Strobe Discs
Posted May 7th, 2002 by JaS
Downloads
Use these free strobe discs to check the running speed of your turntable and adjust as neccasary.
Instructions
(1) Select the correct mains frequency for your country
(2) Print out the speed disc to the desired size
(3) Cut a 7.25mm hole in the centre for the spindle
(4) View the disc under standard tungsten room lamp
(5) Bars should appear stationary
Downloads
50hz 16⅔ / 33⅓ / 45 / 78 rpm strobe disc
60hz 16⅔ / 33⅓ / 45 / 78 rpm strobe disc
Comments
Voltage and frequency by country
Submitted on November 19th, 2009 by designwallahThis list on the web provides the voltage and frequency (along with a picture of the outlet) for all countries: ElectricalOutlet.org: Receptacles, Outlets, Plugs, Adapter Plugs
strobe disks--
Submitted on October 12th, 2009 by wielgukaIn the US is 50- or 60 Hz the standard ?
strobe discs
Submitted on September 5th, 2009 by corncroftjust to say thank you very much ,I have been a, trying to find my own disk to no avail,
and have been looking for a replacement,the fact you guys have a free one is brilliant and has sorted out my prob quickly
so thanks again!!
Strobe disc
Submitted on June 2nd, 2009 by BrowneyezThis is great! Have been trying to locate a strobe light to check speed on a B&O turntable. Found one on Ebay for ~60. This took 5 min. to print and check my tt speed. Thanks so much
Strobe Disc
Submitted on April 13th, 2009 by sepolanskyCareful of the fluorescent lamp recommendation. Newer high efficiency electronic ballasts rectify line current then generate a ~10kHz signal to the lamp.
Stuart
strobe disc
Submitted on April 20th, 2009 by cycletempThe 10KHz sounded interesting, so I experimented. I used a Lights of America compact fluorescent spiral bulb #2432-S as the only light source in the room. I also tried a GE Helical #FLE26HT3/2/D bulb. The strobe disc worked perfectly with either one.
60hz 33⅓ / 45rpm strobe disc
Submitted on April 13th, 2009 by cycletempFluorescent lamps work better, they turn completely on/off at 60 hz. I appreciated the "full size" comment, having printed out a cartridge alignment protractor LESS than full size.
Speed disc
Submitted on March 15th, 2009 by bionicjulesAmused by instruction 2. It doesn't matter what size you print it out!
Strobe Discs
Submitted on March 12th, 2009 by grufflybearAny chance somebody has a pdf to make a strobe disc for 78 rpm ?
78 RPM strobe
Submitted on May 4th, 2009 by josephazannieriYo Grufflybear:
I saw your post and I just submitted one to VE last week, but they haven't put it on the website yet. Didn't realize that there was not a 78 strobe on the site, because with this strobe I never needed to look one up. It's a nice 78-45-33-16 diagnostic strobe for 60 hz that reads the actual speed and plus and minus 2% and 4%. About 8 inches in diameter. Easy to read. Two speeds per scan. Give me your email in a PM and I'll send you a scan, or you can wait till VE gets it posted.
Good luck from the old (strobe) flasher.
Joe Z.
Strobe Disc.
Submitted on September 11th, 2009 by E G TippingTippo,
Hi Joe Z,
I know its quite awhile since May, but was wondering
if your strobe disc is still available, if so I would be much obliged
if I may have one. I'm afraid I'm green on computors, and Hi-Fi decks
so if you need my address please inform me and I will forwad it.
Cheer's,
Tippo.
Strobe disc
Submitted on June 2nd, 2009 by BrowneyezHey (strobe) flasher, would like to have copy of your strobe disc also. To- priceb@mounet.com Thanks
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Submitted on May 20th, 2009 by old timerThanks for the scan as I have been looking for one for some time(78) This is a great site as members help each other out. many thanks again . Old Timer