Hi,
once I saw somewhere custom wheels for the DJ Control. On my control the rubber surface of the big wheels is getting sticky. Does anyone know where I can find these custom wheels made of steel or aluminium (not aluminum ?
Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
73, Norbert - DL8LAQ - ANAN-G2 w/display - Richie's latest Thetis version and pihpsdr by N1GP&DL1YCF
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Hello Norbert,
I was going to submit a new post but this might save some room. I have the DJ Control MP3 e2 controller and would like to remove the facia so that a custom vinyl print can be applied and then reassemble. I think the facia will come over the bottons and the sliders and knobs are easily removed, the VFO wheels however im not sure how they come off do you know or anyone on here please share ?
Thanks
I was going to submit a new post but this might save some room. I have the DJ Control MP3 e2 controller and would like to remove the facia so that a custom vinyl print can be applied and then reassemble. I think the facia will come over the bottons and the sliders and knobs are easily removed, the VFO wheels however im not sure how they come off do you know or anyone on here please share ?
Thanks
Paul
Manchester
Manchester
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Hi Paul,
I still don'T have replacement wheel and even didn't try to remove the vfo wheels.
I still don'T have replacement wheel and even didn't try to remove the vfo wheels.
73, Norbert - DL8LAQ - ANAN-G2 w/display - Richie's latest Thetis version and pihpsdr by N1GP&DL1YCF
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Hello Paul,
Unfortunately, the VFO wheels cannot be pulled off from above.
To dismantle the large wheels, you need to remove all screws from the back, then carefully separate the case halves from each other. Now you can see the back of the PCB.
There you will see a so-called C-clip. Remove this C-clip with a screwdriver, now the wheel can be pulled out upwards.
On this occasion, the shaft can be lubricated with graphite, for example.
It would also be possible to weigh down the inside of the housing with a small iron plate in order to give the deck more weight and thus increase the stability.
Incidentally, the C-clip can be easily reassembled with a pair of pliers.
Unfortunately, the VFO wheels cannot be pulled off from above.
To dismantle the large wheels, you need to remove all screws from the back, then carefully separate the case halves from each other. Now you can see the back of the PCB.
There you will see a so-called C-clip. Remove this C-clip with a screwdriver, now the wheel can be pulled out upwards.
On this occasion, the shaft can be lubricated with graphite, for example.
It would also be possible to weigh down the inside of the housing with a small iron plate in order to give the deck more weight and thus increase the stability.
Incidentally, the C-clip can be easily reassembled with a pair of pliers.
Last edited by DH1KLM on Sun Nov 14, 2021 1:13 pm, edited 2 times in total.
73 de Sigi / DH1KLM
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Sigi: that was quite brilliant!
Paul: would love to see your results posted here when you get the vinyl done.
Paul: would love to see your results posted here when you get the vinyl done.
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Thanks Scott.
Just noticed the pics are very big.
Just noticed the pics are very big.
73 de Sigi / DH1KLM
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Norbert: I can only suggest covering or replacing the rubber inlay as a quick solution. I will see what is involved when I get mine apart, maybe a 3d printed turnwheel with a grooved bolt could be a long term fix for you.
Sigi: Thanks a lot for the great pics and I'm so happy to know how to(this forum is ace). Looking at the wheel I presume those spokes are triggers for the VFO wheel to count ?
Scott: You bet. I will post my files back here when complete along with the parts im printing to stand the midi up for operating convenience.
Cheers
Sigi: Thanks a lot for the great pics and I'm so happy to know how to(this forum is ace). Looking at the wheel I presume those spokes are triggers for the VFO wheel to count ?
Scott: You bet. I will post my files back here when complete along with the parts im printing to stand the midi up for operating convenience.
Cheers
Paul
Manchester
Manchester
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Thanks Sigi for the pics.
73, Norbert - DL8LAQ - ANAN-G2 w/display - Richie's latest Thetis version and pihpsdr by N1GP&DL1YCF
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Little progress....
3d Files attached as STL. Costs around £8 in material if you get someone to print for you.
I have a CAD file done for the Hercules MP3 E2 facia vinyl but cant decide on layout yet!!. Will post back final version here in a few formats when done.
3d Files attached as STL. Costs around £8 in material if you get someone to print for you.
I have a CAD file done for the Hercules MP3 E2 facia vinyl but cant decide on layout yet!!. Will post back final version here in a few formats when done.
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- Hercules STLS.rar
- 3d Files
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Paul
Manchester
Manchester
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Updated 4/3/22
For those of us using this older controller I wanted to share the vector file and image for anyone wanting to do their own version. Both files are to scale 1:1
Im having the vinyl printed next and will post back the final results shortly.
For those of us using this older controller I wanted to share the vector file and image for anyone wanting to do their own version. Both files are to scale 1:1
Im having the vinyl printed next and will post back the final results shortly.
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- FinalDesign.rar
- Formats .ai, .eps, .svg
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- FinalDesign.jpg (92.08 KiB) Viewed 10123 times
Last edited by PaulManc on Sat Mar 05, 2022 12:16 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Paul
Manchester
Manchester
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
Now lashed together see pics. Tnx to those in the thread that offered advice.
p.s The Moretti was worth the wait!
p.s The Moretti was worth the wait!
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- Weighted VFO.jpg (149.47 KiB) Viewed 10123 times
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- Rearpic.jpg (154.06 KiB) Viewed 10123 times
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- 30gms Per VFO of epoxy resin & filler. Feels lush :)
- Frontpic.jpg (163.94 KiB) Viewed 10123 times
Paul
Manchester
Manchester
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
I like the stand and the new front. Thanks!
73, Norbert - DL8LAQ - ANAN-G2 w/display - Richie's latest Thetis version and pihpsdr by N1GP&DL1YCF
Re: Custom wheels for Hercules DJ Control
very nice Paul !
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