Upgrading Vestax PDX2000 to PDX3000 by hacking firmware

[@synthead]

Wow, this is awesome! Great work remapping the MIDI in pin, too!

[@briangoldberg4439]

great video! so wish you put out more stuff, absolutely am excited when you do.

[@TheRasteri]

Thanks! I really need to optimize my workflow, I spend far longer editing videos than I do tinkering with stuff

[@ReezyResells]

Wow man, you did it again!!! What would it take to get a display readout? Have you looked at the C1 microcontroller and data sheet? Is there a chance you could add the additional options the C1 has?? Major, minor, sharp flat etc?? I’m curious since the C1 allows you to program it in the fly and save pitch values programmed to buttons, how is that achieved? Just multiple Chips? I have a C1, if I can help w pics or anything ever lmk Legendary work bro 🤙

[@TheRasteri]

Yeah I really wanna look inside the C1, I have no idea how it relates to the other vestax turntables... I'll hit you up when I'm in the USA next year :)

[@GroundBeatDe]

GREAT!!! Ive seen many of your post in the internet regarding crossfaders and mods. This is really great. Im "retro-retrofitting" :D a pdx 2000 into an pdx a2 painted cherry red. It looks great but the motor is just too weak. Maybe ill do the mod later. Really thanks for all your contributions on the internet. :D

[@GroundBeatDe]

Hi...I have successfully upgraded my PDX 2000 :). Works very nice. Really thanks for your info. The chip I used is from a vci 100, could not get cheap ics from utcsource and it's the same. :). The pitch resolution increased a little bit from 0.07 BPM to 0.05bpm increments (Pitchfader)

[@scottsound4711]

TopMan you & You’re Mate hats off too both of you . I’ve got two Pdx3000 never used still in box’s & about 8 Pdx 2000 .. top vid 👍

[@SANDMAN_66]

Do you think the motor has enough control to cut skipless records? Asking before I start trying to build a diy cutter.

[@notabagel]

Hi there, fantastic idea and execution, love the project. Thanks for such a great and comprehensive video. I have a few notes/questions, but no need to respond unless you think it'd be interesting for others. Can you still program the mcu after assigning the debug pin a regular serial function? Or do you need to remove the mcu and pop it into your rom programming fixture? I think you are making the chip swap unnecessarily difficult for yourself by using regular solder. There are low temp bismuth bearing solder wires and pastes which makes large sma package reworks a total breeze and takes most of the risk out of it. Not even sure if you'd need to mask off the rest of the board for it. That could definitely lower the barrier to entry for a big rework job like this. Love the video, looking forward to more cool projects like this one. Thanks a bunch.

[@kristiangjerstadYT]

Godlike modding skills! Amazing work, Andy.

[@moije9823]

Thank you for this in-depth walkthrough. I'd be curious to try and pair this mod with a VK2300 upgrade kit.

[@TheRasteri]

Yeah since I made this video I've made it 2300-compatible

[@KeyDi95]

Hey bro i need your help i got problems with reverse issue with vestax pdx please help 😢 i tryied resistors etc

[@joelmdev]

This is wild. Great job.

[@otherjohnbeez4328]

Amazing work as always!

[@crezrox]

Hello, any idea how to fix the Vestax PDX platter from rocking back and forth after heavy scratching?

[@dly6462]

Absolutely Lovely !!! Greetings from Germany !!!

[@TheRealVodun13]

What an astounding mod and video! I loved every bit of this video! You seem to know a lot about turntables and their inner workings, and that makes me want to ask you this question: Do you think you can help me figure out how to fix my Gemini PDT-6000? The "key adjustment" fader doesn't work at all, no matter how much you slide it or which pitch range has been selected. This is immensely frustrating, considering the fact that I purchased this turntable for that specific function.

[@TheRasteri]

Thanks mate! you sure you have the PDT in "LINE" mode at the back? It can't do the fancy key stuff in PHONO mode

[@TheRealVodun13]

@@TheRasteri Oh! I'll give that a try, thank you!

[@TheRealVodun13]

@@TheRasteri OH MY GOODNESS IT WORKED! Thank you a million times, I subscribed!

[@TheRasteri]

@@TheRealVodun13 you weren't subscribed before?! for shame 😂

[@TheRealVodun13]

@@TheRasteri Nice one lmao jokes aside, you fixed a very big issue for me and I am very appreciative! I got this baby mint in package (NOS) and was nervous that there was a manufacturing error or missing component. I can't tell you how happy I am to have this working properly!

[@PeteSasqwax]

At the risk of asking an incredibly stupid question, how can I tell whether my 2000 is a Mk1 or a Mk2? I've got a white one that i bought from eBay a few years ago in less than stellar condition that I'd be happy to send up if it's the model you're after (and assuming you haven't already got one)

[@lutonjimmy]

Hi buddy, I've got 2 that need this doing. Would you be able to do it for me and how much would you charge, thanks.

[@CutAndPasteRecords]

Hero.

[@onlyonewhyphy]

Very cool, mate. Ta fur the video and the scratchin

[@freshcutsbcn]

Very enjoyable watch even if you are not planning to mod (I have a 3000 already :D)

[@Voultar]

GREAT job!

[@TheRasteri]

Thanks bro, love your channel :) didn't think DJ mods were your bag :)

[@djbobbyd3985]

Great Video... So much knowledge on Vestax turntables. Do you know if the Vestax PDX A2 MkII Replacement Tonearm would fit and work on my Vestax pdx-2000mk2 turntable? I really wish I could find a Vestax pdx-2000mk2 Pro turntable which has the anti-skip tonearm or to be able to find the tonearm from the pdx-2000mk2 pro and install it on my pdx-2000mk2. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@outsidemayor2098]

Excellent video ! I’m currently wanting to upgrade my pdx 2000 to 2300 with the VK kit but I have zero clue on what work is needed so any advice would be brilliant

[@TheRasteri]

I've never done the 2300 upgrade, but it's supposed to be pretty easy

[@LoneDrum]

So dope. gonna do this fo sho!

[@soundsbyDG]

Brilliant and big fan

[@Thompsn23]

you have open the turntables.. the engine is the same,product number,ptich are better in the 3000 ?

[@TheRasteri]

Yeah as far as I can tell the only real difference between the 2000 and 3000 is the firmware. The firmware gives it better motor control

[@GroundBeatDe]

uhh...just one question :). What is the pitch resolution of the pdx 3000 in BPM ? :) (i mean the steps in BPM when moving the pitchfader) . its like in the pdx2k or better. I think for long mixes that sucks :) . Thats the only thing that has stopped me between the twelves and the pdx.

[@TheRasteri]

I'm not sure, I know the PDX3000 has updated motor control but I don't know if the pitch resolution was changed. I guess you could try upgrading it and see :)

[@krolkoolmarek7074]

Ur genius bro ❤️

[@waynegarner3087]

Could this be done to a Technics 1210 ?

[@vdentalvolispanagiotis7577]

only with dj backtrack 's mod

[@MrSpacelyy]

He makes it look easy (er) But this is impossible for me. Cool video

[@smoke1va]

Hey 👋 Ras big fan of your channel and what you do. I’m a Vestax junkie as well that customize and repaired Vestax for over a decade. One issue I have a hard time fixing is loss torque on the Pdx 2000. If you could make a video or point me in the right direction any help is appreciated!

[@TheRasteri]

could be one or more motor drive transistors have blown - look at the output with a scope and make sure you're getting all 3 channels

[@smoke1va]

@@TheRasteri Ok I will check it out thanks

[@vdentalvolispanagiotis7577]

awesome vid!! Thank you!!! Next step is a hack to attach a C1 button panel :) and convert it to a c1

[@TheRasteri]

Someone's already done that :) kristiangjerstadmusic.com/button-box-buy/

[@vdentalvolispanagiotis7577]

@@TheRasteri bummer!! i forgot about that!! :D

[@SusuLakuProductions]

Still waiting for Weecee part 3

[@Moonrakerd]

if someone would find a way to upgrade numerk cdx to hdx :)

[@Trib3Craft1210]

Awesome... your just fu**ing awesome

[@conquestrecordings]

Killer

[@atetraxx]

good ol pen15

[@MTRX2011]

hardcore.

[@nh3stu]

El puto amo

[@deaddreamer66]

found these MCU on aliexpress, cost $ 100 apiece

[@TheRasteri]

try utsource - www.utsource.net/itm/p/5838279.html

[@oldstyleanalog6459]

It's a nice set up.But if u got the cash just buy the reloop 8000 mk 1 or 2.That way u won't mess up ur vestax

[@TheRasteri]

Yeah if you want hassle-free setup the RP8000 is great. PDX2000s aren't particularly rare though