[Frameworks] Eclair NPR

George, Sherman sgeorge at ucsd.edu
Wed Feb 19 19:55:11 UTC 2020


I am late to this discussion but have you checked the power cable and the fuses in the battery and the motor. If the fuse in the motor is blown then the motor has real problems 
Make sure the motor is getting power first.
Sherman
 
> On Feb 19, 2020, at 7:56 AM, mariah garnett <mariah.garnett at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Scott,
> It has a crystal sync motor. Does this mean I could just take it to an analog camera store or repair shop in LA?  That’s where I’m based and would rather not have to ship it anywhere...
> 
>> On Feb 19, 2020, at 6:59 AM, Scott Dorsey <kludge at panix.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Which motor does it have?  I am presuming the motor is the issue?  There
>> are probably more different motors available for the NPR than any other
>> camera made.  If it's one of the crystal sync motors, the electronics on
>> them aren't hard to work on and most of what goes bad are electrolytic
>> capacitors.  If it's a wild DC motor, before doing anything open up the
>> brush compartments and make sure the brushes are in good condition.  Always
>> keep spare brushes on hand.
>> --scott
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