Bc2000 (for the BCF2000 & BCR2000)

The "pots" are really rotary optical encoders and it could be that the
problem is only contamination in the encoder, dust or hair are
typical. Have you tried a little compressed air?

--- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "k5kip_1999" <k5kip_1999@...> wrote:
>
> You could touch each solder point (on the encoder), with the hot
> soldering iron.
> Basically, just reflow the solder on each of those lugs.
> That might make a difference.
> Or order a new encoder and solder it in.
> How many of these things do you have?
> I agree the construction is not the best, but with a little soldering
> or tinkering on the inside you should be able to fix most things...
> I had my power switch break, let loose on me. Meaning it is no longer
> connected to the metal, I will go in and reglue it when I get around
> to it.
> If it is not under warranty, what have you to loose?
> 
> Kip
> 
> 
> 
> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, James Glover <james.glover@> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > Right, well I finally got it apart, and I can't see any loose
> connection unfortunately.
> >  
> > I'm not good enough with electronics to go any further. If it was an
> obvious pin that needed soldering I would give it a go, but there is
> nothing obviously wrong. I'm actually amazed the thing still works at
> all now it is back together!
> >  
> > I love the BCR2000, but they are just too poorly manufactured. This
> is already my second and I'm not keen to buy a 3rd as it will probably
> just break too.
> >  
> > I'm looking at a Novation Remote SL Zero now.
> http://www.novationmusic.com/products/midi_control/remote_zero_sl/
> > Does anyone have experience with one of these? If so I have a couple
> of q's:
> >  
> > 1) If I chose not to use the automap function can I load new presets
> like with the BCR? 
> > 2) Can you select different tracks and effects with the automap like
> with mackie mode on the BCR? 
> >  
> > If it is not as 'mouseless' then maybe I will have to stick with the
> BCR and take another risk!
> >  
> > Thanks,
> > James.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > To: bc2000@: james.glover@: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 12:24:07
> +0000Subject: RE: [bc2000] Re: Broken encoder
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Royce, I think you are right - holding it to the side does seem to
> rectify the situation. Thanks for the help. I presume that if I
> dissessemble the unit, I should be able to re-solder the contact?
> Cheers,James.
> > 
> > To: bc2000@: rpcfender@: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:44:07
> +0000Subject: [bc2000] Re: Broken encoder
> > 
> > 
> > Hi Jamesperhaps you have already tried this but, before launching
> intostripping the thing down, can I suggest that you swap the
> softwareparameters of an encoder that you know is working for the one
> that isn't.You can program the encoder to give these sort of results.
> Perhaps youcould give us the parameters you have set it up
> with.Another check you might like to do is to push the knob to the
> side andhold it while you twist it. Try holding in different
> directions.Sometimes not all the connections on the encoder are
> successfullysoldered during manufacture and a small amount of pressure
> will causemovement and will make/break the connection on one of the
> lugs.All the bestRoyce>My top left encoder is acting very strangely,
> and I am assuming it isa hardware fault.> >Rather than smoothly
> controlling the parameter itis assigned too, such as the pan, it moves
> it in a very jerky fashion.So when I scross right to left, the pan
> will move eratically, and infact sometimes make small movements in the
> opposite direction. Theacceleration on it is also messed up, and it is
> impossible to make anentire sweet with one quick twist.> >I don't know
> if anyone else hashad a similar issue, and whether there is any chance
> it can be fixed?>>I'm assuming I need a whole new BCR :(> >James.>
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