Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How to Buy & Install a Brightness Knob for your LCD Color Kit by ZigZagJoe. 3D-printing stuff shown: Knobs, Fan Mount, CRT Yoke Saver, DeskSaver Feet & new Drive Bracket intro.
🔎 *INDEX*
0:00 — Intro
0:42 — Fan Mount, Yoke Protector & Synchr030/S
3:03 — INSTALLATION
23:52 — TESTING
28:03 — Closing Thoughts
🛒 *BRIGHTNESS KNOB INSTALL PARTS*
• POT, 15mm D-type "flatted" shaft (like mine): bit.ly/4pp55BU
• SOLID WIRE for Mounting the Knob (18AWG/1mm, half-hard, 14ft spool): amzn.to/4mOqiU0
• 2-pin Header Strips: amzn.to/4gC3pRJ
• Jumper Wires (female-female): amzn.to/4nuEJfX
• KNOB: use your stock A.B.'s knob or see "3D PRINTING STLs" below.
• OPTIONAL: 3mm-thick Foam Tape for behind POT: amzn.to/42LM6bd
𖣘 *ANALOG BOARD FAN*
• Noctua FAN (NF-A6x25 PWM, 60x25mm, 12V: amzn.to/2uoNMKL
(PWM fan has lower current consumption than FLX.)
• Fan MOUNT: see "3D PRINTING STLs" below.
• Machine Screws: M3 x 10mm (pan head): amzn.to/46jY1xF
M3 x 35mm (pan head): amzn.to/46gcCu4
M3 Nuts & Washers: amzn.to/46CFiyK
🖨️ *3D PRINTING STLs*
_(I print at JLC3DP)_
• Knob (I chose 100% Transparent 8001 Resin): bit.ly/3VVHpY9
_(2 STLs in ZIP file. ⚠️ DON'T use "BRIM" version!)_
• Fan MOUNT (I chose PA12-CF): bit.ly/4nqqZ6T
STL creation: bit.ly/4eLCKRz
My Photos & Research: bit.ly/47IQL0P
• CRT Yoke Protector (I chose red PLA): bit.ly/3I8hp91
• DeskSaver Feet (I chose Gray MJF PA12-HP Nylon): bit.ly/400sui3
• Drive Brackets for SE & SE/30: bit.ly/4mSgEPx
🛒 *LCD KIT RELATED*
• LCD Kit on the 68kMLA (lowest price): bit.ly/4nzQcvy
• LCD Kit on EBAY: ebay.com/itm/335971253806
• Acrylic Lens (curved like the CRT, but adds glare!): bit.ly/3GdxtFw
🛒 *MAC CRACKER TOOL*
• Torx T15 with "T-grip" & 9" neck: amzn.to/3ceQqWk
• Torx T15 with 12" neck: amzn.to/4kn2zYY
_(NOTE: Amazon links are Affiliate links.)_
🔥 *FOR COLOR CLASSIC OWNERS*
Reduce Temp. of 18V Zener at DL22 by 20°C: bit.ly/4nXdfQA
👉 *MacSD* (Fast SD-card SCSI drive): macsd.com
⚡ *UPGRADE YOUR SE/30's MAIN WIRING HARNESS*
• Pre-crimped BLK 16AWG wire (2153401223, L=22.5cm): bit.ly/3XnigpC
• Pre-crimped RED 16AWG wire (2153402223, L=22.5cm): bit.ly/3Zx8ior
🐏 *RAM UPGRADES*
• Synchr030/S (256MB!): bit.ly/3QHGmss
• Jurassic Computing's 16MB SIMMs (Gold-plated): tinyurl.com/yck4ybmn
*Custom ROM SIMMs*
_(The SE/30's Stock ROM limits RAM to 128MB and RAM checks are NOT disabled.)_
⚠️ US Tariff madness has caused some of these products to be out-of-stock:
• CayMac Vintage (8MB): ko-fi.com/s/7dfe6adc8a
• BMOW "ROM-inator II Carbon" (4MB): bit.ly/4hC78yf
• Kero's Mac Mods "SMC ROM SIMM" (2MB): bit.ly/3EIdltZ
• Jurassic Computing "PurpleROM" (2MB, Gold-plated!): bit.ly/3EGgkmG
• GGLabs "MACSIMM" (512K or 2MB): bit.ly/4hEQcap
• PROGRAMMER to flash ROM SIMMs: ko-fi.com/s/73f6ba84e8
📺 Can't decide? Watch my ROM SIMM Video: youtu.be/8eeXd0hVBMk
🏁 ZZJ's Booster 2.0 PDS Accelerator: bit.ly/44OlPtZ
EBAY link: ebay.com/itm/335967636282
🏎️ *Bolle's Accelerator Recreations* (inconsistent availability)
• DiiMO (PDS): tinyurl.com/2w3m8p9c
• P33 PowerCache (requires Adapter): tinyurl.com/3736ss2b
• CPU-socketed PowerCache: tinyurl.com/2v2p32d7
• Turbo040, Carrera040 & Adapters (NOT compatible with Synchr030): tinyurl.com/yn3w4mxz
📚 *REFERENCE*
• PHOTOS of my 3D printed Knob & Fan Mount & DeskSaver Feet: bit.ly/4gmLePA
• MANUAL for Brightness Knob Install (by ZZJ): tinyurl.com/jm3njf4b
• VIDEO of Knob Install by Daves Vintage Apple Tech: youtu.be/sn00uADeOOE
• 30video Graphics Card info: zigzagjoe.com/30Video.html
• 8.4" LCD Datasheet: bit.ly/4h1rVvr
🙇♂️ *THANKS* to ZigZagJoe for making such a great kit!
🙏 *THANK YOU, Paypal Supporters!* (since my last video)
• Brian Gorham 🇺🇸 (🥇TOP repeat supporter)
• Chris Wnuk 🇺🇸 (new supporter)
• Hank Pepper 🇺🇸 (new supporter)
• Tristan Merritt 🇦🇺 (new supporter)
• Mark B Newlon 🇺🇸 (monthly supporter)
• Philippe Astier 🇫🇷 (monthly supporter)
• Mauro Acciaccaferri 🇮🇹 (monthly supporter)
• Gavin Maxwell 🇦🇺 (monthly supporter)
🎵 Music: Skull Fire - Jingle Punks
youtu.be/bMLQEFFqemI
💰 *HOW TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL*
paypal.me/supportJDW
📺 *Please SUBSCRIBE:*
youtube.com/c/JDW11/?sub_confirmation=1
🎬 *MY VIDEOS*
youtube.com/user/JDW26/videos
#SE30 #LCDretrofit #Brightness #JDW1
How to Buy & Install a Brightness Knob for your LCD Color Kit by ZigZagJoe. 3D-printing stuff shown: Knobs, Fan Mount, CRT Yoke Saver, DeskSaver Feet & new Drive Bracket intro.
🔎 *INDEX*
0:00 — Intro
0:42 — Fan Mount, Yoke Protector & Synchr030/S
3:03 — INSTALLATION
23:52 — TESTING
28:03 — Closing Thoughts
🛒 *BRIGHTNESS KNOB INSTALL PARTS*
• POT, 15mm D-type "flatted" shaft (like mine): bit.ly/4pp55BU
• SOLID WIRE for Mounting the Knob (18AWG/1mm, half-hard, 14ft spool): amzn.to/4mOqiU0
• 2-pin Header Strips: amzn.to/4gC3pRJ
• Jumper Wires (female-female): amzn.to/4nuEJfX
• KNOB: use your stock A.B.'s knob or see "3D PRINTING STLs" below.
• OPTIONAL: 3mm-thick Foam Tape for behind POT: amzn.to/42LM6bd
𖣘 *ANALOG BOARD FAN*
• Noctua FAN (NF-A6x25 PWM, 60x25mm, 12V: amzn.to/2uoNMKL
(PWM fan has lower current consumption than FLX.)
• Fan MOUNT: see "3D PRINTING STLs" below.
• Machine Screws: M3 x 10mm (pan head): amzn.to/46jY1xF
M3 x 35mm (pan head): amzn.to/46gcCu4
M3 Nuts & Washers: amzn.to/46CFiyK
🖨️ *3D PRINTING STLs*
_(I print at JLC3DP)_
• Knob (I chose 100% Transparent 8001 Resin): bit.ly/3VVHpY9
_(2 STLs in ZIP file. ⚠️ DON'T use "BRIM" version!)_
• Fan MOUNT (I chose PA12-CF): bit.ly/4nqqZ6T
STL creation: bit.ly/4eLCKRz
My Photos & Research: bit.ly/47IQL0P
• CRT Yoke Protector (I chose red PLA): bit.ly/3I8hp91
• DeskSaver Feet (I chose Gray MJF PA12-HP Nylon): bit.ly/400sui3
• Drive Brackets for SE & SE/30: bit.ly/4mSgEPx
🛒 *LCD KIT RELATED*
• LCD Kit on the 68kMLA (lowest price): bit.ly/4nzQcvy
• LCD Kit on EBAY: ebay.com/itm/335971253806
• Acrylic Lens (curved like the CRT, but adds glare!): bit.ly/3GdxtFw
🛒 *MAC CRACKER TOOL*
• Torx T15 with "T-grip" & 9" neck: amzn.to/3ceQqWk
• Torx T15 with 12" neck: amzn.to/4kn2zYY
_(NOTE: Amazon links are Affiliate links.)_
🔥 *FOR COLOR CLASSIC OWNERS*
Reduce Temp. of 18V Zener at DL22 by 20°C: bit.ly/4nXdfQA
👉 *MacSD* (Fast SD-card SCSI drive): macsd.com
⚡ *UPGRADE YOUR SE/30's MAIN WIRING HARNESS*
• Pre-crimped BLK 16AWG wire (2153401223, L=22.5cm): bit.ly/3XnigpC
• Pre-crimped RED 16AWG wire (2153402223, L=22.5cm): bit.ly/3Zx8ior
🐏 *RAM UPGRADES*
• Synchr030/S (256MB!): bit.ly/3QHGmss
• Jurassic Computing's 16MB SIMMs (Gold-plated): tinyurl.com/yck4ybmn
*Custom ROM SIMMs*
_(The SE/30's Stock ROM limits RAM to 128MB and RAM checks are NOT disabled.)_
⚠️ US Tariff madness has caused some of these products to be out-of-stock:
• CayMac Vintage (8MB): ko-fi.com/s/7dfe6adc8a
• BMOW "ROM-inator II Carbon" (4MB): bit.ly/4hC78yf
• Kero's Mac Mods "SMC ROM SIMM" (2MB): bit.ly/3EIdltZ
• Jurassic Computing "PurpleROM" (2MB, Gold-plated!): bit.ly/3EGgkmG
• GGLabs "MACSIMM" (512K or 2MB): bit.ly/4hEQcap
• PROGRAMMER to flash ROM SIMMs: ko-fi.com/s/73f6ba84e8
📺 Can't decide? Watch my ROM SIMM Video: youtu.be/8eeXd0hVBMk
🏁 ZZJ's Booster 2.0 PDS Accelerator: bit.ly/44OlPtZ
EBAY link: ebay.com/itm/335967636282
🏎️ *Bolle's Accelerator Recreations* (inconsistent availability)
• DiiMO (PDS): tinyurl.com/2w3m8p9c
• P33 PowerCache (requires Adapter): tinyurl.com/3736ss2b
• CPU-socketed PowerCache: tinyurl.com/2v2p32d7
• Turbo040, Carrera040 & Adapters (NOT compatible with Synchr030): tinyurl.com/yn3w4mxz
📚 *REFERENCE*
• PHOTOS of my 3D printed Knob & Fan Mount & DeskSaver Feet: bit.ly/4gmLePA
• MANUAL for Brightness Knob Install (by ZZJ): tinyurl.com/jm3njf4b
• VIDEO of Knob Install by Daves Vintage Apple Tech: youtu.be/sn00uADeOOE
• 30video Graphics Card info: zigzagjoe.com/30Video.html
• 8.4" LCD Datasheet: bit.ly/4h1rVvr
🙇♂️ *THANKS* to ZigZagJoe for making such a great kit!
🙏 *THANK YOU, Paypal Supporters!* (since my last video)
• Brian Gorham 🇺🇸 (🥇TOP repeat supporter)
• Chris Wnuk 🇺🇸 (new supporter)
• Hank Pepper 🇺🇸 (new supporter)
• Tristan Merritt 🇦🇺 (new supporter)
• Mark B Newlon 🇺🇸 (monthly supporter)
• Philippe Astier 🇫🇷 (monthly supporter)
• Mauro Acciaccaferri 🇮🇹 (monthly supporter)
• Gavin Maxwell 🇦🇺 (monthly supporter)
🎵 Music: Skull Fire - Jingle Punks
youtu.be/bMLQEFFqemI
💰 *HOW TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL*
paypal.me/supportJDW
📺 *Please SUBSCRIBE:*
youtube.com/c/JDW11/?sub_confirmation=1
🎬 *MY VIDEOS*
youtube.com/user/JDW26/videos
#SE30 #LCDretrofit #Brightness #JDW1
