Locked up Gotek Diagnosis - Rotary Encoder Issue

Let's find out why this Gotek is locked in firmware upgrade mode.
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[@TravellerMusic]

love your vids, keep up!

[@oledave2540]

I would be nice to see the Gotek power up without the encoder board.

[@retrofriends]

When I found out that the push button was shorted, I didn't go any farther. I haven't received a replacement encoder board, but I suppose I could have stolen one out of another gotek and added 30 seconds on to the video. Or I could have filmed an entirely different gotek and have the viewer being none the wiser lol.

[@disc-basedgames]

Of course you could just push the buttons. Most Amiga computers have hard drives. So, the "disk drive" is mostly not used. I wonder if I can buy these newer Gotek drives without the stupid encoder and speaker? 🤔

[@retrofriends]

Oh, hello Hans. Not sure I can agree with the statement that most Amigas have hard drives, considering the a500 is the most prevalent. Keep in mind most people don't have the funds and/or ability to add or maintain a HDD on an Amiga. The easiest and cheapest way to get an Amiga up and running with your favorite classic games is with a Gotek, and best selling models have the rotary encoder. I have sold hundreds myself. That's not to say all of this applies to everyone - to each his own.