Knightspirit Posted March 19, 2024 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) Anyone have a source for this coding kit? I found one place on line that has it - kinda sketchy I thought (weird shopify site): https://supply-electronics.myshopify.com/products/coder-kit-cv-z1-0-for-zeiss-zm-lenses But they apparently do have it and it can be bought for about $90 with shipping. Apparently Match technical is gone, and every other place that used to have it is either gone, or doesn't have it in stock. Anyone use it before? Got one you want to sell? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Siriusone59 Posted March 19, 2024 Share #2 Posted March 19, 2024 I found a place that sells the template but I had trouble placing an order. I think the site may have had an issue at the time, I'll check it again later. https://akaralabs.com/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted March 20, 2024 Share #3 Posted March 20, 2024 A cheaper alternative perhaps? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightspirit Posted March 20, 2024 Author Share #4 Posted March 20, 2024 6 hours ago, Siriusone59 said: I found a place that sells the template but I had trouble placing an order. I think the site may have had an issue at the time, I'll check it again later. https://akaralabs.com/ Perfect - thanks! I just ordered one for $20… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted March 20, 2024 Share #5 Posted March 20, 2024 5 hours ago, Knightspirit said: Perfect - thanks! I just ordered one for $20… So did I. My second attempt found that the site was functioning. Thought the price was quite reasonable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted March 20, 2024 Share #6 Posted March 20, 2024 12 hours ago, Siriusone59 said: I found a place that sells the template but I had trouble placing an order. I think the site may have had an issue at the time, I'll check it again later. https://akaralabs.com/ Thanks for this link, that Slim Skin case looks very good. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted March 20, 2024 Share #7 Posted March 20, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, Al Brown said: I have two made from brass (!) and one 3D printed from Thingiverse, the link that @Ecar posted. Brass? Now that would be nice. I think most people like myself just want something that works and could code a few lenses. Problem I've seen is that most you see advertised on the net cost $70-90+ and is just silly for what it does...and they don't even include a bag of "crunchy frogs"🤪. I'll be happy with my purchase when it arrives as long as it helps me code the few VC lenses and the earlier model summicron I have. Then it will set until needed again... Brass, now that's cool...I'm envious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceRH Posted March 20, 2024 Share #8 Posted March 20, 2024 I downloaded the .STL file from Thingiverse.com and then found a place called Print a Thing, uploaded the .STL file and paid. They say one to two weeks and the price was very reasonable. The cost for one is $1.11 + $5 printer setup + $5 shipping. You can add additional ones without the setup or shipping costs going up. I do have a cardboard template from a user on FM but I wanted something a little more durable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted March 20, 2024 Share #9 Posted March 20, 2024 2 minutes ago, BruceRH said: I downloaded the .STL file from Thingiverse.com and then found a place called Print a Thing, uploaded the .STL file and paid. They say one to two weeks and the price was very reasonable. The cost for one is $1.11 + $5 printer setup + $5 shipping. You can add additional ones without the setup or shipping costs going up. I do have a cardboard template from a user on FM but I wanted something a little more durable. Yes, the marginal cost is ridiculously low, which is why I had a few made, just in case. They work well. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted March 20, 2024 Share #10 Posted March 20, 2024 22 hours ago, Siriusone59 said: I found a place that sells the template but I had trouble placing an order. I think the site may have had an issue at the time, I'll check it again later. https://akaralabs.com/ Like a few others, I ordered one this morning. Just got notified that it's already shipped. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted March 28, 2024 Share #11 Posted March 28, 2024 The template I ordered from akaralabs arrived today, only took 8 days...impressive. Decided to test on a VC 35mm f2 Ultron using a fine point 0.4mm Sharpie pen. Worked like a champ. I'll code some others when I have more time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceRH Posted March 28, 2024 Share #12 Posted March 28, 2024 On 3/20/2024 at 3:57 PM, BruceRH said: I downloaded the .STL file from Thingiverse.com and then found a place called Print a Thing, uploaded the .STL file and paid. They say one to two weeks and the price was very reasonable. The cost for one is $1.11 + $5 printer setup + $5 shipping. You can add additional ones without the setup or shipping costs going up. I do have a cardboard template from a user on FM but I wanted something a little more durable. My order from Print a Thing arrived on Monday so less than a week. It works perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted March 28, 2024 Share #13 Posted March 28, 2024 2 hours ago, Siriusone59 said: The template I ordered from akaralabs arrived today, only took 8 days...impressive. Decided to test on a VC 35mm f2 Ultron using a fine point 0.4mm Sharpie pen. Worked like a champ. I'll code some others when I have more time. I have same coder and used Sharpie, sadly it doesn’t work. What is your camera, mine M240P, no cigar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisberg Posted March 28, 2024 Share #14 Posted March 28, 2024 14 minutes ago, mmradman said: I have same coder and used Sharpie, sadly it doesn’t work. What is your camera, mine M240P, no cigar. I've had trouble using Sharpies as well. Switched to Milwaukee INKZALL Ultra Fine and that works great for me. -Thomas 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted March 28, 2024 Share #15 Posted March 28, 2024 6 minutes ago, mmradman said: I have same coder and used Sharpie, sadly it doesn’t work. What is your camera, mine M240P, no cigar. Sorry to hear that, mine is on a m10r. I marked the lens using the template then after removing it I filled in the marks a bit with the same pen just to make the black stand out. My marks aren't quite as large as those on my factory coded lenses but it worked fine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgeenen Posted March 28, 2024 Share #16 Posted March 28, 2024 (edited) Sharpie is a good pen. However recognition can be unreliable if the mark is too fine. I generally experienced it is best to close the gap between consecutive black dots and slightly increase the back dot‘s width until it works. With Voigtländer bayonets it should not be necessary to mark the white gaps. I had it since M9, the M240 was the most picky one. But don’t give up, with a little bit of try and error it will work. meanwhile, my sharpie had dried out and I switched to a Uni Super Ink Marker PNA-125 pen, which works reliably with the M11 Edited March 28, 2024 by jgeenen 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceRH Posted March 28, 2024 Share #17 Posted March 28, 2024 I mark initially with a sharpie then remove the template and enlarge the marks with a UNI Super Ink Marker. Fred Miranda had recommended it and it works great. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted March 28, 2024 Share #18 Posted March 28, 2024 (edited) Many years ago I had M9 and Chinese 6-bit flange painted with Humbrol Matt paint worked. This is my first experiment with coder on M240 camera and Sharpie, I guess it is question of try and error, will carry on. Thank you all on suggestions, Amazon will make fortune selling all variety of Matt permanent markers. Edit, if anyone is wandering, it is easy to check coder against already coded kens, pits coincide . I also filled gaps between adjacent “1” or pits, lens is modern Voigtlander M so flange is perfect for aftermarket coding. Perhaps good Matt paint should work. Edited March 28, 2024 by mmradman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 28, 2024 Share #19 Posted March 28, 2024 Sharpies are not dark enough in my experience. Better use them to mark coding dots in the first place, then remove the template and apply black paint or black ink over the marks to avoid false code readings. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted March 28, 2024 Share #20 Posted March 28, 2024 Here's what I used...mainly because it was handy. 🙂 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/391136-coder-kit-cv-z10/?do=findComment&comment=5142110'>More sharing options...
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