Abstract VR8 scanner part needed

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I've recently became owner of two vr8 abstract scanners (regular version, non rotating).

One is working perfectly
Other one has display/storage problems.

I isolated the problem to vr display board v1.2, the one with the displays and buttons on it.

When I move the 'good' board from the one machine to the other, the other machine works 100% then.  So the problem is definitely this pcb.  I also tried swapping the chip that is on it (firmware chip?), but the fault wasn't located here.

I checked with abstract themselves but haven't had an answer yet. 
So in the meantime...
If anyone is having this board in working condition (from a broken machine for parts for example) or has it just as a spare, and is willing it to sell to me.  I would be very happy.  I know these lights don't go for big money these days, but i'm always happy when I'm able to repair some equipment.

I'm located in Belgium, but can pay perfectly through paypal or wire transfer.

Edited by lowlevel - 24 November 2009 at 11:10am

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lowlevel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 24 November 2009 Location: Belgium Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote lowlevel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Abstract VR8 scanner part needed Posted: 24 November 2009 at 9:17am
	I've recently became owner of two vr8 abstract scanners (regular version, non rotating). One is working perfectly Other one has display/storage problems. I isolated the problem to vr display board v1.2, the one with the displays and buttons on it. When I move the 'good' board from the one machine to the other, the other machine works 100% then. So the problem is definitely this pcb. I also tried swapping the chip that is on it (firmware chip?), but the fault wasn't located here. I checked with abstract themselves but haven't had an answer yet. So in the meantime... If anyone is having this board in working condition (from a broken machine for parts for example) or has it just as a spare, and is willing it to sell to me. I would be very happy. I know these lights don't go for big money these days, but i'm always happy when I'm able to repair some equipment. I'm located in Belgium, but can pay perfectly through paypal or wire transfer. Edited by lowlevel - 24 November 2009 at 11:10am

mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Brighton Status: Offline Points: 7797	Post Options Post Reply Quote mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 November 2009 at 3:04pm
	talk to member mark james, he has loads. He also answers the Pro audio parts phoneline so can reach him there - usually
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lowlevel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 24 November 2009 Location: Belgium Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote lowlevel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 November 2009 at 3:11pm
	Thank you for the directions towards Mark James, I contacted him through pm so let's hope for the best.

Mark James Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 15 January 2006 Location: rig side Status: Offline Points: 5306	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark James Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 November 2009 at 3:14pm
	think i can help you mate let me have a look at home as pat said ive got about 5 in bits in my lounge
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lowlevel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 24 November 2009 Location: Belgium Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote lowlevel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 November 2009 at 9:51pm
	Picture as promised. I believe the chip (eprom) most on the left has some data in it that perhaps is damaged/lost. Swapping the big chip in the socket with the one from the other machine doesn't change anything.