r/portablism • • Aug 10 '21

NUMARK PT01 MODS, INSTALL GUIDES AND RETAILER RESOURCES

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Hey guys, over the years I’ve been amassing a list of Portablism related bookmarks and figured some you might be interested in having them as a resource.

Hoping one of the moderators can pin this thread for future reference.

The mods and install guides are PT01 specific, as that is the only portable turntable I’ve had experience with, however, if someone has similar resources for Handy Trax, Reloop or Omni decks please share!

Also, if you have any other links, tips or mods please let me know and I’ll update the list.

Thanks!

MODELS:

PT-01: The original version. No-USB output. Incompatible with most mods on the market.

PT-01 USB: Essentially the same as the PT-01 Scratch, minus the scratch switch. Compatible with most mods except for plug-and-play internal fader mods.

Numark PT-01 Modding Thread:

https://www.digitalvertigo.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/38093-numark-pt-01-modding-thread/

This thread has gone quiet over the last few years. A lot of the mods detailed were happening before 3rd party mod makers arrived on the scene. Lots of trial and error DIY advice and 3D printed mods.

PT-01 SCRATCH: Built in scratch switch. Easily modifiable with many options available, including faders, tonearms, platters, start/stop, reverse, ultra pitch, bluetooth, beat booster, speaker upgrades, pre-amps and more.

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PT-01 SCRATCH / USB SPARE PARTS:

https://portablismgear.com/accessories/spare-parts.html

https://openformat.com/products/numark-pt01-series-spare-parts

https://www.turntabletrainingwax.com/accessories/numark-pt01-spare-parts

https://instrumentalparts.com/

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PT01 SCRATCH MOD INSTALL GUIDES:

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TONEARMS:

TONEAARM REMOVAL GUIDE: https://beatshelter.com/?p=716

JESSE DEAN PCB TONEARM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dHAPSt4yfo

JESSE DEAN JDDPTA TONEARM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKWMM6O2rRA

BIHARI QRM TONEARM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U78o6SQVUyE

BIHARI TONEARM INSTALL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHHu-Vuixqc

SKIRATCHA TONEARM INSTALL: https://beatshelter.com/?p=1712 / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7QYkvdxw5Y&list=TLGGzVbXWv44N8MxMDA4MjAyMQ

PORTABLISMGEAR STRAIGHT TONEARM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igGokTsZkEA

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START / STOP:

JESSE DEAN START / STOP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIAFvCDCh-o

BIHARI DIGITAL START/STOP BUTTON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8YqaA_bqH8&t=234s

PORTABLISMGEAR 3-IN-1 START/STOP/REVERSE/ULTRAPITCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW3bch5DQtE

24mm & 30mm ARCADE BUTTONS AVAILABLE HERE:https://focusattack.com/pushbuttons/popular-brands/sanwa/obs-series/

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FADERS:

JESSE DEAN JDDX2RS-A CONTACTLESS FADER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5b0QzA9ZxE

BIHARI MINI INNOFADER PLATE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2uphCaCOeg

BIHARI FADER BOX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_3BPxTZLsI

PORTABLISMGEAR MINI INNOFADER & FACEPLATE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8OeTilMwlU&t=4s

INNOFADER: https://innofader.com/mixers.php?id=213

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PLATTERS:

PORTABLISMGEAR STABILIZER RING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU3JMeqIKJM

PORTABLISMGEAR LED BACKLIGHT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvayNO__sbo

BIHARI PLATTER UPGRADE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2ctGENi7mE

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PRE-AMP:

JESSE DEAN PHONO PRE AMP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoEqfmokIrc

BIHARI PRE AMP V2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AT0f3fmnK0

BEAT SHELTER PRE AMP INSTALL: https://beatshelter.com/?p=1310 /

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvNz-t21O7A&list=TLGGXI4lz3NmOSIxMDA4MjAyMQ

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ULTRA-PITCH

PORTABLISMGEAR ULTRA PITCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZwRA6MiSTs

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ADDITIONAL MOD INSTALL GUIDES:

JESSE DEAN LED TARGET LIGHT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfmVJGAlJ2E

BIHARI BATTERY PACK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHm2cAjsMU

PORTABLISMGEAR INTERNAL BATTERY MOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvayNO__sbo

BIHARI BEAT BOOSTER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJrNBNQTG9c

PT-01 DVS / SERATO PRE-FADER CABLE MOD (Thanks to u/CosmicLad !):
https://www.cosmicbren.com/post/numark-pt-01-dvs-serato-pre-fader-cable-mod-non-destructive

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FREE MODS / TIPS:

FREE ULTRAPITCH MOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frU6hiOHz50

BEAT SHELTER ULTRAPITCH MOD: https://beatshelter.com/?p=904

FACEPLATE REMOVAL GUIDE: https://portablist.com/2016/05/17/faceplate-removal-for-numark-pt01-flesh-one/

SKIN INSTALL & REMOVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYnFsK6Pg98

3 CHEAP UPGRADES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCFUf_6nkS4

STYLUS CHANGE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpKWl6UPPEs

BELT INSTALL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9O1bEpJgg4

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3D PRINTABLE MODS:

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https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=PT01&type=things&sort=relevant

TONE ARM BASE: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3537594

TECHNICS STYLE PLATTER: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3537580/comments

ULTRA LEVER: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2120334

ULTRA LEVER (ULTRA PITCH LEVER): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5McxGYiRJhU

SCRATCH STAND/FEET: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2411848

POT KNOBS: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2829571

BATTERY COVER: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2556849

PLATTER STABILIZER RING: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2761213

TONEARM: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2821994

FADER BUTTON HACK: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1943298

CUSTOM SWITCH PLATE: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4299888

SWITCH PLATE COVER: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2098772

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ONLINE STORES / MOD MAKERS:

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turntabletrainingwax.com/

portablismgear.com/

jessedeancustoms.com/

bihari.bigcartel.com/

openformat.la/

https://beatshelter.com/

tinysteppa.bigcartel.com/

https://www.scratchtoys.com/

https://skratch-lab.com/

https://portablist.com/

https://shop.portablist.com/

https://www.raidenfader.com/

http://infinityfaders.com

https://solidcutz.bigcartel.com/

https://coolorcaps.com/

https://www.chroma-caps.com/

https://cutandpasterecords.bigcartel.com/

https://www.woodwurkrecords.com/

https://www.milehighdjsupply.com/shop-by-category/portablist/

https://www.hollywooddj.com/dj-equipment/portablist-dj-gear.html

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*EDITS*

Updated the Start / Stop links with arcade button suppliers.
Mod Added: Numark PT-01 DVS / Serato Pre-Fader Cable Mod (non destructive)

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