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tragwag wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:07 pm

anyone able to pick up a caruso? despite emailing for a few years I've had no luck or direction towards an actual purchase

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RedSpadeRobyn wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:09 am

Bless you and your patience, Handcut! Thank you for sharing all of this info.

No worries, thanks to everyone who chimed-in. I wouldn't wish the stress of the past four weeks on anybody! I'll write-up the full process once I've had the parts made and everything is up & running.

OK, so after some correspondence with Faulhaber's UK engineer, we have deduced that the motor is: Faulhaber 2230FR006S+22/2 308:1 Lead time on these is 8 weeks, just to warn you all! Now all that remains is to have the original brass bearing housing cloned (for those just tuning in, the original was...

jonty2k wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:34 am

Hey handcut... 10 RPM at full speed

Thanks!

Is anybody with a working VR able to do me a solid and time the RPM of the black wheel when the groove/speed adjustment is maxed out (fully clockwise)? Thanks!

So, also looking at Ben's photos, the capacitor is sitting on top of a board that is attached to the rear around the connections, if it is a Faulhaber, the model number would usually be stamped in the black plastic (under the board) ;-) The cap was soldered directly across the terminals on mine, id...

So I contacted Faulhaber directly and they put me in touch with their UK engineer. I'll let you all know the outcome as soon as possible. Thanks for all the support... The last bit of hair I had has turned completely grey the past few weeks!

Ah, wow, yes that's it! Faulhaber S/G 2230 Series DC micromotor with a 22/2 series gearhead. Now to work out which combination... I also have a problem with the inner rod. The clutch bearing barrel housing (the brass thing) isn't true, so the inner rod (the steel one) has a slightly eccentric rotati...

Gaffer Tape 😳😳😡😡😡 that is utterly SHIT3 Hancut as previously mentioned I suggest detailed photos .... Plus dimensioned sketches, many people have time on there hands at present (me!) and may be able to help I know - couldn't believe it when I eventually got the motor out and realised that it was ga...

hey handcut, I hope all turns out as best as possible. this is a true nightmare Im sure. thanks for the reporting Thanks man. The thing is, it's an easy fix, just not so easy to find the right part. I know very little about DC motors, but I've sure as shit learned a lot about them this week! Don't ...

I SWEAR I stumbled on a post a while back where someone said they knew the make/model of the motor that powered the overhead. :shrugs: Me too, but I've searched high and low and can't find it now. I'm pretty sure myshank said he'd repaired one, so I emailed him to ask. No reply yet but I know they'...

I got one of these "Reverse Modules" on ebay years ago and I believe it is the same motor as is inside that tube : Maybe you can buy one from Souri? Interesting, it certainly looks similar from that small photo. You got it from eBay? There's no chance with Souri, he ghosted me years ago and such he...

"it was covered in a LOT of gaffer tape" OMG, if its the factory solution, its a big disappointment.... Can you take some photos? For example, Souri uses papst motor and controller for the external platter motor, but he cleaned the brand/type... Exactly what I thought! Yes, when my head stops spinn...

Hi All, Well, after a complete f'ing rollercoaster of a year (so far) the motor on my VR has just died. Fortunately this happened *before* I committed to selling it, so hopefully I can get it repaired before I do! Maybe even improved... With great difficulty, I managed to remove the motor. Once I go...

Hmm, I'm running with a brand new 1200GR with no precision platter - do I need to adjust? Further to my initial post I've re-lubricated the screw and applied more De-Oxit to the groove control pot, and also moved the screw cylinder 4cm to the right - just about as far as it will go. I've also fitte...

Wondering if any one has seen this before. I have 3 VR's. Been cutting with 2 of them for about 6 years, I guess. Added the 3rd a couple months ago. One of them started exhibiting this behavior a couple weeks ago - couldn't figure it out so I took it out of commission. Now another one is doing exac...

@jonoaustin ... did you resolve this? I think I might have a similar problem, getting groove patterns like this, then ending up with a swarf spill. No music being cut, just the cutting head moving over the blank: http://www.doitthissen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_E59152-e1598287736485.jpg ht...

Hi All,

Thanks for the messages. As I said, still a few things to work out first with my business partners, so will reply soon.

Cheers!

jonty2k wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:36 am

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/core-rc-silicone-shock-oil-500-cst-60ml-/rc-car-products/366812

That's the stuff!

I'm CONSIDERING selling my VR. Not definite yet , still need to work a few things out. It's housed in a custom built flight case and would include a M/S Neumann w492 clone I built (if you want it), as well as all the usual Souri electronics (which I don't use) such as main unit, VU, phase, monitor s...