@Geoff H. posted:Thanks for your swift replies! I looked inside my Z1000, and hmmmm. Soldering is not a strongpoint of mine, so, rather than completely ruin a partially working Z1000, l will leave it as it is.
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What do you mean by leave it as it is? I don't understand the value/application of a "partially working" Z1000 Controller that puts out a constant voltage?
I've always wondered how hobbyists that don't want to solder or mess with electronic components decide what to do in these situations. It seems there's a price point ...maybe $50 (?) where the hassles of shipping costs and/or traveling to a LHS with qualified repair capabilities relegates such items to the landfill?