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📸Cameras & Camera Software => Camera General Discussion => Topic started by: mpederson on January 07, 2011, 01:06:43 PM

Title: Where can I get this XC21B camera repaired?
Post by: mpederson on January 07, 2011, 01:06:43 PM

I've got 3 of the Vanguard pan/tilt/zoom (XC21B) cameras. 2 of them have failed servos. I haven't been able to find parts or repair service for these. Anybody know where I can get parts or get these fixed?

Title: Re: Where can I get this XC21B camera repaired?
Post by: Tuicemen on January 07, 2011, 01:17:07 PM

Many users have torn these apart.
Perhaps if you explain what is wrong or the part your looking for someone can jump in with a more helpful post then mine! ;)
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Title: Re: Where can I get this XC21B camera repaired?
Post by: mpederson on January 07, 2011, 03:45:26 PM

The servos or more specifically the gears inside the servos are breaking. The only source for these servos is from China and I don't need 2,000 of them. I am looking for a stateside source.

Title: Re: Where can I get this XC21B camera repaired?
Post by: Tuicemen on January 07, 2011, 03:53:58 PM

Okay seems to me I remember reading a post about replacement gears!
A user found them in a hobby shop.
If they posted the name of the shop I don't remember but a detailed search of the forum should find the post.
Or that user may chime in with the info!
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Title: Re: Where can I get this XC21B camera repaired?
Post by: Knightrider on January 07, 2011, 04:03:17 PM

Tuicemen:

An advanced search is you friend!  ;D

http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=11186.msg64465#msg64465

http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=11187.msg70160#msg70160

Title: Re: Where can I get this XC21B camera repaired?
Post by: Tuicemen on January 07, 2011, 04:53:37 PM

Quote from: Knightrider on January 07, 2011, 04:03:17 PM

Tuicemen:

An advanced search is you friend!  ;D

http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=11186.msg64465#msg64465

http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=11187.msg70160#msg70160

Very true!
Newbies need to Know that!
And how to use it!
As long as Someone else will search for them they will expect it! B:(
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Title: Re: Where can I get this XC21B camera repaired?
Post by: Knightrider on January 07, 2011, 05:22:27 PM

Quote from: Tuicemen on January 07, 2011, 04:53:37 PM

Newbies need to Know that!
And how to use it!
As long as Someone else will search for them they will expect it! B:(
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Awwwww man! 

Sorry to undermine the project.

Title: Re: Where can I get this XC21B camera repaired?
Post by: Tuicemen on January 07, 2011, 05:27:07 PM

Hey no Problem!
At least you posted the links as Proof if one searches they can Find!
Also the origial user who posted the info has a chance to get credit for the info they took the time to post! ;)
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Title: Re: Where can I get this XC21B camera repaired?
Post by: mpederson on January 07, 2011, 10:59:05 PM

The gears mentioned in these posts; 
http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=11186.msg64465#msg64465

http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=11187.msg70160#msg70160

 are external to the servos. The ones I need are internal. They are compound straight gears (like you would find in an old clock) used to reduce the rpm (and increase the torque) of the little stepper motor to something more usable.

 I realize the normal repair is to replace the stepper motor (servo), but, as I posted earlier, I could only find them in China and I don't want to buy 2,000 to get the 3 I need.

Thanks for the posts, anyway.