Casio VF-3000 portable TV/VCR (1988) themaritimegirl 2026-09-20 | Casio VF-3000 portable TV/VCR (1988)
APCs baby UPS from 1996 - Back-UPS 200 themaritimegirl 2024-05-02 | A look at a good-working example of the smallest general-purpose UPS APC made, and what APC UPSs in the 1990s were like in general. Different types of loads are tested, and we look inside the UPS.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl***Local Forecast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300010Artist: http://incompetech.com
Testing a Dell Precision 3630 (2019) + my spicy thoughts on Windows 11 themaritimegirl 2024-04-21 | This computer was retired from another place of business and given to us. Lets see what kind of hardware it has, and run some benchmarks. I also deliver my official spicy thoughts on why I don't like Windows 11 or trust Microsoft anymore.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Inscriber TitleOne broadcast character generator (2005) themaritimegirl 2024-04-14 | A look at a real character generator (albeit a low-end one), which is a machine used to create and output text and graphics in a television broadcast.Table of Contents:0:00:00 - Introduction0:14:05 - Inside the machine0:23:59 - History of TV titling technologies0:29:29 - Demonstration1:00:51 - Conclusion
First Alert SA76RS smoke alarm (1980) - Unfinished Projects themaritimegirl 2024-04-01 | In the first of a series of videos in which I show things that I got with the intention of restoring them to working order, but couldn't or didn't get to it, we look at the smoke alarm that jump-started the consumer smoke alarm industry.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Sony HDC-3100 new studio cameras themaritimegirl 2024-03-10 | Almost four years after retiring our standard definition studio cameras as we shifted to a fully HD workflow, we finally have proper studio cameras again. This is a look at them.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Sony LMD-9020/9030 professional video monitor (with CRT/LCD showdown) themaritimegirl 2024-02-18 | In the 2000s, Sony began phasing out their venerable Trinitron professional video monitors, replacing them with LCD equivalents. The LMD-9000 series were direct replacements for the PVM-9L series (and the PVM-8000 series before that). In this video we explore these LCD PVMs, and then pit them against their CRT predecessors, seeing which has the best video quality under various circumstances.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl***Local Forecast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300010Artist: http://incompetech.com
APC Smart-UPS 1500 uninterruptible power supply (2007) themaritimegirl 2024-02-05 | A UPS we've had in storage for years is getting dusted off and put back into use. Let's give it a thorough test with some new batteries.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Turning an old PC into a router with OPNsense themaritimegirl 2024-01-22 | OPNsense, and it's commercially-oriented counterpart pfSense, are BSD-based operating systems that can turn a PC with multiple network interface adapters into a powerful router and firewall. Let's install and test it on a 12 year old free PC.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Eaton PowerWare 9125 1500VA uninterruptable power supply (2008) themaritimegirl 2024-01-15 | I brought home an old UPS of unknown condition and a set of worn-out batteries. Let's see if we can make anything come to life.
Testing a free Dell Inspiron 620 (2012) themaritimegirl 2024-01-08 | A free computer was dropped at my doorstep. Let's see if it works, and what kind of potential it has.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Sony Trinitron PVM-14N5 professional video monitor (2002) themaritimegirl 2024-01-02 | A unique PVM from Sony's small line of "low-end" PVMs that provided the build and picture quality of a PVM, but with a much-reduced feature set.I also pit this monitor head-to-head with the Sony CVM-1271.
MY NEW CAR! 2024 Mazda CX-5 GS themaritimegirl 2023-12-25 | Nearly four months of research and test-driving has come to an end, and I have purchased my new car, and I could not be more thrilled. This long-form review consists mostly of me driving the car while talking about it, with some B-roll and pictures throughout.I am not ignorant to how lucky I am to have been able to afford this car, and that is in part thanks to support from you guys on Patreon and through your YouTube viewership. Thank you.I will follow this video with periodic ownership updates whenever I see fit.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Downed HV power line arcs and burns - Saint Andrews, NB - December 18, 2023 themaritimegirl 2023-12-20 | This happened across the street from the CHCO-TV Broadcast Centre during the severe wind and rain storm, and I shot this on one of our ENG cameras. Excerpts of this footage appeared on CHCO-TV NewsBreak26 on December 19, 2023:youtube.com/watch?v=Bn3lqmUFlCEFollow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
A fine PC dumped at my doorstep for free. Well see what we can do with it in an upcoming video. themaritimegirl 2023-12-17 | ...
Fine, I went to Honda and Subaru - New car research #3 themaritimegirl 2023-12-10 | My new car research is tentatively over. I talk about test driving the Mazda CX-5, as well as test driving your recommendations of the Honda HR-V and Subaru Crosstrek.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Car shopping is STRESSFUL - Progress so far themaritimegirl 2023-11-28 | Almost three months ago I began my research to find the perfect new car out of several contenders. Here's where I'm at so far.
Sony DFS-700 Video Switcher (2000) - Advanced Switching and Effects themaritimegirl 2023-11-20 | Part 1: youtu.be/DmpqQ8aHVlsIn this second and final part of the video series on this cool piece of vintage broadcast equipment, we demonstrate the more advanced functions, including keying, more effects and transitions, and creating your own effects and transitions.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlMy videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Sony DFS-700 Video Switcher (2000) - Introduction & Basic Functions themaritimegirl 2023-10-15 | Video switchers are a crucial part of television production, including editing video before the days of non-linear video editing.I find vintage switchers cool, and this small unit from 2000 especially so, because of its rich catalog of digital effects. This video is an overview of the switcher and its capabilities, and then basic switching will be demonstrated.More advanced switching, effects, and keying will be covered in an additional video.Table of Contents:00:00 - Introduction00:21 - What is a video switcher?04:03 - The video switcher market today05:37 - Our history with this switcher06:43 - Physical overview15:05 - Genlock 10123:32 - Types of downstream keying25:30 - Physical overview cont'd30:07 - Cabling setup31:51 - Basic switching demonstration43:44 - Introduction to digital effects48:33 - Color matte generator51:29 - Color corrector function53:07 - Memory/freeze function54:27 - Blackburst signal54:57 - ConclusionFollow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Sony Trinitron PVM-9L2 professional video monitor (2003) themaritimegirl 2023-10-10 | A look at an 8" (or 9", depending on who you ask at Sony) video monitor with some neat capabilities.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Final(?) State of the Flocus Update themaritimegirl 2023-09-30 | This is potentially (hopefully) the final update video on my car, as I plan to buy a new car next year. Details within.Table of Contents:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:14 - Current state of the Flocus00:15:22 - Why I've decided to buy a new car00:33:03 - What new cars I'm considering00:52:38 - Research results so far00:56:06 - Conclusion
Sony ST-S444ES AM/FM Stereo tuner (1984) themaritimegirl 2023-09-04 | A look at a neat commercial-grade tuner that we got recently.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Need your help - LaCie 2big Network hard drive themaritimegirl 2023-08-28 | We were given this old network storage device, which is called a LaCie 2big Network. It seems to work, but I can't get it to factory reset. It's also blinking a code that is not explained in the available documentation. If you are familiar with these, we could use some advice.
Tandy Hungry Monster electronic game (1982) themaritimegirl 2023-08-27 | A cute, if somewhat weak Pac-Man game based on a vacuum fluorescent display.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Milton Bradley Simon electronic game (1987) themaritimegirl 2023-08-21 | I decided I wanted one of the most iconic toys of all time. Let's take a look at it inside and out, talk tech and history, and play with it.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Radio Shack Astro Thunder electronic game (1985) themaritimegirl 2023-08-15 | Simply the most technologically impressive toy based on a vacuum fluorescent display that I have seen. Very fun to play too.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirlI am thankful to my Patreon supporters for more-or-less allowing me to afford the item in this video at minimum cost to myself.
Coleco Pac-Man Mini Arcade (1982) themaritimegirl 2023-08-08 | A very cool vintage toy based on a vacuum fluorescent display, and among the most collectable of all VFD-based games.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
15 Years of themaritimegirl - A Look Back themaritimegirl 2023-08-01 | July 31, 2023 marks the 15th anniversary of the founding of this YouTube channel. This video is a supercut of the themaritimegirl's entire history, with some interstitial conversation throughout.Getting to explore the history of technology has been one of the highlights of my life. I am so blessed and lucky to have had the means to do this, and to have thousands of people who want to be a part of it and support it. Thank you so much. I look forward to continuing to do this for years to come.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Realistic Nova-15 speakers (1984) themaritimegirl 2023-07-16 | A ReStore find; the top of Radio Shack's budget line of the time. Let's see how they work.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirlLocal Forecast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300010Artist: http://incompetech.com
D. H. Baldwin electronic organ (1990s) themaritimegirl 2023-07-09 | A neat and very large electronic organ, which I can't even begin to properly demonstrate.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
🔴Live: Epson Apex Plus software load themaritimegirl 2023-07-04 | Installing DOS and software on the Epson Apex Plus's 20 MB MFM hard drive.
ReStore finds 6/29/2023 themaritimegirl 2023-06-30 | Some cool things I found.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Formatting an MFM hard drive as RLL - will it work? themaritimegirl 2023-06-26 | When RLL hard drives and controllers became available for personal computers in the mid-1980s, it quickly became discovered that you could format your existing MFM hard drive using an RLL controller for a 50% gain in capacity. But not all hard drives handled this well.Let's throw the Epson Apex Plus's 20 MB Kyocera KC-20B MFM hard drive on an RLL controller, and see if we get a 10 MB increase, or if it will fall on its face.Table of Contents:0:00:00 - Introduction and Background0:20:45 - Installing the RLL controller0:27:22 - Testing the RLL controller0:33:12 - Low-level formatting0:46:57 - Testing with SpinRite1:01:28 - ConclusionFollow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
After a decade, I fixed my MFM hard drive themaritimegirl 2023-06-13 | When I got the Epson Apex Plus in 2011, its Kyocera KC-20B hard drive didn't work properly, and I spent a decade wondering why, but never figuring it out. In 2021, I ended up accidentally fixing the drive, in the most unbelievable ham-fisted manner.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Exploring a cash register - SAM4s ER-380 (2004) themaritimegirl 2023-06-07 | I was recently given a cash register to evaluate for any issues. I became intrigued by cash registers along the way. Let's take a look at this one.Table of Contents:00:00 - Introduction07:21 - Who is SAM4s09:51 - Overview19:41 - Basic Operation26:45 - Custom PLUs29:45 - Reports34:11 - Receipt Preamble/Postamble36:08 - Paid Out / Received Account37:28 - Programming42:13 - ConclusionFollow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Lighting gift package from Parrot175! themaritimegirl 2023-05-26 | A lighting enthusiast I've known for a decade generously sent some lighting goods to replace ones I lost.James's Channels:youtube.com/@Parrot175youtube.com/@MercovayFollow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Yard Sale Finds 5/13/2023 themaritimegirl 2023-05-19 | I partook in the annual town-wide yard sale, and left with some excellent stuff.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Standard TVM 550II agile cable modulator (1992) + Jerrold Starcom-II cable tuner (1984) themaritimegirl 2023-05-14 | In this two-for-one video, we explore analog cable television using two vintage devices that represent where a cable channel begins its existence, and where it ends. Examples of how cable modulators were deployed in the past, and how they are used by vintage television enthusiasts today, is discussed. Nuances of how different types of television receivers behave on cable channels is demonstrated.Table of contents:0:00 - Introduction0:39 - Standard TVM 550II Introduction1:45 - Why and how cable modulators were used in broadcasting9:32 - How cable modulators were used in non-broadcast environments12:13 - How vintage television enthusiasts use cable modulators14:19 - Front & rear panel overview21:51 - Demonstration with standard television receiver24:27 - Video modulation28:45 - Jerrold Starcom-II demonstration36:38 - Built-in cable tuner demonstration39:18 - VCR cable tuner demonstration41:01 - Variable broadcast tuner demonstration46:33 - ConclusionFollow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Editing a YouTube video using the MacroSystem Casablanca Avio themaritimegirl 2023-05-04 | The Casablanca Avio is for sale!ebay.com/itm/166072481367In this video we edit a YouTube video from start to finish, with minimal intervention from modern hardware or software, using the MacroSystem Casablanca Avio, a video editing appliance based on custom hardware and software from the early 2000s.The video which was edited is viewable here:youtu.be/rPavumOBLI4Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Canon L813 II calculator (1982) themaritimegirl 2023-04-23 | A look at a nice vintage calculator with a VFD display.This video was edited on a MacroSystem Casablanca Avio, a video editing appliance from the early 2000s, with minimal intervention from modern equipment. A video documenting my editing of this video will debut in the near future. I have a video about the Casablanca Avio here:youtu.be/HWMzL_p5-dcFollow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
🔴Live: Epson Apex Plus Software Load themaritimegirl 2023-04-21 | Installing DOS and software on the Epson Apex Plus's 20 MB MFM hard drive.
1976 Kenmore dehumidifier, cleaning + test themaritimegirl 2023-04-10 | This vintage dehumidifier was a $20 ReStore find, and was so packed with dirt that it would never work properly in its found state. Let's see if I can give it a second lease on life.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl***Bad Ideas - Silent Film Dark by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100489Artist: http://incompetech.com
Motorolas early electronic fluorescent lamp ballasts themaritimegirl 2023-04-07 | In the 1990s, the magnetic fluorescent lamp ballast was still king, and the few mains-powered electronic ballasts on the market were either token efforts by magnetic ballast manufacturers, or pet projects by independent manufacturers, all for a non-existent segment, only purchased by the most eccentric of electricians.Motorola saw an opportunity, especially with the new F32T8 lamp that showed promise in replacing the incumbant F40T12, and decided to dive head-first into the electronic fluorescent lamp ballast market. What resulted were the highest-quality and highest-tech ballasts of the 1990s - good enough that the likes of GE re-labeled them, and Sylvania decided to buy Motorola's lighting division.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
2016 MacBook Pro themaritimegirl 2023-04-02 | A look at pretty much the nicest laptop I've ever owned, generously donated by Eva.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Highlights from Kerbal Space Program stream 3/23/2023 (craft rescue + Minmus trip) themaritimegirl 2023-03-31 | Highlights from the recent Kerbal Space Program stream, but with a more detailed showing of the rendezvous process.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
The weakest 2xF40T12 fluorescent lamp ballast - Radionic SL234NTP themaritimegirl 2023-03-20 | In my journey to explore weak "residential grade" 2x40 rapid start ballasts, I was pointed to this example being given away on Lighting Gallery. This ballast turned out to be everything I hoped to get when I originally bought the Advance HB-234-TP - let's see why.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Do broadcast market clone InfoLithium batteries work in vintage Sony equipment? themaritimegirl 2023-03-13 | Most of Sony's digital cameras and camcorders from the late 1990s and early 2000s use the InfoLithium L-series battery. Sony has not manufactured replacement batteries in almost 20 years, but the battery itself became a standard in the broadcast video market, with third parties making both equipment (we have lights and field monitors at the station that use them) to use the batteries, and the batteries themselves.Today these third-party broadcast-market batteries can be bought easily and affordably, but will they work in vintage Sony equipment, which often won't accept batteries that don't properly implement the InfoLithium circuitry? Let's find out.Follow me on Mastodon:https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirlPatreon:www.patreon.com/themaritimegirl
Highlights from Kerbal Space Program stream 3/4/2023 themaritimegirl 2023-03-07 | Watch the full stream here:youtube.com/live/W4mndUrdVrU
🔴Live: Im sick; lets play Kerbal Space Program themaritimegirl 2023-03-05 | Playing Kerbal Space Program for the first time in 2.5 years.
