led.geek anyone ?

[james_stan]

Hi All

A number of non-runners (LEDS) on ebay this week from seller led.geek based Notts, UK. Anyone from here by chance ?

Cheers

James

[bucko170]

That would be me......having a clear out!

[james_stan]

Aha !

I thought it might have been. Did you test any duff modules for dead crystals ?

I reckon I could just about repair to that level but not much beyond.

Cheers

James

[bucko170]

I believe that all the ones offered as spares need something more than a new quartz crystal. The Trafalgar with the band did light up with the DOW display and at one stage I recall seeing all the digits light up, I suspect it has a fault on the setting circuit, the Armitron was full of green gunk inside but surprisingly after a clean up it did show some signs of life, the Synchronar I have re-tried under a light source and part of the third digit lit up which was different to what I seen first time around, the Pulsar has been looked at and the constant zero display is not due to a defective QC, the Optel one is unusual, it has an stamped Optel module, 2 button case, I stated that it had a 'sweet spot' for the date display but looking at the photo's I took for the listing I can see the module is a little out of line with the command button so maybe it just wants straightening.
I had built up a lot of these non runners plus other various bits and bobs and it was time to clear some out.

[james_stan]

HI Bucko

Gotcha. Cross referencing your other post on the workbench I'm guessingee that you most likely already got the best out of your stock..

I need a Litonix module for a nice La Generale I have so I was watching the bandless one of these you had. Plus the Quasar and the Trafalgar (no band) - any info on these ?

Boy I'm getting greedy now..

Cheers

James

[bucko170]

I guess from your previous post that when it comes to resurrecting old LED's that you are roughly at the same skill level as myself so if you are interested I would only recommend you purchase them for parts.
The Trafalgar is a nice shape but defunct, showing no signs of life and as stated it is also missing a command button.
The quasar case is in good condition, the band is tatty with plate loss, I can't remember getting any signs of life from this one either.
All the non workers have been described as for spare\repairs and I have done my best to describe the watches as accurately as possible. No 'untested' or 'might just need batteries' from me.

[james_stan]

I guess from your previous post that when it comes to resurrecting old LED's that you are roughly at the same skill level as myself

..if only.

That Litronix I have is really frustrating I swapped the crystal twice and it ran for a short time - yippee thinks I. Then nowt .

I tried one last time but poor tools and worse skill meant I pulled a pad off the module. Then tried 'pulling' solder strands and only ending up melting the display magnifier - grrr.

I over it now (sort of) but it still means I need that module.

The search continues..

For the Quasar I have a spare module that might fit if its a Frontier..

Cheers

James

[bucko170]

For the Quasar I have a spare module that might fit if its a Frontier..

Sorry a Frontier module would not fit.

I think I am correct in saying that the original module is made by E. Gluck Corp the makers of Armitron, it is a 32mm module and check out the button configuration, command at 2 o'clock, set button at 11 o'clock.

[james_stan]

Hi Bucko

Thanks for all your information. Good luck with the sales but it looks like I could be out of the running..

..this time


Cheers

James