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[unixronin]

Subject:  One treadmill, secured for free in non-working condition from Freecycle about a week and a half ago.

Problem 1:  Treadmill belt doesn't run, though it can be turned by muscle power alone.

Solution:  Found one 0.25" spade connector to the emergency-stop switch in the control box was disconnected.  Reconnected it.  Presto, treadmill works.  (This was several days ago.)

Problem 2:  Treadmill computer powers up, but never displays anything, all readouts stay at zero.

Preliminary diagnosis:  "I'll bet the computer's not receiving any tach signal."

Solution:  Trace tach signal line, find mis-aligned Hall-effect sensor, re-align sensor.  Presto, treadmill computer works.

Currently it appears I can manage about half a mile at 3.7mph before my knees beg for mercy.

Comments

[fatcook.livejournal.com]

As always, I stand in awe of your technical prowess. I couldn't have done that.

Congratulations on the 1/2 mile!! That's the way to keep the surgeon at bay!

[bratling.livejournal.com]

i sit in awe of his ability to half a mile.

way more than me.

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

I don't know that it's really going to do anything to keep the surgeon at bay ... I'm hoping I can just start getting my general fitness back on track again. My foot is going to need more surgery regardless, and my right knee still needs cleanup work.