Nakamichi TA-4A first look. Techie Zeddie 2023-07-05 | First look at the Nakamichi TA-4A I just got. A look around and inside. So far so good!I accidentally stopped the recording on my first video, so I uploaded this as a separate video. If you're interested in the first video (it was on the Nakamichi CDC-3A CD changer/player), see here:youtu.be/u8YmprS-VjYUpdate: I spoke too soon! The volume knob broke off. Brittle plastic. Also both tone adjustment knobs came off in an odd way, as well as the variable loudness knob. Not broken off, but more like the metallic shell came unglued from the plastic knob itself. πWill probably do an update on the next video.I also haven't hooked it up to any speakers yet, but functionality was tested on all inputs and with headphones. It sounds good so far. I didn't test recording since I don't feel like pulling one out right now. It was getting late.Old equipment woes...And just for the record, I don't blame the seller one bit! I was there with him doing the testing and none of this stuff came up! It's just the way it goes with old equipment and to be expected!The 3 small knobs will be easy to fix (as long as the plastic holds up), but the volume knob is going to be tricky. I couldn't find a replacement on eBay (nothing listed), so I may have to see if I can glue it back together. It broke right at where it holds onto the spindle, though, so it's going to be tough.The volume can still be adjusted, but I just have to be very careful. This will probably warrant an update when I get around to it. Stay tuned!
Framework Laptop 16 - Display and Bezel Replacement Techie Zeddie 2024-04-30 | Because of annoying light bleed partly due to the bezel pinching in certain areas as well as bad IPS glow on the corners, Framework sent me replacements for both the display and the bezel.In this video, I just record myself replacing both, seeing if it's any better, as well as try a combination of old and new display and bezel to see which gave the best results.Unfortunately, both bezels aren't all that great without a simple modification, which is just adding 2 small postcard-thickness pieces over the top two magnets. This helps gives a bit of clearance and maybe lessen the clamping force to reduce the pinching in that area.So far it seems the best results comes from the new display and bezel WITH the simple modification. (And I really mean stupid simple mod).Update: Sorry for the desync'd audio. I'm not sure how that happened. It looks like it was fine on the source. Also sorry for the awkward blurs towards the end - I didn't notice sensitive info until I reviewed the video.I'm not sponsored nor do I have a Patreon, but if you want to support me and you're looking for a new US mobile carrier (or if you're looking to port your old number to a new carrier), you can use my referal code here when you sign up for Visible.Code is: 3PGG8VROr use this link:visible.com/get/?3PGG8VRI'm an actual customer of Visible, and when you use my code, we both get $20 off for the month.A bit more info on Visible:Basic plan is $25/mo and gets you unlimited call, text, data, and 10 Mbps hotspot on the Verizon 5G Nationwide network (up to 400 Mbps depending on coverage)Plus plan is $45/mo and adds Verizon's 5GUW (can go much faster than 400 Mbps depending on coverage) as well as mmWave service.Check Visible site for updated plans as they may have changed since I put this up.So this is how you can help me out! Thanks!
Framework Laptop 16 - Webcam and Mics Techie Zeddie 2024-04-30 | Testing Framework Laptop 16 webcam and mics in a live stream.Update: After reviewing the video, it seems YouTube streams in mono. :( In my other recordings (the ones with skipping frames), both the Cheese and guvcview apps recorded in true stereo.I may have to remake this webcam and mics test another time when I can get the software capture working. At least the live YouTube video didn't skip any frames!Maybe I'll try OBS. That's like smashing a fly with a sledge hammer though - overkill software for a simple test.
Framework Laptop 16 light bleed with bezel Techie Zeddie 2024-04-11 | Their support wanted photos and videos. Here's a video.Batch 5 received March 29 I believe...I'm not sponsored nor do I have a Patreon, but if you want to support me and you're looking for a new US mobile carrier (or if you're looking to port your old number to a new carrier), you can use my referal code here when you sign up for Visible.Code is: 3PGG8VROr use this link:visible.com/get/?3PGG8VRI'm an actual customer of Visible, and when you use my code, we both get $20 off for the month.A bit more info on Visible:Basic plan is $25/mo and gets you unlimited call, text, data, and 10 Mbps hotspot on the Verizon 5G Nationwide network (up to 400 Mbps depending on coverage)Plus plan is $45/mo and adds Verizon's 5GUW (can go much faster than 400 Mbps depending on coverage) as well as mmWave service.Check Visible site for updated plans as they may have changed since I put this up.So this is how you can help me out! Thanks!
Framework 180W / 240W USB-C Cable tested. Techie Zeddie 2024-04-08 | Using the USBC tester, I wanted to test the 240W rates cable that came with the 180W Framework power supply.I'm not sponsored nor do I have a Patreon, but if you want to support me and you're looking for a new US mobile carrier (or if you're looking to port your old number to a new carrier), you can use my referal code here when you sign up for Visible.Code is: 3PGG8VROr use this link:visible.com/get/?3PGG8VRI'm an actual customer of Visible, and when you use my code, we both get $20 off for the month.A bit more info on Visible:Basic plan is $25/mo and gets you unlimited call, text, data, and 10 Mbps hotspot on the Verizon 5G Nationwide network (up to 400 Mbps depending on coverage)Plus plan is $45/mo and adds Verizon's 5GUW (can go much faster than 400 Mbps depending on coverage) as well as mmWave service.Check Visible site for updated plans as they may have changed since I put this up.So this is how you can help me out! Thanks!
Framework Laptop 16 Unboxing and Building Techie Zeddie 2024-03-23 | I was in Batch 5 of the preorder, and it finally came! I am excited to put this together and invest myself in using it as my daily driver.I got the Ryzen 7 7840HS with the Radeon 7700S dGPU.I'm not sponsored nor do I have a Patreon, but if you want to support me and you're looking for a new US mobile carrier (or if you're looking to port your old number to a new carrier), you can use my referal code here when you sign up for Visible.Code is: 3PGG8VROr use this link:visible.com/get/?3PGG8VRI'm an actual customer of Visible, and when you use my code, we both get $20 off for the month.A bit more info on Visible:Basic plan is $25/mo and gets you unlimited call, text, data, and 10 Mbps hotspot on the Verizon 5G Nationwide network (up to 400 Mbps depending on coverage)Plus plan is $45/mo and adds Verizon's 5GUW (can go much faster than 400 Mbps depending on coverage) as well as mmWave service.Check Visible site for updated plans as they may have changed since I put this up.So this is how you can help me out! Thanks!
8bitdo M30 2.4 GHz Controller (Sega Genesis 6-button style) review Techie Zeddie 2023-11-17 | I just received the 8bitdo M30 controllers to pair up with the Beelink SER5 MAX mini PC. I plan on using this setup for playing arcade fighting games. I have two full-size arcade joysticks, but a single one is bigger and heavier than the mini PC itself! I wanted something more portable, so two of these 8bitdo M30 will fit the bill! Plus the buttons are layed out like most 6-button fighters of the 90s era.Will these work out?
Tekken 3 - Game Play Submission Techie Zeddie 2023-11-12 | Rules were hard mode with CPU and 2/3 rounds.The CPU straight up just counter your control inputs after a couple rounds! That's pretty cheap!
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike - Game Play Submission Techie Zeddie 2023-11-12 | Rules were it had to be set to hard and 2/3 with CPU.
Whats the difference between CMR and SMR HDD? - Western Digital Passport 5TB USB HDD. Techie Zeddie 2023-11-09 | I knew to avoid SMR drives for NAS use, but I didn't know it would be an issue as a single external drive.Well, it is if you need it to be faster than 10 MB/s when it's about 75% full (or 1TB free with my 4.5TB usable drive).
Beelink SER5 MAX - first boot, initial tests, BIOS peeping, initial MAME test Techie Zeddie 2023-11-06 | Absolutely no script. Just me feeling out the machine, running initial tests.
Beelink SER5 MAX mini PC - Ryzen 5800H - unboxing and teardown. Techie Zeddie 2023-11-06 | Got it to make a dedicated emulation machine that I can take to friends and family, and maybe work (we have a break room so wanted to get some friendly competition!).
Traditional PCs and Windows are shrinking? Techie Zeddie 2023-11-01 | Me talking about the shrinking use of traditional computers and Windows.TechAltar video that got me on this hot take:youtu.be/fR7KqCbnjfw?si=ksIBJJdEwgx9M9p8
@DearModern Small Office, Angled Entrance. What do I do? Techie Zeddie 2023-10-26 | Asking @DearModern for help with a small office with angled door entry. #fengshui #dearmodern
Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Pixel 7 Pro - A Year Late Techie Zeddie 2023-10-12 | I recorded this last year when my brother got a Pixel 7 Pro for my birthday. It was an opportunity for me to do a comparison between my then current Pixel 6 Pro. I was surprised at how similar they are in terms of look and fell, even the software. As soon as I transferred everything over, the 7 Pro didn't feel like a new phone at all! It just felt like the same 6 Pro I've been using for the past year.I was not planning on upgrading at that time since I figured they were similar, and I don't plan on upgrading this year from my now 7 Pro to the 8 Pro either. Smartphones have matured enough were the improvements year over year aren't as big of a leap anymore. I think that's a good thing.I apologize for the quality.
Google Pixel Watch 2 - boring unboxing Techie Zeddie 2023-10-12 | forgot to mention that I got it because Google offered $200 for people who owns a Nest Secure. this is their way to make up for sunsetting their security system that most people (including myself) invested a lot of money in (multiple morion and door sensors, camera, etc). All useless now. $200 doesn't begin to make good to their customers. another rant for another video of I ever get the motivation to do one.I've up just been tired every day for the past year...
Micron 2TB 2400 M.2 2230 NVMe - (for Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, & Framework 16) Techie Zeddie 2023-09-24 | 2TB QLC drive (2230) - yikes...
Slow Micron 2400 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe - (for Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, & Framework 16) Techie Zeddie 2023-09-24 | My first short. I can't do it in 60 seconds! how do people do this? lol
INIU PD 22.5W 20000 mAh POWER BANK BI-B5 test and review Techie Zeddie 2023-07-25 | The LED is not an indicator light! It's actually a flashlight! I don't know why something simple as that makes me giddy, but I think it's awesome because I can see myself needing this in a pinch to find cables or look in my bag or something or if I'm outdoors at night. Just double tap the power button to activate and deactivate!These are not affiliate links. I do not make anything from you using these links. I'm only listing them as reference in case you want to check them out yourself.PS: I realized I've been acquiring things that let me become a digital nomad. I'm very home-bound,though. However, I am on-call in certain times, so it helps to be prepared to work anywhere. :)INIU Portable Charger, 22.5W 20000mAh USB C in & Out Power Bank Fast Charging, PD 3.0+QC 4.0 LED Display Phone Battery Pack Compatible with iPhone 14 13 12 Pro Samsung S21 Google LG iPad Tablet, etc. https://a.co/d/5aa0IjUAOHI 65W PD USB C Charger, GaN+ Magcube Mini Fast Wall Charger Power Adapter with 4ft USB C to USB C LED Display Cable for Notebook MacBook Pro/Air, Galaxy S22/S21, iPhone 14/Plus/Pro Max/13/12, Black https://a.co/d/ePaXpA4FNIRSI USB Tester 4-28V 7A LCD USB A&C Voltage Current Power Tester Multimeter with Bluetooth, Fast Charge Detection Trigger Capacity Ripple Measurement, PD2.0/PD3.0,QC2.0/QC3.0 https://a.co/d/4MtJgbYGL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Secure Travel WiFi Router β AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Ethernet Wireless Internet Router | IPv6 | USB 2.0 | MU-MIMO | DDR3 |128MB Ram | Repeater Bridge | Access Point Mode https://a.co/d/6zn5w6B100W USB C Car Charger, Baseus PD3.0 QC4.0 PPS Super Fast Charging Type C Car Charger with LED Display Adapter for iPhone 14/13/ Pro Max Samsung Galaxy S22/S21 Ultra/Tab S8 iPad MacBook Laptop https://a.co/d/0gMkY3EThe small RAV power cube I actually bought directly from their website, I don't have a link right now, but you can Google it. I bought it over a year ago during Black Friday.
Testing the Baseus CCZX-100CO 100W car charger with the FNIRSI FNB58 USB tester Techie Zeddie 2023-07-19 | Testing the Baseus CCZX-100CO 100W car charger with the FNIRSI FNB58 USB tester.Seriously impressive set of protocols supported! From the wall warts and laptop chargers I've already tested, this single car charger shows more green than a golf course!
USB-C: Both a blessing and a curse. (Also an update on the audio equipment). Techie Zeddie 2023-07-19 | I've been geeking out on USB-C stuff lately - both power and data transfer.
The attempted repair of the Nakamichi CDC-3A - popping the lens back in. Nope! Techie Zeddie 2023-07-08 | I tried. πUpdate: I noticed capacitors that leaked! One is also very corroded that the barrel is bumpy!I need to take this to someone. The person I bought it from has a friend who works on vintage stereo equipment. I already spoke to him and he's a really nice guy! Will have to schedule some time to bring it out there to him.That's it for now. Sorry for not having it work in the video. You're free to come with me on my journey, failures, successes, and all!
Baseus CCZX-100CO 100W USB-C and USB-A car charger - What an impressive mouthful! Techie Zeddie 2023-07-07 | I was looking for a fast charger for the car, but didn't expect a 100W charger that has pretty much all the current protocols available in a small car charger.It can even up the voltage to 20v from the to charge laptops! And that's with the standard 12v car/lighter outlet!I'm impressed by what it can do. I'm a bit worried about the size of the unit as well as the thin cable, though. It didn't get hot in the short time I used it, but no idea how long it can provide max power before it gets too hot. And will it shut off for safety? Or will it handle it like a champ (defying thermal dynamics, lol). Only time will tell.FYI, I don't plan on using it to charge my laptop. It was just bought to fast charge my phone. While my phone only charges at max 23w, a future phone may charge faster requiring more power. Also nice to know if I ever need to charge my laptop in a pinch.USB charging requires a lot of communication between the charger and the device. This is required because USB charging has a wide range of voltages it can provide. If the communication not there, you either get no charging or basic charging (original spec of USB 1.1 at 5v at 500 mA and maybe up to 1A). That's why there are so many communication protocols to negotiate the what the device actually wants and what the charger can provide.Update: I eventually did seey phone pull 22.5W at 9.2v, which is about 2.2A.My laptop was pulling 68W at 20v, so that's 3.4A. Even at the max 100W, that's 5A, which is well under the 10A limit of the 12v outlet.Link (I do not have any affiliation with Amazon or Baseus so I'm not making any money with this link. It's just for your convenience):https://a.co/d/eocPoLuSpecs:Type-C Output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/5A (100W Max)USB Output: 5V/4.5A, 4.5V/5A, 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A, 20V/1.5A (30W Max)Type-C + USB Output: 65W+30WοΌ95W MaxοΌSupported Protocols:Support PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, FCP, SCP, AFC, etc
Nakamichi stuff update - Oh my knobs! Techie Zeddie 2023-07-07 | Update: TA-4A knobs, got glue for lens.Call for help: Know anyone who has a replacement volume knob for the TA-4A? Maybe someone knows how to print one that my metal knob can slide into and glued? Does a knob from the 3A or the 2A work with the 4A?What glue should I use for the small knobs?Thanks in advance for your views and your help! β₯οΈ
Nakamichi CDC-3A first look - ouch... Techie Zeddie 2023-07-05 | My first look at home. Interesting issues, but hopefully minor.I accidentally stopped the recording before I went to the Nakamichi TA-4A receiver, so I had to upload it as a separate video. Here's the video on that: youtu.be/FBHi8oCFsUQUPDATE: I just did a quick search and found that the lens issue happened to someone else too! Also, the DAC that's on this player is very sought after apparently - a Phillips TDA1541. Here's where I found this info: audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/nakamichi-cdc-3a-worth-repairing.876283Someone on the forum even linked to a video on how to fix it!youtu.be/M7PIKUwYmDo
I got something and couldnt wait to show it! Techie Zeddie 2023-07-04 | I just got home and made a screen cast! too excited to wait to post this up, lol. sorry for the phone notifications. can't help it. probably should have silenced it but I was in a hurry. have to get to a friend's house for 4th of July.If you're in the US, have a happy and safe Independence Day!EDIT: The DAC I mentioned is the Philips TDA1541 DAC chip, It's very well regarded it seems.
I have to say something... Techie Zeddie 2023-07-03 | So, these kinds of "copying" accusations also happened with Legal Eagle, where Illuminaighti accused Legal Eagle of coping the highlighting VFX. Again, despite the bigger budget, their editors just used a VFX plugin on their video editor.Kinda like how you notice some YouTubers use the same music because it was just in YouYube royalty free audio, or like the same transitions used in Windows Movie Maker.Again, there's only so many ways to do something, especially if you're using the same tools.Most of these people hire ppl to edit videos. I do everything myself and I'm not a video editor. I find anything other than Windows Movie Maker to be confusing.
1995-97 Fuji DR-I - Nakamichi ZX-7 - Calibration for Mix Tape Techie Zeddie 2022-07-17 | Bored, and actually had some time so decided to whip up a mix tape with music I'm currently listening to as of lately. I hope to do one each year, or whenever what I'm listening to differs significantly.I'm not ready for a huge time investment on making YouTube videos yet, so I figured I'd make a quick one of me getting ready for making the tape. It's been so long I almost forgot how to use my ZX-7!Sorry for all the dust! I can barely notice it bad in person, lol!It turns out that this isn't a great performer. Some dropouts, but it gives it a retro sound. Also I can't go beyond 0 db with Dolby B like with the other Type I tapes (Sony HF, TDK D, and Maxell UR). Disappointing, but still sounds pretty decent. Needed to be slightly over-biased to bring the highs closer to source.Here's the track list:Side A:Now or Never Now - MetricSuch Great Heights - The Postal ServiceYoung Folks - Peter Bjorn And JohnCreature Comfort - Arcade FireDangerous (feat. Joywave) - Big DataEverything Now - Arcade FireSide B:Help I'm Alive - MetricI Blame Myself - Sky FerreiraHelena Beat - Foster The PeopleTongue Tied - GrouploveWalking On A Dream - Empire Of The SunComing of Age - Foster The PeopleGold Guns Girls - Metric
Ottocast U2-X 2-in-1 Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Adapter - Full Review Techie Zeddie 2022-04-09 | Full review time!
Ottocast U2-X 2-in-1 Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Adapter - Unboxing Techie Zeddie 2022-04-06 | While waiting for this adapter (Indiegogo backer), the Motorola MA1 adapter was announced and made available WAY before Ottocast shipped this 2-in-1.I liked the idea of a 2-in-1 adapter appeals to me still. In this video I excitedly unboxed it, but I haven't had a chance to use it in the car yet.The set up is the same as the Motorola MA-1 except it gets detected as a Apple CarPlay device, even if you use it with Wireless Android Auto.Consequently, this also means if you car stereo only supports Apple CarPlay but not Android Auto, this adapter will not only make it wireless, it also lets you use Android Auto on your CarPlay only stereo!My Motorola MA1 review:youtu.be/IVtmzqYOT0M
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ (S8 Plus) Unboxing and First Boot Techie Zeddie 2022-02-26 | I finally got my Galaxy Tab S8+! The free slim keyboard cover didn't come yet, though.Just unboxing for myself. These days these gadgets come with less and less stuff in the box, though.
Motorola MA1 - Wireless Android Auto Adapter Review Techie Zeddie 2022-02-19 | I forgot to mention, the phone used is a Pixel 6 Pro running on the 2nd February Security Update. I also unboxed this phone in an earlier video. :)For the curious, the unboxing and moving head footage was filmed with front facing camera on Pixel 6 Pro. The in-car footage was done with a iPad Pro 9.7" (2016). AccuBattery was done with Android 12's built in screen recording feature. Movie was edited (as always) with Windows Movie Maker 12 (yes, I can still get it to work in Windows 11).Pixel 6 Pro Unboxing:youtube.com/watch?v=9ix64GUZdrA\
Google Pixel 6 Camera Crashes Techie Zeddie 2022-02-14 | Does anyone else have this issue? I read in a few places including Reddit there are, and the only fix is to RMA. I believe it's a hardware issue because after getting the latest updates, factory reset, clearing data and cache, and any application that access the camera crashes the phone or cause it to become very unstable. We'd have to force it to shutdown to reboot.Besides Reddit, anyone watching my videos experiencing this with their Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro?How about if you have another Android phone that it's happening to? What did you do to fix it?
Whats In The Box!?? - A Useless Box? Techie Zeddie 2022-02-12 | What's in the box? A useless box? It's fun and useless, but also pretty cool!Amazon Link:amazon.com/dp/B0721XHVXL/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_XMF3AJQGYWRMFJP8EA2J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Calibrating Cassette Deck with Audacity Techie Zeddie 2022-02-06 | In this video, I show you how I use Audacity to calibrate cassette decks before recording.
Pixel 6 Pro Unboxing Techie Zeddie 2021-11-12 | My brother got me a Pixel 6 Pro! He finally got it yesterday night, about a week after my b-day! Was excited to drive over to his place to unbox and play with it! My brother filmed with my old Pixel 4 as I unboxed and powered on for the first time the Pixel 6 Pro.
Google Accessories Unboxing 2021 - Pixel Buds A-Series & 30W Charger Techie Zeddie 2021-11-10 | My brother got me a Pixel 6 Pro as a gift, along with some accessories! Unfortunately the phone hasn't arrived yet. However, the free Pixel Buds A-Series came as well as the 30W USB-C Charger.The buds came free as part of a promo. My brother got me the charger because this generation of Pixel phones doesn't come with a charger. Unfortunately I don't already own a charger that can take advantage of the new fast charging on the Pixel 6 Pro.I will probably do an unboxing of the phone when it arrives. I also ordered the official Google Pixel 6 Pro case but that was ALSO back-ordered. :(I hope to get the phone sometime this week! The case, unfortunately, has a ETA of 1 month.
Its been a while... Techie Zeddie 2021-10-16 | I'm back at the house for the weekend to clean up, so I'm reunited with my analog toys! What good way to set the mood than to play some music while cleaning? πΌπΆπ΅πΆπ΅
Its been a while... Techie Zeddie 2021-10-16 | I'm back at the house for the weekend to clean up, so I'm reunited with my analog toys! What good way to set the mood than to play some music while cleaning? πΌπΆπ΅πΆπ΅
