From 4998bdad78e1f5d445dcb6467190426054d3eb90 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Erwin Ried <1091420+eried@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2024 15:43:00 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Encoder (markdown) --- Encoder.md | 21 +++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/Encoder.md b/Encoder.md index 2dbba13..ada3024 100644 --- a/Encoder.md +++ b/Encoder.md @@ -13,21 +13,14 @@ Depending on the shaft of your encoder, you can use [diverse knobs](https://www. ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/cd117b4e-ba62-4515-8b44-4b492b917e67) -## Encoder Replacement for PortaPack H2 +## Encoder Replacement on PortaPack H2 -### Disassembly -To replace the encoder, you'll first need to disassemble the PortaPack. +### Disassemble the device +1. Unscrew the screws and SMA connector rings. +2. Pull apart the case and carefully separate the PortaPack from the HackRF by gently pulling upwards to disconnect the pins. +3. Disconnect the speaker and battery. -1. Unscrew the four screws holding the top plate. -2. Unscrew the four screws securing the bottom plate. -3. Unscrew the SMA connector rings on both plates. -4. Pull apart the case and carefully separate the PortaPack from the HackRF by gently pulling upwards to disconnect the pins. -5. Once the PortaPack is free, flip it around and locate the speaker and battery connectors. -6. Unplug both connectors, and set the the rest aside. -> [!WARNING] -> Mark or take note of which connector is for the speaker and which is for the battery to avoid confusion and possible damage during reassembly. - -### Removing the Defective Encoder +### Removing the Encoder ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/dc82574a-1c6c-4c69-84f0-0f0b6f5060c1) The encoder is mounted in a way that makes it difficult to desolder due to pin placement. @@ -39,7 +32,7 @@ If you are having trouble with this, try the following technique: > [!WARNING] > The upper-most pin is close to the screen, take care not to scorch it with your soldering iron. -### Preparing and Installing the Replacement Encoder +### Installing the Replacement Encoder The replacement rotary encoder will likely have long leads designed for through-hole mounting. However, the PortaPack uses surface mounting for this component, so the leads will need to be trimmed down. Here’s how to do it: > [!NOTE]