8-Track Boomboxes fixed up (includes uncut Edition) - UPDATED

Very late reply and rather generic info about some shop-chemicals you could use for restorations like this. Yes, alkaline stuff like battery leakage can be removed with mild acids. Don't forget to neutralize it again with something basic, I love the old weapon oil formulation Ballistol (German brand, should be available in the UK) for that, since it's lightly alkaline. But you can also remove rust with acid, most commercial rust removers are simply phosphoric acid. This works fine, but is still a bit aggressive. Slightly expensive, but very effective and mild to everything else but rust is Evapo-Rust. Next time you have something really rusty, try that stuff. It really lives up to the hype.

Steffen Barabasch

Great suggestion - I enjoyed that. here's a link for anyone else https://youtu.be/nyl-RDs-IC0

Techmoan

I just watched the coolest video. Old vending machines with Nixie tubes. They count down the time for the noodles to be done or even your hamburger to vend. They are in Japan. It would be the best jaunt import. Search “vending machine extravaganza” 100 vending machine Japan or something like that. Experience Japan channel

Steven Raber

Great explaination, makes sense :) Also, don't forget to sleep, sir!

Stephen Gozza

I haven’t noticed it - but if that is happening there could be two reasons… The power required to jump the head could be briefly slowing the motor, or the movement of the head could be slowing the tape by briefly pushing against it.

Techmoan

I'm sure its something that I've forgotten from a previous 8 track video, but why does it sound like they tape is coming up to speed when changing between program numbers? Isn't the tape always moving and it's just the head bouncing down to the next track on the tape?

Stephen Gozza

Mat's the Mat of retro tech - the genuine article or the OG. Most assuredly he's the OG of dashcams.

Grace Robbins

The Lloyd George of 8-track.

Techmoan

I've always thought of you more as the Michael Heseltine of retrotech

Keith Somerville

I’m at a loss as well. 🤷

Techmoan

I rarely read YT comments, but this one popped out at me. No idea what it means: @ivonedev9449 2 days ago Matt is the Jeffrey Archer of old and obscure tech…

Keith Somerville

Also America was much more into 8 Tracks than rest of the world so they persisted for a lot longer than elsewhere

AzoriusMage

I truly enjoyed the LP "rough-cut" version. It was a special Patreon treat on a subject that I particularly enjoyed: boomboxes!

Rudy Rodriguez

I'll be watching the longer version on Patreon, cast to the telly.

Simon Arnold

Same. I wish there was a way that Patreon could integrate with YouTube and have a videos from your Patreon subscription tab. I watch most of my YouTube on a TV because I don't watch television

Jamie Mc

Would it be accurate to say more movies have cars with 8 tracks than compact cassettes? I think the loading has more cinematic flair

Jamie Mc

I just got round to watching the video on "normal" YouTube. I thought it was really pleasing that the Lear Jet logo incorporated an 8 between the L and J.

Simon Arnold

I suppose so, but it might also damage then contacts, Grace. once the contacts have been ground-away, there's no going back.

Tom Beardmore

You can find it on Amazon. It dissolves rust.

Tom Beardmore

The dremel seemed to work just fine. 👍🏻

Grace Robbins

Yikes, Mat... so, you currently have to plan forward and essentially get 3/4 month's worth of videos in the bag prior to your holiday at the end of September 😵‍💫 - I thought - September is a long way off, but it's closer than it feels.

Grace Robbins

No, I’m not familiar with it.

Techmoan

Have you tried "Rust-oleum"?

Tom Beardmore

Truth!

Tom Beardmore

@Brad: Have you tried to update the firmware on your iPad? It works fine on mine.

Tom Beardmore

That works fine for getting the green ‘acid’ to dissolve but I’m not sure it’ll do much for good old rust. These terminals didn’t have any battery leakage issues, I think though that they must have been in a damp environment to get rusted throughout - from one end to the other

Techmoan

Mat, here's a suggestion: Cleaning battery contacts can easily be done using white distilled vinegar applied to cotton swabs. Multiple wipes might be needed, but it works, and it cleans the contacts organically. It won'd damage the contacts at all. Give it a try sometime. Really, you'll be delighted.

Tom Beardmore

It might not get blocked (yet) but I suspect there's still some legal issues with playing music that I'm not allowed to play without licensing.

Techmoan

I had no issues with the Patreon player. If I may suggest, and if you feel inclined to publish two cuts on Patreon and YouTube, using the Patreon player could be a way to play copyrighted audio without worrying about YouTube's ruthless strikes.

Bruno Philipe Resende Silva

I haven't watched the cut version, but I thoroughly enjoyed the uncut one.

Richard R.

"We've got to FIGHT the POWER! FIGHT the POWERS th...*CLUNK*"

Andy Ihnatko

I thought the patreon video was fine. it played perfectly on my android phone.

Andy McDade

It definitely seems like the player isn’t ready for prime time. I’ll be giving it a miss from now on - the feedback received tells me that it’s not worth trying again.

Techmoan

As long as the desired result is achieved the perfection doesn't really matter, IMO.

Grace Robbins

I don't think you need to worry about what you're posting here; you're much better at this than you give yourself credit for. The opportunity to share what you are creating, while you're creating it is one of the benefits of supporting you on Patreon and, I'm sure everyone here would gladly provide constructive comments before your videos go under the critical spotlight of public Youtube..

Gordo

Seems I’ve done everything wrong in this video.

Techmoan

And a little contact cleaner goes a long way. No need to hose it down like you're putting out a fire.

VWestlife

I needed to cut out references to errors, tests or things that didn't happen elsewhere in the video which resulted in a lot of snips here and there.

Techmoan

Forget about content matches; all you have to do is apply for permissions from the Institute of Amateur Cinematograhers - it's all right here in this *1987* video 😂🤣: https://youtu.be/_cnQv8JCsX4&t=4m59s

Grace Robbins

Watched the short version, then HAD to watch the long one to spot the differences... Loved how you measured the power consumption with your battery power supply. The Patreon player worked fine on my Windows PC. I have my TV as a secondary monitor, so that the Matt binge viewing happens in my sofa. Congrats, you make me nostalgic of a tech I never owned!

CheeseParis

That makes sense, just a shame I cannot watch it apart from on my phone with headphones, but that's a small test case

Dvdmike

Oh, you'd be surprised. My "Vaporwave Cassettes" video got content ID claims even though the music was being played at far slower speed than normal, and with wobbly pitch.

VWestlife

I was going to moan about the Patreon player, but then I discovered I can right click on it and do picture in picture and it overlays the browser, even when changing tabs so that's awesome :)

StevesTechShed

Unlike rotary pots, sliders are very easy to clean from the front, outside of the case. Usually there's a layer of black fabric to stop dust from entering, press your extension tube through the gap in the fabric, squirt and slide..

Gordo

Yes it’d also 220v which I’d forgotten. I deleted all the voltage and loose wire section from the finished video. I really regret posting the unedited version now as all the factual errors that get cut from the finished videos are still present here for everyone to see. Rest assured that I won’t be repeating this experiment.

Techmoan

Dvdmike

Matt, the fact that this set has a 12V input means it uses a low-voltage DC motor. It would only run slow if it had a main-operated synchronous motor (synchronous means synchronized to the mains frequency). In all likelihood, the power-pack on the back converrts the 120V AC to 12V DC to run the set. Synchronous motors can often be identified by being larger, having fans on them and the copper windings visible..

Gordo

Finally, a foolproof method of avoiding content matches on Bob Dylan songs

Gordo

Mostly joking, but I would be extremely curious for you to review one of these.... things: https://na.store.square-enix-games.com/final-fantasy-xiv-direct-drive-turntable-system-ffxiv-sq-1500

Colin Creasy

Having watched both versions, the shorter one felt a bit rushed. I didn't miss the scenes you left out entirely, but the ones you chopped up into short clips seemed too hurried.

VWestlife

Hi - loved this one - yes, I like the design as well, it reminds me of the very good Marantz cassette recorders. you could try and treat the yellowing plastic with a wipe of Peroxide, that usually works on PC beige. For removing tight knobs the best way I have found is with a pair of bicycle tyre levers protected from the surface with a pice of cloth. It applies even pressure to both sides at once. The Patreon phone app plays the video ok but it doesn't seem to want to go full screen.

Rick Parsons

That was fun. Also outed Dylan as a light baritone who just got played too fast.

Phil Collins

With an awkward ten second pause mid song while the track changed.

Techmoan

Yes it’d also 220v which I’d forgotten ..so I deleted all the voltage and loose wire section from the finished video.

Techmoan

I'm sure it has already been mentioned, but the fact that the LearJet player can run on batteries or 12 volts DC means it uses a DC motor, and therefore the frequency of the AC mains doesn't matter -- whether it's 50 or 60 Hz, it just gets converted down to DC to run the motor, so the speed will be unaffected.

VWestlife

I'm trying to imagine Radio Raheem rolling through Brooklyn, pumping Public Enemy...off of an 8-track. It's a difficult image to conjure.

Andy Ihnatko

I personally love the option of uncut version

Tony Drake

Techmoan Uncut all the time, everytime. Thanks for this great vid Mat.

Jo Blobs

I laughed very hard when i saw the belt envelopes with "do not bend" on them, that's my kind of humour.

Martipar

I have seen that on a Bachmann train set. It almost certainly predated CE marking and was from the days when U.K. Table lamps came wired with stuff that looked like speaker cable.

Duncan

There were Sanyo Radio cassettes that had the same clip on speaker approach. For a while they thought having two speakers as close together as in a Boombox would be pointless. The first normal Boombox format devices usually had a stereo expander function just like the GE in the video has.

Duncan

I'm still stumped as to why my iPad won't orientate in full screen correctly, yet the iPhone will. I'm one of those people who just does "TV things" on a TV, as YouTube browsing on a tablet is, for me, definitely an "end off the evening now the TV's off" thing!

Brad Jones

Long enough ago that they may well have manufactured it themselves. Now *everything* electronic is made by some no-name Asian company (actually for 30+ years) ... and yet some of it is quite good.

Peter Laws

I did a re-enactment of the dicaprio finger pointing meme when I saw the track one lamp flicker on. I enjoyed the long version.

matsimpsk

I watched the "uncut" sausage video via Patreon, and what actually worked well is using the app on my phone to cast to my Google TV. I definitely see why you'd remove the segments working on the Lear unit. :-)

Adrian's Digital Basement

It seems to be a Lear unit - I don’t know if they got someone else to make it for them, but their branding was the only name on it.

Techmoan

Hard to tell - was that a Lear unit? Or just branded that way because it played 8-track cartridges? The 8-track was (along with executive jets), a Bill Lear joint. As for 1977. new cars were still coming with 8-tracks if you wanted it. Cassettes were making big inroads into the car market by then and (from the 8-track point of view) about to take over.

Peter Laws

I was wondering the same thing about auto mono mix down when used on just one speaker. One way to test would be for me to record my ‘left right’ stereo test onto a cart. I don’t really have the time at the moment and I’ve also just dropped off the Learjet player at my storage locker.

Techmoan

I'd like to make a quick comment on the Lear Jet player. (Showing my age), my best childhood friend actually had and used this player when we were growing up. I'm thinking that would have been, maybe a year or two before 1970. I also had the definite impression that the blue top was red on his, but that could be a memory-colorblindness issue. How he had it set up was he kept the player in his bedroom with the 2nd speaker running along his desk and bookshelf. He left that there all the time. When he wanted to use it as a 'portable', he simply unplugged the connection and used the single speaker. I'm now wondering if that meant he lost the 2nd channel, or if the player could sense the single speaker and adjust for it, (probably not). I remember thinking it was neat that he could bring along his 8-track when we went to the neighborhood pool. I remember it sounded pretty good at the time. Your degraded performance could be aging electronics. Also, the connectors that holds the 2 sides together were much more robust on his. His never came apart once they were connected. I'm thinking there's more to that middle connector, with the metal on top, that, perhaps held the 2nd speaker when it was connected. I can't remember, but I know when he was carrying it around with both speakers, I don't think it ever came apart like yours did. Thanks, Matt, for the memories this has brought back.

CrimsonPig808

Exclusive content created for Patrons Only is apparently getting shared outside of Patreon 😣. If the videos must be played within Patreon, it will effectively prevent despicable persona non grata from being tempted to send their pal a link and subsequently that pal shares to the World. That negates Mat's intention of having exclusive content that patrons-only get. Inevitably, because of this open sharing, some patrons may feel short-changed and wonder why they should be on Patreon at all if it's free for all to see. It's a shame, but if that's what needs to happen I don't mind at all - it's a matter of watching the videos within Patreon as a paying member who rightfully gets to view them.

Grace Robbins

I didn't see any issue with the 'uncut' video, I enjoyed it. I however, echo others in that I prefer watching videos on YouTube where possible. I wouldn't mind the odd video on Patreon only though.

Dungeoneer

If I may add my US anecdotal two-cents worth, I actually prefer the patreon app version approach of patreon-only videos. I watched the video on both my iPhone, and iPad; both worked fine. You do have to manually select the full-screen option in the corner, (I think YouTube does it automatically when you tilt the screen. But, generally, the quality of the video stream was better when watching the Patreon feed. Of course, it's the content that matters and yours are the best! Send me a VHS tape version, and I'll resurrect my old tape player, just to watch it. (Yes, in my subtle, American way, I'm saying I like your Patreon-only videos).

CrimsonPig808

Screen record on an iPad. You can edit the letterbox black bars out afterwards easily in Photos. You can share it to other devices.

Gadgetman

What websites? YouTube need to sort this out pronto! Have you thought about an alternative like Vimeo for Patreon only videos? Other Patreon Creators use that.

Gadgetman

I'm afraid same thing here. I like the longer videos, but can't use Downie to download. Not really that big of a deal, I normally watch everything on my TV, but it also works on the computer of course... More video means more fun parts, so eh :)

Bas van Schooten

Video DownloadHelper seems to work on Patreon.

Rowan Kerseboom

Yes I can see why a lot of people don’t like the idea. The only problem with the YouTube uploads is that websites are now sharing the unlisted links - and sometimes I might want to make a video that I really don’t want available to non-patrons. I think my only option if I can’t put special videos on Patron is not to do this again, which is unfortunate.

Techmoan

I report my experience with videos on Patreon, if that helps. I have 1000+ patrons on my Patreon page and almost all of them shot me down when I proposed videos uploaded directly to Patreon. The main reason is that the Patreon app is a pain in the neck. Almost everyone prefers YouTube because they can watch the video horizontally and also on other devices than computers or smartphones.

MVVblog

I saw the longer video it's great. Now I need to find out how to rip it to the Linux PC as a backup. Any ideas anybody?

Nuts 'n' Proud

Thanks for making this! I appreciated the longer version.

cstone

Streamed from the app to my android tv. Worked like a charm. Love the "patreon cut" idea. Keep em coming, mate.

david moxon

The uncut version is a great look behind the curtain. I’m sure there is a genius out there that has final cuts jump from their minds right into bei g published, for the rest of us creativity is a process. Thanks for the peek at the Lear player, never seen one before.

Freeman Connell

The uncut Patreon feed worked great for me. Thank god you used matching D cell batteries. Loved this one!

Buckaroo Bunny Slippers

Haven’t heard those Dylan/Cash collaborations before… 🤣

Mike Knowles

I appreciate the option of longer videos for patrons. And I enjoyed it. Patreon's player seemed to work fine for me, through Firefox, on my desktop machine. Thanks!

Mike J.

Ah, now it's orientating properly on the iPhone, just not the iPad.

Brad Jones

A "boombox" one is just what I've been looking for, as I really don't want a set of extra speakers hanging around (and am out of sockets on the amplifier, which I don't have the health to move out anyway!)

Brad Jones

Can't get it to go full screen without it orientating the wrong way round.

Brad Jones

This one doesn't have the cassette, but a fine looking R2R: Akai X-1800 https://www.ebay.com/itm/235075447207

Grace Robbins

A few comments are saying they can't watch the embedded videos on their tv. If you click the video to bring up the pause control, it has Cast in the top right as you'd expect, and it works just like YouTube.

Explosive Action

I enjoyed the uncut video. The Patreon player worked fine on my computer.

Kyle

I like very much the idea of having the longer cut available to watch! I suppose the only issue is patreon itself - the video auto stopped while I typed out this comment. It also stops if you turn off the phone screen. That might cause issues for those listening to the audio podcasts you upload, not sure if it's the same tech. Minor issue, if it means Patreon gets longer Techmoan vids!

Explosive Action

I had the little brother of that same General Electric player, which I purchased with my allowance savings in 1979. My player was half the length and mono, but I recall it sounded really good. It was the same gray chassis, big orange button and slide volume control. Like the one you have, mine also took 8 D-cell batteries and my weekly allowance barely kept up with the cost of batteries, so I never roamed with it, much. I could plug it into the mains and there was a headphone out jack, but that jack was only mono. My dad found an adapter to convert the stereo headphone plug to mono, so I didn't disturb the house too much. Back then, disco sounded just as good (or awful if you don't like disco) in mono as it did in stereo. BTW: I like the uncut version. I am a big nerd and I like all the extra bits thrown in.

Nick Jones

I'd always choose the longer version of your videos, given the option. Good idea to post the longer version on here only.

Retro Graveyard

The "Lear Jet" device reminds me of a Geiger counter. Something that would have seemed eerie to consumers during the early Cold War era, which is when I had originally assumed the unit originated The second unit also looks out of time, as you mentioned. Except it appears more futuristic. I feel like I saw a million of those in 1980s, which is why the sticker shock hit so hard! That's nearly $400 adjusted for inflation! But I get the impression that a high value was placed on portability back then and therefore the price reflected that. I wonder if the price was comparable to other similar units of the same function in 1977. Inflation rates from 1972 through the early 1980s were very high.

David Fulton

The YouTube count doesn't matter at this stage - I often re-upload the video, sometimes more than once, before it goes live.

Techmoan

Good suggestion - I do have a glue gun somewhere that I've never used.

Techmoan

Forgot more bullet points: • those paper packets with the belts in them - very classy - did they get them from 1977? Almost nobody goes to that attention these days. • nice recycling of the RCA cart in order to mix epoxy

Grace Robbins

I'll always opt for a longer version of your vids Mat, even if it means I need to watch on my phone. Great video btw

Mikey

Hmm, I'm not so sure about watching videos actually using Patreon. I watch all my videos mostly in YouTube on my tablet. I don't have Patreon on the tablet because it's one of those crappy apps that the developers are too lazy (or stupid (or both)) to make it work in landscape. I'd like to be able to read the Patreon comments in landscape as well, but... lazy devs. As others have said, it would be nice to have the long version available on YouTube.

Stuart V

The Patreon player seems fine but I wonder, if Patreon members are watching on here, will it noticeably affect the YouTube view count?

evilution

I'd recommend getting a hot glue gun too. It does a great job holding things in place whilst the other glue sets. It's also spot on for reinforcing even after the epoxy has cured.

evilution

Armageddon outta here!

David Peaker

Yes - its a one-off experiment that I'm using to gauge reaction and gather feedback on the Patreon video player.

Techmoan

Never owned an 8 track device before, I may go see if I can find something like this.

Chris Horry

Is there any benefit in uploading videos to Patreon rather than maybe an unlisted YouTube? For me, it introduces a problem. I can watch YouTube videos on my TVs but I can't cast Patreon vids.

Mikey

FYI about the Patreon version. The Mrs. Kept interrupting my viewing of the uncut at 1.5/1.75x. On my iOS device it kept reporting 1.75x but after pausing was actually playing at 1.0x. PS - what’s your wife’s name so I can send her a new nail brush along with a note as to WHY she’s getting a new nail brush? LOL.

Randall Jennings

so glad that number 1 light got autofixed.. it really triggered my OCD when gave up on it 😂

Lubomir Nikolov

I’m sure others have already said it, but I’m not going to consume a long video on my iPhone, on the Patreon app so, I’ll watch the YouTube edit on my tv

Kevin Leah (AKA Zoinks!)

Loved the longer version. As mentioned, would be nice to have it on YouTube, but not the end of the world to have to cast it.

Gary McConnell

13:51 - That's a very rare album you've got there - Barry White sings the hits of Bob Dylan. Quite the collector's item!

Dominic Ashman

Always watch on my TV and cannot watch the longer version on it sadly

Dvdmike

I forgot where I’d bought it - it’s been quite a few years. It’s weird that it’s a euro model with a US plug.

Techmoan

I think the machine was making a comment on Bob's vocals by converting Dylan to Wayne Newton! I sort of don't hate it... the revised voice sounds more like the Country Western singer Mr. Zimmerman always hoped he would be.

David Fulton

Yes, I forgot to add that to my bullet points - quite handsome I must say 😗 and bearded no less

Grace Robbins

I guess you missed that the Learjet unit states "220V 50Hz" on its back at 4:32 in the uncut video. So connecting it up to 120V would probably not work.

squ

Anybody else noticed the glowy head grew hair and weares glasses now? :)

Rudo de Jong

From the tongue in cheek department: Cat comes to the rescue after Techmoan has a black eye after a neighbour saw the nail brush in the video and told the boss. Have a great week Mat.

Nuts 'n' Proud

Now I have that steaming dungpile movie 'Armageddon' in my head. Even worse, the walking animal cracker scene 😱

Grace Robbins

Fair enough. I’ll edit that out later.

Techmoan

Another episode of "Mend it Matt".

Big Car

I put it on here to test the Patreon video system. If there’s a YouTube version no one would try this one. It’s just a one-off experiment. Perhaps I’ll put the full one on YouTube in a few days - but it’d take a few hours to upload and process the full version. It’s 15GB.

Techmoan

The frequency of the mains to the Learjet branded 8 track player (mentioned around 21 minutes) will make no difference to the playback speed as the motor is of a DC type.

Robin Cooper

No this is the ‘Director hasn’t cut yet’ version

Techmoan

As others have states, it's nice to be able to cast youtube version to TV so would be nice to have the longer cut unlisted on YouTube for that reason.

Steven harris

Would you say this is the Director’s Cut?

Randall Jennings

Now I have Aerosmith in my head

Randall Jennings

I watched the long one - I don't want to miss anything.

David Peaker

Here's one, but I know there are better models: https://www.ebay.com/itm/175823035444

Grace Robbins

Very surprising for GE - I suspect it was a rebadged Japanese model. I had a whole section about that, but when I couldn’t back it up with evidence, I dropped it.

Techmoan

I know there are combo home units, just never seen a combo cassette/8-Track boombox.

David Bretherick

This was very satisfying to watch. Glad you got the GE sorted out, it seems like quite a good model.

[redacted]

I’ve got one of those Akai 3-in-1 tape machines stored away in my locker.

Techmoan

Thanks for the uncut version. I liked it very much, 40 mins passed quite quickly.

Jędrzej Krupiński

That's essential viewing.

Grace Robbins

Yes sir - there's even reel-to-reel with 8-Track and cassette, record players with 8-Track and cassette and radio, this list goes on and on. I'll come back with the examples if you like, I don't have them at hand at the moment.

Grace Robbins

• Can you believe the audacity of those people who mix manufacturers in the battery compartment? 😠 It's like cats and dogs and lemurs all living together! • Yes, indeed - the GE was grey before it greened: https://ibb.co/7jHcMjt (BBoQM c.1978) • I'm so glad you found the broken piece in the GE - I noticed the screw pillar was broken when you had the machine apart. • Yesterday I had a Sound Burger-A-Thon, and my next record in the pile was going to be Dylan - I'll have to break it out again today. • I only watched the Director's Extended edition. That's the really real one... sort of. • Nice new bathroom sink you have there💎. I'll write the Mrs. immediately and I'll kindly notify her you'd never use a nail brush implement to clean your electronics or use her hair dryer to soften your pinch rollers. Addendum: commenter below reminded me to add: • Handsome glowing head with its glasses, hair, and beard. 😗 Sincerely, take care 🤍 and enjoy your future 8-Track boombox sessions.

Grace Robbins

LIked LP version. Wonder if there was a boombox with 8-track AND cassette? Update: Made me want to play a couple of 8-Tracks. Most don't sound very good but there are a couple that sound better than they have any right to. One of them is a quad 8 of Live and Let Die soundtrack from Canada. It sounds VERY good. It does however, have one major flaw... the tracks are shifted 90 degrees to the left on program A. I made a corrected recording to quad reel-to-reel but of course never played it again after the first time. I just turn to the left when listening to the 8-track :-)

David Bretherick

Thank you for posting the uncut version! I will watch the YouTube version for the traffic but I love longer versions! I recognize I'm a fan and not an avg YouTube watcher though.

Tyler

Ok now I see that the player takes a while to "buffer" the video, so I paused it and waited for the player to buffer some minutes of the video every time...

itsamecalvo

Nice founds, I like the completely different design of the different players, I guess in the 1960s nobody ever thought about how a boombox should look like... I know about reel to reel tape recorders with similar designs, having separate speakers that can be put on like doors on the device for transporting. BTW: if the device runs on DC power as well, of course, the mains frequency is not important as the motor runs on DC anyway... Good thing to tape off the lose mains connector, I guess it should go somewhere to a transformer, but didn't see it so quickly...

MrHammond

I totally understand why you trimmed down the YouTube version, but it was nice to have the alternative one here, I enjoyed it.

Cathode Ray Dude

Are you even a true fan if you don’t watch the LP version 🤓?

Nicolas B

If you have Google Chromecast, you can cast the video.

Ruairi P Donaldson

For some reason I can't play the embedded uncut version video, it just goes black :(

itsamecalvo

I'm going to need two phones for this to watch simultaneously so I can see what's cut. I know, I need to get out more.

CBits Tech

Same here, I also cast from my phone to my TV You Tube app, so had to watch the shorter one instead.

Roland Smith

I would love the uncut version as an unlisted video on YouTube so I can watch it on my TV. I can't watch Patreon embedded videos on TV.

Rowan Kerseboom

I don't mind the longer version

Ellis Garbutt