Jburns 239 Posted December 24, 2014 I may need to replace/ purchase main board for a Vinyl express unit that has a known graphtec equivalent. . Graphtec parts show as available. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted December 24, 2014 I think I need one for my qe60+. According to the manual it basically reads like you have to recalibrate everything after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted December 24, 2014 Also if you go with the VE motherboard do you have a source for it? SIgnwarehouse said they wouldn't sell me a board or the arms upgrade unless I paid them to install it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted December 24, 2014 Well i pick up the cutter friday- and i am going to use the graphtec service manual as a reference. But if i determine its a main board, i am going to Look at the connections, and just buy the graphtec one so i can use the drivers, have more down force etc. My power supply for my FC is the same PN as the VE equvalent. So i will test that first 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted December 25, 2014 Mine passed all the sensor tests and that's all I can get out of it so I'm thinking mb is bad on mine. I think Im going to sell it or part it out since without the arms I see no point on putting another mb in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted December 25, 2014 Also if you go with the VE motherboard do you have a source for it? SIgnwarehouse said they wouldn't sell me a board or the arms upgrade unless I paid them to install it. Hi jaybird, No- I don't have a source for VE mainboard. I am betting that I can place a graphtec MB in there (IF specs match for voltage, connections, etc). The Graphtec manual is very good explaining replacing parts and making electronic (NOVRAM) and dipswitch adjustments, and mechanical (distance) adjustments. In fact, I downloaded one also for my FC7000 just to have. If I am allowed by moderators, I can post pics and progress on how it goes. OR could be a boat anchor when I am done with it!! :) But I work with electronic laboratory equipment for my day job- i am somewhat comfortable with replacing parts and using service manuals..this just seems like a fun project if successful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted December 25, 2014 I can't see any reason you couldn't post your photos and progress - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted December 25, 2014 OK thanks Dakota. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted December 25, 2014 Please do. I agree the graphtec board should work and please post lot of pictures. If my cutter had the arms installed I'd be more willing to replace the motherboard but without arms I'd rather wait for another cutter to come along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted December 26, 2014 well this project wont happen. So here was what the person said he had. 1. Vinyl Express Q54-that wasn't working. It was bundled with printers, and he told me he would sell it alone for 200.00. WOW right? 200.00 for a non working equivalent of an FC8000-130. 2. So I drive there, and he has a Q75- BIG difference- older (like FC7000) and much smaller. His listing was completely wrong in more that one place!.- and I wont spend 500.00 for a MB in that cutter. For an actual Q54? yes that is worth the effort. oh well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites