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Videos

A collection of videos; some related to the Projects.

Does Sonic Frontiers Predict Human Extinction?

Let's analyse The End; one of the most complex villains in gaming history. In doing so, I hope to convince you that The End makes perfect sense as the final encounter in Sonic Frontiers.

The Science Behind the Lutece Field

Is inter-dimensional travel possible? How do you get an entire city to float? These questions will be answered with quantum physics, revealing the unexpected connection between these two phenomena.

The Red Alert 2 Tesla Reactor - A Technical Analysis

We try to figure out how the Tesla Reactor from Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 works and how it compares to traditional power plants in terms of efficiency and environmental impact.

The DOOM Plasma Rifle - A Technical Analysis

Is the Doom Plasma Rifle technically feasible, or is it just Sci-fi nonsense? In this analysis we will try to figure out the technology behind the Plasma Rifle, and how it could be implemented in the real world.

Why Can We Hear Lightning?

Learn why lightning strikes and other electrical arcs are audible.

The 5 Whys in Electronics Repairs

What can you learn from Toyota to help you with electronics repairs?

Repairs when Parts are Missing

Tips on how to tackle an electronics repair when you only receive part of the unit.

Replacing the Tape Loop in a Tape Echo

Replacing the magnetic tape loop in the tape echo of a Dynacord King Guitar Amplifier.

Soldered Heat Sinks Can Give You Trouble

Something you should know when you are dealing with soldered on board level heat sinks.

Speed Repair: Carlsbro Cobra Power Mixer

A condensed version of the repair of a Carlsbro Cobra 90 PA Power Mixer, using the YouTube Shorts format.

Troubleshooting and Repair of the Vox Escort

Repair of a portable battery powered guitar amplifier from the mid 70s; the Vox Escort.

How Good Can A Wire Recorder Sound?

The fifth part of the wire recorder restoration. Demonstrating the sound quality.

Wire Recorder Tweaks and Repairs

The fifth part of the wire recorder restoration. Some last tweaks and repairs.

Refitting and Old Multi Capacitor

The fourth part of the wire recorder restoration. Gutting an old capacitor.

Why You Should Avoid High Voltage Film Capacitors

The third part of the wire recorder restoration. Taking a look at the properties of film capacitors.

Fixing the Suspension and Breaks on a Wire Recorder

The second part of the wire recorder restoration. Focusing on the mechanics.

A Look Inside An Old Wire Recorder

The first part of an extensive restoration of a Danish wire recorder.

Luxman R-5030 Speaker Terminal Replacement

Swapping the broken, lousy speaker terminals of the Luxman R-5030 for 4 mm banana sockets.

Pioneer TX-720 - AM/FM Stereo Tuner Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting of the Pioneer TX-720 Synthesized Stereo Tuner.

Building a Nuclear Bomb Detonator Switch

Using the original patent to build the switch used in Fat Man; the most powerful bomb ever used in warfare.

How a Power Conditioner Works + Dimmer Repair

Going through what a power conditioner does and how it does it.

Denon AVR-2802 - Ghetto Repair for Common Failure

A video showing a modification that allows you to continue to use the power amplifier of the unit.

Noisy LEM DM 82 Disco Mixer Fix

Trying to be clever when fixing a noisy LEM DM 82 Stereo Disco Mixer, resulting in more work.

Hagström Spring Reverb - Repair and Demonstration

Systematic troubleshooting and repair of the Swedish made Hagström PA-200 spring reverb, followed up with a demonstration.

Technics SU-V50 - Amplifier Troubleshooting and repair

Fixing an electrical problem and a mechanical problem on a Technics SU-V50

Fixing a Dead Transformer in a Yamaha A-400

Performing surgery on a transformer to save it.

Remote Controlled Car Repair and Failure Analysis

Repair of the Auldey Race-Tin Wild Ranger X remote controlled car and an analysis on what caused it to fail.

Hagström PA-200 - Troubleshooting and Repair

Troubleshooting and repair of the swedish Hagström PA-200 PA amplifier.

Luxman M-120A - Power Test and Indicator Calibration

Finding out what is wrong with a Luxman Stereo Power Amplifier M-120A. A power test is carried out, followed by a power level indicator calibration.

Harman Kardon PM645 - Troubleshooting and Repair

Systematic troubleshooting and repair of the Harman Kardon PM645.

Bench Power Supply Troubleshooting and "Repair"

An Aim TTi EX355R Bench Power Supply found in the trash will be brought back to life by means of systematic troubleshooting

5 Unconventional Tools for Your Electronics Lab

5 useful tools that you might not expect in an electronics lab and some tips and tricks on how they can be used.

5 Troubleshooting Tips

5 troubleshooting tips based on situations from previous repair videos.

Hagström 26 Troublshooting and Repair

Fixing hum and distortion on a old Swedish vacuum tube amplifier.

Sonic 3 and Knuckles Memory Technology

Taking a look at SEGAs unexpected choice of memory technology for Sonic 3 and Knuckles.

A look at the Dynacord King

Looking at the Dynacord King vacuum tube amplifier, inside and out, as well as replacement of the magnetic tape loop in the tape echo.

Cloning a PCB without CAD Software

The Luxman DML-02 replacement PCB is replicated from scratch without the use of any CAD software. This is part 2 of the Luxman 5C50 repair.

Inside a 26 Year Old Water heater

We take a look at the remains of a 26 year old decommissioned Metro Water Heater and find out how it works and what caused it to fail.

Laboratory Reference Preamplifier Repair

Troubleshooting of a Luxman 5C50 Laboratory Reference Preamplifier that outputs nothing but pops and clicks and how to repair it.

MIG Welder Repair

Troubleshooting and repair of the Telwin Maxmig 150/1 Turbo.

ZOOM 9002 Repair

A common failure of the ZOOM 9002 explained.

Wah-Wah Pedal Repair

A repair video focusing on systematic troubleshooting of the Colorsound WAH+FUZZ+SWELL.

Power Mixer Repair

A repair video focusing on systematic troubleshooting of the Carlsbro Cobra 90 PA.

Good Looking Music

Can music look good? Yes!

Electrocution by Music

Can you feel music flowing through you? Enhance your music experience by electrocution!

The NES Stereo Mixer

Get just the stereo sound you want out of the Nintendo Entertainment System with the NES Stereo Mixer!

Pushing Digital Recording to the Limit!

What happens when a digital recorder tries to record higher frequencies than it can handle? i. e. above the Nyquist frequency?

The Reflection of Lost Woods

How would Lost Woods sound if the piano keyboard was reflected? Listen for yourself.