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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you like reel-to-reel compact cassette look and you don’t want to spend a fortune then you can create one – using 3D printed reels.
Just download attached zip file containing STL model files. Print it with the highest precision (0.1mm layer height, 0.3mm nozzle diameter, 100% infill). I use PLA filament.
