VCR mod (pics included) [Archive] - Think Hardware Forums

AMGpower

March 12th, 2003, 01:19 AM

Ok this shows how bored i am. Also I wanted to test out some methods for cutting metal. First I tried a dremel but it was just all over the place. How do you keep that thing in one line? So I moved on to using a handheld jig saw. It worked great when I had the space bit it was a bit of a pain in the tight spaces. Also I forgot to tape the top side to it got all scratched up, oh well it was a 5$ vcr from a friend, plus ill know for next time. I took a dremel to it after that with a sanding bit to eaven it out then I took an eletric sander to it. Good learning experience. Any of you with some tips for me? Here are the pics. Also where can you get some plexi or what ever you use to window it? Also what do you use to apply it. Ive heard of velcro and some rivits.

http://www.geocities.com/werksmini/b1.txt

http://www.geocities.com/werksmini/b2.txt

http://www.geocities.com/werksmini/b3.txt

http://www.geocities.com/werksmini/b4.txt

http://www.geocities.com/werksmini/takin.txt\
Here is a real beauty shot. Cought me off guard. lol. Me ears are still ringing after all of that.

Lag Messiah

March 12th, 2003, 01:50 AM

I use this cool double sided clear Scotch mounting tape.

as far as getting the plexi...you can usually find it at any hardware store. I get mine at the local Ace.

SnipeBoy

March 12th, 2003, 07:21 AM

I used some double sided foam sticky tape so that the glass was raised slightly from the case and I put some chrome edging around the hole to finish it off so there were no bad edges and it all fitted snugly together, looks a bit of a mess inside but great from the outside where it counts.

Mr.unknown

March 12th, 2003, 02:21 PM

That mod looks pretty good
oo ahh plexi

ToxicSoup

March 12th, 2003, 02:46 PM

Looks nice. I used double sided tape to hold my plexi on, and i got it from home depot.

Haysoos

March 12th, 2003, 03:31 PM

Nice! get some plexi in there, take pictures of applying it, then take some pictures of the final product and do a write up (step by step) and we can post it on the main page, it can be the first hardware zone article. looks nice, cant wait to see the finished product. pretty creative idea...

d0nk`

March 16th, 2003, 03:41 AM

on the VH cool case gallery, someone built a comp in a vcr housing. the cdrom was stealthed with the tape door!

Mr.unknown

March 16th, 2003, 08:18 AM

thats creative I want some pics

Tobalaz

March 16th, 2003, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by donkey@Mar 15 2003, 11:41 PM
on the VH cool case gallery, someone built a comp in a vcr housing. the cdrom was stealthed with the tape door!
I want the one with the built in coffee machine.
AMG, we going to get a pick of the final product? And are you going to throw in twin 120mm fans for the sake of overkill or what?

JC Denton

March 16th, 2003, 08:41 AM

Toss in two side rim cold cathodes :D.

EyePoker

March 16th, 2003, 01:54 PM

I've seen people use velcro to mount their windows also. That way if you ever need to take it out you can easily.

AMGpower

March 16th, 2003, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Mr.unknown@Mar 16 2003, 04:18 AM
thats creative I want some pics
;-/ did ya see the first post? :P
Kirk: I would actually but I cant find any power places inside. If u know what they might look like Id give it a whirl.
Yea I knew bout the velcro but the thing it it raises the plexi so its not flush and there isnt much working room in there.

Mr.unknown

March 16th, 2003, 08:39 PM

no pics for a computer in a vcr case

Tobalaz

March 17th, 2003, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by Mr.unknown@Mar 16 2003, 04:39 PM
no pics for a computer in a vcr case
*SLAP*
That is not a computer in a VCR! Thats just a friggin VCR!!!
Is it a sin to mod a Friggin VCR?! Sheesh! Some people! Are you sure Kef didn't get into his account?

Tanaban

March 17th, 2003, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Tobalaz@Mar 17 2003, 02:34 PM
Originally posted by Mr.unknown@Mar 16 2003, 04:39 PM
no pics for a computer in a vcr case
*SLAP*
That is not a computer in a VCR! Thats just a friggin VCR!!!
Is it a sin to mod a Friggin VCR?! Sheesh! Some people! Are you sure Kef didn't get into his account?
down sheba ... :rolleyes:

AMGpower

March 17th, 2003, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by Tobalaz@Mar 17 2003, 03:34 PM
Originally posted by Mr.unknown@Mar 16 2003, 04:39 PM
no pics for a computer in a vcr case
*SLAP*
That is not a computer in a VCR! Thats just a friggin VCR!!!
Is it a sin to mod a Friggin VCR?! Sheesh! Some people! Are you sure Kef didn't get into his account?
Whats wrong with a little VCR modding? Its perfectly normal. Plus I was trying out my technique, I mean you need some place to start and I would prefer not a 100$ case but rather a 5 dolla vcr. Btw does anyone know where I could attach a power source ie: cathode?

Haysoos

March 17th, 2003, 07:58 PM

i think its awesome, how many people have modded computers as opposed to modded vcrs?! next you could water cool your TV.

Tanaban

March 17th, 2003, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by Jesus@Mar 17 2003, 02:58 PM
i think its awesome, how many people have modded computers as opposed to modded vcrs?! next you could water cool your TV.
All I have to say on the subject of OCing a TV:

http://francedesu.lilins.com/strips/0008-francedesu-strip.jpg (http://francedesu.lilins.com/)

AMGpower

March 17th, 2003, 11:22 PM

I was on another forum where they had the same link to the watercooled keyboard. They were talking about how they overclocked it to and were getting like 150 WPM with it water cooled. :lol: . Now just to get the plexi and to hook up the cathode.

Tobalaz

March 18th, 2003, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by AMGpower@Mar 17 2003, 03:54 PM
Originally posted by Tobalaz@Mar 17 2003, 03:34 PM
Originally posted by Mr.unknown@Mar 16 2003, 04:39 PM
no pics for a computer in a vcr case
*SLAP*
That is not a computer in a VCR! Thats just a friggin VCR!!!
Is it a sin to mod a Friggin VCR?! Sheesh! Some people! Are you sure Kef didn't get into his account?
Whats wrong with a little VCR modding? Its perfectly normal. Plus I was trying out my technique, I mean you need some place to start and I would prefer not a 100$ case but rather a 5 dolla vcr. Btw does anyone know where I could attach a power source ie: cathode?
I'm not talking abot you, I'm talking about Mr. Unknown.
I think its cool you went out of your way to spruce up a vcr.

d0nk`

March 18th, 2003, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by Mr.unknown@Mar 16 2003, 01:39 PM
no pics for a computer in a vcr case
check vh's old gallery, its on one of the middle pages (set view to the max # of pics per page)

d0nk`

March 18th, 2003, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by AMGpower@Mar 17 2003, 12:54 PM
Originally posted by Tobalaz@Mar 17 2003, 03:34 PM
Originally posted by Mr.unknown@Mar 16 2003, 04:39 PM
no pics for a computer in a vcr case
*SLAP*
That is not a computer in a VCR! Thats just a friggin VCR!!!
Is it a sin to mod a Friggin VCR?! Sheesh! Some people! Are you sure Kef didn't get into his account?
Whats wrong with a little VCR modding? Its perfectly normal. Plus I was trying out my technique, I mean you need some place to start and I would prefer not a 100$ case but rather a 5 dolla vcr. Btw does anyone know where I could attach a power source ie: cathode?
there should be a stepdown transformer, and it should drop voltage from 120 mains (usa) to 12-24 volts ac. then put a rectifier on the output wires and hook up teh cathode.

AMGpower

March 18th, 2003, 03:37 AM

Hmm well im not really sure what the stepdown transmografier looks like here is a quick pic of the power supply like thing. You can see it in the second pic. Also whats a rectifier and where can i get one (radio shak I suppose)?

http://www.geocities.com/werksmini/BOB1.txt

http://www.geocities.com/werksmini/bob2.txt

If ya need a better pic i could probably muster something up.

Lag Messiah

March 18th, 2003, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by AMGpower@Mar 17 2003, 10:37 PM
Hmm well im not really sure what the stepdown transmografier...
ohhhhh that made me laugh out loud....

too funny :lol:

AMGpower

March 20th, 2003, 07:58 PM

eerrmm.. hey I still need to know

d0nk`

March 29th, 2003, 02:27 PM

ill find a pic of one i took from an old cd player.

as far as a rectifier, you can buy one, or build a crappy one if you know what you're doing (uses 4 diodes in a diamond like setup -- pics to come)

AMGpower

April 4th, 2003, 08:39 PM

Would this be a stepdown transformer? ALso I might go out tonight and get some parts like primer and some black paint so I might make a paint scheme.

Here is the pic.
http://www.geocities.com/werksmini/stepdown.txt

d0nk`

May 4th, 2003, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by AMGpower@Apr 4 2003, 01:39 PM
Would this be a stepdown transformer? ALso I might go out tonight and get some parts like primer and some black paint so I might make a paint scheme.

Here is the pic.
http://www.geocities.com/werksmini/stepdown.txt
hm, its hard to tell... I would know for sure if i saw everything in the vcr. But, tell ya what, i have an old broken vcr, and ill take it apart, and take a pic of the transformer (assuming that it uses one, its from the early-80's, they didnt use stepdowns so much back then)

AMGpower

May 6th, 2003, 01:15 AM

Hey thanks for doing that. If you do you wanna just talk about it on Aim?

Youngin

May 6th, 2003, 06:45 PM

This is the strangest thread ever, it seems like there's a new reply every month, but in between replies, nothing... :blink:

Haysoos

May 6th, 2003, 07:01 PM

good point. Finish the damned thing and show us the finished pics!

AMGpower

May 6th, 2003, 08:29 PM

I kinda gave up on the project. I spent all of my money on a paintballgun so i have no money for the plexi or the electronics for the light. Ill get it in time. Keep your pants on.

tonymark01

May 6th, 2003, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by AMGpower@May 6 2003, 03:29 PM
I kinda gave up on the project. I spent all of my money on a paintballgun so i have no money for the plexi or the electronics for the light. Ill get it in time. Keep your pants on.
I dont think Jesus our forum friend can handle that.

Youngin

May 6th, 2003, 09:35 PM

No we want pics, Now Now Now ;)

Haysoos

May 6th, 2003, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by ILikeBeans@May 6 2003, 03:28 PM
Originally posted by AMGpower@May 6 2003, 03:29 PM
Keep your pants on.
I dont think Jesus our forum friend can handle that.
you're right, the pants are fucking GONE...

Youngin

May 6th, 2003, 10:27 PM

New Hypothesis : There is a Penny Arcade that corresponds to any statement you can think of.

Ex.
Me: "I just sat on a bucket full of oranges"
Friend: "Oh yah I read a Penny Arcade about that..."

Tanaban

May 7th, 2003, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by Youngin@May 6 2003, 04:27 PM
New Hypothesis : There is a Penny Arcade that corresponds to any statement you can think of.

Ex.
Me: "I just sat on a bucket full of oranges"
Friend: "Oh yah I read a Penny Arcade about that..."
Thats not a new hypothesis, Lag said that ages ago!

Haysoos

May 7th, 2003, 01:31 AM

Lag stated awhile back that there is a PA strip for anything, which has been further proven by the fact that silly people such as myself keep posting PA strips that apply to the topic at hand. This theory, ironically, kills itself, since there isnt a PA strip about there being a PA strip for any topic.

now, *whip crack*, mod that VCR dammit! I wont put my pants back on until you do!

Youngin

May 7th, 2003, 02:59 AM

Dammit! Well I haven't been here for very long...must have been before my time...

And AMG I can't handle Jesus without pants for much longer, just the mod the dam thing so my eyes stop burning. ;)

EyePoker

May 7th, 2003, 03:18 AM

Can't handle the sight of our savior's "manager"?

AMGpower

May 7th, 2003, 03:25 AM

Originally posted by EyePoker@May 6 2003, 10:18 PM
Can't handle the sight of our savior's "manager"?
HAHAHHAHA manager, I love it.

I just need to know how to get the light working. Oh and the plexi. Hey saran wrap works the same right?

BTW dont sty and confuse your self to much jesus, its bad for the old noggin. ;)

Haysoos

May 7th, 2003, 03:29 AM

Dont worry AMG, im in a permanent state of confusion, i confuse myself all the time. And i prefer the term Wang, thank you. goes with the PA theme i've got going on the subject.

AMGpower

May 7th, 2003, 03:42 AM

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