Upgrade mk1 encoders to mk2?

Elektron Gear Analog Keys/Four
#1

Hi everyone. I’m so extremely happy with my Analog Keys. I am in the process of ordering a new LED replacement screen for it. In the same round, I am interested in upgrading the encoders, so it’s more accurate and speedier. But is that even possible? Is it just the encoders, or also the mainboard?

#2

The MK2 uses endless potentiometers not encoders, so unfortunately it won’t be possible.

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#3

Hmm, what is the difference? Both mk1 and mk2 encoders are endless, and keeps turning…

#4

The encoders output digital pulses read by the AK MCU, the endless potentiometers output resistance read by the MK2 MCU, so a completely different type of signal.

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#5

Alright. Thanks for clarifying. :frowning:

#6

@darenager Perhaps you also know someone who tried this screen replacement.

Any idea if LED gets “bad” after a while, the same way my current LCD did?

#7

I did that screen replacement on my Rytm mk1, but I only kept it for about a year @tengig bought it from me about a year ago, maybe he will chime in.

Edit: Those screens are very nice though be aware the black is more like a dark blue.

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#8

The seller says the screen brightness can be adjusted. Then maybe the blueish tint could be black that way? :slight_smile:

#9

Weren’t those screens £50 until recently? :grimacing:

#10

Just checked I paid £45, £48.50 inc postage, so essentially doubled in price since 2018. :ooh:

#11

i have to replace some of my potentiometers of my mk1 soon. Has anybody discovered a better part with metal shafts?

#12

Potentiometers are much better