Chrono Slayer

[Sir_SwampThing]

Is it this one?

https://youtu.be/G5vx2N5P5wk

(screen replacement video).

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Chris

[Josie & John]

Yes Chris, that's the one and I think so Jon. No idea if any of the circuitry behind the screen was damaged as I'm no expert at taking these things apart. It was recording velocities of between 300 and 350 FPS with copper coated lead ball before the fatal shot.

How easy is it to get hold of a fresh display like the one in the video or is there someone on here that can bring it back to life as I fear I'd damage it even more if my ham fisted hands started taking the chrono to bits?

John

[Sir_SwampThing]

Once it's apart (screws and mini plugs) pretty much any component inside will have a part number (lcd display almost 100%) and can then be tracked down, for probably a couple of quid, on AliExpress (or the like).

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Chris

[Josie & John]

Thank you Chris,

I had no idea if the parts could be easily obtained and I think you've answered that one as it sounds very interchangeable.

I just need to pluck up the courage to take it apart now.

John

[Shed tuner]

I just need to pluck up the courage to take it apart now.

John

well, you've started already..

[HW777]

Who now holds the title of chrono slayer You John or John Baz ? And being named John as well, I think I'll stave off using my chrono for a while

[Josie & John]

Who now holds the title of chrono slayer You John or John Baz ? And being named John as well, I think I'll stave off using my chrono for a while

Probably a good idea John.

So far over the space of some 25 years, I've killed a Skan, 2 Combros and now the R2. All at point blank range, so I can't even blame poor marksmanship.

I probably should not be allowed within a mile of any chrono.

John.

[Josie & John]

Once it's apart (screws and mini plugs) pretty much any component inside will have a part number (lcd display almost 100%) and can then be tracked down, for probably a couple of quid, on AliExpress (or the like).

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Chris

Hi Chris,

I was able to take the chrono to bits as shown in the video but cannot see any numbers on the LCD display. There are numbers on the circuit board to which the LCD display was fixed - are these the numbers you mean?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/X5b13kC3fWvtbCF58

EDIT: I've googled the CBC number and found some Polish stockists as I could not see the screen on AliExpress. Now I just need to see if they'll post to the U.K.

Kind regards,

John

[ashf9999]

Hopefully you'll track one down, but it is possible you'll need to configure the screen when you get it (unless you get one from LMBR). I say this because we also use various displays at our company, and quite often they need setting up for your particular use. That can be using resistors or bridging contacts. This 'tells' the screen what it is to display ie number of digits, decimal points/positions, characters etc. For example, resistor 12 is missing and the link bridged, plus some wire seems to bridge from R9 to somewhere else, so if you do get hold of one, check the back is identical...

[Shed tuner]

Hopefully you'll track one down, but it is possible you'll need to configure the screen when you get it (unless you get one from LMBR). I say this because we also use various displays at our company, and quite often they need setting up for your particular use. That can be using resistors or bridging contacts. This 'tells' the screen what it is to display ie number of digits, decimal points/positions, characters etc. For example, resistor 12 is missing and the link bridged, plus some wire seems to bridge from R9 to somewhere else, so if you do get hold of one, check the back is identical...

good point - but you just freaked John out.. sounds like getting one from LMBR is the best bet !

[TonyL]

I've not managed to kill a chrono yet but my Chrony F1 could certainly fall into the category of "walking wounded".

Hope your quest for parts and ensuing repair goes well, John.