debbalestreri Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Hi all, I just bought a used Speedball Artista Potters Wheel. Once I hit "reset" its on FULL SPEED, and a bit bumpy.. The knob on the right does NOT slow it down and won't turn the wheel head off. Suggestions on a part to replace? Motor? knob controller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Probably the controller, but I don't know how responsive speedball is right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Love that wheel especially with the legs. Not much to it a 100k pot and the controller board. You can check the pot with a meter and I would make sure no one has inserted anything into the foot pedal jack. Likely the board since the motor does run. Humps and bumps might just be an old belt that is a bit creased from sitting in one spot. Threw a bunch of stuff on that wheel and am still fond of it. if you do not have the manual, this should be it https://www.speedballart.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Artista-Final-Updated-November-2017.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 I would be hesitant to put much $$ into a repair as that wheel is not worth much to begin with.Its a demo wheel or very light use wheel at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbalestreri Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Is replacing the control board a hard thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Not likely, but that all depends on your level of comfort working on electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark C. said: Its a demo wheel or very light use wheel at best. I love that wheel, have thrown hundreds and hundreds of demos with it. Plates, mugs, bowls, vases, all sizes. That being said it is lightweight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 I’m just moving this thread over to the Equipment Use and Repair section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 I really like that wheel, too. I threw a 10 pound vase on one and it did an admirable job. It's not something I would use for production work, but as a hobby wheel it's great. I've got a lot of customers who use them in their classrooms because they're small and easy to store when not working on a ceramics unit. I'd call Speedball and talk to their tech, as they've probably experienced the issues you're having and can tell you what needs to be done. Replacing the controller should just be screws and slip on terminals for the most part. You'll just have to decide if the repair is worth the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieLynn Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 How do you repair the port on the side of the Artista wheel? It’s where the pedal plugs into. When I pulled the pedal cord out, the cylinder inside the wheel fell down inside the plastic casing and can’t be retrieved. Is there a way to get inside through the base? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 56 minutes ago, JulieLynn said: How do you repair the port on the side of the Artista wheel? It’s where the pedal plugs into. When I pulled the pedal cord out, the cylinder inside the wheel fell down inside the plastic casing and can’t be retrieved. Is there a way to get inside through the base? Thank you! It’s just a 1/4 phono jack so yes you can access it from underneath and if necessary remove it to get your phono jack sleeve out. A new jack can be had online or you could direct wire it with a suitable bulkhead connector if you do not need to remove the pedal. #6 in the picture below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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