Hey Birt! | Mini Monitor Mayhem, Hitachi VM-910AU, Comrex CR-5500 @HeyBirt | Uploaded July 2023 | Updated October 2024, 6 hours ago.
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In this video we take a look at two early 1980s composite CRT displays. One is a ultra boring 9” security monitor. Not much to look at but compact and sturdily built. The other is a super sexy 12” amber monitor which looks like it was made from a groovy 1970’s portable TV chassis. Let’s see if we can get these two mini monitors working.
Timeline:
00:00 – Welcome
01:29 – Hitachi VM-910A ‘Monitor of Borg’
03:44 – Hitachi VM-910A Teardown
08:57 – Dim bulb tester
12:29 – Hitachi VM-910A test, clean pots
21:34 – Comrex VR-5500 Groovy ‘70s design
25:09 – Comrex VR-5500 teardown, test
33:22 – Comrex VR-5500 testing
39:56 – Comrex VR-5500 front cover foam
42:50 – Wrap up, HV danger, Thanks
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Video sponsor: PCBWay: $5 for 2 layer PCBs with 24hr turnaround at pcbway.com/g/m3hn11
In this video we take a look at two early 1980s composite CRT displays. One is a ultra boring 9” security monitor. Not much to look at but compact and sturdily built. The other is a super sexy 12” amber monitor which looks like it was made from a groovy 1970’s portable TV chassis. Let’s see if we can get these two mini monitors working.
Timeline:
00:00 – Welcome
01:29 – Hitachi VM-910A ‘Monitor of Borg’
03:44 – Hitachi VM-910A Teardown
08:57 – Dim bulb tester
12:29 – Hitachi VM-910A test, clean pots
21:34 – Comrex VR-5500 Groovy ‘70s design
25:09 – Comrex VR-5500 teardown, test
33:22 – Comrex VR-5500 testing
39:56 – Comrex VR-5500 front cover foam
42:50 – Wrap up, HV danger, Thanks
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Hey Birt! On Social Media!
Facebook:
Soigeneris: facebook.com/Soigeneris-295527583797729
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Twitter:
Hey Birt!: twitter.com/HeyBirt?lang=en
Links
CRT HV Safety: lowendmac.com/2007/the-truth-about-crts-and-shock-danger
Amazon Associated Links Tools:
Fiberglass pen: amzn.to/3pWRzIk
Fiberglass pen refills: amzn.to/3RgqGdQ
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Battery Spot Welder: amzn.to/3QMaG3T
Hotplate: amzn.to/3rxOtLU
Spudger set I use: amzn.to/3z19pM7
Heat mats: amzn.to/3MXgSVG
Amazon Associated Links Chemicals:
303 Aerospace Protectant: amzn.to/3BxRa5Y
CiaKot: amzn.to/3CvVKiY
Overcaot Pen: amzn.to/3s439Bt
Novus Plastic Polish: amzn.to/2VwtFaV
Electronics / PCB cleaner: amzn.to/3ORx62D
Citric Acid: amzn.to/3krkgdt
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Noctua 80mm NF-A8 FLX fan: amzn.to/3ASVhsJ
Credits
Chiptune Thing No. 3 "Victory" by Steven O’Brien soundcloud.com/stevenobrien
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