Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

I recently asked about buying replacement parts directly from Yamaha. 
I emailed Yamaha Parts and received the following:

TP65S PCB is part #V8420300, priced at $23.18 each
TP65S rim sheet switch is part #V8420100, priced at $152.28 each
KP65 outer rubber pad is part #V8587900, priced at $42.64 each
KP65 inner pad assembly is part #V8587100, priced at $57.84 each
(does not include tax, shipping and handling)They can be ordered by 
calling Yamaha toll free at 1-888-892-6242.

I replied back asking if the rim switch was really $152.28 each. I 
will see what their response is.

Considering that you can buy a new complete TP65S for $79.00(US) and 
a KP65 complete for $69.00(US), it appears to be cheaper to buy a new 
one as oppose to replacing a damaged/worn out one. Looks like 
upgrading TP65 to TP65S is out. 

OGD

> 
> Considering that you can buy a new complete TP65S for $79.00(US) and 
> a KP65 complete for $69.00(US), it appears to be cheaper to buy a new 
> one as oppose to replacing a damaged/worn out one. Looks like 
> upgrading TP65 to TP65S is out. 
  
What does the 'fsr' look like in the TP 65s.  I wonder if something like this would work. 
http://www.tekscan.com/flexiforce/flexiforce.html
They are $100 for 8 of them.
Jun

The FSR is basically a switch. The flexiforce sensors look like 
piezos.They seem to work just like them, although they may be more 
sensitive.
My considered opinion is that they would not work. Does anyone 
remember the post about do-it-yourself pads that includes a link to a 
source for ribbon switches???? That is what you want.
Scott  
--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "jtatsuoka" <jtatsuoka@y...> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Considering that you can buy a new complete TP65S for $79.00(US) 
and 
> > a KP65 complete for $69.00(US), it appears to be cheaper to buy a 
new 
> > one as oppose to replacing a damaged/worn out one. Looks like 
> > upgrading TP65 to TP65S is out. 
>   
> What does the 'fsr' look like in the TP 65s.  I wonder if something 
like this would work. 

> http://www.tekscan.com/flexiforce/flexiforce.html
> They are $100 for 8 of them.
> Jun

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "hairytrigger" <artifax@i...> wrote:
> The FSR is basically a switch. The flexiforce sensors look like 
> piezos.They seem to work just like them, although they may be more 
> sensitive.

They do look like piezos but if you read the text they are Force Sensing Resistors.  What little I know about electronics, if a piezo created 
resistance the harder it was struck,  the sound from the module would decrease the harder you hit the pads.
Also  the end of this FSR looks very similar to what is coming out of the TP65s circuit board picture that OGD posted in 'Photos'..

> > > Considering that you can buy a new complete TP65S for $79.00(US) 
> and 
> > > a KP65 complete for $69.00(US), it appears to be cheaper to buy a 
> new 
> > > one as oppose to replacing a damaged/worn out one. Looks like 
> > > upgrading TP65 to TP65S is out. 
> >   
> > What does the 'fsr' look like in the TP 65s.  I wonder if something 
> like this would work. 
> > http://www.tekscan.com/flexiforce/flexiforce.html
> > They are $100 for 8 of them.
> > Jun

> Jun wrote:"What does the 'fsr' look like in the TP 65s.  I wonder if
> something like this would work." 
> 
> Jun:
> 
> There is a picture of the inside of the TP65S in the photos section of
> this group. "Inside the Dtxpress" album.
> 
> Also, Yamaha responded back that the TP65S rim switch alone is $152.28. So
> if you ever have one go bad, just go online and buy a complete new pad for
> half the price.
> 
> OGD
 
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> > 
> > There is a picture of the inside of the TP65S in the photos section of
> > this group. "Inside the Dtxpress" album.
> > OGD

I saw the picture but it looks like the end of the ribbon cable going to the rim of the pad is hidden 
Does the FSR at http://www.tekscan.com/flexiforce/flexiforce.html look anything like what is in the TP65s?
Jun. 
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> Jun wrote: "I saw the picture but it looks like the end of the ribbon
> cable going to the rim of the pad is hidden "
> Does the FSR at <http://www.tekscan.com/flexiforce/flexiforce.html> look
> anything like what is in the TP65s?
> 
> 
> Jun:
> 
> If you look at the first picture, the bottom of the pad being on the
> right. The FSR is the semi-circular strips that lay on the top of the
> plastic rim. Where the FSR "disappears below the edge", I am not sure
> whats under there, as permanent damage to the FSR might occur if I tried
> to pry it loose to look under there. I have seen straight flat pieces of
> FSR on the web before, but none that are circular that would fit around
> the rim.
> 
> OGD
 
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