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Just copying and posting this off Ricks Satellite, possible further proof that satellite gear is going to become more scarce, as he's been quoted a minimum order of 2000 units for V Boxes!

I am still trying to find a source for more V-Boxes, as I have sold out. The past manufacturer wants a Minimum order of 2000 pieces and I just can't do that many. They said there is no longer a large enough demand for them.

Keep those spares!
 
Sounds like it's time for someone to come up with a kit of parts so that people can build their own boxes.
 
Take a flight to Dubai, travel empty and load up the suitcase with what you find on the streets around the electronics area.
 
Which reminds me, I left a third box with TJExcalibur in Bournemouth to try out his dual axis tracking system on the 1.8 precision
 
Wow I didn't know they were this rare, I don't have one but will need one in the future.
 
There were quite a few different versions, available, when I bought my first one, but when I needed a replacement there was only a few versions left, but a wide number of sites selling the same versions.
They are still widely available, at the moment, just search for a V-Box II satellite positioner.
 
Mickha said:
There were quite a few different versions, available, when I bought my first one, but when I needed a replacement there was only a few versions left, but a wide number of sites selling the same versions.
They are still widely available, at the moment, just search for a V-Box II satellite positioner.
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Don't tell them Pike !
 
Looks like I need a new V box :(
Stopped driving the dish east last night, drives west fine. Thinking it was a motor/sensor problem, tried swapping back to my old motor arm, and the problem is the same. Connected the original arm direct to the v box to see if it could be a cable problem, but no, still only drives the one way. I have had to resort to swapping the 'power' cables if I want to move the dish east. It's a primesat badged one, don't think I'll be getting that make again, only had it a couple of years, my original(protek, i think) lasted about 15 years or so. :angry:
 
Is the one relay of the V-Box stuck, maybe? That's what I read to check, when it does turn only one way.

Greetz,
A33
 
Possibly, will try and have a look tomorrow. Not very good at this sort of thing, what would I be looking for?
 
You can tap on them. If then you can move both ways, it is most probably the cause.
With tapping you don't repair them, though. You just help them perform a few times more.

If you like to read, I googled a bit:
Vbox will not push West - Ricks Satellite Wildfeed and Backhaul Forum (post #19 has a picture)

And check for bad capacitors also, see WSI Vbox X Relay Stuck??
There in the picture you also see the two relays: the 'black boxes' lower left side.

I guess one can find more on google, but this will help you on the way I guess.

greetz,
A33
 
a33 said:
Is the one relay of the V-Box stuck, maybe? That's what I read to check, when it does turn only one way.

Greetz,
A33
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You were right :-clap Had to give them a good whack to free it though, are they easy to replace?
 
Dave5118 said:
You were right :-clap Had to give them a good whack to free it though, are they easy to replace?
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If you are good at soldering Dave, then yes easy enough..
 
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Mickha said:
There were quite a few different versions, available, when I bought my first one, but when I needed a replacement there was only a few versions left, but a wide number of sites selling the same versions.
They are still widely available, at the moment, just search for a V-Box II satellite positioner.
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Should I look for a particular brand, are they all made to the same quality?
 
Oops, two threads running at the same time now....

@Dave5118
The de-soldering of the old one I always find the most difficult, as there are multiple pins to desolder. I usually suck the solder away with some electrical multithread wire (as a kind of braid, I believe the english term is), with some soldering paste on it.
Soldering the new one in shouldn't be difficult, after that.

greetz,
A33

Edit: BTW you only have to replace the defect relay, of course. And I had a relay in a timer switch that still worked some 4 month after tapping, so don't know how long your bad relay will last after your good whacking... :)
Hope you can easily find a replacement relay.
 
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statalite said:
Should I look for a particular brand, are they all made to the same quality?
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There are very few models left, I have a Superjack V-Box II model, which works, but can be quite noisy, at times, producing a bit of a hum.
I even bought a spare, a few years back, just in case the occasional humming turns into something more serious.
 
a33 said:
@Dave5118
The de-soldering of the old one I always find the most difficult, as there are multiple pins to desolder. I usually suck the solder away with some electrical multithread wire (as a kind of braid, I believe the english term is), with some soldering paste on it.
Soldering the new one in shouldn't be difficult, after that.

greetz,
A33
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Thanks for that, looks a bit tricky for me, so i'll order another one and then have a go and keep it as spare.
 
Disconnect from the power and leave for at least an hour before taking apart.
 
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