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10-19-2011, 12:31 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Opening a DCS Controller
Have just replaced a pals DCS controller. From what I can gather the original stopped working after the batteries were disconnected and then reconnected without the tow/run switch being put in tow position. I have an aero electrical engineer contact who said he would have a look at the old one if I can get the thing open. Anyone been down this road. I can't see offhand how its all held together.Tks
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10-19-2011, 08:48 AM | #2 |
Astronautilator
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Re: Opening a DCS Controller
Oh, oh, oh, oh... Pictures! I want to follow this one.
I myself have much of the same contacts, and in my conversations with them we have discussed various scenarios. I guarantee I can help you break it |
10-19-2011, 10:03 AM | #3 |
Techno-Nerd
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: West Virginia
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Re: Opening a DCS Controller
First, trim a block of C4 to the exact dimensions of DCS controller.
Second, insert blasting cap into C4.................. Seriously, there was a thread on here somewhere about somebody opening up a controller, but I'm not sure which type it was. Anyway, it was potted (epoxied?) together, but not filled with potting compound, so it was repairable. I'm not sure if the repair was successful though. There rebuilt contrtollers out there, so it is possible. |
10-19-2011, 01:43 PM | #4 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Opening a DCS Controller
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10-19-2011, 03:32 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Re: Opening a DCS Controller
I have a Curtis 1205 controller that I opened up. It has 6 screws on the bottom that are hidden by a sealant material. I dug that out with a pick and after the screws were out, the innards just slid out. Yours may or may not be similar. I found that mine had gotten water in it, but I could see nothing wrong other than some corrosion on the circuit board. Cleaning that off made no difference in the operation, so not being an electronics whiz, I just put it back together and am saving it to either have rebuilt professionally, or for use as a core. " If it was assembled it can be disassembled "!
I just had a thought, your controller may not be bad. Someone here will know if you blew it or not, and if there is a reset or something else to reprogram it. I can't believe just unhooking the power could damage a controller. I'm not at all familiar with your system, though. Good Luck! :) |
11-30-2012, 10:34 AM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Opening a DCS Controller
I have a AERO golf cart also. My problem is simpler, I hope. I replaced the batteries and now the lights don't work. Do you think is would have to do with the controller also.
The bulbs check out oK. Do you know where we can get a diagram of the wiring for this thing? Ray |
11-30-2012, 10:50 AM | #7 | |
Happy Carting
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Re: Opening a DCS Controller
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Anyway this is a very hidden and unrelated place for you to seek help with this problem. You will find more help in the 'all other electric cart' section |
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11-30-2012, 05:25 PM | #8 |
Gone Mad
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buford, GA
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Re: Opening a DCS Controller
My 1998 stock TXT series controller had two long "snaps" on the two sides, which can be released with a lot of effort and several thin and thick screwdrivers.
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