Replacement set of two loading gears for Sony DAT Tape drive. Part number 3-345-181-01 Gear (Loading A) and 3-345-182-01 Gear (Loading B) .
You can find the gears here in schematics:
Sony DAT Loading Gear Set
Sony X-3363-501-1 Gear
The gear is part of X-3363-501-1 motor assembly. It is attached to reel motor shaft. The gear can tend to crack during the time and tape drive can become more noisy or does not work correctly.
Faulty gear can be replaced with 3D printed one. This type of drive mechanism is quite easy to disassembly – just follow service guide steps. You can find the gear here in schematics:
Technics/Panasonic RDG0034 Gear
The gear RDG0034 was used in 90’s Technics/Panasonic drive mechanics. It is attached to motor that is driving tape transport. It sometimes tents to crack during the time.
Faulty gear can be replaced with 3D printed one. This type of drive mechanism is quite easy to disassembly – just follow service guide steps. You can find the gear here in schematics:
Technics/Panasonic RXG0009 Gear
The gear RXG0009 was used in 90’s Technics/Panasonic drive mechanics. It is part or mechanism that is driving tape transport. Because it was made from semi-flexible material it tends to crack during the time.
Faulty gear can be replaced with 3D printed one. This type of drive mechanism is quite easy to disassembly – just follow service guide steps. You can find the gear here in schematics:
Technics/Panasonic RDG0206 Gear
The gear RDG0206 is part of REM0043 assembly that is driving tape transport and cassette doors. Because it was made from semi-flexible material it also tends to crack during the time.
If you can hear ticking noise and tape transport and/or cassette door do not work correctly then it might be cause by cracked gear. Check service manual of your deck if there is RDG0206 (and REM0043). You can see it here:
Technics/Panasonic REM0043 Gear
The gear that is attached to motor that drives tape transport and opening/closing of cassette doors. Because it was made from semi-flexible material it also tends to crack during the time.
If you can hear ticking noise and tape transport and/or cassette door do not work correctly then it might be cause by cracked gear. Check service manual of your deck if there is REM0043. You can see it here:
Technics/Panasonic RDG5772ZC Gear
Many Technics/Panasonic tape decks use this gear for tape transport. They were created from semi-flexible material that tends to crack during the time (well, the parts were produced back in 80’s or 90’s).
You can recognize problem with this gear when you hear ticking noise during playback. At the end you would not be able to play the tape at all, or only in one direction if you have reverse deck.
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.
3D printed replacement part (gear only) was tested for correct operation.
Customized Capstan Belt
Product upon request
Seamless capstan belt 3D printed from a rubber-like flexible material. Size up to 180mm (diameter). Customizable width and thickness (0.3 – 0.6 mm). I use it as a replacement in my Sony deck without any issue for more than a year.
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.