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Patreon Exclusive updates 2019 - January 14th

Hi everyone.  This week I've been working on a new video about capacitor replacement on a 1953MD.    

I recently purchased a 1954Q capacitor kit off eBay from SavonPat.  Even though I needed to rebuild a 1953MD, the chassis is nearly identical to the 1954Q chassis.  I bought the kit and it cost $32.  It had 12 capacitors with a single sheet of instructions.  The kit works great, but let me know if you want to just order your own kit.  I've ma...

Early Access: TATE Details & Demo Setup

Here is a brief history of TATE gaming and then details on the best way to setup TATE at home.

Early access to the next video.

Hey everyone.  This video is just a demo and a short detailed video on the setup will be coming later.  Thanks for the support.  

Patreon Update - December 29

Weekly update. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments for the upcoming "year in review/new in 2019" video. Thank you.

Patreon Update - December 22, 2018

Sony PVM 2950Q video - Early access for Patrons

Hey everyone.  This is my next video.  It will release to YouTube either Tomorrow or Friday.   Thanks for your support! 

Link of Service Manuals and Specs on CRTs

Meme for today. Happy Monday Night Raw!

The PVM Pyramid!

Alright so here is the newest video that will be premiering on Monday for the Channel.  I'm trying to think of a good title for the video.  Anyone have any catchy ideas to help get more eyeballs on this?  Thanks - Steve

Patreon Weekly Update - Week 2

What's happening this week at Retro Tech!

Scanline RGB Eye-Candy!

I hope your eye's don't hurt after watching this! 

NES RGB mod tutorial video - Early Access

Hey guys.  This is the NES Ryan commissioned me to make for him.  The video will be out tomorrow on YouTube, but here is a few hours early access for anyone up late tonight or early tomorrow.  Thanks

Ryan's NES in RGB

Hey everyone.  This is the NES I finished modding for Ryan.  I thought I'd upload some of the footage I took for the upcoming video on the mod.  Thanks everyone.

Patreon Exclusive Weekly Video

Hey everyone.  I will be making an exclusive updates video for you.  Please feel free to comment or ask any questions on here and I will cover that in next weeks update.  Thanks again!

Wow - Just got a massive Haul Today! Patrons get early access!

Early Patron Access to Q&A Session 1

Hey guys.  Here is the early access to the Q&A for this month.  I have another load of questions to make a similar video later this week.  This will be out to the public in a day or so,  Thanks for the support!

New Early Access. Only to Patrons!

Here is my new video that comes out Tomorrow to everyone else. Thanks for your support and test out this hack!

Panasonic 1350 Chassis pics

Q & A video for the end of the month

Hey everyone.  The end of the month is here and I would like to start having one monthly Q&A video.  Patrons will have their questions answered first in the video.  Does anyone have a question or comment for discussion? 

Sincerely, Steve

Happy Thanksgiving!

• Hi Patrons. I hope you all have a wonderful day today. I'm extremely thankful for your help and support. If you get to go to your grandparents house, make sure you hunt for some cool retro stuff there. Here is what I found so far. Yoooooo Joe!!!!!

Teaser for next 2 videos

Hi everyone.  I need to let you know that I got a copyright tag on the Aeon Flux video, so I can't publish it at all.  I'm sorry, maybe I can figure a way to show something.  Also this photo is showing the next 2 videos that will be publishing this week.  The first is a great video covering a retro audio amp.  This will come out tomorrow in the middle of the day.  The 2nd video is a detailed tear-down of the Panasonic CRT RGB monitor.  It will come out on Satur...

Patrons - Do you want to see more?

Hey guys.  I hope you got to see the new video today.  On another note, I recently got a DVD from Goodwill.  It's the pilot episode for Aeon Flux.  I though as a gift to you all, I would record the entire episode for the Patrons only.  Then I will post a link to here by the end of the week.  It would be recorded in the same fashion (on my JVC D-Series 36" CRT using a component DVD player).  Please let me know if you would like to see it or if you think it's a w...

New Panasonic RGB CRTs haul

Hi Patrons. Here is a first look at a couple new items I got in the shop last week. These are both 13" Panasonic RGB monitors. I will have an overview video published today! There is a new cool restoration in mind for these two. Thank you again for your support! - Steve

The Connection between CRTs & CERN!

Hey everyone.  Check out this article I found.  It helps support my idea that Cern's Tech is practically a GIAINT CRT/ Deflection Yoke.  What do you think?

Current CRT Inventory

Currently I have these two CRTs available for purchase. Each of them has been recapped, cleaned, calibrated, tested and the shells have been painted.

• Olympus OEV 142 - (PVM 1353MD Clone)
• Sony PVM 1354Q

These are both priced at $350/each with delivery being extra. Please contact me for more details. These monitors are good to go ready to work another 20 years.

Thank you - Steve

Sample Pricing for Repairs

Hi Patrons.  If you are part of the Sales & Repair Club, you can contact me for repairs and maintenance on you CRTs and other vintage electronics.  These quotes include your parts, labor, and return shipping within the USA.  Here are some basic services & pricing:

Capacitor Replacements - CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) 

   - PVM Deflection Chassis & Neck Board - $140

   - PVM Power Board...