Channel Title: Jan Beta Channel Description: Hi I'm Jan. I tinker with electronics and enjoy vintage tech, mostly computers and consoles from the 80s and 90s. I also love to tinker with elderly hifi equipment and musical instruments from time to time. I'm not responsible for anything you do to your electronics and/or yourself. Do all repairs at your own risk! I'm not a professional at all. If you want to support me, subscribe to my channel, give me a thumbs up, comment and/or follow me on the usual social networks or even consider a little donation. Links are below and in my channel page header. Thank you. <video> ZD-915 Desoldering Station Repair & Mods Description: Replacing the broken fan in my ZD-915 desoldering station and performing some upgrades. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ My original ZD-915 review video from way back: https://youtu.be/EQEx7Cezz9o The Retro Channel's video about modding the ZD-915: https://youtu.be/MPcmVaqe08Y The German blog post I based my mods on: https://circuit-board.de/forum/index.php/Thread/26421-Etwas-mehr-aus-einer-ZD-915-Entlötstation-rausholen/ TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:22 A Look Inside 4:31 Preparing the Case 6:18 Sponsor Message 6:58 Replacing the broken Fan 8:58 Preparing the DC-DC Converter 12:26 Converting the mains Switch 18:38 Putting the Step-Down Converter in 21:03 Adding a Flyback Diode 23:29 Testing the Converter 25:31 Mounting Things 32:13 Setting the Pump Voltage 34:06 Closing Up 36:56 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by @PCBWay . * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #ZD915 #DesolderingStation #Modification #Repair #BuckConverter #DCDCConverter #MainsSwitch #Cooling #Airflow #PCBWay </video> <video> My Retrobrighting Experience Description: I'm sharing everything I know about de-yellowing plastics in this episode. I'm also upgrading my trusty retrobrighting box and share the process I usually use for retrobrighting. Hey Birt!'s deep dive into Retrobrighting: https://youtu.be/YPl356YKcVs Buy the shirt (proceeds go towards my channel): Women: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com/listing/new-retrobrighting-is-not-a-cr?product=375 Men: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com/listing/new-retrobrighting-is-not-a-cr?product=389 Hoodie: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com/listing/new-retrobrighting-is-not-a-cr?product=793 TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:24 Why does Yellowing happen? 3:22 What is Retrobrighting? 4:51 Different Retrobrighting Methods 8:32 Discoloration Risk 12:06 My Retrobrighting Box 14:57 Upgrading the Box 29:51 My Retrobrighting Process 41:35 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://chaos.social/@janbeta PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #Retrobrighting #Retr0brite #Retro0briting #Retrobright #Yellowing #Plastics #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #RetroGaming #Restoration #Refurb </video> <video> Trash Picked 1970s Dual CT-110 Tuner Description: Trying to fix a vintage Dual CT-110 Tuner I found on the side of the road. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ Dual CT-110 Service Manual: https://dual.de/wp-content/uploads/ServiceManual_CT110.pdf TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 3:25 Initial Inspection 4:29 Sponsor Message 4:57 A Look Inside 7:38 Exploded RIFA Capacitor 13:28 Smoke Test 17:05 Audio Output Test 18:44 Latching Switches Workaround 27:45 Replacing Electrolytic Capacitors 31:52 Final Test & Reassembly 34:51 Thank you & Good Night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by @PCBWay . * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #Dual #Tuner #VintageHifi #VintageAudio #CT110 #DualCT110 #Repair #Restoration #TrashPick #DumpsterDiving #RIFACapacitor #PCBWay </video> <video> C64 ASSY 250469 Black Screen Repair Description: Repairing a Commodore 64 "short board" that displays a black screen and doesn't start up. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ A collection of C64 repair resources: https://janbeta.net/c64-resources/ My DesTestMAX build video: https://youtu.be/uuIKRRgv2K0 My Diagnostics/Dead Test cartridge build video: https://youtu.be/YPPTHoCZ_oc My Retro Chip Tester Pro build video: https://youtu.be/pDlk6Rjh5_4 TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 2:10 The Symptoms 3:58 Checking Voltages 7:23 Sponsor Message 7:48 Dead Test & DesTestMAX 11:53 RAM Fault? 17:43 Blue Screen of Life! 18:13 Final Testing 23:18 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by @PCBWay . * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #Commodore64 #C64 #Repair #Troubleshooting #Commodore #DeadTest #DesTestMAX #Diagnostics #RetroChipTesterPro #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #PCBWay </video> <video> Commodore A501 Amiga RAM Expansion Battery Leakage Repair Description: Trying to resurrect a badly battery corroded A501 Amiga RAM expansion. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ A501 Schematics for this Revision: https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Schematic/A501%20-%20Schematics.pdf Kontakt LR PCB Cleaning Spray: https://www.kontaktchemie.com/KOC/KOCproductdetailV2.csp?product=KONTAKT%20PCC Kontakt Plastik 70 Coating: https://www.kontaktchemie.com/KOC/KOCproductdetailV2.csp?product=PLASTIK%2070 TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 2:20 Opening the RF Shield 4:04 Inspecting the Board 6:09 Removing the Battery 6:46 Sponsor Message 7:29 Neutralizing the Leakage 12:50 Schematics! 17:14 Removing the Real Time Clock 20:14 Removing remaining Corrosion 22:14 Function Test 25:06 Recapping & Sealing the PCB 29:23 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by @PCBWay. * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #A501 #Amiga #Commodore #Amiga500 #A500 #RAMExpansion #BatteryLeakage #Corrosion #Repair #Varta #GetTheDamnBatteriesOut #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #PCBWay </video> <video> Making a simple 555 Based Logic Probe Description: I'm building a simple 555 timer based logic probe from spare parts I had laying around. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ Original schematics from ETI (November 1979): https://schematicsforfree.com/files/Radio%20%26%20Communications/Test%20Equipment/RF%20Monitor%20Meter.pdf Updated version on Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/Build-Your-Own-Logic-Probe-on-the-Cheap-Using-a-55/ I used an ILC555 chip instead of an original NE555 and also replaced the 1N914 diodes with 1N4148s. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:31 The Circuit 7:00 Sponsor Message 7:36 Building the Circuit 17:01 Preparing the Enclosure 22:22 Connecting to the World 27:03 Testing the Probe 30:44 Final Assembly 32:07 Real World Testing 35:40 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://chaos.social/@janbeta PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by @PCBWay . * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #LogicProbe #DIYLabEquipment #LogicTester #NE555 #555Timer #Circuit #Schematics #DIY #Homemade #Electronics #Tinkering #PCBWay </video> <video> Building a Retro Chip Tester Pro Description: I'm building the Retro Chip Tester Pro from a kit. This is going to be an invaluable tool for future vintage computer repairs! // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ Retro Chip Tester Pro at American Retro: https://americanretro.shop/retro-chip-tester-products/ Retro Chip Tester Pro at the 8Bit-Museum: https://8bit-museum.de/rct Plexilaser Acrylic Enclosure for the RTC Pro: https://www.plexilaser.de/shop/Gehaeuse-fuer-Retro-Chip-Tester 3D-printable Enclosure: https://www.printables.com/de/model/702510-retro-chip-tester-pro-rct-case-stand/related TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 2:58 What's in the Kit? 3:54 Sponsor Message 4:24 Preparing to Build 8:28 Soldering Resistors 10:31 Soldering Diodes 12:05 Soldering LEDs 12:50 Soldering Wire Jumpers 13:17 Soldering Regulators 15:15 Soldering Capacitors 17:15 Soldering Transistors 18:26 Soldering Remaining Components 21:24 Building the DC Board & Display 23:43 Cleaning and Checking 25:01 Putting it all together 26:02 Testing! 35:02 Conclusion 36:37 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by @PCBWay . The Retro Chip Tester Kit was provided for review by AmericanRetro.shop. * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #RetroChipTesterPro #RTCPro #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ICTester #PCBWay </video> <video> New Amiga 500 Replacement Case Description: Checking out the new "classic" Amiga 500 replacement case from A1200net. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ A500 Replacement Case Black/Original Color: https://www.a1200.net/shop/new-amiga-500-case/ A500 Accessory Kit: https://www.a1200.net/shop/amiga-500-accessories-kit/ A1354 Replacement Tank Mouse Shell: https://www.a1200.net/shop/amiga-tank-mouse-shell/ A500 Crystal Clear Replacement Case: https://www.a1200.net/shop/amiga-500-crystal-case/ TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Unboxing 2:22 Build Quality 3:29 Modern Features 6:13 Sponsor Message 6:44 Comparison w/ Original Case 8:31 Inspecting the Inside 10:31 Replacement Keycaps 11:57 Let's put an Amiga in! 17:51 Classic Edition Badge 19:32 Final Result 21:53 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by @PCBWay. Some of the products shown were provided to me for review by A1200.net. * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #Amiga #Commodore #ReplacementCase #A500 #Amiga500 #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #TankMouse #Shell #Case #Yellowing #Restoration #PCBWay </video> <video> DesTestMAX C64 Test Cartridge Build & Test Description: Building and testing the (relatively) new DesTestMAX test cartridge for the Commodore 64 and 128. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ DesTestMAX Homepage/Download: https://factorofmatt.com/destestmax Fully assembled DesTestMAX from The Future was 8 Bit (UK/Europe): https://www.tfw8b.com/product/destestmax/ Fully assembled DesTestMAX from American Retro Shop (US): https://americanretro.shop/destestmax-c64-c128-max-ram-test/ Fully assembled DesTestMAX from Retro Rewind (CAN): https://retrorewind.ca/destestmax TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 4:06 Sponsor Message 4:33 Building the Cartridge 12:25 Testing the Cartridge 14:18 DesTestMAX Functionality 30:27 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by @PCBWay. * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #C64 #C128 #DesTestMAX #DeadTest #Commodore64 #Commodore128 #Commodore #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #Troubleshooting #Repair #TestCart #RAM #RAMTest #BlackScreen #BlankScreen #PCBWay </video> <video> Finishing the Classic Amiga 500 Project Description: Addressing the flaws that my "Classic Amiga 500" build had and finishing the project (for now). // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ My review of the A500 Classic Replacement Case: https://youtu.be/udw79lRKWKE Get the case from A1200net here: https://www.a1200.net/shop/new-amiga-500-case/ TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Some Flaws 4:16 Sponsor Message 4:45 Fitting new Bottom Shielding 9:23 Fitting the Disk Drive 14:06 Keyboard Repairs 22:12 Reassembly 25:01 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by PCBWay. @PCBWay * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #Amiga #Commodore #A500 #Amiga500 #A1200net #ReplacementCase #LED #Keyboard #Repair #Restoration #FloppyDiskDrive #PCBWay </video> <video> C64C Rare Case Restoration and Future Proofing Description: I'm putting together a Commodore 64C with a relatively rare cost reduced case and then future proofing it. A more in-depth C64C restoration video: https://youtu.be/LUkzhytkodg PCB Cleaner Kontakt Chemie LR*: DE: https://amzn.to/3VSSSIp The protection diode I used is a unidirectional Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode P6KE 6.8A*: US: https://amzn.to/3aAGW5D UK: https://amzn.to/39LVgJA DE: https://amzn.to/2YIsVgX I got the heatsinks I used from Reichelt: For 40 pin DIL: https://www.reichelt.de/de/de/kuehlkoerper-19-x-4-8-x-51-mm-fuer-dil-ic-ick-40-b-p164362.html For 28 pin DIL: https://www.reichelt.de/kuehlkoerper-19-x-4-8-x-37-mm-fuer-dil-ic-ick-28-b-p164359.html Capacitor list for the C64 ASSY 250469 REV B: 1x 1000uF 16V axial 1x 470uF 35V radial 1x 220uF 25V radial 1x 220uF 16V radial 1x 100uF 16V radial 1x 47uF 16V radial 1x 10uF 25V radial 1x 4.7uF 25V radial 1x 2.2uF 50V radial + RF modulator (low profile radial caps): 220uF/10V, 10uF/16V TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 3:12 A rare case 5:47 Disassembling the Keyboard 7:14 Cleaning Plastic Parts 9:51 Recapping the Board 13:25 Overvoltage Protection 16:51 Cleaning the PCB 18:08 Recapping the RF Modulator 22:54 Scrubbing Plastics 24:04 Cleaning the Edge Connectors 26:03 Adding Heat Sinks 28:20 Case Repair 30:19 Cleaning the Metal Parts 31:59 Reassembling the Keyboard 34:38 Final Reassembly 39:30 The Result 40:11 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #Commodore64 #C64 #Restoration #C64C #Refurb #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #Retro #Commodore </video> <video> Digitech Bad Monkey Guitar Overdrive Pedal Repair Description: I'm repairing a Digitech Bad Monkey guitar overdrive pedal that suffered some battery corrosion. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ The infamous JHS Pedals video about the Bad Monkey: https://youtu.be/pFOD6s0IRoM Bad Monkey Schematics: https://www.freestompboxes.org/viewtopic.php?t=20262 TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 2:53 Sponsor Message 3:23 Removing the leaky Battery 4:54 Testing the Pedal 6:13 Disassembly 8:09 Inspecting the PCB 9:50 Cleaning the PCB 10:44 Checking the tactile Button 12:57 Corrosion Repair 18:35 Fitting a new Button 20:16 Neutralizing Battery Leakage 22:57 Cleaning Pots & Jacks 24:12 Changing the LED 25:37 Recapping 27:15 Reassembly 29:05 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by @PCBWay . * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #Digitech #BadMonkey #GuitarFX #GuitarPedal #Stompbox #Overdrive #TubeScreamer #Repair #Battery #BatteryLeakage #Corrosion #PCB #PCBWay </video> <video> C64 ASSY 250469 Overvoltage Repair Description: Troubleshooting and repairing a Commodore 64 that got damaged by overvoltage. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ A collection of C64 repair resources: https://janbeta.net/c64-resources/ My DesTestMAX build video: https://youtu.be/uuIKRRgv2K0 My Diagnostics/Dead Test cartridge build video: https://youtu.be/YPPTHoCZ_oc My Retro Chip Tester Pro build video: https://youtu.be/pDlk6Rjh5_4 TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 2:12 Visual Inspection 3:00 Checking Voltages 6:55 Sponsor Message 7:23 Dead Test / DesTestMAX 8:58 Scoping some Signals 12:07 Replacing the CPU 18:08 Function Test 19:05 IEC Connector Replacement 21:36 Full Diagnostics 22:40 Bad CIA? 25:30 Bad Logic IC? 32:12 Yet another CIA 33:18 Another CPU? 36:56 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by @PCBWay . * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #Commodore64 #C64 #Overvoltage #MOS6510 #MOS8500 #MOS6526 #CIA #CPU #Repair #Troubleshooting #Commodore #DeadTest #DesTestMAX #Diagnostics #RetroChipTesterPro #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #PCBWay </video> <video> Echo Flanger (Dandy Horse) DIY Guitar Pedal Build Description: I'm building the Dandy Horse guitar effect pedal which is a clone of the EHX Echo Flanger from the 70s. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ Dandy Horse PCB & Instructions: https://lectric-fx.com/product/dandy-horse-v-1-0/ Dandy Horse kit from Musikding: https://www.musikding.de/Dandy-Horse-kit 3PDT Switch Wiring: http://www.muzique.com/news/3pdt-switch-wiring/ The Nirvana Cover Band I play in: https://www.instagram.com/nevadarulez/ TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:54 The Dandy Horse Kit 5:01 Sponsor Message 5:44 What's in the Kit? 7:55 Soldering Sockets 13:57 Soldering Resistors 18:18 Soldering Diodes 20:54 Soldering Trimmer Pots 22:32 Soldering Capacitors 30:32 Soldering Transistors & Voltage Regulator 31:29 Soldering Potentiometers & Switches 36:36 Checking Supply Voltages 42:19 Setting up the Oscillator 46:35 Assembly & Outboard Connections 52:52 Biasing the Circuit 56:08 Testing 58:29 Knobs & Labelling 1:00:45 Final Testing 1:01:08 Thank you & Good night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). This video was sponsored by @PCBWay . #JanBeta #Guitar #Effect #Stompbox #Echoflanger #Polyflange #PolyChorus #DandyHorse #Musikding #GuitarFX #Build #DIY #Nirvana #KurtCobain #KitBuild #EHX #ElectroHarmonix #PCBWay </video> <video> Atari 65XE Ultimate1MB Upgrade & Retrobrighting Description: I finally found a RAM Upgrade that works with my Atari 65XE, the Ultimate1MB. Also doing some retrobrighting in this episode. // Kindly sponsored by my favorite PCB manufacturer PCBWay! https://www.pcbway.com/ Ultimate1MB Upgrade at Lotharek's Website: https://lotharek.pl/productdetail.php?id=56 Cyberpunk Demo Download: https://demozoo.org/productions/128252/ My first attempt at expanding this Atari: https://youtu.be/GtpmzixF97c Troubleshooting the first Attempt: https://youtu.be/twrAGSr2XkI More Troubleshooting: https://youtu.be/C6ZNrZinipY Giving in and at least Upgrading to 128k RAM: https://youtu.be/AqUdcTWLWo8 Installing the DecentXE Keyboard: https://youtu.be/BoW_3545O0c TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 3:19 Opening the Atari 5:22 Cleaning Plastic Parts 5:51 Sponsor Message 6:20 Installing the Ultimate1MB 18:38 Test Run 20:55 More Cleaning & Mounting the Hardware 23:15 Retrobrighting the Case 28:34 Reassembly 30:26 Final Testing 31:28 Thank you & Good Night ----------------------------------------­------ MUSIC by FOCUS 10 https://focus10music.bandcamp.com EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS I USE: https://kit.co/janbeta * MERCHANDISE: https://janbeta.creator-spring.com MASTODON: https://social.janbeta.net PATREON: https://patreon.com/janbeta KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/janbeta WEBSITE: https://www.janbeta.net TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thejanbeta YT CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftUpOO4h9EgH0eDOZtjzcA/join Thanks for watching! This video was sponsored by PCBWay @PCBWay . * Stuff marked with "*" contains affiliate links. You don't pay anything extra and I get a little commission from everything you buy through the links (even if you buy something different there). #JanBeta #Atari #Atari8bit #AtariXE #Atari65XE #Ultimate1MB #RAMExpansion #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #DecentXE #Lotharek #CandleOSin #Atari130XE #PCBWay </video>

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Hi I'm Jan. I tinker with electronics and enjoy vintage tech, mostly computers and consoles from the 80s and 90s. I also love to tinker with elderly hifi equipment and musical instruments from time to time.

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