Technics/Panasonic RXL0106 Idler Gear

The idler gear RXL0106 is part of REM0043 & RDG0206 assembly that is driving tape transport and cassette doors. Because it was made from semi-flexible material it might tend to crack during the time.

Idler gear RXL0106 in assembly

3D printed replacement part (gear only) was tested for correct operation.


The part is compatible with following devices:
RS-BX501, RS-CA1060, RS-CH404, RS-CH909, RS-DC8, RS-HD505, RS-HD505ES, RS-HD515, RS-HD515PPS, RS-HD75, RS-HDA710, RS-HDA710PPN, RS-TR170, RS-TR270, RS-TR373, RS-TR474, RS-TR575, RX-DT75, RS-TR777, RS-TR97, RS-AZ7.

RXL0106 in drive schematic

Replacement of RXL0106 gear – video by Alvaro Cerasi


Product is available in e-shop.

Technics Logo Plate

3D printed Technics logo made from black opaque material, letters are gold painted.
It is not 100% the same quality as the original but it looks quite similar.

This one was designed according to RS-TR373 tape deck but it might fit to other models too – dimensions at the picture.

Available in the e-shop