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Awesome, let me know if I can be of any help. Love to see these being kept alive.

This does sound like the capacitors may need replacing. Any chance you could post a video with sound? If I hear it then sometimes it helps me better guess what is up with them. I did once have a unit develop a permanent freeze loop, it sounded exactly like one of the bends I use but couldn’t be freed from it even after de-soldering all my wires. I ended up having to scrap that board and swap in a replacement for my customer. It’s rare but I have seen that at least once. Caps would always be my first thought though especially it acts a little more randomly / unstable.

@@fastmatt_circuit_bentgah, haven’t got around to this yet, but I’m 99% sure it’s the PSU. Strangely I can’t find a schematic showing the values of the caps on the PSU - is there any way you could share that please ? I’m sure I can fix them myself with this information. Thank you in advance 🙏🙏🙏

It’s so frustrating- I’m loathe to throw it away or sell it as junk when the problem is likely a component that costs Pennies! And nobody wants the new speak and spell! Someone forgot to keep the mojo, obviously not produced by geeks and those with passion!

@sprialingprism I don't have a schematic of the board but I do discuss the capacitor values and locations in the video above. I can do one better and list those values in the video description for easier reference. I'll do that now. (edit: DONE, see video description)

@@fastmatt_circuit_bentwow I really really appreciate that - thank you so much ! I will report back 👍👍👍

If you may have damaged it with an incorrect external power supply then that’s probably not what is bad in your case - you most likely popped just the transistors. But that cylindrical cap is a 47uf 25v electrolytic capacitor.

Thanks for the comment and sorry for slow reply here, @rockymountainsounds . These things unfortunately don’t have defensive circuitry such as fuses to protect against over voltage or backwards voltage so this is a common issue when trying an adapter. I usually recommend never using external power especially for circuit bent items. But all is not lost. In your case it most likely only burnt the transistors on the smaller rectangular power board that is attached to the main circuit board. I’ve been meaning to do a video on that repair. If you can email me a pic of that power board I can give you some specifics on what you need to do for fixing it. Pretty easy if you have basic soldering and de-soldering tools. You’d need to find the appropriate transistors or I could even mail you some for a reasonable price.

If they don’t power on at all, I have a video for troubleshooting that. ruclips.net/video/VTOCkg3qLig/видео.html

Thanks!

Hi @bencolemanart, for the ribbon cable it is a bit fiddly but definitely possible to get it back up in there. The later models had a more firm material at the end of the ribbon, if you are lucky you’ll have that and it’s a bit easier. If not - it takes some more patience. I probably should make a short video on how to do it. The idea is you need to get one end of it started into the connector, I use a small jewelers screwdriver (flat blade) but never force it to where you tear thru the ribbon. Just barely press it in at one end to get it up in there. and then with an index finger and thumb, firmly support the ribbon cable and gently work it into the connecter further in from that end you started to the other end. Hope that makes sense. I will share some more troubleshooting tips here in a few hours, I have some tricks for diagnosing power issues.

@@fastmatt_circuit_bent Hi Matt, thanks for the reply! Sadly, I don't have the later model, it's going to be a nuisance, but I feel more confident doing it with your advice. Jewelers screwdriver at the ready!

@@bencolemanart I just uploaded the troubleshooting video and included tips on the ribbon cable. 🤓

I’ll bring one when we meet up with the team soon. Thanks!!

Wow, what a trip that it ended up in a thrift store - that’s a great find as I sell that model for $249 normally when I have them in stock. But definitely happy to help! The first thing to check is that the batteries are in correctly as per the diagram, and make sure the metal contacts are touching them - the round button model’s battery contacts sometimes need a little adjustment. You then want to make sure the bend circuits are off. There are two switches on the sides - one is a 3-way loop switch - put it in the center position (off). The other switch is a two way (glitch). Put it in the lower (off) position. See the pitch knob? Turn it so that it is at the center of its travel, not all the way up or down. With those bends set that way it should work like it did from the factory. Next, turn on the power switch at lower right corner. THEN press the ON button on the keyboard. Did it come on? Should hear sound, see the display show ‘SPELL A’.

@@fastmatt_circuit_bent Hi again and thanks for your quick reply. Sorry it took me a few days to respond. I know you sell this model for $249 and I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I downloaded the manual for this specific item and it's definitely acting weird. I get the "SPELL A" on the screen, but I can't get past that. Right switches are off, knob is on center, left switch is on and when I press the ON button, the message "SPELL A" appears, but that's it.. No matter what buttons I press, the machine doesn't do anything. Both blue lights are on. Not sure what's wrong with it and I imagine it would be difficult for you to tell me something with the poor description I'm giving you; but it would be great to get this machine working again. Any thoughts? Thanks again!

@@fawf9363 please email me privately and we can make arrangements. Email address should be visible on the manual😎 one way or another we’ll get it singing again.

@@fastmatt_circuit_bent Email sent.. (hopefully I have the right email address. I sent two emails, first one bounced, second one hopefully went to the current email) Thanks!

Glad you like it!