Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 19:29:51 09/03/04
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On September 03, 2004 at 21:32:09, Steve B wrote: >> >>Hi Steve, >> >>Since individual squares are affected and not a full row or column I would check >>the wiring to the reed switches for loose connections/bad solder connections. >>Otherwise I would suspect the reed switches. They are hermetically sealed and if >>they leak the contacts inside would oxidize and not make good contact. Use an >>ohm meter across a good reed stitch when a piece is placed over it and do the >>same to a square which the computer can't read. The unit should not be on when >>making this reading with the ohm meter. > >hi William >i wouldnt know an Ohm meter from a parking meter >:)) >i am not well versed with electronic repairs >but thanks for the reply >Best >Steve > > I might be able to help - the "Ohmy gosh" meter is what the doctor uses to measure your heart rate after your wife has gone shopping for a month , buying everything in site except chess computers... you then use your wife's loose change from her shopping spree to feed the parking meter - ;>)
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