Tacktick repairs

   Makes sense to add this query to the existing thread...
The heading reading on my Tacktick 060 (Micro) is jumping all over the place, even whilst sitting stationary. Not a battery issue as it shows Bat 160 and isn't turning itself off. Timer still working fine. I've had a look at the reset instructions on the Vanaheim NZ site but that hasn't helped as I get slightly different figures (28P) in my re-set display. Anybody had and resolved a similar issue? 

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Alistair426 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 02 Jun 08 Location: Vatican City State Online Status: Offline Posts: 201	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alistair426 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Tacktick repairs Posted: 28 Apr 15 at 1:27pm
	Makes sense to add this query to the existing thread... The heading reading on my Tacktick 060 (Micro) is jumping all over the place, even whilst sitting stationary. Not a battery issue as it shows Bat 160 and isn't turning itself off. Timer still working fine. I've had a look at the reset instructions on the Vanaheim NZ site but that hasn't helped as I get slightly different figures (28P) in my re-set display. Anybody had and resolved a similar issue?

piglet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote piglet Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 14 at 8:50pm
	I have seen a couple for spares/repair on fleabay recently. Shame, Tack Tick used to have an excellent reputation for support.

Timg Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Oct 14 Location: Essex Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Timg Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 14 at 5:34pm
	Thanks for that is there a way i can identify if it is one of the old or newer ones? Cheers

Greavesie Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 13 Location: Nailsworth Glos Online Status: Offline Posts: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greavesie Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 14 at 1:05pm
	Hi The battery change is ok if you have the correct kit. The problem you face it that the early units display an error code (ERR) when you replace the battery and you can't get rid of it. I am happy to have a look at it if you want and say which type it is. Let me know what you want to do.

Timg Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Oct 14 Location: Essex Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Timg Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Oct 14 at 10:13am
	Hi Greavsie, is it easy to change the battery or is this something you could help with as my tacktick doesn't turn on but did briefly do I think it may be the battery?

Greavesie Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 13 Location: Nailsworth Glos Online Status: Offline Posts: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greavesie Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 14 at 4:13pm
	I think I am getting to understand this instrument now and have just replaced a battery in one. There seem to be several issues of PCB's The latest is a surface mount board which doesn't have a link to isolate the battery and seems to accept a battery swap without loosing its calibration. If anyone needs to know how to do it get in touch and I will explain it to you.

Greavesie Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 13 Location: Nailsworth Glos Online Status: Offline Posts: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greavesie Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Sep 13 at 6:52pm
	Hi Andy I am getting on quite well with this little project. I decided to buy a dead one from ebay and have put a non rechargable battery in it just to test how to calibrate them. It all seems quite straight forward and the unit is working fine now. I have ordered a couple of the correct batteries and will fit it one your instrument and the other inmy test unit when they arrive. Your missing button is a problem but I have found that the white rubber from the top of a pencil works perfectly so you may just need to use one of those if we can't find a dead tacktick to rob a keypad from. It is still waterproof with no button so its not a big issue Tim

PeterG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 822	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterG Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 13 at 10:11am
	Sorry, Greavsie, mine just needs a new battery, and I'm going to fix it as a spare.
	Peter Ex Cont 707 Ex Laser 189635 DY 59

andymck Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Dec 06 Location: Stamford Online Status: Offline Posts: 397	Post Options Post Reply Quote andymck Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 13 at 1:19am
	Hi Grievsie I don't i am afraid. The button went the sail after we arranged to send it to you. Does anyone have any ideas? Andy
	Andy Mck

Greavesie Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 13 Location: Nailsworth Glos Online Status: Offline Posts: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greavesie Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 13 at 10:20pm
	Hi Andy Just back from holiday and have received you TackTick. I think replacing the battery will be staight forward but the missing button may be an issue. Do you know anyone with a dead instrument I could use for spares? Basically I just need some parts......Can any one please Help!