Cleaning / Circuit board porn

Well, last weekend during a couple of not particularly pleasant night shoots on a low budget feature, this happened after an SFX shot:

Anyway, I got the worst off straight away and all my gear continued to work without any problems for the rest of the shoot.

The exterior was easy enough to clean with spray on isopropyl alcohol, but the stuff that could get into pots/switches cause damage would be inside

Here’s the inside of the mixer:

SX-M32 interior top

 

SX-M32 underside
SX-R4 Top

I was slightly amazed how little dust had got in (although there was a bit, mostly at the back) however, I cleaned all the switches and pots with IPA and a toothbrush .  I’m also amazed how they pack so much into these small boxes.

The bag and harness were soaked in warm water with a bit of washing powder in, they’re currently drying in the bath:

 

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