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joystick korg poly 800 mk2

joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-26 by Ale Como

does anyone have a joystick of the korg poly 800 to sell? is anyone selling a broken one synth for spare parts?
cheers

Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by alex_synth85

no one ever reply to my messages :(

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Ale Como  wrote:
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> does anyone have a joystick of the korg poly 800 to sell? is anyone selling a broken one synth for spare parts?
> cheers
>

Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by Michael Hawkins

The silence means "no we don't have a joystick for sale".

Mike





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 From: alex_synth85 <alex_synth85@...>
To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:10 AM
Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2
 

  
no one ever reply to my messages :(

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Ale Como  wrote:
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> does anyone have a joystick of the korg poly 800 to sell? is anyone selling a broken one synth for spare parts?
> cheers
>

Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by bimmerfan222

you'll have to scout ebay for one, and hope it's not faulty either.

we usually either fix the problem or install a replacement 10k joystick back in.

What's wrong with yours?



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> no one ever reply to my messages :(
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> --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Ale Como  wrote:
> >
> > does anyone have a joystick of the korg poly 800 to sell? is anyone selling a broken one synth for spare parts?
> > cheers
> >
>

Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by Martin Ator

Yes! What is wrong with your joystick. Is it the potentiometer or the stick?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list




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 From: bimmerfan222 <bperkins211@gmail.com>
To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 15:44
Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2
 

  
you'll have to scout ebay for one, and hope it's not faulty either.

we usually either fix the problem or install a replacement 10k joystick back in.

What's wrong with yours?

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, "alex_synth85"  wrote:
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> no one ever reply to my messages :(
> 
> --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Ale Como  wrote:
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> > does anyone have a joystick of the korg poly 800 to sell? is anyone selling a broken one synth for spare parts?
> > cheers
> >
>

Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by tim p

Hi group - does anyone know if the poly800 and poly61 share similar joystick assemblies, or of a mechanically compatible (or at least modifiable) replacement - I bought my p61 with a broken X/Y rocker and I'd love to replace it.

Cheers


On 27 Jan 2013, at 16:26, "Martin Ator" <cyllall@yahoo.com> wrote:

Yes! What is wrong with your joystick. Is it the potentiometer or the stick?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list


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From: bimmerfan222 <bperkins211@gmail.com>
To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 15:44
Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

you'll have to scout ebay for one, and hope it's not faulty either.

we usually either fix the problem or install a replacement 10k joystick back in.

What's wrong with yours?

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, "alex_synth85" wrote:
>
> no one ever reply to my messages :(
>
> --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Ale Como wrote:
> >
> > does anyone have a joystick of the korg poly 800 to sell? is anyone selling a broken one synth for spare parts?
> > cheers
> >
>



Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by Martin Ator

As far as I know it's the same joystick but you will be very hard pushed to find one. They are rare. Also the potentiometers have a bypass built into them. There are no modern replacements that I know of for the potentiometers.. 




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 From: tim p <target9@...>
To: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com" <korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com> 
Cc: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com" <korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 16:38
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2
 

  
Hi group - does anyone know if the poly800 and poly61 share similar joystick assemblies, or of a mechanically compatible (or at least modifiable) replacement - I bought my p61 with a broken X/Y rocker and I'd love to replace it.

Cheers
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On 27 Jan 2013, at 16:26, "Martin Ator" <cyllall@yahoo.com> wrote:


  
>Yes! What is wrong with your joystick. Is it the potentiometer or the stick?
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>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list
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> From: bimmerfan222 <bperkins211@...>
>To: korgpolyex@...m 
>Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 15:44
>Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2
> 
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>  
>you'll have to scout ebay for one, and hope it's not faulty either.
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>we usually either fix the problem or install a replacement 10k joystick back in.
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>What's wrong with yours?
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>--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, "alex_synth85"  wrote:
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>> no one ever reply to my messages :(
>> 
>> --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Ale Como  wrote:
>> >
>> > does anyone have a joystick of the korg poly 800 to sell? is anyone selling a broken one synth for spare parts?
>> > cheers
>> >
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RE: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by tim p

Thanks Martin - yes, not seen any of them available on any site or list. You are confirming my fears that this will be a fabrication job.

The potentiometers are fine, just the rocker assembly and X/Y fused because the previous owner super glued it up when he snapped it off (great huh).

I've managed to release the X/Y mechanism but had to sacrifice the circular disc.

I think I'll have to fabricate a replacement disc, stick the joystick back in, and then think about how to mechanically join the potentiometers(which will probably need some precision dremel work).

A project at least... but I have soooo many on the bench at the moment before I can use in studio.

Thanks again

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Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:03:50 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2


As far as I know it's the same joystick but you will be very hard pushed to find one. They are rare. Also the potentiometers have a bypass built into them. There are no modern replacements that I know of for the potentiometers..


From: tim p
To: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com"
Cc: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 16:38
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

Hi group - does anyone know if the poly800 and poly61 share similar joystick assemblies, or of a mechanically compatible (or at least modifiable) replacement - I bought my p61 with a broken X/Y rocker and I'd love to replace it.

Cheers


On 27 Jan 2013, at 16:26, "Martin Ator" <cyllall@...> wrote:

Yes! What is wrong with your joystick. Is it the potentiometer or the stick?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list


From: bimmerfan222 <bperkins211@...>
To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 15:44
Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

you'll have to scout ebay for one, and hope it's not faulty either.

we usually either fix the problem or install a replacement 10k joystick back in.

What's wrong with yours?

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, "alex_synth85" wrote:
>
> no one ever reply to my messages :(
>
> --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Ale Como wrote:
> >
> > does anyone have a joystick of the korg poly 800 to sell? is anyone selling a broken one synth for spare parts?
> > cheers
> >
>






Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by Martin Ator

Just in case you missed it, further below in this post is a link to a joystick repair that I did for the Poly-61. I still had the original joystick so I settled on using it in the repair job. There are also some notes with the photos describing what I did. The guy I bought the assembly from doesn't have a knob-less joystick any more. He only has a complete unit. Actually I think it looks better.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPS-2D-10k-Potentiometer-with-handle-for-Joystick-or-Industrial-use-/330846675357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d07ffa19d

You remove the potentiometers from the new stick and put the old ones on instead. It's fiddly bending the tabs back that hold the pots on but can be done if you take your time. I also had to mill a larger hole out of the joystick holder for the new assembly. Luckily I have a crappy milling machine in the shed but it could be Dremelled.

RE: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by tim p

Nice work there! And thank you very much for taking the time to retrieve information that I could have found if I'd looked :o|

Couple of question please:

  1. to confirm, you used the same joystick assembly as per the link?
  2. does the assembly come with those metal axis rockers, or did you have to build those?

Might cut the joystick holder by hand with a coping saw and metal guide - likely a better finish than dremel as those things can jump around

Cheers

To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
From: cyllall@...
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:24:35 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2


Just in case you missed it, further below in this post is a link to a joystick repair that I did for the Poly-61. I still had the original joystick so I settled on using it in the repair job. There are also some notes with the photos describing what I did. The guy I bought the assembly from doesn't have a knob-less joystick any more. He only has a complete unit. Actually I think it looks better.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPS-2D-10k-Potentiometer-with-handle-for-Joystick-or-Industrial-use-/330846675357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d07ffa19d

You remove the potentiometers from the new stick and put the old ones on instead. It's fiddly bending the tabs back that hold the pots on but can be done if you take your time. I also had to mill a larger hole out of the joystick holder for the new assembly. Luckily I have a crappy milling machine in the shed but it could be Dremelled.


Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by Martin Ator

It's the same joystick assembly I used apart from the fact it already has a joystick knob on it. I bought one that just had a shaft and re-used the old knob. Other than that it's the same.
It works as a 2 axis X/Y joystick just like the original.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/1786638120/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc





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 From: tim p <target9@...>
To: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com" <korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 19:32
Subject: RE: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2
 

  
Nice work there!  And thank you very much for taking the time to retrieve information that I could have found if I'd looked :o|

Couple of question please:  


	1. to confirm, you used the same joystick assembly as per the link?
	2. does the assembly come with those metal axis rockers, or did you have to build those?
Might cut the joystick holder by hand with a coping saw and metal guide - likely a better finish than dremel as those things can jump around
 
Cheers



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To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
From: cyllall@...
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:24:35 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

  


Just in case you missed it, further below in this post is a link to a joystick repair that I did for the Poly-61. I still had the original joystick so I settled on using it in the repair job. There are also some notes with the photos describing what I did. The guy I bought the assembly from doesn't have a knob-less joystick any more. He only has a complete unit. Actually I think it looks better.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPS-2D-10k-Potentiometer-with-handle-for-Joystick-or-Industrial-use-/330846675357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d07ffa19d

You remove the potentiometers from the new stick and put the old ones on instead. It's fiddly bending
 the tabs back that hold the pots on but can be done if you take your time. I also had to mill a larger hole out of the joystick holder for the new assembly. Luckily I have a crappy milling machine in the shed but it could be Dremelled.


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list

RE: [korgpolyex] P61 joystick / korg poly 800 mk2 joystick

2013-01-27 by tim p

Fantastic. Just ordered one. Can't thank you enough as I was worried the P61 joystick job was going to be a bigger PITA.

The P61 I acquired has needed some TLC: it had envelope issues which were fixed with couple of op amp replacements. There was also a problem with a few of the keys. All cleaned up nicely though.

The final piece will be the joystick - and then I can install the midi kit.

Thanks again






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From: cyllall@...
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:53:44 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2


It's the same joystick assembly I used apart from the fact it already has a joystick knob on it. I bought one that just had a shaft and re-used the old knob. Other than that it's the same.
It works as a 2 axis X/Y joystick just like the original.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/1786638120/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc



From: tim p
To: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 19:32
Subject: RE: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

Nice work there! And thank you very much for taking the time to retrieve information that I could have found if I'd looked :o|

Couple of question please:

  1. to confirm, you used the same joystick assembly as per the link?
  2. does the assembly come with those metal axis rockers, or did you have to build those?

Might cut the joystick holder by hand with a coping saw and metal guide - likely a better finish than dremel as those things can jump around

Cheers

To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
From: cyllall@...m
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:24:35 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2


Just in case you missed it, further below in this post is a link to a joystick repair that I did for the Poly-61. I still had the original joystick so I settled on using it in the repair job. There are also some notes with the photos describing what I did. The guy I bought the assembly from doesn't have a knob-less joystick any more. He only has a complete unit. Actually I think it looks better.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPS-2D-10k-Potentiometer-with-handle-for-Joystick-or-Industrial-use-/330846675357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d07ffa19d

You remove the potentiometers from the new stick and put the old ones on instead. It's fiddly bending the tabs back that hold the pots on but can be done if you take your time. I also had to mill a larger hole out of the joystick holder for the new assembly. Luckily I have a crappy milling machine in the shed but it could be Dremelled.





Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by alex_synth85

thx so much for the reply! the problem is that on of the two the ALPS
 potentiometer is broken...... so is it possible to find a new potentiometer? i've written also to the ALPS and KORG themselves with no solution :(
or is it possible to mount an other joystick? will it work?
--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, "bimmerfan222"  wrote:
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> you'll have to scout ebay for one, and hope it's not faulty either.
> 
> we usually either fix the problem or install a replacement 10k joystick back in.
> 
> What's wrong with yours?
> 
> 
> 
> --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, "alex_synth85"  wrote:
> >
> > no one ever reply to my messages :(
> > 
> > --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Ale Como  wrote:
> > >
> > > does anyone have a joystick of the korg poly 800 to sell? is anyone selling a broken one synth for spare parts?
> > > cheers
> > >
> >
>

Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by alex_synth85

hello man! one of the two potentiomer ALPS is broken! so could i find a new one clone??? coooooool i was losing the hope for that!
right now i cant see properly that pics :/ however thx so much! so could you link me where to buy the potentiometer? now i'll try to see that pics with an other browser... cheers

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Martin Ator  wrote:
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> Yes! What is wrong with your joystick. Is it the potentiometer or the stick?
> 
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
>  From: bimmerfan222 
> To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 15:44
> Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2
>  
> 
> Â  
> you'll have to scout ebay for one, and hope it's not faulty either.
> 
> we usually either fix the problem or install a replacement 10k joystick back in.
> 
> What's wrong with yours?
> 
> --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, "alex_synth85"  wrote:
> >
> > no one ever reply to my messages :(
> > 
> > --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Ale Como  wrote:
> > >
> > > does anyone have a joystick of the korg poly 800 to sell? is anyone selling a broken one synth for spare parts?
> > > cheers
> > >
> >
>

Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by alex_synth85

im sure that the potentiometers of the poly 800 have 4 pins not 3 :/

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Martin Ator  wrote:
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>
> Just in case you missed it, further below in this post is a link to a joystick repair that I did for the Poly-61. I still had the original joystick so I settled on using it in the repair job. There are also some notes with the photos describing what I did. The guy I bought the assembly from doesn't have a knob-less joystick any more. He only has a complete unit. Actually I think it looks better.
> 
> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPS-2D-10k-Potentiometer-with-handle-for-Joystick-or-Industrial-use-/330846675357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d07ffa19d
> 
> You remove the potentiometers from the new stick and put the old ones on instead. It's fiddly bending the tabs back that hold the pots on but can be done if you take your time. I also had to mill a larger hole out of the joystick holder for the new assembly. Luckily I have a crappy milling machine in the shed but it could be Dremelled.
> 
> 
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list
>

Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by Martin Ator

Yes. The potentiometer has 4 pins. 1 pin is a bypass I think so when the joystick is in the middle no resistance value is sent. Maybe the potentiometer can be fixed?




________________________________
 From: alex_synth85 <alex_synth85@...>
To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 22:40
Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2
 

  
im sure that the potentiometers of the poly 800 have 4 pins not 3 :/

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Martin Ator  wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> Just in case you missed it, further below in this post is a link to a joystick repair that I did for the Poly-61. I still had the original joystick so I settled on using it in the repair job. There are also some notes with the photos describing what I did. The guy I bought the assembly from doesn't have a knob-less joystick any more. He only has a complete unit. Actually I think it looks better.
> 
> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPS-2D-10k-Potentiometer-with-handle-for-Joystick-or-Industrial-use-/330846675357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d07ffa19d
> 
> You remove the potentiometers from the new stick and put the old ones on instead. It's fiddly bending the tabs back that hold the pots on but can be done if you take your time. I also had to mill a larger hole out of the joystick holder for the new assembly. Luckily I have a crappy milling machine in the shed but it could be Dremelled.
> 
> 
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list
>

Re: [korgpolyex] P61 joystick / korg poly 800 mk2 joystick

2013-01-27 by Martin Ator

Are you building the midi yourself on vero board or do you have a kit?




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 From: tim p <target9@...>
To: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com" <korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 21:16
Subject: RE: [korgpolyex] P61 joystick / korg poly 800 mk2 joystick
 

  
Fantastic. Just ordered one. Can't thank you enough as I was worried the P61 joystick job was going to be a bigger PITA.

The P61 I acquired has needed some TLC: it had envelope issues which were fixed with couple of op amp replacements. There was also a problem with a few of the keys. All cleaned up nicely though.

The final piece will be the joystick - and then I can install the midi kit.

Thanks again








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To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
From: cyllall@...
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:53:44 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

  


It's the same joystick assembly I used apart from the fact it already has a joystick knob on it. I bought one that just had a shaft and re-used the old knob. Other than that it's the same.
It works as a 2 axis X/Y joystick just like the original.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/1786638120/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc





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 From: tim p <target9@...>
To: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com" <korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 19:32
Subject: RE: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2
 

  
Nice work there!  And thank you very much for taking the time to retrieve information that I could have found if I'd looked :o|

Couple of question please:  


	1. to confirm, you used the same joystick assembly as per the link?
	2. does the assembly come with those metal axis rockers, or did you have to build those?
Might cut the joystick holder by hand with a coping saw and metal guide - likely a better finish than dremel as those things can jump around
 
Cheers



________________________________
To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
From: cyllall@...
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:24:35 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

  


Just in case you missed it, further below in this post is a link to a joystick repair that I did for the Poly-61. I still had the original joystick so I settled on using it in the repair job. There are also some notes with the photos describing what I did. The guy I bought the assembly from doesn't have a knob-less joystick any more. He only has a complete unit. Actually I think it looks better.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPS-2D-10k-Potentiometer-with-handle-for-Joystick-or-Industrial-use-/330846675357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d07ffa19d

You remove the potentiometers from the new stick and put the old ones on
 instead. It's fiddly bending
 the tabs back that hold the pots on but can be done if you take your time. I also had to mill a larger hole out of the joystick holder for the new assembly. Luckily I have a crappy milling machine in the shed but it could be Dremelled.


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list

Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-27 by Ale Como

it is mecanically broken :/ the thin layer of metal that does the contact has been angled by me tryng to clean it up........... cause it was working only in one direction (only pitch down).. then i used some lubrificant electrician spray and it worked quite properly for a couple of days... so after it stopped work an other time pitching up i have tried to clean inside with a screwdriver :/ from the hole where you seen the thin layer of metal, the contact.......... but i've angled it :/ and now it doesnt work either pitch up and down............................
i also dont know how to open the potentiometer without broken and also how to separate the joystick from the board :( and simply how to do :(


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Da: Martin Ator <cyllall@...>
A: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com" <korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com> 
Inviato: Lunedì 28 Gennaio 2013 0:41
Oggetto: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

  
Yes. The potentiometer has 4 pins. 1 pin is a bypass I think so when the joystick is in the middle no resistance value is sent. Maybe the potentiometer can be fixed? 



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To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 22:40
Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

  
im sure that the potentiometers of the poly 800 have 4 pins not 3 :/--- In mailto:korgpolyex%40yahoogroups.com, Martin Ator wrote:>> Just in case you missed it, further below in this post is a link to a joystick repair that I did for the Poly-61. I still had the original joystick so I settled on using it in the repair job. There are also some notes with the photos describing what I did. The guy I bought the assembly from doesn't have a knob-less joystick any more. He only has a complete unit. Actually I think it looks better.> > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPS-2D-10k-Potentiometer-with-handle-for-Joystick-or-Industrial-use-/330846675357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d07ffa19d> > You remove the potentiometers from the new stick and put the old ones on instead. It's fiddly bending the tabs back that hold the pots on but can be done if you take your time. I also had to mill a larger hole out of the joystick holder for the new assembly. Luckily I have a
 crappy milling machine in the shed but it could be Dremelled.> > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list>

Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

2013-01-28 by Martin Ator

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 From: Ale Como <alex_synth85@yahoo.it>
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Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 23:49
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2
 

  
it is mecanically broken :/ the thin layer of metal that does the contact has been angled by me tryng to clean it up........... cause it was working only in one direction (only pitch down).. then i used some lubrificant electrician spray and it worked quite properly for a couple of days... so after it stopped work an other time pitching up i have tried to clean inside with a screwdriver :/ from the hole where you seen the thin layer of metal, the contact.......... but i've angled it :/ and now it doesnt work either pitch up and down............................
i also dont know how to open the potentiometer without broken and also how to separate the joystick from the board :( and simply how to do :(

Da: Martin Ator <cyllall@...>
A: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com" <korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com> 
Inviato: Lunedì 28 Gennaio 2013 0:41
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Yes. The potentiometer has 4 pins. 1 pin is a bypass I think so when the joystick is in the middle no resistance value is sent. Maybe the potentiometer can be fixed? 


From: alex_synth85 <alex_synth85@...>
To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 22:40
Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

  
im sure that the potentiometers of the poly 800 have 4 pins not 3 :/ --- In mailto:korgpolyex%40yahoogroups.com, Martin Ator wrote: > > Just in case you missed it, further below in this post is a link to a joystick repair that I did for the Poly-61. I still had the original joystick so I settled on using it in the repair job. There are also some notes with the photos describing what I did. The guy I bought the assembly from doesn't have a knob-less joystick any more. He only has a complete unit. Actually I think it looks better. > > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPS-2D-10k-Potentiometer-with-handle-for-Joystick-or-Industrial-use-/330846675357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d07ffa19d > > You remove the potentiometers from the new stick and put the old ones on instead. It's fiddly bending the tabs back that hold the pots on but can be done if you take your time. I also had to mill a larger hole out of the joystick holder for the new assembly. Luckily I have
 a crappy milling machine in the shed but it could be Dremelled. > > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/list >

RE: [korgpolyex] P61 joystick / korg poly 800 mk2 joystick

2013-01-28 by tim p

A kit from the well referenced small Czech firm

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Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:42:29 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] P61 joystick / korg poly 800 mk2 joystick


Are you building the midi yourself on vero board or do you have a kit?

From: tim p
To: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 21:16
Subject: RE: [korgpolyex] P61 joystick / korg poly 800 mk2 joystick

Fantastic. Just ordered one. Can't thank you enough as I was worried the P61 joystick job was going to be a bigger PITA.

The P61 I acquired has needed some TLC: it had envelope issues which were fixed with couple of op amp replacements. There was also a problem with a few of the keys. All cleaned up nicely though.

The final piece will be the joystick - and then I can install the midi kit.

Thanks again






To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
From: cyllall@...
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:53:44 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2


It's the same joystick assembly I used apart from the fact it already has a joystick knob on it. I bought one that just had a shaft and re-used the old knob. Other than that it's the same.
It works as a 2 axis X/Y joystick just like the original.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgpolyex/photos/album/1081729022/pic/1786638120/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc



From: tim p
To: "korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013, 19:32
Subject: RE: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2

Nice work there! And thank you very much for taking the time to retrieve information that I could have found if I'd looked :o|

Couple of question please:

  1. to confirm, you used the same joystick assembly as per the link?
  2. does the assembly come with those metal axis rockers, or did you have to build those?

Might cut the joystick holder by hand with a coping saw and metal guide - likely a better finish than dremel as those things can jump around

Cheers

To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
From: cyllall@...
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:24:35 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: joystick korg poly 800 mk2


Just in case you missed it, further below in this post is a link to a joystick repair that I did for the Poly-61. I still had the original joystick so I settled on using it in the repair job. There are also some notes with the photos describing what I did. The guy I bought the assembly from doesn't have a knob-less joystick any more. He only has a complete unit. Actually I think it looks better.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPS-2D-10k-Potentiometer-with-handle-for-Joystick-or-Industrial-use-/330846675357?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d07ffa19d

You remove the potentiometers from the new stick and put the old ones on instead. It's fiddly bending the tabs back that hold the pots on but can be done if you take your time. I also had to mill a larger hole out of the joystick holder for the new assembly. Luckily I have a crappy milling machine in the shed but it could be Dremelled.








Re: [korgpolyex] P61 joystick / korg poly 800 mk2 joystick

2013-01-28 by Daniel Forró

Is it CHD? Yes, I can confirm, they have good products. I have their  
TR808 MIDI kit.

Daniel Forro
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> A kit from the well referenced small Czech firm
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> To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
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> Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:42:29 -0800
> Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] P61 joystick / korg poly 800 mk2 joystick
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> Are you building the midi yourself on vero board or do you have a kit?

Re: [korgpolyex] P61 joystick / korg poly 800 mk2 joystick

2013-01-28 by tim p

Yep, that's the firm. Friendly and professional

On 28 Jan 2013, at 07:03, "Daniel Forró" <dan.for@tiscali.cz> wrote:

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Is it CHD? Yes, I can confirm, they have good products. I have their TR808 MIDI kit.

Daniel Forro

On 28 Jan, 2013, at 3:45 PM, tim p wrote:



A kit from the well referenced small Czech firm

To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
From: cyllall@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:42:29 -0800
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] P61 joystick / korg poly 800 mk2 joystick


Are you building the midi yourself on vero board or do you have a kit?

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