No, I won't buy a new one.

A scrap material repair of a Rode Wireless Go II after a broken power button bricked my receiver.
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*SCORE
Everything but the Rode support hold music was created myself
Synthesized on Korg Volca FM 2
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"RODEREPAIR"
24.01.06 - 24.01.09
Cleveland, OH
*Made for the sake of making.
Evan Monsma

[@EvanMonsma]

Our community discord (for makers of all kinds): discord.com/invite/j9N9tHmJmK

[@Lalaland.001]

I so understand the charm od repairs done in a free way but for less then 2 dollars you could have fotten some toggle switches of enay or ali and made a proper repair without wood or anything.

[@alexbergen9981]

@@Lalaland.001 Ah but if it wasn't made of of pallet wood it wouldn't be a proper Evan Monsma video

[@natescovill]

This is exactly why right to repair is so important, and why it's so important for companies to provide tools such as the remote power on that Rode has.

[@PossumMedic]

I guess you can at least get the last recordings onto your PC but it doesn't really fix anything long-term

[@peepopalaber]

In this case, its about cost and feasibility, it would be way more expensive for rode to let people sit down and desolder and resolder tiny components like these. You have in this case right to repair, just no guarantee. Thats why its important to learn the skills to repair such small things and than, teach and help others. Do a repair cafe or such thing.

[@LindonSlaght]

As a broke person I find it especially inspiring

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks man

[@singingice]

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[@ColtonMatocha]

I'm not sure you made it look any less like a bomb 🤣 but I do love the dedication to repairing equipment rather than just throwing it away. Plus now, its unique and has a story attached to it! Great work!

[@EvanMonsma]

Haha true, still pretty bomb-like. I recorded that VO bit before knowing what the final thing would look like lol

[@KptnAutismus]

you could've probably found a replacement switch and soldered that in, but this is way better. well done. keeping our right to repair alive.

[@TheBasementChannel]

Rode has the best customer service I’ve ever had. They’ve replaced things for me out of warranty no questions asked. They’ve earned a customer for life.

[@aircoholic]

What do you think happens to the replaced products?

[@Hawk7886]

Dude, I really gotta say, you're probably my favorite creator. You have an incredible amount of heart and you aren't burdened by the artificial, bought-and-paid-for, hypercapitalistic sponsored _bullshit_ that's so prevalent on this platform. I really, sincerely hope you keep going for a long, long time. I'm always stoked to see what "stupid" thing you come up with. =)

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you man, that means a lot. I'll be around for as long as I can

[@lordmemester8798]

i agree with this comment

[@jrambo2424]

Louis Rossmann would be proud. Electronics should be repairable. I'm glad you kept it out of the landfill. It has plenty of life left!

[@JAY24_SC]

would be proud? He would hate the ripped pads and the cold solder joints and would argue wether people who dont know what they're doing should do these things...

[@ColtKirwan]

I loved this

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you Colt 🙏

[@ModernMakeovers]

I take a lot of inspiration from your storytelling. You remind me of Van Neistat, but your videos have a charm that's truly unique.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you man- means a lot

[@VladimirKostek]

Loved the intro scene man, quite a nice juxtaposition. I'm super into the right to repair and love fixing things myself when the task presents itself. It's a big reason I made some framework laptop videos, we need more companies like them. 💻🛠

[@teatime_teatime]

Beautiful. I love the mantra of “go make somethin’ stupid”. I think I might do that.

[@EvanMonsma]

Hell yeah

[@connerrowe06]

I just wanna say that this channel is great. I honestly dont feel that there is any other channnel that has quite the same feel as this. It feels so much more interesting and relatable then most KZbinrs who feel like they live in a completely different world. The idea of making things your own is really something I can connect with and I appreciate seeing a channel that represents that feeling so well.

[@EasyMac308]

I really like the idea of stitching as an assembly method. Very clever.

[@jdmurphy]

Really great work. Excellent edit. The sequence of taking apart the receiver while on the phone with tech support was perfect - reminiscent of "iPod's Dirty Secret" by Casey Neistat I think!

[@EvanMonsma]

Haha I didn't think about that comparison but I love it, thanks man

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Neat! Those have become a standard accessory for KZbinrs, so it is definitely a bonus to have it personalized, to prevent mixups when meeting others!

[@ulisescdp6365]

Amazing video! I'm trying to start repairing and creating stuff with what I have at home, and I would love to see a video where you show the tools that you find the most useful.

[@sammallett9111]

His previous video goes over his top ten!

[@ricardozanella]

"No, I won't buy a new one!": this my animal spirit. I repair everything that I can.

[@no_name9165]

Good job bringing life back into something rather than throwing money at the problem.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you. It helps that I don't really have money to throw at the problem haha

[@owenbouchard3164]

I love this video. Great storytelling. Most of all I think you're inspiring people to see the fun and creativity that can come with repairing something broken. There something beautiful and in this type of video. Great job!

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you, that means a lot

[@kildareire]

‘Go make something stupid,’ he says. Best new tagline/motto I’ve heard in 2024. As I sit here making homemade Pancake Tuesday (13th Feb) and St Brigid’s Day (1st Feb) decorations cause no one makes them and no one displays them, but I liked the idea. I resonate with your vibe mate. Stay awesome.

[@Freestila]

I mean i would have ordered a replace SMD button, but your version makes it to Art :)

[@louroboros]

Super inspiring stuff. I do a lot of repairs myself and usually try to get things back to their original state, hiding my work. You go the complete opposite way and you get a little conversation piece as a result.

[@SatanicJamnic]

This might be the most insane button you could ever use. That's so funny you didn't even thought about changing type of this button to make ut much easier to do. I respect your madness.

[@glubglub96]

Your videos inspire me to try and spend more time working with physical things. I love them!

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you- I love to hear that

[@jblueskull]

Dude your channel has been what ive been looking for. It gives me the inspiration and courage to fix the things I love and not to be afraid of my work not turning out perfect. Thanks Evan, excited to see what you continue to create!

[@thebrakshow7415]

I love seeing people repair their devices. Most of us have a bad habit of just throwing things out but can easily be repair if some small amount of time was devoted to the repair. Fantastic work! For people watching this and taking ideas for their future projects: If you are working with a wireless product and you see a copper trace that seems to go nowhere (sometime plated copper, other times with solder mask over it) and it looks like an inverted "F" or do not solder to it... You will change the impedance of the track and cause it to loose signal performance.

[@Thelobbyingdetective]

Evan said "watch me"

[@EvanMonsma]

🌚

[@gunnerblood3253]

Doesn’t he always.

[@Thelobbyingdetective]

you right@@gunnerblood3253

[@Garagepinguin]

Nice job! It is looking more quality and luxurious than the original look.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks!

[@felixschelhasse]

I absolutely Love your style ❤😊 the videos and your projects! Love from Germany!!!!

[@Beardqt]

Your solutions are so mesmerizing because it's like step by step how I would do it, also you're absolutely 100% right that wood on electronics is a perfectly natural dystopian fusion

[@mburl]

You a truly a man after my own heart, this is the best attitude to have in my (totally not biased) opinion 😄

[@koalaXCF]

you really motivate me to make things myself because you approach it a lot more accessible to do, unlike big projects like renovating an entire house or restoring a car to perfection; you just make it to make it work. and the appreciation for the smaller things.

[@jayk806]

Loved seeing your solution. It's a shame so many companies make 'throw away, buy again' products. It's good to see folks willing to get creative to solve the problem. Nicely done!

[@mpinkchristofalo]

I noticed your angles and close-ups are just getting better with every new video 😊

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks!

[@MindfulGrinds]

Dude. WOW man. Great stuff! This sort of content is so unique but you def know that! Great stuff. It is frustrating that they do not repair anything anymore. Planned obsolescence means private repair masterpiece and a dope KZbin video!

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks man

[@Ben-hq2wg]

i've had an extremely good experience with RODE. i live in Sydney so i've not had to send my NT1 far when it needed repairs in the 5 years i've had it, and they even send extra parts if you ask nicely

[@drunksaytr3630]

I think you're one of my favorite channels I've discovered in the past few years. You've really captured a genuine style and it almost feels like a voyeuristic view into the life of a tinkerer. Love your videos and I think your editing is fantastic! Keep up the wonderful work and I'm excited to see more from you :)

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you, I appreciate it a lot. More coming every week

[@user-nu2pj2ch7t]

This was surprisingly poetic and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@cdigames]

I love the presentation of the helpline person informing you that sadly they cannot repair it, whilst you are showing footage of you documenting your repair.

[@mc4ndr3]

As long as their replacement process is free and no hassle, then I can forgive their decision to not additionally offer a repair service. Though "it was made in a factory" is a bullshit excuse. Most things are made in factories. Including repairable things. The business clearly estimates that, for fungible products, the cost of repairing electronics often eclipses the cost of replacement. But that economic logic was never explained to the hotline support dude.

[@Spike42069]

I recently repaired / modified my koss porta pro headphones with two 3.5 mm jacks, it was the first time I've ever used a soldering iron, it was really fun to do they look crazy now and I love them, thanks for the inspiration Evan. Much love from the Netherlands.

[@idle_hands0846]

This was great...! I also very much dislike wasting good working tools/items just because one part of it has failed over time... Keep up the great video's... :)

[@imark7777777]

Finally somebody who has confirmed the myth the legend that there's some sort of program after death. Yeah it's glue not screws and such tiny components a common switch that fails in many devices and is easily replaced.

[@Borgedesigns]

I love this contrast but I tend to go the other way myself, taking something from the 50s and repairing it with modern looking printed parts. Adds to the story of the object.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks - Definitely a cool aesthetic as well

[@eleonline6384]

The aesthetic of each of ur videos is so strong. I was wondering what you use to color grade your videos? The levels in all of your videos gives you such a unique visual look and I wanna try and mess around and see if I could try to use it in my own work.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks! I use Davinci. The main effects contributing to this look is desaturating the blues and making them a bit more green, then pumping up oranges and greens. It just kinda emphasizes the aesthetic I'm going for in my studio (vibrant wood grain, lots of green bits). Colored lighting also helps, for most of the repair shots I've got an orange and a green lightbulb above the workbench to add some effect in the shadows

[@NonEuclideanTacoCannon]

There is a respectable number of independent electronics repair shops that could have done that repair with the OEM part. Many of them have youtube channels. But it is also good to do things yourself. It's just good to know what your options are.

[@1D10CRACY]

It's almost steampunk like. :D The power button on my first set failed and I purchased a new set to replace it. I didn't throw the old set out as I am a professional hoarder. Maybe I'll dig it out and see if I can fix it too. :D

[@JamesGWall]

Evan out here making classics.

[@fredraket]

great to see people fixing things this should become common

[@Imperfectfornow]

Found your channel yesterday. Since then I have gone through every one of your videos. I have to say I really enjoy the spirit of what you do and this channel. Wanted to just leave a quick comment to encourage you. I resonate with your gen-z/tech/old man vibe :D. Very similar myself much older than you but have similar feelings/thoughts. Your channels has immediately been added to my shortlist of "watch as soon as they post" channels. Keep it up man, thanks for your time :)

[@kBarBeats]

yeah bro, love the diy! big fan of refurbishing and/or repairing stuff. love the channel btw!

[@flitey]

Stitching wood and metal has lit a creative spark in me. Thats such a nice touch.

[@FishuaJo]

Excellent repair and wonderful storytelling!

[@willuigi64]

Love how this video was shot and edited. Really tells a story with some great visuals. I know nothing about you or your channel but you seem like a film nerd and I love that.

[@Lance_MadCat]

wow, that is one beautiful project!

[@cameronspears1386]

Stitching it together is genius

[@norek7226]

I like your whimsical approach to repair. You could've just bought a replacement button for a couple of cents and solder it to the pcb but that would be boring 😁

[@nicomilanes3710]

Lol Zipties, binderclips, and ingenuity - classic frankenstein looks like it was heavily influenced by steampunk culture. love it

[@8lec_R]

And he has an EOS M. Checks out 😅 Love it man. Keep doing your thing, i love your solution

[@dejavulinx3295]

A smaller switch that would fit inside would for sure make it nicer and more durable

[@Spooky3do]

Good Job. Nice Video and love how you were able to reuse the device.

[@inadvertance_]

dude, you stitching your shit is actually genius, subbed

[@IzzyIkigai]

You get a sub just for the stitching alone. Ingenius!

[@ItsCaptainAllan]

Am always waiting on your videos. Much love from Kenya, East Africa.

[@Val-ub4uw]

this is super common! components are so small and not many people are trained to do it. much cheaper for the bottom line to recycle and have you pay lol. Good on your for repairing.

[@LejendaryLoozer]

Your positivity is freaking awesome.

[@pepothepig336]

This is so sick, love the weekly uploads!

[@PurifiedDogWater]

It really fits in with your custom camera case

[@user-fj9bh7kt7t]

Amazing story telling, especially liked the disassembly shots while calling customer support. Awesome film

[@cmon593]

You had me at binder clip.

[@Freytana]

Thank you for this video, and for the time you took to make it!

[@HaydenTherrien]

Awesome vid! I'm excited to see what you've got in store for the weekly uploads

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks man

[@lenoillionel2342]

brooo..you just turn it from faulty to priceless.. i love your approach on thing just to make them work like the 0$ camera rig..😁😁

[@someuser4166]

Back in the day I used to watch people turn gamecubes into portables. They often cut holes in plastic containers and epoxied stuff to Frankenstein cases for them, some made them out of wood and then put a plastic sheet over and put them into ovens to vacuum form cases (this was before 3d printers) but this reminds me of those old Frankenstein cases. I'm all for repairing and building stuff out of scrap, gives stuff way more charm. Like my current phone case broke so I repaired it with some old jeans, a sewing machine, a stapler and some old cardboard and it even works better now than the og design. Now it can stand vertically and hang on door handles or shelves.

[@wyattb56]

super cool. love the shot of the camera rig at the end, such a cool piece of tech.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you 🙏

[@CheckTechNow]

this is excellent!!! I like this approach !!

[@_IanOfEarth]

ya know, i would have just bought a new switch of the same type, but that is a very you look with the wood and stitching!

[@EvanMonsma]

Yeah fair lol. I just dislike soldering tiny things

[@_IanOfEarth]

@@EvanMonsma I had to hot-air solder for a video I’m working on recently and that was the pits too

[@OlegBedriy]

That looks so unique. I just love it ❤

[@TheNa360]

I absolutely love this kind of diy!

[@nosidenoside2458]

"recycling" means that everything except the valuable and easy to get to materials are landfilled.

[@HunterLikesCameras]

i think your the coolest person ive ever seen in my life

[@lolmandood]

Im stoked for these every Tuesday uploads. 👍 Keeps on grinding!!!!

[@mia_zim]

this is like your own version of casey's ipod's dirty secret video! really enjoyed it :)

[@Mu3azOsman]

beautiful solution, honestly the wood looks way way better than the plastic

[@evanthecameraman]

Thank you teen wolf for a fun DIY video to watch this evening.

[@Adam_M_D]

Rode has left the chat. Love your videos so much.

[@Shrek_Has_Covid19]

if you use thinner wires it will put less pressure on the contact points and make it harder to rip up the board traces

[@EvanMonsma]

Good tip, thanks! After that one broke I ended up using a smaller wire internally and then connected that to the thicker wire coming out of the body, I'll keep it in mind for future projects

[@davebauerart]

Love this problem solving process.

[@vladcampos]

I also love using wood like that and I may need to do something similar on my Rode. It's becoming harder and harder to turn it on/off. Anyway yours ended up beautiful, but it still looks like a bomb 😂

[@PossumMedic]

Looks like a mod people would pay for! 😂 Great job! :D 🙌‍

[@samipso]

I used to repair digital cameras. Devices are increasingly complex. Repair centers don't actually do anything to individual parts on boards. It's not viable to hire people with small electronics knowledge (too expensive). A switch is easy enough to do, but you can't offer to do one thing, but then don't do something else. So companies opt for non-repair or part replacement. If you know what part are faulty (such as in this case) you could repair many things using junk parts bought online :)

[@rudemooddudehamburg]

The Most interesting KZbinr of 2024 without a Doubt

[@GamingGioPlays]

you are the only one with a wooden piece on your rode wireless mic 😂 until someone makes a prototype ❤

[@aaaidan]

"Go make something stupid" ... I love this

[@NorroTaku]

yo thats sick 😁 wood and stitching look super cool!

[@Shayway]

This was such a cool video. Instantly subbed!

[@itsnotsam]

When things stop working, we can either spend time or money to regain the lost functionality. In our modern world, it's often more economical to spend the money vs the time - but economics isn't everything. When you spend the time, rather than the money, you'll often find that the understanding and experience you've earned is just as valuable as the time spent - and that's not something easily bought with just money.

[@EvanMonsma]

Definitely.

[@Bo_Hazem]

We need more of these videos on KZbin. You remind me of Louis Rossmann, but a more polite version.😂Love the edit, music. Well done!

[@prod-ocean-ix]

This guy has the coolest voice ever.

[@nadiafairchild9369]

Fucking awesome video, like wow... Keep making as long as you're passionate, you definitely have a knack for it! It was a treat to watch.