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Rigol DS1054Z rotary encoder mod *works!*
Fungus:
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--- Quote from: tautech on August 22, 2015, 08:28:41 pm ---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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Anyone know a source for buying the bigger knobs?
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I guess you can try with one of the existing ones, but I would not bother. My frustration is when I press to select something and it selects the next/previous item, not sure the bigger knob would prevent this.
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Exactly this^^^^^^
Try it, they just pull off, push on.
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I might also try the "bigger knob" trick. I've got some really big knobs somewhere.
ian.rees:
--- Quote from: Shock on May 09, 2016, 07:54:19 pm ---Would be nice if someone took the time to include photos of the steps they took to disassemble it and what security bits are required, might be easier to decide if the effort/risk is worth it.
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I modded mine last night - didn't get any photos, but as others have pointed out it's quite straightforward and teardown videos are easy to find. Required tools are a regular Torx T10 driver, something to remove a 14mm hex nut (around the rear trigger out BNC), and soldering kit. Takes quite a bit of heat to do the soldering, I just cut the old encoder off to make the job a bit easier. Haven't used the scope much since, but like the feel of the new encoder so far. -Ian-
rstofer:
I bought the switch from Newark
Stock Number 74M1068
Part Number EC12E2424407
I wanted parts from a reputable source so these cost $2.27 each.
The mod is worth every bit of the time it took to do. It makes menu selection a lot cleaner.
Andrew8086:
Has someone tried this modification on a DS4000?
rsjsouza:
Coincidentally I just replaced the encoder on my DS4014. Check the post in the other thread.
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