Speedset will not adjust

[ChrisSnow]

The up and down snap domes are significantly larger than the enable one. A multimeter will tell you if it's collapsed but you probably already did that :-) if you can't get continuity you probably have a torn fpc like me.

[SBM1234]

Love the commentary. LOL

[Timmy!]

[IDBoating]

Unwrapped the touchpad. Got all goosebumpy when I realized I was holding something so small that Tige says is worth $1250!

I can feel the difference in the side touch areas, feels like the snap domes have collapsed. I wonder if I take it to the airport, if TSA will give me an internal visual with their taxpayer-funded scanners?

Got to handle a few phone calls (yeah, I know, letting business get in the way) and then back at it.

[IDBoating]

Thanks to you both. FedEx just dropped off the box, I'm going to unpack and inspect now.

JM: I will look at "fixing" it, but realistically it's more likely that we will come up with some sort of DIY workaround. My first guess is simple momentary contact switches similar to what Chris mentioned earlier. Based on his comments (he's seen one), this assembly wasn't built to be repaired so a workaround may be the only way to keep things running without spending $1250 (!!!).

Getting to work on it now, back soon.

[ChrisSnow]

heres some photos that might help...IMAG0996.jpgIMAG0998.jpgIMAG0999.jpgIMAG1000.jpgIMAG1002.jpgIMAG1003.jpg

[ChrisSnow]

beware that opening them in any form is likely to do more damage...

for WABoatings benefeit here is how it is built.

Layer makeup front to back


black moulded front cover, screwed on from the rear (4 screws)
Black printed membrane with adhesive backing.
clear film with adhesive backing that holds the switch caps in place
switch contacts
flexible PCB with adhesive backing
acrylic sheet and black rear housing.
PCB assembly (2 screws hold this on).
lots of clear potting compound

to get to where the flex pcb meets the main PCB you will need to prise the PCB out of the potted area, you may(probably) will damage the flex doing this, this is where I found my problem which was the FFC being torn. i know I didn't do the damage as there was no connectivity from the switch ground to the main PCB ground before doing this.



If the buttons are permanently depressed I would first remove the black printed membrane but be sure not to lift the layer below as it's really fragile. you can then carefully make a path to the switch contacts and bend the caps back into shape.

I had to bend all mine all back as i originally peeled all the layers back as far as the acrylic sheet in one go and that seemed to damage them all :-(

Ps i have ordered one of these
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/fpc-connectors/7188740
which might fix mine.

failing that i will try this
http://uk.farnell.com/fci/65801-008l...way/dp/1103978
but that's a bit more severe as it pierces the FFC

if not I will build a new switch panel and probably re use the main PCB,

Good luck!

[jmhatchett]

Awesome!! Once you get into it if you need my "OK" for anything seriosly the best way to get a hold of me is cell phone. 806-241-2371 i carry it all day and am comfortable texting or talking doesnt matter to me! and thanks again for all the help!

Really hoping to have it all fixed and back in my hands by the 21-22nd before memorial day if possible!! I know thats a tiny amount of time, but if it takes longer I am understanding! any small fix is better than $1250 plus fuel cost for me to go to factory.

[IDBoating]

FedEx says "On FedEx vehicle for delivery"... should see it today!

[Timmy!]

This thread could get interesting! Good luck!

[IDBoating]

I'm all set here!

[jmhatchett]

Tracking number says expected delivery tomorrow folks!

[Timmy!]

Yeah but we might be able to make it pretty.

[IDBoating]

Based on my review of the schematic and Chris's view of his own touchpad, I'm confident we can provide a DIY friendly solution. It may not be beautiful, but hopefully it will be functional and the ever inventive Tige community can figure out ways to pretty it up!

Looking forward to seeing your touchpad soon, JM. I'll report back asap!

[jmhatchett]

Well WA is getting a speedset pad to work on so hopefully we will be able to figure some things out, Chrissnow if you have any ideas that you are working on feel free to share the more hands on this project and minds thinking of ideas, the better off we all are in hopefully finding a solution!!

A replacement Pad from Tige directly is $1250, Im not really up for spending that money if I dont have to. It would go a long ways toward stocking the boat with fuel and fun for the summer!