Hello Dave. Maybe you could group all your repair videos into groups, such as VCR repairs, TV repairs, Cassette deck repairs, etc. Would make finding your older vids much easier, because you have such a lot of quality videos from years ago, right from the Seabreeze record deck, all of which I've watched more than once.

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

At some point i will set up playlists.

@Markpab

3 жыл бұрын

That would be great, Dave, because to get to one of your earlier videos means scrolling back past every more recent video, which takes forever! ( I watch KZread through my Blu-ray player).

@danmackintosh6325

3 жыл бұрын

@@Markpab Currently, in the absence of links to the originals I just tend to search the channel for the keywords (make/model etc, for example AGDS850) and it works pretty well.

@Markpab

3 жыл бұрын

That does work, Dan, but I just like to surf Dave's channel and watch a wide variety of repairs, from 8 track players to CRT's, etc, but without a specific item in mind.

I like the idea of the old long versions, and the short condensed versions along side. Great inside info on lubes and trouble spots.

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

The thing is the short versions won't have anything removed that pertains to the actual trouble. Just the banter when the unit is being taken apart.

I like the old long versions as well as the shortened versions. The long versions are like coming home to family and having a good conversation during a relaxing dinner. Always catch an additional helpful hint during them. I can see the advantages the shorter videos have for some people, that just want the "fix"... Thank you. Great video!

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

That's why there is a fast forward button. I used to do long and short versions long versions for patreon viewers and short versions for everybody else but it did not help drive up any patreon subs so I haven't been doing that if the patreon subs were to go up and make it worth my while then I would do it but with $130, 000 subscribers on KZread in maybe 100 patreon subscribers it's hardly worth my effort for the hundred bucks I make from the dollar a month that most people contribute on patreon so for the hundred bucks a month it's not worth my time to put out two different versions. Now things were the dramatically change and all of a sudden I had 700 people sign up on patreon telling me they wanted to see more and a longer or different version than I would really more content for those viewers but because it's basically been a bust I haven't bothered. That could change if the members went up then I would certainly entertain doing more exclusive content but for the hundred bucks a month I make it's not worth my time to do it. When I toyed with doing content on patreon I initially thought I could do well with it but I heard loud and clear from people saying that they wouldn't pay or patreon was a criminal organization and the whole nine yards so I've kind of let that slide

I can't remember any of your videos being boring, there are times when you have something special and you discribe the technical side. You never stop supprising me with your depth of knowledge. ( No i'm not sucking up to you lol ) And then you have a day of feeling pissed off with everyone. Having a trip on your motorbike is a good pickup :-D Dam i'm waffling on.

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

I never get pissed off. I can act though. Glad I came across that way.

I had exactly the same machine and I was wondering why it shut down very suddenly, now i know. thanks for sharing.

very nice construction to service

Muchas Gracias ☺️ Hi from Ensenada Baja California MEXICO

Done a few of these back in the day, I always gave the mode switch a quick clean to avoid any future problems,

Wow!!!!!! Great fix....have been following your videos for years & have learnt so much...thank you so much

I love this new format and I love that you lisen to feedback unlike everyone else on this platform.

Excellent repair and info! Thank you.

I like the longer content, i am a new viewer. i like the detail of how its done, i think lot of people don't appreciate the longer content .

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

You're in minority. For everyone that wants 1 hour dragged out videos 10 want shorter ones.

Consider adding URL, title and date in the info box so people can quickly access the longer versions of your great repair videos. ;-) even more views!

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

Working on that. Stay tuned.

Love the cat intro

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

The cat is camera shy. I just took dozens of clips of my goofy cats off my phone so perhaps someday I'll put a compilation of my cats up. Cat videos tend to do well don't they?

To 12voltvid:I do watch the videos l do like you to explaine all the problems something has.i was tought patients to many things and I do like watching all the long videos.people do have a big problem on watching things.they have no problem in watching movies.you do a real good job.

That tiny fan in the loading mech is cute, not sure about the point of it....

Cool..

I remember Mitsubishi was the one that had a great reputation and mystique about it. My 3 JVC hifi vcr's that I have were 1988 vintage, what year is this one?

I fixed a mitsubishi just like this one last summer! Just about around the same time too! Super cool to revisit this model. I remember I also went over the pinch roller with light sand paper after regreasing the tower gear. Glad I watched this, I now know what grease to use next time I need to lubricate nylon gears and other sliding parts like this. Is it bad to use white lythium grease on nylon gears?

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

Lithium grease should be ok. Check the label for plastic compatability.

@coolelectronics1759

3 жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids good to know!

Where do you get the replacement belts from? Would it be possible for you to link a source for the parts as well as the grease you recommend using? Thank-you for all the great videos. Super helpful!

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

I got those belts a few years ago from a shop that is long closed.

Not sure why folk are complaining vids are too long, can't they pause and come back later or don't they have a concentration span over 10 minutes any more? (Says the guy with 51 tabs open with videos I plan to "come back to" and then found something else cool to watch!) Personally, the videos I mostly watch both on your channel and others tend to be anywhere from 25-90 minutes although probably an hour is what I'd consider "normal length" if it's something that holds my interest like vintage/classic/just-plain-old electronics or cars. The feature length ones are usually if it's something a bit special (3 of the first 10 recommended videos are 60+ minutes, one being 98 minutes). These bite size are definitely a good way to get your older content "out there" to the young'ens though, just make sure they run over 10 min otherwise I don't think you'll see any revenue on them & God knows you deserve the money for the effort you put in ;) (Also, as per zx8401ztv, not sucking up lol just being honest. If I felt you made crap I'd tell you as well!)

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

I'll still be shooting longer videos. The short ones are new versions of older videos. A revenue generator for inpatient viewers. Even on the long videos I don't generate much video when people skip right through to the end. If the video is 60 minutes and the watch time 8 minutes I make the same as an 10 minute video. The mid roll ads aren't showing. This has another detrimental effect that people don't realize. If advertisers buy time and their ads are inserted in the middle of the video, but people skip the middle section and those ads don't get shown, first I don't make any money and second since he hadn't shown the advertiser gets mad and pulls their ads. As a Creator I get to see the stats and get recommendations from KZread. So really long videos have a negative effect if they're not being watched entirely. So when I put up a 60 minute video and the average view time is 10 to 12 minutes I'm basically wasting my time because there's no advantage financially to me for posting a long video. I'll still post them, but the short ones tend to get more views, and more views mean more revenue from those initial ads that play at the start. In the end that's what it's about, generating revenue. Now with the IRS taking a big bite before I even see anything at the end of the day need to generate more views to make up what I've lost.

@danmackintosh6325

3 жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids I tend to not skip skippable ads on your vids as long as they're bearable (i.e. not 20 minutes of rubbish, they're actually not too bad mostly as Google seems to have got my interests pretty down-pat by now!) One thing I'd like to know, if you have an answer. Does pausing a longer video & watching the rest hours or days later still get picked up as it's been watched to the end? Because I do tend to pause for distractions around the house but if it chops off the view time I may just start noting the timestamp and let the video run out then come back to it when I can! (Gotta work the system as much as possible as can't donate but do like to try and maximise your cut for the stuff I watch, just as a courtesy more than anything since your effort is appreciated)

This is excellent. My belts were actually sticky goo melted rather than dry or stretched. I don't see what size replacement belt or recommended sourcing? Seems others simply buy a collection and try? Any recommendations for size and style of belt? They appear to be a rounded belt (from the melted bits inside my machine)

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

It is a square belt. Sbm is the prefix. Loop some sent floss around. Tie right. Then cut and measure in inches. Take 10% off and that is your size. I don't have the size handy.

I do watch the long videos.

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

You are in the minority. The long ones have many comments whining about the length.

Easy to design the loading mechanism with 3 gears instead of that belt: design to fail.

What do you charge for a service like this? I have the exact same model and issue. Are you in the US?

Great vid! well explained. I have one of these, and after belt replacements (both) it loads just fine i can see it load, but when play (or FF or RW) is pressed, I get a squealing sound and after a few seconds it gives up on play. It's almost like a brake is stuck on, or some kind of sensor is not sensing the tape is loaded and ready to play. Any thoughts?

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

Is the belt slipping.

@brentkroon

Жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids Thanks for the tip - slipping, does this mean it's only going to be drive belt - or loading belt as well? Seems like it's loading fine. Sound like the answer lies in finding the right belts at right tension?

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

@@brentkroon you will be able to see which one is slipping. Some of the mits used a plastic pulley on the capstan motor that cracks. It's ok to glue it. At one point they make a metal replacement. Not no more.

I'll be honest, I buy and sell machines on ebay for a profit. Unfortunately these fantastic units have very little value. Not sure if I want to spend the time to refurbish this one.

I was afraid you'd forget to clean the heads, 'cos that's my favourite part)

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

I never forget to clean heads but i don't always shoot it, because a head shot is always fatal.😁🥁

@bigbro5793

3 жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids haha). I guess it's one of the older videos short version? The stuck tape had been in the cast already)

Great workmanship. But really are these things still worth fixing. ?

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

For someone that has old tapes they want to play, yes. Personally I have no use for anything that uses tape, but every time I put down tape people try to convince me it is better just like they try to convince that a wiggling groove in vinyl is better. They are fighting a losing battle.

@andrewhenderson9474

3 жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids Thanks for you honest reply . Keep up the great work your a really brilliant tech and teacher.

I’d like to send you my Sony EV-C3 for repair!

👍😏👍👍

What else does molygrease go by in name please

@FindLiberty

3 жыл бұрын

45 years ago, I used to call my 5" long tube of black *MollyCoat* by the name: Molly B. Denim Autoparts store? The chemistry gets tricky since _some dry out and get flakey._ Dave may be able to name a brand/source for you that best for the application and ok for Nylon plastic. Molybdenum Disulfide Grease: www.graco.com/us/en/vehicle-service/solutions/articles/moly-grease-vs-lithium-whats-the-big-deal.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide

@12voltvids

3 жыл бұрын

It's just synthetic lithium soap grease. Goes by many names. Comes in a few different colors. Green, yellow white.

@BootlegCraig

2 жыл бұрын

So, what happens if I accidentally moved the timing gears? My marks weren’t on the same location as yours and the holes weren’t lined up. Should I move them so they do? Did I just ruin this unit? Also, when turning the gear on the left it’s now locked in place. Is that normal?