Great video.

I've a exact same controller/size VFD tube with 64x240 pixels. Would that work? Would be totally awesome!

Thanks, a bit too much for now, so it is in Save for later for a re-watch. I have to say I go for sunbrite nowadays, as it is very easy to do, and almost as succesful as previous messing with chemicals.

Thanks for explaining the weird chroma output, it is very hot by default. Too bad CRT's with a proper size for the C64 don't do S-video, it was only introduced on larger models (20 inch+) from the nineties. For flat TV's I find it of not much use, as most do a pretty good job in removing noise and artefacts from the RF signal. The best way to use a C64 remains investing in a 1084 monitor. Especially if you have a C128 as well, as it decodes RGBi as well.

So I'm trying to understand the concept of the cassette/printer dock for the PC-2 "battery needed to regulate the rest of the voltage". I have someone else telling me the same thing, but then I have other people telling me differently. I tested trying to power the cassette/printer dock using a 2A power supply at 6V - I get a "CHECK 8" and the printer won't self-test. Same when I set the power supply for 7.5V. It only works when I set the power supply for 9V. Note that I had long ago removed the battery from my cassette/printer dock.

That soldering iron lol....

I have a Tandy PC3 that's in great condition. It's probably not possible to expand the ram, but I want to make a little breakout board for the 11 pin connector so I could use a microcassette to load and save programs, or RS232. The thought of opening up the internals is frightening. I'm happy the LCD is pristine.

Hi! I follow with great interest all your videos and your repair work that I find really awesome. I have a question about sharp pc 1600 that I wish to own (I have an overclocked pc-1500a) but prices of this units are prohibitive. I've noticed that a majority of pc-1600s on sale do not turn on with the very same symptoms of having the LCD display on and do not respond to the unit reset, do you know anything about this, apparently, common fault? thanks

Great video as usual...What type of solder sucker is that? Sounds like it has some proper ooomph!

These Okimate printers have a removable interface board which allows them to also work with the Apple II and IBM PC.

Is there a way to purcase another Solis Master 5000 coffee maker? HELP PLEASE

Cool video, I never opened that keyboard. I did this process on the other Model 2 because no keys worked on that keyboard 🙂

excellent work.. for whoever needs it, on the Realistic Minisette-9 the 6V DC plug needs to have the positive on the outside ring.

oh thanks for sharing. I landed in this channel coz I got FX-840P in my online local shop for just 17 usd.

Incredible adventure. Yay for HC-80/PX-8

very good job!

Hi Jeff.About the CASIO FX-502P that was my first calculator (my dad passed it to me when I was 12 beginning high school) and yes, it's fully programmable and it came with a thick nicely printed manual containing listings for hundreds programs you could type in the calculator, then save it to cassette tape via the adapter.I remember it was even a "biorhythm" program that was kinda cool thing in the early 80s (inputting your birth date and current date and having a computer telling you how you'd feel LOL). It was one of the first scientific-engineering programmable pocket calculators in South America; and this one had the extra capability of composing music, using one of the overlays your received and making your own music cassette!.A truly vintage one of a kind.

To save on paper, use a 10" Tablet better; helps save nature Good job, your friend will be pleased, specially after months, he probably thought: it's too old, no parts, it's a gonner. I was thinking, to take any small dirt on the parts: Blower, or compressed air can, or small vacuum cleaner, then Ultrasonic Cleaning & WD-40 wash up

Hey Birt, I hope you see this comment, as I'm wondering about an aspect of your setup. I'm currently prepping to recreate your 12% H2O2 heat mat setup to do some retrobrighting of my own. I've got a similar setup; same size mat, roughly same size container, the only difference being that I'm using a 30 watt heat mat that has a maximum temperature setting of 45 degrees Celsius. I was wondering how close I could get to the 40 degrees, so I'm testing with tapwater. I've got a polystyrene base with a small sheet of aluminium insulation foil on top to reflect the heat back into the container. The container I've got covered with thick blankets to provide a little bit of insulation as well (not ideal, I know). I've got the heat mat set to 45 degrees, and put a temperature sensor in the water hooked up to a multimeter. After roughly 12 hours the water only gets up to 30-31 degrees with an ambient temperature of roughly 21 degrees. I double checked and the multimeter is accurate. So, for my question to you: I've gone over your video multiple times, as well as the data you've uploaded to OneDrive, but I cannot find if in your tests, by 'temperature', you're referring to the temperature you've got set on the heat mat, or if you've also got a temperature sensor in the hydrogen peroxide. Thanks in advance for answering! It's a really great and insightful video, and an awesome contribution to scientific research on this topic.

A masterful repair, young Skywalker!

Wow! Amazing work! This thing fascinates with its ability to create a directory on tape! I want that for my C64!

Bravo! Nice save! Amazing to me. PX-8 is a nifty computer.

FANTASTIC! NICE KIT

It is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain these computers in Japan. I am very surprised that there is such a wonderful collection so far away from Japan. My FX-860PVC/PB-100/Z-1 also has LCD problems and can no longer be repaired. I feel a little sad that there is no way to repair these. The back panel of the FX-860PVC states S-7 荷重計算 Load Calculation S-8 体積計算 Volume Calculation S-9 コスト計算 Cost Calculation It may have been used in places like construction sites. I enjoy watching your show every time. Thank you.

Hey Jeff! Careful in handling that equipment! Some of it is Sharp!

The Nagus would be pleased. Though his ears might not be with the tape.😁

It works, "Excellent!" Dig it

Looking forward to seeing that printer work!

Sorry, Birt, but Jumpman is *not* a game to test c64 video quality with! ;-) Try something with good graphics, expecially hires gfx with black! Head over Heels comes to mind f.ex., or Amaurote...

Hello. I am the guy that actually invented the c64 Svideo cable waaay back in 1996! ;-D /dk/crest

Practical question, these seem to have a German keyboard layout here in Belgium, and as I type blind, I loathe the swapped Y and Z. Can you pull the keycaps and remap them with a ROM mod? I don't mind the eu's and the ringel-S.

Very cool machine. Do you know anything about what you can pop in the 4 slots at the bottom. Two are filled in mine. I also have no idea how to set the clock.

Dr. Egon Spengler's pocket computer of choice. 😊

The CE-125 and a 1250/1260 was a really neat combo!

46:35 What's that button and spring for anyway? The service manual refers to it as an "earth knob"... 🤔 I have a CE-122 with major corrosion that couldn't be saved anymore, despite major cleanup. Too far gone.

I have a CoCo 1 and everything works but it has a black screen. I even installed a brand NOS RF modulator.

The C book is very expensive to buy - is put of print. I downloaded a well scanned pdf copy for free from somewhere, then printed and bound my own copy on 100 gsm Mellotex paper, at A4. It will last well beyond my own lifespan. ❤😊

I was in university in the 1990's, and I recall the textbook for a physiology course I took. At the end of the course, I went to the professor and told him that if he used the same textbook again, he should tell the students to ignore the first 3 1/2 chapters, because they were garbage. He told me he was writing hi own textbook. The one specific example I recall that shows the problems with the book is that it had at least the professors as authors, and at least three editors. And between them, they didn't know the difference between mass and weight. There was a place where they gave kilograms as the unit of weight. (A kilogram is a unit of mass, the correct unit for weight in metric is the Newton.)

K&R brings back lots of lots of memories. I had the white cover version. Great video as always.

I have a book for chip reference its very useful

One of my professors retired while I was in college for EE. I snagged a bunch of really cool old books on computer engineering and tube circuit design. I still have them.

Sure wish I could get a BPD+ for my Tandy Model 102. Do you have any idea when they will be available again?

I totally agree with your opinion. The information in yesterday's books were much better than what's available today. Not only was the content better, also people cared about correct spelling, grammar, and diction. Today I shake my head at how bad writing has become.

FREE, like in the land of the FREE, not in the way of a FREE lunch, for old book you have to pay to get them. Some useful books cost a fortune and are only available in PDF in the store of some monopolistic merchant of scanned books.

I have some stunning old books - and even some interesting PDFs of 100 year old books - the language reveals so much about attitudes of the time... Reading them is a joy - like travelling in time... 🙂

Old manuals and books are awesome. I found "Metals and how to weld them" that someone threw out. I'm not a welder by trade but it is full of all kinds of useful information.

Great books! Thanks for sharing this collection.

I love vintage and antique books!

Excellent collection!!

Now I'm jealous! I do have quite a lot of electronic books from early '70s but those are really difficult to find here in EU in recent years!