Skinned Digits
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Can anyone advise what the voltage should be going to the proportional roller switches on the joysticks?
I have 12 volts (14 when running) going into LH & RH.
Output voltage between the two control wires on LH is +2.5v * 0 * -2.5v
The RH (hydraulic thumb) works in one direction only. Output on RH is +2.5v * 0 * 0v
The switch is not available separately and is nearly $600 for new handle.
I removed the rocker from switch an found the magnet disintegrated on one end.
After reading some posts here about 3D printing a new rocker (hats off to Ryan Bunce), I thought that may be a fix.
However, I switched the rocker (with a good magnet) from LH switch to the RH switch and the RH switch still only outputs in one direction.
In searching online for a substitute switch, it seems most of them use a 5 volt input. Cyber-Tech advertises a 5 volt regulator for their switches. I am questioning whether the 12 volts on this machine is correct or if there is supposed to be a regulator upstream that has failed? CAT part number on wiring loom is 452-2983
I have 12 volts (14 when running) going into LH & RH.
Output voltage between the two control wires on LH is +2.5v * 0 * -2.5v
The RH (hydraulic thumb) works in one direction only. Output on RH is +2.5v * 0 * 0v
The switch is not available separately and is nearly $600 for new handle.
I removed the rocker from switch an found the magnet disintegrated on one end.
After reading some posts here about 3D printing a new rocker (hats off to Ryan Bunce), I thought that may be a fix.
However, I switched the rocker (with a good magnet) from LH switch to the RH switch and the RH switch still only outputs in one direction.
In searching online for a substitute switch, it seems most of them use a 5 volt input. Cyber-Tech advertises a 5 volt regulator for their switches. I am questioning whether the 12 volts on this machine is correct or if there is supposed to be a regulator upstream that has failed? CAT part number on wiring loom is 452-2983