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| ====== Orion RIT-XIT Intermittent Encoder Fix ====== | ====== Orion RIT-XIT Intermittent Encoder Fix ====== | ||
| - | //(scroll down to bottom for latest/best fix info - earlier info included for historical perspective but the earlier suggested fixes did not hold up)// | + | //(scroll down to Aug 9, 2010 and later for the actual fix that works - earlier info included for historical perspective but the earlier suggested fixes do NOT hold up)// |
| **From the Ten-Tec Reflector January 20, 2005** | **From the Ten-Tec Reflector January 20, 2005** | ||
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| I found that the pins from the logic board to the front panel sockets are indeed tin plated. Luckily the sockets are too (or not so luckily) but in that environment and with no wiping current, tin is not such a good thing. | I found that the pins from the logic board to the front panel sockets are indeed tin plated. Luckily the sockets are too (or not so luckily) but in that environment and with no wiping current, tin is not such a good thing. | ||
| - | I applied the grease (a little tedious but not too bad). I will document it and post it as soon as I see if it's consistent. | + | I applied the grease (a little tedious but not too bad). [N1EU note: see {{:rit_cond_grease_fix.doc}} ] |
| The grease seems to be about the same consistency as white clay with plenty of moisture (thicker than I imagined), but this is a good thing: it will stay put, just a little more difficult to work with. | The grease seems to be about the same consistency as white clay with plenty of moisture (thicker than I imagined), but this is a good thing: it will stay put, just a little more difficult to work with. | ||
