K-01 Mode Dial problem

Achromatter · 03-31-2016, 08:55 PM

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This is awsome!!

I'd be happy to send my K-01 as I'm not really using it right now. I'm on the east-coast.

One thing about the knob. Is the plan to have the markings "raised" / proud of the top plane of the knob as shown? IMHO it would be better if they were engraved, or recessed, into the knob surface, this way I could fill them with paint to mach the factory markings. Just a thought.

In any event, this is great news, private message me if you'd like.

shiner · 03-31-2016, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by K10Perry

All you K-01er's out there: I was contacted by pixelvandal about the lost mode dial issue because I had done some 3D printing for the Q. He wanted to know if a replacement is possible. I have modeled (image below) and test printed a replacement dial that looks pretty cool. Problem is I have no K-01 to test it on nor do I know anyone to test it on. While I could mail to pixelvandal for a test fit, but then we would have to keep mailing dials back & forth until it is correct. Is there anyone in the Salem/Albany Oregon area willing to do a test fitting? The problem is the pin to key the dial orientation. I don't know exact size and location. I have it pretty close, and perhaps good enough, but it needs a test fitting to be correct.

Did you see my post with the measurements and images?

furryurry · 04-01-2016, 01:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Achromatter

This is awsome!!

I'd be happy to send my K-01 as I'm not really using it right now. I'm on the east-coast.

One thing about the knob. Is the plan to have the markings "raised" / proud of the top plane of the knob as shown? IMHO it would be better if they were engraved, or recessed, into the knob surface, this way I could fill them with paint to mach the factory markings. Just a thought.

In any event, this is great news, private message me if you'd like.

Agree with you about the engravings.

Rick in Ohio · 08-28-2016, 02:40 PM

The dial came off my K-01 yesterday, luckily it came off in the hotel room and not when I was out using the camera. After three years of owning this camera, this is the only problem I've had with it. Time to get out the superglue.

Rick

**monochrome** · 08-28-2016, 05:25 PM

I used Pliobond. I scraped off the blob of rubber cement that was left on the base.

Rick in Ohio · 08-28-2016, 08:53 PM

Hi Mono, I see that members have used all sorts of adhesives to put on the dial, I know I have new superglue so I will most likely use that. I was lucky that the dial came off back in the hotel room, my wife and I were in Columbus, Ohio and we were out at various sites all through the day.

Rick

shiner · 08-30-2016, 12:34 AM

I would use a more "soft" type glue than superglue, like one of the silicone based ones. If superglue, it's permanent, pretty much, and also the thick type might be better to ensure that it doesn't run into places you don't want it...

fwcetus · 08-30-2016, 07:14 AM

They're back on eBay again - Pentax K 01 Digital SLR Mode Dial Replacement Repair Part Genuine 77560 0A331 | eBay

Steve.Ledger · 08-30-2016, 10:40 PM

Wow, expensive little beastie! $30 plus $20 shipping to Australia = AUD $66.50 :O

ptxbillyk · 09-13-2016, 04:19 AM

My experience: My mode dial cap came off a few months after I bought my K01 in 2012. I consulted the local vendor (in Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia) as to whether he had any super glue or some easy fixes to attach it back. He said no, and had my camera sent back to the main agent in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). It took a month before I was able to get back the camera. When I asked if Pentax would automatically extend my warranty by a month, the vendor's technician concerned flatly said no. (He ought to have sought clarification from Pentax: poor service!). Luckily, my replaced dial mode is still OK after a laps of close to 4 years.

jcalvetti · 09-01-2023, 08:26 AM - **1 Like**

Hey folks, I'm aware this thread is SUUUUPER old at this point, but I think it's worthwhile. Using the measurements provided earlier in the thread, plus some monkeying around and lots of revisions, I've created a mode dial that fits just about perfectly and thought others might want the .stl file, which I've uploaded to dropbox - Dropbox - K01 Mode Dial.stl - Simplify your life

My printer is pretty mediocre, but a better one should be able to print the engravings. For my own usage, I just printed one without any markings on the top.

If anyone is interested in one, I'd be happy to print one and send it for a few bucks.

Ko1er · 01-17-2024, 08:55 AM

My K-01 also lost the mode dial cover. Truth be told, it happened many years ago (though after several years of intense use) and I never thought to google that problem. I just kept on using it without the cover - frankly I had no problems with that. By now, I'm afraid I have lost it, so if I don't find it in any of the drawers, I'm just super thankful for the 3D model above and all the links!

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03-31-2016, 08:55 PM	#106
Achromatter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 122	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. This is awsome!! I'd be happy to send my K-01 as I'm not really using it right now. I'm on the east-coast. One thing about the knob. Is the plan to have the markings "raised" / proud of the top plane of the knob as shown? IMHO it would be better if they were engraved, or recessed, into the knob surface, this way I could fill them with paint to mach the factory markings. Just a thought. In any event, this is great news, private message me if you'd like.

03-31-2016, 10:33 PM	#107
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Originally posted by K10Perry All you K-01er's out there: I was contacted by pixelvandal about the lost mode dial issue because I had done some 3D printing for the Q. He wanted to know if a replacement is possible. I have modeled (image below) and test printed a replacement dial that looks pretty cool. Problem is I have no K-01 to test it on nor do I know anyone to test it on. While I could mail to pixelvandal for a test fit, but then we would have to keep mailing dials back & forth until it is correct. Is there anyone in the Salem/Albany Oregon area willing to do a test fitting? The problem is the pin to key the dial orientation. I don't know exact size and location. I have it pretty close, and perhaps good enough, but it needs a test fitting to be correct. Did you see my post with the measurements and images?

04-01-2016, 01:13 AM - 1 Like	#108
furryurry Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 786	Originally posted by Achromatter This is awsome!! I'd be happy to send my K-01 as I'm not really using it right now. I'm on the east-coast. One thing about the knob. Is the plan to have the markings "raised" / proud of the top plane of the knob as shown? IMHO it would be better if they were engraved, or recessed, into the knob surface, this way I could fill them with paint to mach the factory markings. Just a thought. In any event, this is great news, private message me if you'd like. Agree with you about the engravings.

08-28-2016, 02:40 PM	#109
Rick in Ohio Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Euclid Ohio Posts: 87	The dial came off my K-01 yesterday, luckily it came off in the hotel room and not when I was out using the camera. After three years of owning this camera, this is the only problem I've had with it. Time to get out the superglue. Rick

08-28-2016, 05:25 PM	#110
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I used Pliobond. I scraped off the blob of rubber cement that was left on the base.

08-28-2016, 08:53 PM	#111
Rick in Ohio Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Euclid Ohio Posts: 87	Hi Mono, I see that members have used all sorts of adhesives to put on the dial, I know I have new superglue so I will most likely use that. I was lucky that the dial came off back in the hotel room, my wife and I were in Columbus, Ohio and we were out at various sites all through the day. Rick

08-30-2016, 12:34 AM	#112
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	I would use a more "soft" type glue than superglue, like one of the silicone based ones. If superglue, it's permanent, pretty much, and also the thick type might be better to ensure that it doesn't run into places you don't want it...

08-30-2016, 07:14 AM	#113
fwcetus Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,286	They're back on eBay again - Pentax K 01 Digital SLR Mode Dial Replacement Repair Part Genuine 77560 0A331 \| eBay

08-30-2016, 10:40 PM	#114
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Wow, expensive little beastie! $30 plus $20 shipping to Australia = AUD $66.50 :O

09-13-2016, 04:19 AM	#115
ptxbillyk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	My experience: My mode dial cap came off a few months after I bought my K01 in 2012. I consulted the local vendor (in Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia) as to whether he had any super glue or some easy fixes to attach it back. He said no, and had my camera sent back to the main agent in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). It took a month before I was able to get back the camera. When I asked if Pentax would automatically extend my warranty by a month, the vendor's technician concerned flatly said no. (He ought to have sought clarification from Pentax: poor service!). Luckily, my replaced dial mode is still OK after a laps of close to 4 years.

09-01-2023, 08:26 AM - 1 Like	#116
jcalvetti New Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 1	Hey folks, I'm aware this thread is SUUUUPER old at this point, but I think it's worthwhile. Using the measurements provided earlier in the thread, plus some monkeying around and lots of revisions, I've created a mode dial that fits just about perfectly and thought others might want the .stl file, which I've uploaded to dropbox - Dropbox - K01 Mode Dial.stl - Simplify your life My printer is pretty mediocre, but a better one should be able to print the engravings. For my own usage, I just printed one without any markings on the top. If anyone is interested in one, I'd be happy to print one and send it for a few bucks.

01-17-2024, 08:55 AM	#117
Ko1er New Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 5	My K-01 also lost the mode dial cover. Truth be told, it happened many years ago (though after several years of intense use) and I never thought to google that problem. I just kept on using it without the cover - frankly I had no problems with that. By now, I'm afraid I have lost it, so if I don't find it in any of the drawers, I'm just super thankful for the 3D model above and all the links!