I just finished recapping a pc-engine duo and the disc still doesn't spin. Tested the motor that moves the laser with AA battery, sure enough it doesn't work. Anybody happen to have a spare one or know where I can get one? I had one spare but gave it to someone that need one a while back.
Took this from one of the guides here.
QuoteThe motor for the laser (silver cylinder, top of photo 4) is a typical 9V motor that can be found at a hobby store and can be tested for continuity with a 9v battery due to the PCE Duo's 9V voltage. It's hard to get the dang thing back in, de-soldering the wire is the easy part, just watch those gears. The very tiny screws are aluminum, and non-magnetic so make sure you have a steady hand if you have to replace the motor. I've only seen one go bad, ever so I would bet this is not the issue. Make sure to add some extra White Lithium Grease at this point to ensure your gears stay properly lubricated.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8926.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8926.0)
Just to be sure it's completely dead and not the power to it, try a 9V battery or a universal power supply. If it's rated at 9V as that thread suggests, then a 1.5V battery might not do anything.
It's 9v rated meaning max operating voltage the motor can handle. It shouldn't take much voltage to turn but yeah I can test it some more.
I've actually used the same motor that goes in a standard TG16 drive as a replacement. Mounts slightly different but works just fine. Holes line up no problem. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5pcs-Wholesale-FF-050-Motor-3-12V-DC-RC-Car-Model-DIY-Shaver-Toothbrush-Motor-/231157654784?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d211e500 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/5pcs-Wholesale-FF-050-Motor-3-12V-DC-RC-Car-Model-DIY-Shaver-Toothbrush-Motor-/231157654784?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d211e500)
And yes I have been starting to come across a lot of DUOs with bad lens motors lately.
Confirmed Shawn, it's totally dead ?
Yep, it's dead.
In the mean time, I pulled the motor from another duo I've have yet to refurb.
Will be looking for another motor.
Any motor that has matching screw holes will work (6-20 volt motors)
Console Repair/Mod Center => Topic started by: turbokon on 04/08/2014, 08:27 AM