The output DR to the control logic is also now sitting at around 0vdc and so sending the lower arm blocked signal, however the arm is roundly ignoring this command for the time being......not to be put off I'm happy to have the detector arm and its associated circuit finally responding as design...….

Bit of an investigation into a floppy cartridge connection has led to an email being fired off to Rudi...……….

While awaiting Rudi's shapeware parts to arrive, and also for the Christmas pudding to digest, I have taken a closer look at the cartridge mount bits that I will need to retain and connect to Rudi's modified connection strip, the screen/ground spring connector looks pretty shot.....I will need to be a bit creative with this I'm thinking....

Hi,

congratulations with that work on Beogram 4000 (I fortunately own one).

About the aluminium Trim Strips, how can i found the member that had some replic´s?
Best regards

Hi. I am the member who has the aluminium strip. Let me know your requirements. 

Barrie

seems I have broken a couple of the very thin wires which connect to the cartridge holder when I removed it, can anyone advise what AWG size these wires are (Martin.) I,m still awaiting Rudis package 😉

For inside the Beogram 400x tonearm, from the cartridge connector to the rear board (that transfers to the really thin magnet wire) I like to use 32 gauge wire

Cheers Sonavor…..found this on UK ebay ;¬)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Internal-Tone-Arm-Rewire-cable-by-The-Missing-Link/232591653167?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Rudi's package arrived so as I'm still waiting for the tonearm wire I decided to install the replacement LED into the detector arm....

And for good measure stripped down the release lever and associated solenoid and damper...good clean and some silicone grease.