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By modulator Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:17 am
my mpc data wheel was too much wobbeling around.. so i decided to make it more stable,

to protect also the encoder inside from too much pressure, mpc falling, bottles (while live performing :)) etc.

first i need the plastic part. i found this:

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then after cutting it looks like this:

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now i ve to fix it with hot glue on the data wheel.:

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done.

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i found out that to reduce friction i ve to sharpen the border of the new part.:

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the data wheel needs to have some space about 1- to 2 mm before touching the mainboard.

the resuslt is smooth action and a protected encoder inside!:

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in the future i am looking for a ball bearing to be fitted under the wheel....(less friction) to be continued...

be inspired...

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By THE ADVERSARY Sun Aug 31, 2014 3:55 pm
313 studio tricks wrote:
never had any problems and it was cheap and not messy at all


I agree that was the same route I took.
It was easy to do, looks clean and it doesn't hinder the spinning of the wheel at all.
Another benefit is it can be easily undone if necessary.