The wonders of modern tech

[Cricketbat70]

So early last week our workshop got two late 1980's Technics DCC recorders in for repair from the same customer.

I thought not a chance of getting parts etc for such obsolete? tech.

One is up and running for about £9. A gear had worn it had about four teeth missing. Obviously a discontinued part. But our workshop manager found a guy on the internet in Portugal that 3D prints that specific part.

The repair of the second DCC deck is going to be more involved. I was amazed, maybe there is hope for any old hifi gear with worn parts.

 

[podknocker]

Wow! I think 3D printing will extend the life of many discontinued devices, where parts are no longer available.

Can anyone 3D print a CD transport that will last 20 years?

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

That is encouraging.

 

[abacus]

3D printers are coming down in price and if you have basic engineering skills and are not afraid to get used to new printing software, you can make a lot of things. (Just take a picture and measurements of the part you want and input it into the software)
BTW: Windows 10 & 11 come as standard with a basic 3D printer program.

Bill