ednarob 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2017 I just want to put it out there, how often do you change your encoder wheels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RunningThreads 245 Report post Posted September 3, 2017 I changed them once in 12 years chasing a problem that wasn't the wheels so I would say almost never. Nigel Quote Brenda Wells - Green Millie. Sold November 2017 Nigel Wells - Ultimate 1 with Intellistitch & IQ. Sold January 2019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ednarob 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2017 1 hour ago, RunningThreads said: I changed them once in 12 years chasing a problem that wasn't the wheels so I would say almost never. Nigel 5 hours ago, ednarob said: I just want to put it out there, how often do you change your encoder wheels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ednarob 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2017 What was the problem then if it was not the encoder wheels...I have changed the encoder wheels a few times at some cost too and I still have the same problem, the machine hesitates and then the stitch length goes longer. I have had my machine since 2007 and I have changed the encoder wheels about 3 times and I have 2 more on order which I expect delivery in the next few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RunningThreads 245 Report post Posted September 4, 2017 I had a broken wire right at the plug for the encoder. Mostly it would make a connection but occasionally it would break and I would get a long stitch until it connected again. I found it by wiggling the wire to the encoder while moving the machine in regulated mode without thread. Nigel Quote Brenda Wells - Green Millie. Sold November 2017 Nigel Wells - Ultimate 1 with Intellistitch & IQ. Sold January 2019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gator 464 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 OMGosh, that's not normal. Please call the factory and discuss your problem with Dawn. Quote ConniePort Huron, MI 48060APQS Sales Rep and EducatorMillennium with Intelliquilter (IQ)"Be a good listener, your ears will never get you in trouble" Frank Tygrsewsweetgator@aol.comhttp://www.yoursite.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sewfree21 4 Report post Posted September 25, 2017 Nigel, how did you fix your broken wire to your encoder box? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RunningThreads 245 Report post Posted September 26, 2017 My broken wire was at one of the pins in the Molex connector. I managed to solder the wire to the pin because I didn't have any new pins at the time. I guess I should repair it properly, I think it's only been about six or seven years. 2 Gail O and dbams reacted to this Quote Brenda Wells - Green Millie. Sold November 2017 Nigel Wells - Ultimate 1 with Intellistitch & IQ. Sold January 2019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sewfree21 4 Report post Posted September 26, 2017 Thanks for letting me know! You did a good job soldering since it' s been six or seven years! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
connieb 100 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 I have replaced my encoder wires but not the wheels. Very easy to do and Very affordable, under $10 per wire and I did both of them just because. I had been getting long stitches and APQS spent a little time on the phone with me to figure out the wire wasn't staying connected at all times. Once we decided what the problem was they sent the parts, I had them in two days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
