Recently got hold of a Zenesis Mini. Why on earh would you make an expensive, top-end bottom button mod and not make the button lockable? 
Fail!
Fail!
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Per the manufacturer you may need to fiddle around with adjusting the button a weee bit!
But yes, There is a simple Modification Zen can make to this mod to make the bottom button lockable.
Zen could put a skirted lock ring (Screw) at the very bottom of the device, just screw down the ring to lock the button in place; SIMPLE!
Or I could quote Clarkson with "HOW HARD CAN IT BE"?
But to me this bit of the design leaves me scratching my head. Everything else is so WELL Thought out and there SHOULD be a reason why Zen did it this way.
But yes, There is a simple Modification Zen can make to this mod to make the bottom button lockable.
Zen could put a skirted lock ring (Screw) at the very bottom of the device, just screw down the ring to lock the button in place; SIMPLE!
Or I could quote Clarkson with "HOW HARD CAN IT BE"?
But to me this bit of the design leaves me scratching my head. Everything else is so WELL Thought out and there SHOULD be a reason why Zen did it this way.
There is a reason. Product liability. If you manufacture a "locking widget" and market a "locking widget" and someone who buys the "locking widget" claims a loss because the lock failed, you're in trouble financially. If you make no such claim that your widget is "lockable" and someone suffers a loss because they unintentionally fire it, then it's not a product failure. SO basically, this isn't a fail. In fact it makes it impossible for the Zenesis to fail. A lock ring is simple, screw down, prevent firing, but it leaves Zen open to a product liability suit if someone doesn't lock it properly.
SIMPLE SOLUTION TO LOCK YOUR ZEN BUTTON:
Notice how many threads there are on that button housing? Wonder why there are so many? Unscrew it a few turns, (1-3 turns depending on magnets/switch/washers in the button), and it will not fire.
Salt&Pepper - excellent answer mate with several valid points. I think what you say about this small design error having no rational explanation and being totally at odds with the rest of well-thought out design is what is I have trouble understanding.
JENerationX, what a load of nonsensical jibberish.
JENerationX, what a load of nonsensical jibberish.
I can translate it to another language if that would help you understand it.
Locking buttons are rare on mods. Only one I can think of off hand is the Reo grand.
P+ has a great locking system, I just wish the button couldn't spin because it has to be lined up perfectly to be able to lock it. Kind of hard to do in the dark.... You're just spoiled from it! 
And no offense JEN, but I do think that's a bit far fetched. I can't imagine that's the reason he decided not to go with a lock. Just sayin', not trying to start an argument.
And no offense JEN, but I do think that's a bit far fetched. I can't imagine that's the reason he decided not to go with a lock. Just sayin', not trying to start an argument.
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No actually, it isn't.
That is from the manufacturer himself.
If you want to "lock" your switch, unscrew it a turn or three.
It came straight from Zen's mouth actually..... (the reason, not the words, he was far more technical in his explanation to me). Basically, he was advised that making a "lock" had possible negative ramifications from a liability suit.
almost all bottom button mods have them. all 3 mods i have now do. though the one on my ihybrid got dethreaded
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seriously?
the thread was posted as a question.
you attacking him is entirely unnecessary
seriously?
the thread was posted as a question.
you attacking him is entirely unnecessary
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Wow...such nastiness in here. This is not the way we treat fellow ECF members.
To verify what Jen said about a lock...you are welcome to read the House of Hybrids thread...it's in there.
Closing this due to poor behavior.
To verify what Jen said about a lock...you are welcome to read the House of Hybrids thread...it's in there.
Closing this due to poor behavior.
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