Need Modding Adivce) Hercules MP3 E2 Jogwheels
Hello everyone,
I just have a quick modding question about the Hercules Mp3 E2.
I’m wanting to do a custom paint job and add some leds but I can’t figure out how the Jogwheels can be removed.
They have that soft rubbery stuff covering the top and there aren’t any screw holes underneath the console that look like they would be holding the Jogs on.
On a side note, wtf? Hercules makes a look alike MP3 E2 with a soundcard built in?
Many thanks,
Digi 
You will need to open the bottom to get access to the jog wheel installation.
It is the custom at Hercules to have a controller with soundcard and one without based on the similar configuration (Rmx and Steel, MK2 and original MP3). If you think about it, it’s a nice way to do things since the development is already done for one, so it’s not too hard to simply remove the soundcard.
So you have hands on experience with this topic? Is there anyway you could specify which screws I’m looking to remove within the console?
Oh that’s The Hercules DJ Console Mk4! I thought it would have had the Mp3 e2 name. Sucks I missed that midi, instead I bought the Mixtrack.
OR you could keep that extra money plus the amount you could’ve earned while doing the mod, and buy a good controller (then later mod that one)… SCNR.
I like the Hercules Mp3 E2, its a good controller for me and what I do with Traktor. I travel alot so it just the right size. I bought the Mixtrack thinking I would like it better but I didn’t. Like I said I shoul’ve bought the MK4. All that is besides the point though.
Looking at the bottom of the at the circuit board, I can see the post for the Jogs. But there aren’t any screws to remove them. Just screw to take off the board, but I can’t because the Jogs Lip hits the top cover.
The jogs post does have a locking pin in a U shape. But I’m kinda afraid to pop it off 
And of course I get it all apart, and my cam is dead. Sorry can’t post pics, maybe later 
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i got tired of the metallic faceplate on my rmx but didn’t wanna potentially fuck it up.
i eventually got annoyed with it and took it apart.
the rmx has magnets around the jogwheel posts to supposedly adjust how much the platter spins. (i really didn’t see it making any difference)
i took off those little locking pins and realized that those magnets would in fact hold the jogs in. i can even turn the controller upside down and the jogs don’t fall out.
on mine, after i removed the pins, the jogs were able to be removed. i couldn’t get the pins back on so only do it if it has magnets built in. if it doesn’t have magnets, i don’t know how you would secure the jogs back in place.
if you have a webcam, and you could photograph the under-side of the controller, that would probably make it more clear.
Just to be clear, if I was to take out the pin the Jogs wouldn’t come out? This mod is going nowhere fast. I can’t remove anything function wise.
Plan B is to have a thin piece of acrylic plastic cut by me or a shop, kinda like a overlay. Then just paint that. But its not really worth the price given the console and I don’t know how it would affect button pressing.
Kinda bummed.
That sucks, did you try putting them back on with pliers? I’ll post pics tomorrow btw.
side note, Take a look at my previous post time and your reply time? doesn’t make much sense 0.o
well i tried, but got annoyed quickly. it was like 4am and i just wanted to be done with it. haha
i’ve since taken it apart several more times and not having to remove those pins every time is kinda nice, so i dont really mind.
haha i saw that as well, apparently the clocks are off because it happened to me earlier as well. apparently the server’s been weird lately.
okay, i went to the guitar center and bought an x1 (dammit ni!)
but anyway, i looked at the mp3 and realized it doesn’t have those magnets for torque adjustments.
i’d only go through with what you’re planning to do if you’re patient enough to work with those pins and get them back on there.
Congrats on the X1, I’m sure you’ll find some sort of use for it 
Don’t fear the pins. They released the jogs, so I’m good to go. To put them back on I just lined them up, and gave them a squeeze with some normal pliers and they popped right back on. I would suggest if you do this, do it in a corner on the floor. If your not coordinated they will fly and your screwed.
An LED underneath the Hercules Mp3 E2 Jogwheel? News to me, I’ve contacted Hercules about that LED in the pic above. If I find the output note I’ll post it.
oh don’t worry haha. i love it already.
i’m glad you got it to work out.
how are you gonna paint it?
I worked on drawing and cutting the mask for a few hours last night. Lets just say Mr. Towely, Pedo bear, and Troll faces are involved. Its one of those cluster fucks of a design.
I’m gettin ready to paint it. Man, no one said this would be work! Haha wew -.-
hahaha
go for it, man!
(be sure to post a photo afterward!)
Well shit, My first attempt failed pretty bad.
I made a overlay of a wall of masking tape so I could just spray on my design. But I cut the masking tape on a wood board. So the tape didn’t come off the cutting board in one piece (as it was layers of masking tape). I just bit my lip and slowly transferred it onto the Hercules face plate. After many coats and waiting for it to dry, I finally peeled off the tape to notice to spray paint bled. It wasn’t clean at all and looked like ass because the button got in the way of the design. I guess between all the removing form the cutting board the tape wasn’t as sticky.
So I have decided to re paint it and go with a simple stipe design of some sort. I know I’m going to have to individually cut of the paint for the buttons as all the coats are going to cause issues. I should have just painted it all black and just said F it lol.
I’ve ordered some standalone LEDs. The Hercules can barely power the ones it already uses. I’m going to implement them later as my GED test is in two days and I need to study.
Well I’m am done, I’ve had it. I’m covered in spray paint because of another unsuccessful design. Its gettin painted solid black and thats the end of it.
What I thought was the end was only the beginning of another issue. Since I hadn’t planned on putting 10 coats of paint -.-. The buttons are sticking really bad. I’ve scrapped all the holes out carefully with a razor. But since the buttons are not pushed straight up and down they are getting stuck lopsided (not pushing directly in the center).
But for me to fix them I would have to damage the paint. Really regret doing this.
I guess I’m getting that Mk4 I wanted. 
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