This FROGGER Has Stopped Frogging | Can I FIX It?

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  • @StezStixFix
    @StezStixFix  ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Stupid Frogger Thing

    • @JonnyMudMower
      @JonnyMudMower ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice👍🏻🇨🇦🍻

    • @sergiobisonte
      @sergiobisonte ปีที่แล้ว +4

      convert to a rechargeble usb batery.. the zinc is gone from the metal.. it will always corrode no matter what you do.....

    • @9paraneil
      @9paraneil ปีที่แล้ว

      Finishing the video with a beautiful rendition of Michael Jackson's Them in the mirror was brilliant 😂.
      Loving your work pal, a great dry sense of humour too 👌🏻.
      Damn that bloody Sam Smith and his Fisherthem nonsense.

    • @iso-c
      @iso-c ปีที่แล้ว

      Would be interesting see if cheap "hot tweezers" are reasonable thing to buy if fix smd pcbs

    • @Rick-hx1ne
      @Rick-hx1ne ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah you should have a motor brush it remove stain or corrosion off the plate faster pace rather than have pick or whatever scraps off the stain . Thanks for sharing and enjoy show.

  • @davidkeaney6270
    @davidkeaney6270 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    Amazing work! I was properly ashamed of how dirty it was inside but so pleased you got it working. It brought back loads of memories. Enjoy playing it.

    • @astra6712
      @astra6712 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My goodness how could you treat something like that! I’d love to see how your house looks if Frogger looked like that!

    • @drewcaddell8179
      @drewcaddell8179 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Don't be ashamed David! Life happens and things sometimes fall by the wayside, especially after 40 years! Luckily it's nothing that a little TLC can't fix.
      Plus, if it hadn't been in such condition then we wouldn't have been blessed with this wonderful content. Thank you for sending it in. Brought back some great memories

    • @PorchBass
      @PorchBass ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Remember it probably had foam or plastic inside the case that would have been turned to powder. No shame you kept it in the game.

    • @delboy1362
      @delboy1362 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@astra6712 you’re a bit of a rude knob head

    • @astra6712
      @astra6712 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@delboy1362 I’d bet your house looks like trash too.
      Why turn off comments on your childish video games?

  • @hobby_games
    @hobby_games ปีที่แล้ว +101

    just a tip:
    when dealing with an old device like this, first remove all the solder before doing the reflow, use a rust remover, clean it well and then solder again, the old solder had a different composition that in contact with the new solder causes "infinite melting" ", it happens a lot in Ataris, mainly in the ones that were manufactured around here
    otherwise, great job as always, hello from brazil

    • @CTCTraining1
      @CTCTraining1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Good point ... I’ve had this a few times and assumed that it was some side effect of the old flow-soldering process but a different composition makes more sense.
      Steve - maybe an opportunity for a mini-revisit on this one??

    • @warpath6666
      @warpath6666 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Or just use 40 year old solder 😝👍

    • @yUm666
      @yUm666 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      About every solder will work as long as it's leaded solder which should always be used on old devices. The infinite melting can happen if you mix leaded and unleaded solder together which you never should do. That kind of mixing can even lower the melting point so much that the joint becomes "self-melting" when you use the device as every device tends to produce at least a little bit heat.

    • @nickk6109
      @nickk6109 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup - best thing is to remove the solder completely, then use a fiberglass flux pen to clean the joint (the pad AND the pin) then resolver as normal. Corrosion, difference in solder composition and contamination/dirt all cause the solder to simply not flow properly. Get the same with audio gear.

    • @TristynRusselo
      @TristynRusselo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      but, ive seen him do it proper in older videos, he has solder wick, he knows how to use it.
      never seen him clean his tip....

  • @JonathanBugg
    @JonathanBugg ปีที่แล้ว +15

    As someone who's had a life long issue of finding leaking batteries in old toys watching you rebuild the battery terminals was so therapeutic! Love the videos mate.

  • @jobbo_
    @jobbo_ ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Always amazes me that you're not only fixing a thing and editing video of it, you're also writing and recording a song/rap that incorporates your Patreon users.. which is not an easy thing to do! Love your channel Steve.

    • @hurly_bird
      @hurly_bird ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Underrated channel for sure

    • @stevenphilcock4178
      @stevenphilcock4178 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      not to mention the awesome retro music to boot!!

    • @fyfoh
      @fyfoh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, this is high effort stuff. Respect.

    • @thadofalltrades
      @thadofalltrades ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@stevenphilcock4178 the retro music is unquestionably my favorite aesthetic.

  • @therealpanse
    @therealpanse ปีที่แล้ว +27

    might be worth looking into a little wire brush for a dremel to clean up terminals like that. makes it much easier to get them shiny again.

    • @sos.gamers
      @sos.gamers ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i think its easier to clean it with vinegar, just put a glass full of vinegar and it will take care of the rust

    • @jnharton
      @jnharton ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly it looks like the best thing would have been to completely remove all the solder and the screen, clean up the area really well, and then reinstall it with new solder.

  • @Rob_III
    @Rob_III ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Steve! We need our... errr... StezStix Fix! Can't wait for your next video! Hope you are well!

  • @dankorn2938
    @dankorn2938 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Pin were definitely super oxidized and you weren't making contact with the metal. You should have tried to deoxidize it or sand the pins clean. Thanks again for your videos. Always so enjoyable!

    • @nexus1972
      @nexus1972 ปีที่แล้ว

      the solderings a bit embarassing really best course would have been to wick away all the old solder clean and flux the pins and resolder. Also less solder would be good they should like like mount peaks not hills.

  • @allfluxedup6924
    @allfluxedup6924 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm very impressed with the switch fix - those things are horrifically fiddly!

    • @StezStixFix
      @StezStixFix  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😁 they definitely are! Thanks AFU!

    • @hugegamer5988
      @hugegamer5988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Non-deterministic switches determine how frustrating my day is.

  • @alanmark8345
    @alanmark8345 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was the first game I actually 'completed'. I played for so long that the score couldn't go any higher and the game stopped! Great memories seeing this again as haven't seen since the 80s. Great fix once again. Cheers 😃

  • @BuyitFixit
    @BuyitFixit ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video Steve. I bought a job lot of 5 of these some time ago, I've yet to do a repair video on them.

  • @helmutlvx
    @helmutlvx ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't believe you got that switch back together. Battery terminals could use some new plating to prevent future corrosion but at least it works now. Good job

    • @ARTofTY-TV
      @ARTofTY-TV ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah I was going to say the same thing. Steve you should get a little nickel plating setup going. It won't take up much space either.

  • @mr.cykelcrash8390
    @mr.cykelcrash8390 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to get my butt away from my switch and start fixing some stuff i have been ignoring for some years now.
    Thank you Steve for inspiring me to get back into fixing stuff again.

  • @zKaltern
    @zKaltern ปีที่แล้ว +16

    When I was a wee boy I was utterly OBSESSED with these awesome games - first one I had was the Firefox one you fixed a while back, but my absolute favourite was Astro Wars. I had Scramble, Caveman, Donkey Kong G&W, PacMan G&W and MunchMan... umm, Oh and a 2 player Galaxians which was pretty cool. Great times. Never had Frogger, sadly. But you have given the gift of frog back to a viewer which is awesome :D Looking forward to the next one.

    • @StezStixFix
      @StezStixFix  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, I love these things too! Definitely going to keep my eye out for more of them!

    • @ThumpertTheFascistCottontail
      @ThumpertTheFascistCottontail ปีที่แล้ว

      I had Cobra Supercopter. Endless fun.

    • @TheRealDJSigma
      @TheRealDJSigma ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! I got to play a bunch of them via friends owning them. The only one I owned was one called Earth Invaders and in hindsight I don't know how I even played that, given the layout of the controls. My claim to fame from that era is that I once won an Astro Wars tournament at a local fête and was presented with a £3 postal order as my prize, lol.

    • @retro_reflections
      @retro_reflections ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, had quite a few of these myself, not least of which were Astro Wars, Tron, and Defender (which of course had me pointing like a Leo DiCaprio meme at Groot in 'Avengers: Infinity War').

  • @mrbenn180
    @mrbenn180 ปีที่แล้ว

    Went into a hardware store asking about soldering supplies and the guy recommended this channel. I am glad he did! Awesome.

  • @kosmos_marichuanovitsch
    @kosmos_marichuanovitsch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers Steve! Always a pleasure.

  • @nonchip
    @nonchip ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i think those display pins might have corroded _inside_ the joint (there was green crystal gunk on them after all), and then the oxide layer refuses fresh solder.

  • @phantom240
    @phantom240 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Perhaps using an acid type flux, cleaning with deoxit, or brushing the pins/bad joints vigorously with something like vinegar would have removed some of that crud that was giving you such a hard time on those first few pins.

  • @Samsemillya
    @Samsemillya ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Steve what the hell is going on! I need my dose of funny electronics repair! What are you doing?! Get on with it! Love you ❤

  • @rciancia
    @rciancia ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a great hopping video !!! Excellent job on the battery terminals

  • @ivanalvarez7194
    @ivanalvarez7194 ปีที่แล้ว

    I discovered this Channel literally yesterday and it's already my favourite Channel.

  • @01Chris02
    @01Chris02 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how crazy the trace paths look on this thing. Nothing today looks as crazy as that. Maybe because it's a single layer board? Either way really cool

  • @unperrier5998
    @unperrier5998 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What you need is a bench grinder with a wire wheel. It's not expensive and would work like a charm on those corroded battery contacts.

  • @ian3314
    @ian3314 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video! Man, watching you grind and wash away the corrosion was soo satisfying. Loved the unexpected ASMR also. 😃

  • @NNITRED
    @NNITRED ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a fun watch. A little sandpaper or Dremel wire wheel will make easy work of rust rust.

  • @johnbaldwin143
    @johnbaldwin143 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just when my life was getting bleak. You posted and saved the day!

  • @serpentza
    @serpentza ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Epic music this time round mate, mind sharing who it is?

  • @JamsieYT
    @JamsieYT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love watching these old video game resurrections, excellent work as always

  • @ChonkyMalaka
    @ChonkyMalaka ปีที่แล้ว

    Just Started watching your Channel last few weeks ago. I was into electronics years ago, Its fun watching you troubleshoot and repair Great Work!!!!!! thank you

  • @matth2357
    @matth2357 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant stuff! Whenever you see the solder fall away into infinity it's best to desolder completely and clean the pins with a small bit of sandpaper or a small wire brush. Should take the new solder after that!

  • @TheGameboyGTS
    @TheGameboyGTS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent video! only thing i'd advise on these it to re-nickel plate the battery contacts.

  • @wisher21uk
    @wisher21uk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant fix Steve nice workaround with the springs too 😊

  • @MyRetroWatches
    @MyRetroWatches ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed that. You should get yourself a little ultrasonic cleaner as it will help with those switches and battery terminals. Just use a jar of alcohol in the water bath of the cleaner.
    What I do with some watch parts.

  • @DisectUK
    @DisectUK ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's alive.
    With terminals maybe worth dipping in a solution overnight? I'm sure there are rust removal solutions out there.
    Loved the video 😊

  • @AG-cg7lk
    @AG-cg7lk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one. Probably worth getting a spray can of contact cleaner for pots and switches. Works much better than dribbling in IPA.

  • @tornado_smith
    @tornado_smith 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know it's tragic, but I have some fav steve vids I revisit and this is in the top 10. Love it.

  • @danisaac
    @danisaac ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve made new battery contacts out of hammered flat copper pipe and springs before reminds me of that. Good job there 👍

  • @knoxieman
    @knoxieman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With dry Joints you need to remove the old solder scrub the pins to take the corrosion off clean then re solder, the reason the solder wasn't sticking was because you didn't clean the corrosion on the pins, it might work now but those joints looked really bad and those dry Joints will return quite quickly, if you sell that onwards I would sort it properly first.

  • @Devilboy-6666
    @Devilboy-6666 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    All ok Steve no videos for 2 weeks hope nothing is wrong..

  • @lavatrout
    @lavatrout ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great fix! Shame the joy stick is missing its top, but the system looks great otherwise! Loved that close up of all the frogs

    • @adamdavies163
      @adamdavies163 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The joystick is not missing it's top, that's correct as it is. The only thing that is missing is the sticker off the hood.

    • @lavatrout
      @lavatrout ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adamdavies163 Oh! You are right! The joystick looked odd on the top down view, but looking at it on google images makes it make sense

  • @Jimnymudhunter
    @Jimnymudhunter ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video.. just a heads up that yellow color off the switch could be the grease off the rail.. you need to put very little grease on them.

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider3681 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just fun to watch you do your thing. You seem to be a genuine nice guy and the editing ads even more to it. Thanks for posting 👍😊

  • @heateslier
    @heateslier ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fixima jaggery without the attitude and the video isn't a commercial under the usual youtube ads, love it 😁👌

  • @TerryLawrence001
    @TerryLawrence001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Close to the batteries on older stuff are often in need of a good cleaning, more flux and higher temperatures. Model hobby shops have nice metal strips, tubes, and angle bar that work well for making new contacts and bus bars.

  • @AhmedKhaled-sj1zx
    @AhmedKhaled-sj1zx ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know what to say.
    NICE WORK. this is more than perfect

  • @mediatour8898
    @mediatour8898 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how excited you get when you fix something 😊 I do the same thing!

  • @paulb4uk
    @paulb4uk ปีที่แล้ว

    superb work steve i expect some of the leaked battery acid made those joints a pan to solder .

  • @DeathMetalDerf
    @DeathMetalDerf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's never because you're rubbish, dude. Yeah sure, mistakes can be made and unexpected things will always happen when you lest need them to, however, with the number of dead or damaged electronic devices I've seen you resurrect at this point definitely says you're absolutely NOT rubbish. Trust me, I know rubbish better than anyone else alive, because I'm the living, breathing, walking definition of bin juice. So I know my rubbish from non-rubbish. I know you probably won't see this, but thanks for the really great content over the years. It's been incredibly entertaining, and your channel is going to be one of the things I miss most when I'm gone soon.

  • @captcraig777
    @captcraig777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quite a challenge there. I am very surprised the traces are in such good condition. Great work!!!

  • @dazsmith690
    @dazsmith690 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    100 percent the oxidisation on the screens pins was the issue..id suggest removing the screen altogether.. get a rubber with a coarse and fine end..clean with ipa then use the rubber to clean each pin on the removed screen..is then clean it with deoxit then tin the legs before the oxidation returns..(mins) same with the battery holding clamps..if u get them clean enough they will take a layer of solder tinning and stay oxide free..your skills for self taught are very good..i used to build satellite circuit boards at mil spec standard..and clean the tip of that iron every time.. shock the oxides off and the solder will flow so much better..tin the iron every time helps keep it oxide free as well..keep up the good work

  • @CraftMine1000
    @CraftMine1000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tip: spring steel and other steel (and some other metals iirc) usually have a surface that almost refuses solder adhering to it (sometimes it's because oxidation, sometimes surface roughness, sometimes chemical properties), scratching the different pieces before soldering makes sure there's a rough surface with no oxidation for the solder to adhere to, it works wonders

  • @chrisj2848
    @chrisj2848 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great fix Steve!

  • @Rich77UK
    @Rich77UK ปีที่แล้ว

    My brother had this as kids. I loved it! Frogger is such a great game.

  • @johnmuff1348
    @johnmuff1348 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice repair it works

  • @Frank-Thoresen
    @Frank-Thoresen ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a nice repair. I was hoping though that you installed the 6V DC connector. Batteries often ends up being forgotten in the game console.

  • @nhand42
    @nhand42 ปีที่แล้ว

    The synth tracks remind me of every film from the 80s. Great work.

  • @mwk1
    @mwk1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    14:00 - no, it's because 40 yrs before solder had an lead ingredient, while nowadays does not, so they just won't get along with each other like a good old married couple ;-)

  • @Lolindir_Fox
    @Lolindir_Fox ปีที่แล้ว

    the scraping of the grime away with the grinder pin was so satisfying haha

  • @joshkelly4682
    @joshkelly4682 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been waiting on a new video, hope all is well

  • @jonskitch8082
    @jonskitch8082 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, good determination - well done!

  • @michaelolsen4196
    @michaelolsen4196 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Gakken. Reminds me of those experimentation kits where you could build sound generators, blinking lights, and much more just by placing blocks with resistors, capacitors and transistors. Lego with electronic.

  • @chase2para
    @chase2para ปีที่แล้ว

    great fix, took the solder issues etc.. in your stride. well done bud

  • @brettgas2787
    @brettgas2787 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    to see you save some of my childhood was great top work my friend

  • @MyNameIsPetch
    @MyNameIsPetch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about the fibreglass pen rather than the grinding tool for removing corrosion?

  • @barcodebattler2587
    @barcodebattler2587 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got one of those!! Love tabletop LCDs, love the channel.

  • @Balsksks
    @Balsksks 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Extra install of the missing jack would be awesome, but anyway again nice episode Mister!

  • @Ragnar8504
    @Ragnar8504 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vinegar works a treat on battery leakage! Also removes most of the corrosion without eating into the plating. I saved a Texas Instruments TI92+ calculator with that a while ago. Also tried it on a Dymo label printer with the absolute worst battery leakage I've ever seen - the battery compartment looked like it was filled with icing. Surprisingly, hardly any visible corrosion though. The vinegar made the stuff fizzle and dissolve but either I didn't clean well enough or there's something else broken, no signs of life after at least half an hour of applying vinegar and scrubbing. The bloody thing is impossible to take apart, the two halves of the shell seem to be connected by a whole bundle of wires soldered on both ends.

  • @samwilliamson4715
    @samwilliamson4715 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your work, Steve, another nice job 👏 dig the retro games you get to work on and seeing some classics again.. hope you get more of these types of games sent to you..
    Good music selection too. Kinda makes me want to go back and re watch season 2 of stranger things.. all up in that 80s vibe with the classic games and the synth tunes,,

  • @zerocks88
    @zerocks88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would look into electrolysis for the rust removal, it's really cool and I think you've already got all the tools for it!

  • @krahwinkel9503
    @krahwinkel9503 ปีที่แล้ว

    Solid reconstruction work, Steve. Well done.

  • @JohnnyStashh
    @JohnnyStashh ปีที่แล้ว

    you're the Best Cover Song / Technician on TH-cam, Stez! 🤣

  • @segaatari4050
    @segaatari4050 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work and video Steve. I played Frogger on my Atari 2600.

  • @TheGazzz99
    @TheGazzz99 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the 80's vibe on your videos! 🙂

  • @barshak
    @barshak ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing save. I thought that thing was shot. Great job as usual!

  • @Scott-M1
    @Scott-M1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. Done a similar thing today with a auto bin lid thingy. And "them in the mirror" was tremendous 🤣👍

  • @Greg_Watchorn
    @Greg_Watchorn ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks like you turned this frog into a fantastic Prince with your fixing kiss!! Go on Steve!!!🐸🐸🐸

  • @sebastiankrosinger2101
    @sebastiankrosinger2101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Again, great video, thank you!! Why don't you use your desoldering "moo" station anymore? Do you prefer solder wick now? Btw. putting oxidized metal in vinegar works out best for me.

  • @chrisstokoe3169
    @chrisstokoe3169 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that is some serious nostalgic game changing tech from the past love it

  • @JLiznuts
    @JLiznuts ปีที่แล้ว

    The only two that make me this happy when they upload… RLM and StezStix Fix

  • @TheSlowstick
    @TheSlowstick ปีที่แล้ว

    love the video, ive just got my led pinball working after many years storage. well done on channel

  • @chickenmaster121
    @chickenmaster121 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do like that grinding pen, Have one myself its very helpful

  • @superamario6464
    @superamario6464 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thoroughly enjoyed this.
    Nice!
    As you have been cleaning corrosion using bare fingers....please clean under your nails properly, Scrub them hard. You don't want that crap on you or in you

  • @Ralpheo
    @Ralpheo ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work 🤠. Can you please share links to the 80s synth music you used throughout this video

  • @lindaorr1805
    @lindaorr1805 ปีที่แล้ว

    Luv all your vids they help pass the time an give me the wear with all to try an fix things that I normally would not ever try👏👐👋😎🙌

  • @Devilboy-6666
    @Devilboy-6666 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Where is last week's video Steve

  • @LOrealHardly
    @LOrealHardly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    21:00 I think you could have twisted that second spring into the metal plate, maybe, Steve?

  • @willemvdk4886
    @willemvdk4886 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gotta love those old school one layer low resolution PCB's where you can clearly see all traces!

  • @BrunakoPAO
    @BrunakoPAO ปีที่แล้ว

    Love those tabletop games Steve you’re amazingly solid 😛

  • @marcelo_campitelli
    @marcelo_campitelli ปีที่แล้ว

    What a perfect fix! Amazing work man, video was Awesome as usual!

  • @swingstylez
    @swingstylez ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi StexStix, you've inspired me to try to fix some gadgets. I have an old soldering iron with a spade tip. I see you're using a conical tip. I've been told t hat best for SMDs. What Wattage or temp is your iron set to? Have you any advice for a beginner? I have basic soldering skills but mainly for putting together little kits.

  • @mike-ology22
    @mike-ology22 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should you have wicked out the old solder and then use new solder? Is that why it wasn't flowing properly?

  • @WanderFeetChronicles
    @WanderFeetChronicles 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The music used in this video evoked many memories of the 80s. Gimme more.

  • @matknox5954
    @matknox5954 ปีที่แล้ว

    Er..WOW! How utterly fascinating. New fan!!

  • @CallousCoder
    @CallousCoder ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you also write and play that awesome synth track? Oh man that guitar track!! I love 80s synth and lead guitar. Haven’t really got a lot of time to record some new stuff myself. But this is the sorta thing I hear in my head.

  • @TrimeshSZ
    @TrimeshSZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My guess is that the fumes from the battery stripped off the plating on the VFD leads, leaving the base metal, which is probably Kovar (chosen because it has an expansion coefficient that matches the glass) - that's why you were having so much difficulty soldering it. The factory finish is normally Ni with a very thin Au flash plating then tinned, because Kovar is a pig to solder.

    • @cmsaunli
      @cmsaunli ปีที่แล้ว

      Brilliant analysis

  • @chanyphilly8266
    @chanyphilly8266 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another brilliant fix! I've learnt a lot from your videos so far, keep it up!

  • @whodatdere1
    @whodatdere1 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should invest in some good contact cleaner and a wire wheel for your grinder pen. It will make these jobs go much more smooth!
    The battery acid likely corroded the pins on the VFD, causing the solder issues. Had the same thing happen with leaky caps too.

  • @Nobe_Oddy
    @Nobe_Oddy ปีที่แล้ว

    I just LOVE your videos!!!! You are HILARIOUS and you do things YOUR OWN WAY! AND I LOVE IT!!!
    THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU! I am SO HAPPY I discovered your channel!!! :D

  • @joshholbrooks1181
    @joshholbrooks1181 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy it good job bring it back to life

  • @zviper
    @zviper ปีที่แล้ว

    I really wish i still had my old Frogger, that start up sound brings back good memories :)