Rigol DS1074Z simple but very useful lifehack - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: cybermaus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2014, 08:42:30 am
content: Almost to simple to even mention, but I am very happy with it.The generic purpose rotary button is too finicky, especially when rotating through menu's, you almost always overshot. The DS1000Z does not have the nice big generic button like the 2000 and 4000 series.So I simply swapped it with the larger time rotary button.You may wonder if now the time base is to finicky, but it has tacktile stops, so no, it still works nice. And the control in menu's for the generic button is sooo much better. (However, is someone knows where to source official looking in-style knobs for Rigol for pennies, do tell, so I can make the timebase original again)

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2014, 09:42:22 am
content: Cool, wonder how much the official parts costs?

author: quarros
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2014, 09:51:07 am
content: I would suggest to look at TME for a suitable replacement. (Or at least that is what i would do) Sure it is not original but at this point I doubt it would be a problem.http://www.tme.eu/en/katalog/#id_category=100026&page=1&s_field=artykul&s_order=ASC

author: tinhead
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2014, 10:02:35 am
content: Quote from: quarros on January 17, 2014, 09:51:07 amall these knobs looks like shit, and not only from TME but as well other distributors. The best would be to ask Rigol if they can sell some spares. Probably they have no plans for any spare parts for DS1000Z series, but these knobs are i think as well on DS2/4/6 series, and here i think is a chance they have planed (for that price they should) spare parts.I'm looking as well for such knobs, however for Hantek/Tekway. Until now haven't found anything on tao or ali, all i found are all the same crap knobs like every distributor have. They "luckily" looks like TEK TDS5000 knobs, so the chance to get good looking replacement from TEK is much higher (Hantek/Tekway can't provide replacement, there are no spare parts for cheap ass products).

author: quarros
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2014, 10:49:04 am
content: Quote from: tinhead on January 17, 2014, 10:02:35 amWell I wont argue you there, but as you said there is a lack of good choices. And in my experience in Europe this is the only alternative that has some acceptable selection.I particularly like this for example (even bought a few)http://www.tme.eu/en/details/gc6.4-22x19/shaft-resistors-knobs/sr-passives/

author: cybermaus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2014, 12:11:00 pm
content: Well, it needs to be a D-shaft of (about) 6mm, so even less choices.But honestly: the time knob with tactile stops works fine still. So it's all about the look. And that means original, or keep as is.And of course there is also the "for pennies" requirement, so probably it will stay as is.Anyway, finding a replacement knob was not why I posted: To all DS1000Z users, do try just to swap the knobs, you will like it.

author: quarros
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2014, 02:47:59 pm
content: Quote from: cybermaus on January 17, 2014, 12:11:00 pmIn that case I'm sorry! I misread your intent.

author: katzohki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2014, 11:01:41 pm
content: Looks like the same knobs that the cheap Tek scopes have. Go dumpster diving for one? I have a Tek that we might be getting rid of soon.