me some replacements earlier on which are the part number above - these have a split grey shaft and are harder to turn. the ones they replace for you, made by ALPS, have black shafts. i do not see any other part number markings on these. The ALPS have 24 detents. I looked on the Soundwell site and the part number is not listed (however in the past I remember it being listed). Perhaps they pulled it because of problems?
Brett
On 27 Feb 2011, at 7:33 AM, a33e wrote: