I have an idea for a simple mod for the XL Pro that should prove to be beneficial, can be cleanly done, but most importantly -cleanly undone!
As you XL Pro owners know, and I have mentioned in other posts about the XL the DISC control also doubles as the manual ground balance.
This control is quite touchy when setting it in TR DISC, and GEB NORM, at least for me it is. I am trying to gather as much information as I can before I open the case on the XL.
If it would physically fit, and I could find one of the correct resistance value I would like to try replacing it with a 10 turn potentiometer.
Perhaps one like this-
In theory, this should allow a very precise DISC adjustment (like a rust iron nail on the surface, as Monte suggests) and an easier and more precise ground balance in the manual modes. Also, if you bump it with your arm, it would not be thrown that far out of whack. Having a numerical reference would also be handy as well IMO.
Sound crazy? or not needed? maybe. But it's still an idea I would like to explore and hey, you never know. It might be a good thing!
So, the question is. Does anyone have the specs to the potentiometers in these rigs? Or some busted up ones they could take a peek at?
10 turn pots are available all over the web. Using one off of an older White's box would be preferable though.
As you XL Pro owners know, and I have mentioned in other posts about the XL the DISC control also doubles as the manual ground balance.
This control is quite touchy when setting it in TR DISC, and GEB NORM, at least for me it is. I am trying to gather as much information as I can before I open the case on the XL.
If it would physically fit, and I could find one of the correct resistance value I would like to try replacing it with a 10 turn potentiometer.
Perhaps one like this-
In theory, this should allow a very precise DISC adjustment (like a rust iron nail on the surface, as Monte suggests) and an easier and more precise ground balance in the manual modes. Also, if you bump it with your arm, it would not be thrown that far out of whack. Having a numerical reference would also be handy as well IMO.
Sound crazy? or not needed? maybe. But it's still an idea I would like to explore and hey, you never know. It might be a good thing!
So, the question is. Does anyone have the specs to the potentiometers in these rigs? Or some busted up ones they could take a peek at?
10 turn pots are available all over the web. Using one off of an older White's box would be preferable though.