RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread tony duell
> So I've got the machine being quiet now (no buzz). And I've confirmed the > unit does > not try to engage the motor unless switched to Line or Local mode. The > second you > turn the switch, the motor does about a 1/4 turn and then there's a visible > spark from > the bottom of the fuse

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread drlegendre .
concerned something might have > shifted in transit. > > > Sent from my Samsung device > > Original message > From: dwight <dkel...@hotmail.com> > Date: 2016-10-14 7:36 PM (GMT-08:00) > To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts&quo

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread dwight
and the buzz. Dwight From: cctalk <cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org> on behalf of Brad H <vintagecompu...@bettercomputing.net> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 6:30:57 PM To: 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts' Subject: RE: ASR 33 buzzing

RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread Brad H
Got a little further. The keyboard was definitely jammed. I pulled the carriage over to the right and noted there's a bar on the left side that a piece of metal attached to the carriage belt hits, I assume triggering something. Doesn't work.. the bar is stuck. At any rate, I put the metal

RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread Brad H
So I've got the machine being quiet now (no buzz). And I've confirmed the unit does not try to engage the motor unless switched to Line or Local mode. The second you turn the switch, the motor does about a 1/4 turn and then there's a visible spark from the bottom of the fuse holder. So I'm

RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread Brad H
? -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Brad H Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 2:06 PM To: 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts' <cctalk@classiccmp.org> Subject: RE: ASR 33 buzzing Think I understand.. I didn't have a clothesp

RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread Brad H
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 1:58 PM To: 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts' <cctalk@classiccmp.org> Subject: RE: ASR 33 buzzing My eyes must be going.. I can't see any clothespin in that photo. I see an arrow and a dark space between that cylinder and the back of the

RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread tony duell
> I found it. It`s this thing: > > https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4pq0-BHd2x6Und4QVJQdGoyaFE That is the receive magnet. An electromagnet coil that is supposed to be turned on an off by the incoming serial bits The complex camshaft arrangement samples the state of that in the middle of

RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread Brad H
is at. -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of william degnan Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 1:18 PM To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk@classiccmp.org> Subject: Re: ASR 33 buzzing It would actually be coming from the

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread william degnan
tober 14, 2016 1:05 PM > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> > Subject: Re: ASR 33 buzzing > > stupid question - you're certain the motor is making the buzz and not the > reader motor or somewhere on the UCC-6? > Bill > >

RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread tony duell
> Good question. I only thought motor because it seemed like the noise was > from back there. And when I put a plastic tool against the outer casing, I > could feel a vibration. But now I'm wondering about that paper tape reader.. > when I listened to the noise again it did kinda sound like it

RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread Brad H
be coming from over there. It's kind of diffuse. -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of william degnan Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 1:05 PM To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk@classiccmp.org> Subject: Re:

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread william degnan
stupid question - you're certain the motor is making the buzz and not the reader motor or somewhere on the UCC-6? Bill

RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread tony duell
> Check that all the clutches lock up. You can do this by hand. If > > they drag it can stall the motor. It may be worth removing the belt from the motor : If an air deflector is fitted over the fan remove it by loosening thw 2 screws between the fan and the motor and removing the screw on

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread dwight
l Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: Re: ASR 33 buzzing The start cap on mine was meant to be under the metalwork that holds the single fuse at the rear of the printer on the left side (looking from the front of the printer). But don't be surprised if there isn't one. Try the tur

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread David Collins
Brad H <vintagecompu...@bettercomputing.net> >> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> I missed those somehow.. thank you. Got a lot to learn with this beast! >>> >>> >>> Sent from my Samsung device >>> >>> Origina

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread drlegendre .
ice > > > > Original message ---- > > From: couryho...@aol.com > > Date: 2016-10-13 10:30 PM (GMT-08:00) > > To: cctalk@classiccmp.org, vintagecompu...@bettercomputing.net > > Subject: Re: ASR 33 buzzing > > > > > > did you get the

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-14 Thread Brad H
: 2016-10-13 10:17 PM (GMT-08:00) To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk@classiccmp.org> Subject: Re: ASR 33 buzzing Tony's suggestion is the best at this point - look for issues with the motor start and/or run caps. A shorted (or open..) cap can cer

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-13 Thread Brad H
I missed those somehow.. thank you.  Got a lot to learn with this beast! Sent from my Samsung device Original message From: couryho...@aol.com Date: 2016-10-13 10:30 PM (GMT-08:00) To: cctalk@classiccmp.org, vintagecompu...@bettercomputing.net Subject: Re: ASR 33

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-13 Thread COURYHOUSE
ct: Re: ASR 33 buzzing > On Oct 13, 2016, at 7:14 PM, Brad H <vintagecompu...@bettercomputing.net> wrote: > > Posting around hoping somebody might be able to point me in the right > direction. I tried greenkeys but no response. > > > > I have an ASR 33 I

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-13 Thread drlegendre .
Tony's suggestion is the best at this point - look for issues with the motor start and/or run caps. A shorted (or open..) cap can certainly cause this issue. Shorted and it draws excess current in the cap, open and it may prevent motor starting / running which likewise draws excess (stall)

RE: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-13 Thread Brad H
.. not today. -Original Message- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Paul Koning Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2016 4:28 PM To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk@classiccmp.org> Subject: Re: ASR 33 buzzing > On Oct 13, 2016, a

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-13 Thread Paul Koning
> On Oct 13, 2016, at 7:14 PM, Brad H > wrote: > > Posting around hoping somebody might be able to point me in the right > direction. I tried greenkeys but no response. > > > > I have an ASR 33 I got. When I plug it in on Line mode there is a clicking

ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-13 Thread Brad H
Posting around hoping somebody might be able to point me in the right direction. I tried greenkeys but no response. I have an ASR 33 I got. When I plug it in on Line mode there is a clicking in the power supply area and nothing else. If I put it to Off or Local, there is a loud buzzing