stingray

Hey guys! Been a minute since I posted here but thought this would be the best place. I recently bought my 3rd HandyTrax, this one a USB version and it seems that the power supplies that I am using for my other 2 won't work for this new one. They are simple 12vDC wall adapters. I was diagnosing the new turntable and noticed that direct power using this adapter to the motor turned the motor, then I connected directly onto where the batteries would connect and it worked. I am getting 12v dc on the other side of the jack so I know it's not a bad jack. 1. Am I just using the wrong adapter? It does say 12v AC on ALL 3 of my handytrax' but my DC adapters work on the other 2. Can anyone confirm they official Handy Trax power supplies are AC? 2. I know it's a super simple circuit, all the traces look good, all solder joints look fine, no burnt components etc. Is there something obvious that I could try and replace like a resistor/cap/diode? 3. Even more confusing, some pictures of HandyTrax power supplies on google show that they are Ring Positive / Tip Negative. I will test this in a little bit by switching polarity. Edit: Tested polarity, nothing. Now almost certain it needs an AC p/s. I find it odd that the older models will work with a DC power supply but the new one doesn't. I tested with my 07 AC power supply, still same results. So now my guess again is a bad component on that board. Power switch works etc. Any known problems with that transistor? Thanks in advance for your help.

edit(removed) reason? didn't read your post haha, nice collection

Absolutely love mine. What a nice product, the packaging, everything really top notch. I was and maybe still plan on doing some internal mods but having a really nice separate fader will come in handy. I skipped on the passive faders, glad I did. It feels just as nice as an innofader mini in a mixer (well, obviously it should). I love being able to cut out the beat, I do that a lot regularly. People asking about the charging. I haven't used it to the point it needs recharging, but I modded my HandyTrax to have an internal rechargeable battery that I can also use to charge the fader. Pretty slick. Sorry Rast, I don't want to open mine up yet, but when I do I will get your some nice pictures. I am also curious what is going on in there.

Is there still a list for these? Been wanting once since May and one of the first to request one after they sold out the first time. Hit me up!

IIRC Shortkut uses these, or really likes them.

I can't wait. Thing is, it sucks that I pre-ordered and I am seeing them in retails stores before I even got mine. =(

Even a kit with components and PCB works for me! You don't need to build it.

I would love one/two. Just checked out your Eagle files, very nice!

Are any of these still available? Also will these also work in the HandyTrax (not sure if they have different power than PT01)

Yeah, got me there. I can't really complain about DJ Tech's price points on their starter gear Pretty cool the cost of getting into the art has lowered so much. Too bad Elliot just shut down another company that was trying to get people into the scene. How about that for innovation? Lame.

None. I use butter rugs. The plastic can make extra static and actually create more friction/inconsistency. BTW if you are getting too much static even with your butter rugs etc., grab a dryer sheet and rub it on the platter and backside of the slipmat. It will slow down static electricity build up.

Very strange statement. Even more strange that it is a sponsored link.... he PAID for people to see that post. I like Elliot and what he has done for the tablism/skratch scene, but in honesty he needs some competition to keep him humble. It's a fucking DJ mixer. They are all the same or have stolen from other ideas/designs. People buy products because of things like where the company is based, the price points, color, feel.. not just the end product or if the company innovates or not. Tell you the truth, DJ Tech is one of the least innovative DJ gear company I have seen and their products are very low quality. Maybe Elliot had a no-compete clause in his contract with DJ Tech and he fucked up by supplying Mixars and this is how is avoiding a lawsuit? So strange! *DRAMA*

Another big thumbs down for generic N447 stylus.

nops - that's a pretty standard hard plastic enclosure. I'd love to see some metal casings though <3 So what exact color is the engraved part? It looks silver in a lot of pictures/videos.

I think a few people got them as promotion. I pre-ordered mine because it is clearly a metal case in the videos/pictures. The engraving looks great with the metal exposed. Hope they ship soon!