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Hrndnvalery
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Registered: 12-2009

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Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 10:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I have WWII Robot camera ( with long spring motor winding knob) without a lens. It has jammed shutter. I tried it today and it started to work at 1/500 settting, then it got jammed again in open position. It looks like it needs cleaning and lubrication. Does anybody know how to disassemble Robot II?
I have another Robot II with ordinary knob and also without lens. That one works OK, but does not have a rewind knob. Does anybody know where to get a rewinding knob (if possible) lenses?
Is a service manual available for Robot?
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Scott
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Registered: 07-2006

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Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 10:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Just a saftey tip:

As I understand it, the Robot has a coiled steel spring, much like on some clocks and watches.

Be careful when taking such a machine apart-- it can be dangerous. No kidding.

Guess how I gained this bit of knowledge?

If the shutter got jammed, and someone kept winding that ratcheting spring tighter and tighter, then that spring might be storing a surprising amount of potential energy. There may be two or three feet of spring steel in there waiting to jump out, and that steel can cut like a knife.

Put on some safety goggles before you take it apart.

I think the trick is to first (BEFORE dissassembly!) find a way to move the pawl off of the ratchet teeth, so that the spring tension can slowly be released.
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Sevo
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Registered: 09-2008

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Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 02:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

The shutter assembly is accessible from the rear after removing the film windowhole with quite limited disassembly of the camera. But watch out for the spring indeed - a loaded spring can cut off fingers or severe a vein!

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