Hey Guys
Has anyone had to take their NCE throttle apart and clean the push button contact pad? I have done this to TV remotes when they need a firm push in order to get contact? Just curious if anyone else has done this? don't want to damage anything.
Thanks in advance.
Lee
I've opened up the radio cabs several times but never to clean the buttons. You must operate in an extremely dirty environment if you need to do that. I think you should address your question to NCE because I'm not sure that there is any way to access and clean the contact pads.
cacole I've opened up the radio cabs several times but never to clean the buttons. You must operate in an extremely dirty environment if you need to do that. I think you should address your question to NCE.
I've opened up the radio cabs several times but never to clean the buttons. You must operate in an extremely dirty environment if you need to do that. I think you should address your question to NCE.
I don't know about a dirty environment . but on the TV remotes the problem appears to be an oil like substance that becomes thick and hinders direct contact between the button and the circuit board.
Lee,
I've had my Power Cab since it first came out (Feb. 2006) and I have never had a problem with sticky buttons. I do keep my basement at ~50% humidity with a dehumidifier and I also generally wash my hands before handling any of my locomotives or rolling stock. If your hands are naturally oily and the air in your train room is even slightly dusty, the combination of the two could lead to sticking problems.
How often do you use your throttle during a weeks time?
Tom
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Hey Tom
The buttons are not actually sticking, they seem to need a firmer push to make the contact. When it comes to oily skin I need more (oil that is). I have a lot of trouble with dry skin.Throttle use is ever other day on an average. I am just checking what other user experience.
Thanks for the input.
I've noticed a similar issue with my controller. The buttons require a firm push and slight hold for contact to be made, unlike a TV remote which requires just a bump of a button. The NCE buttons don't need undue pressure exerted, just a firm push. You know, like the way you hold your mouse button when clicking "submit" on an Internet purchase.
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Hey Dragen
Wow I'm back. First I got the flue, then my computer got the flue, I tried to work on an Apple lap top arrgue. I don't see how these kids use them. Anyway my computer went to the Doctor and I'm better, so we are good to go.I have had my Power Cab for 2 years and just recently I have had to push a little firmer to get results. I was hoping some one else might have a solution before I tear into it. have a good day.