Pinokio problems

[cheapguitarscheapthrills]

Hey guys, got an OG pinokio I've been using for a while. Started having feeding issues switched the batteries and still having the same problem. Displays red light and only feeds a stack before stopping. So I have to clean the internals or do I have a worn out censor on my hands? Probably time for a new hopper tbh

[Jonnydread]

Is this one of the ones with the tab sensor? I know that’s a fail point

[cheapguitarscheapthrills]

Is this one of the ones with the tab sensor? I know that’s a fail point

Yes it is

[Jonnydread]

I’d give the terminals and everything a good clean first, but I’d reckon that’s the issue

[Chuck E Ducky]

Isn’t it just a micro switch that enters the inner bore of the feedneck. I bet you could replace that fairly easily.

[cheapguitarscheapthrills]

The problem would be more sourcing the part. Unless HK who acquired them still makes parts

[Chuck E Ducky]

If you pull it apart is there any numbers on the side of the switch you can cross reference? I bet you can just replace it with a similar one. It’s just a simple switch that supply’s power to the motor when it’s depressed. It could just be dirty or a loose connection to. But those switches are most likely your issue.

[cheapguitarscheapthrills]

Thanks Chuck. As soon as I figure out my lawn mower situation I'm going to look into it

[TKcustoms]

I had the same issue with my hk sonic. More than likely the flex sensor went. You can test by bridging the pins the sensor connects to

HK/pinokio sources this sensor from a company called flexpoint

[Chuck E Ducky]

Just makin sure you seen this.
https://www.mcarterbrown.com/forum/p...or-replacement