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Rigol DS1054Z rotary encoder mod *works!*
Penguin36:
I uploaded a quick video on youtube showing some features of the scope after the rotary encoder mod.
http://youtu.be/FnQcSKzWOxs
miguelvp:
Very nice, now I want to mod my ds2000 one, but I'm going on vacation so it must wait.
Howardlong:
*Awesome* I just did this mod on my MSO1074Z-S, I had some rotary encoders in stock perfect for the job, RS part # 6234237, ALPS EC12E2424407
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/mechanical-rotary-encoders/6234237
It fits mechanically and electrically perfectly. The shaft is the perfect length too.
Took me dead on an hour, I might have saved time had I not tried to start removing the main PCB, that can remain screwed in, once you've taken off the steel cover, just remove the remaining steel structure from the front panel with the eight or so self tappers. You only need to remove one flat flex from the main PCB, the one by the rear BNC(s) to be able to remove the keyboard/knob PCB. Desoldering the rotary encoder's ground lugs will take a decent iron as they are soldered to the board's ground plane. I desoldered the five electrical contacts first with a suction desoldering iron, then eased the rotary encoder out one lug at a time: trying to use desolder braid proved largely fruitless.
Again, a great mod, makes a real difference, very effective.
fivefish:
Nice mod! Can't wait to do this mod when my warranty runs out.
Rigol probably saved $0.10 using a non-detented encoder vs. the stock in there right now. That knob always bothered me why it's not detented. It should have been in the first place.
tautech:
--- Quote from: miguelvp on August 22, 2015, 05:14:27 pm ---Very nice, now I want to mod my ds2000 one, but I'm going on vacation so it must wait.
--- End quote ---
The quick and cheap mod is the infamous "Rigol knob swap".
Swap with one of the bigger knobs to gain better control.
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