Fried flash unit
 

Wondered why my flash unit had suddenly stopped working...It got fried. Do I care? Not really,

I was never that impressed with it anyway, and I can&rsquo;t be bothered to find the cause. I think it might have shorted via the strobe, but who knows.<p class="MsoNormal">The rest of the MF-01 unit is working ok so I&rsquo;m happy. It now gives me a chance to work on a new project...The Smoking Gun.




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RE: Fried flash unit
 

If you purchased from Tamiya or its representative, try returning it for a replacement. There are several accounts of Tamiya replacing electronics parts for free if the original is returned.

RE: Fried flash unit
 

Not usually so with the flash units. The DMD's and MF units yes Flash, no. Had one go after about 2 hours of use when I first got my Panther G. Had to buy a new one.

RE: Fried flash unit
 

It might be worth a try, as the fried parts are inside the MF...I'll give the guys I bought it from a call and see what they say...Anyway, thanks for the heads up guys.

RE: Fried flash unit
 

If the problem was in the MF unit for the flash, which you really didn't  say, then yes you very well could get it replaced.

RE: Fried flash unit
 

Sorry, I thought the photo's of the board would have shown the problem

RE: Fried flash unit
 

I usually avoid opening up the cases for the MF and DMD units. This can in some cases void what ever warranty they may or may not offer.