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I got 20V by hand crank from a Hoverboard motor
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I modified the coils to get 20V by hand crank from a Hoverboard motor
Fostex 260 cassette recorder customization
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testing song sound muted due to copy right
Yamaha MT2X repair service for customers
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This Yamaha MT2X was sent to me from Mr, Cael from Texas for repair
Teac X700R belt replacement
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for any assistance please send me a message on cybersens@hotmail,com
Scott stereo amplifier bad sound repair
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Scott stereo amplifier bad sound repair
Tascam 424 MKII full refurbishment
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repair and refurbishment of analog recorders
Tascam 414 with a dual speed modification
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Tascam 414 with a dual speed modification
Teac A-4070 reel to reel refurbishment
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testing song sound muted due to copy right
Yamaha MT4X cassette recorder dim display and no control
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Yamaha MT4X cassette recorder dim display and no control
مفاتيح كهربائة بدون تسليك وبدون بطارية تعمل مدى الحياة
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مفاتيح كهربائة بدون تسليك وبدون بطارية تعمل مدى الحياة
Tascam 464 dim LCD and no control / repair
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Tascam 464 dim LCD and no control / repair
Fostex X 28 transport defect and repair
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Fostex X 28 transport defect and repair
Yamaha MT1X power supply and mechanism defect and repair
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Yamaha MT1X power supply and mechanism defect and repair
Similarity of replacement parts in professional cassette recorders
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Similarity of replacement parts in professional cassette recorders
Thank you so much, you are a life saver !! I just bought my Porta Studio and it is doing this exact same thing. I now know how to fix it. The fact that you are not talking and getting right to it, is so much appreciated.. You are the MAN!!!
My Porta 03 has the same problem. Do you think it's ok to use a 2SB649A transistor to replace the original? I couldn't find a B891. Thank you so much for your videos! Here it is 7 years later and many people are still finding them so helpful.
@@kidsbikerecycling842 hi, I did not tray B649, use 2SA715, it's available on ebay
I always find your information useful. Thank you. I have a PortaOne and I can hear the input sound and record to tape, but when I play it back the tape works but the vu meter doesn't move and no sound comes out. Can you give me some advice?
@@PORTA777 thank you, hearing the sound does not mean it's being recorded, check the recording (LED) recording indicator when you press (record) it should converts from blinking to solid, if not, check the micro switch on the end of the cassette housing which is activated by the cassette recording/ safe toung, clean and make sure that it makes contact when inserting the cassette in, Good luck
Thank you for your reply. When I play a tape recorded with Porta One on another mtr, it is recorded, so it seems that the playback function of Porta One is broken. I think it is a mechanical failure, not an operating error. Thank you in advance.
Excellent video. I'm curious why WD40 was used instead of a silicon grease or lithium grease. Cheers.
@@The_Absurdistt depends on availability
Thank you ! I can’t believe how quickly you made this video. I’m glad to see it’s a very simple power structure. I’ll be opening it up later this week.
Hoping to find a video on “won’t power on”
@@captainradio5894 tomorrow I will make a video for you
@@3rdisland477 that would be amazing. Since making my comment, I’ve at least learned my AC adapter had the wrong polarity. Ordered a correct one. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to power up. I found the porta 05 HS at a thrift store this morning.
@@captainradio5894 watch this video czcams.com/video/PxCXOEPM7bw/video.htmlsi=9L8xvIObkWmcMzh3
Because of this video I just repaired my tascamPORTA02MKII, thank you!
@@madhatter-1891 good luck
Thank you so much for this great video! I I had never replaced caps on a PCB, but this video helped so much. My Porta 02 is now working great.
@@kidsbikerecycling842 so happy that my video could helped you to get your machine works again
Amazing!!!!! I'll need to buy some cassettes now!
I already ordered a belt, but out of curiosity: I use my 280 quite often actually. I was trying to make a short term substitute belt using a skinny rubber band while I wait for the proper replacement. Tension was a little high, but it fit. Only issue was that it kept falling off the flywheel after a few rotations. Is that to be expected for a belt that’s not the right size? Or is this issue likely to carry over to the proper belt, meaning I must fix something that might be wrong with the assembly?
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! incredible! One question, after carrying out the repair as you did in the video, is it necessary to calibrate the equipment?
@@gustavoinfante both ereas and playback/record heads should be calibreted and alignment to the 4 track paths of the tape, otherwise heads will not read or write on the exact path and tracks wil be interfere in each others
@@3rdisland477 Thank you very much again, I'll look into how to do the calibration! you helped a lot!!
Question about the first Tascam in the video, I found one for like 20$ but the record and play button will not press down. What causes this? Any info is appreciated.
@@b33lz normaly record button does not pressed down with no cassette or with a protected cassette othewise there should be a mechanism issue
@@3rdisland477 I see, thx for the reply. I'm watching this video to learn, thx you.
I have the Japanese version of the 464. It has no XLR, but has BBE sonic maximiser.
@@oinkooink that's the most advanced version of the analog tape recorders at that time
@@3rdisland477 Yeah about 1991 I think hey. I'm going to put some songs up on youtube eventually.
Hello 3rd Island, thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge, it saved me so much time already! I was wondering if you knew anything about a X-28 not rewinding? All other functions works, when i press Rewind, it starts 1sec and then literally switches off, screens test all position. Like a false contact? I took it all apart, plugged it, the tape rewind fine when the module in my hands, other boards like the mixing board taken off.
@@Francois-k1x thank you for the kind comment, let me ask you question ; when you press REW.. do you get a REW sign on the display ?
@@3rdisland477 Hello, thank you for taking so quickly your time for answering. I think it does turn on. Just quickly and then switches off. I just tried more things, as I said it seems to work some times (the REW). It did again and i found out that while plugging (P604) the red socket (it carries +5V, -5V, GND as well as Mute) to the mixer board. So Not sure how but the mixer board might have a dead component? a short circuit of a kind, thought I find it strange that it only appears with REW. Getting closer to the problem...
I have a MT2x that I would like to get functioning again. I imagine that you take in repairs? If so, could you send me to your website?
@@beatbike1 I don't have a website, but I can do repair for your machine, you can contact me on my email: cybersens@hotmail.com
Very useful video Thanks a lot!
Thanks my friend for sharing the video and useful information. Greetings from Egypt
اهلا باهل مصر الكرام، اگدع ناس
I just had the same issue with my Fostex 380S. I burnished the switch contacts with some notebook paper, and it took the corrosion off of the switch contacts. This was a thing we did with old rotary telephone stepper switches way back in the 80's and 90's. We used paper if we did not have a hand burnishing tool. Using very fine grain sand paper will work okay since these are low voltage low current switch contacts. Your video helped me diagnose why my unit would power on and just have all of the display elements lit up indicating an error condition. So, this can also be applied to the 380S model. Now I have to find out why the heads and Capstan are not functioning.
Good idea ❤
Great video ! Thanks
Great video really helped. So I got the Porta two working. Everything seams Ok. Only problem is the pause button. It works fine but does not stay engaged. If you let go it starts again. Any ideas how to fix this would be appreciated. Thanks .
Thanks, there is 2 parts under the pinch roller, the plastic lock toung and a spring, check these 2 parts and clean if any sand in the groov
Hi super thanks, all working now. The white plastic lock was off to the side a bit. I pushed it back over the pin for the pause. Top man, many thanks.
What cassette is playing?
Arabic, are you interested
czcams.com/video/atx1UlF4TSI/video.htmlsi=uM-ef38GX-luguY4
Thanks for your video! I want to add, i am useless with tweezers. I substituted a mini spring hook that i purchased for such jobs as this.
Thanks for the video, another Tascam saved :-)
Good luck
Hey man, I’ve been going down a rabbit hole with all of your repairs! Would there be any way to commission a PS M1 supply for a Tascam 644 from you?
I usualy change the power jack of the machine to match the hand make power supply, so you need to send me your machine
@@3rdisland477 That’s cool! Are you in the U.S., or prefer another type of platform than CZcams comments to talk about a commission like that?
Nice I have a 4070G I'm about to start working on right now and this is helpful to see before digging in.
Good luck, if you get any issue during working on, let me know to offer help and solutions
I need the Base Head replaced on my Porta One Mini Studio. Can you repair?
Yep sure, contact me on cybersens@hotmail.com
Reckon I could make a 240v one for my 424 mkiii in Australia?
Good luck man, it's so easy
@@3rdisland477 Maybe. might be hard to source the right parts...transformer. Someone said they are only available NOS these days. Not sure. Alternatively I could buy an American copy at 110v and use a stepdown transformer here in Australia.
Hi ! What type of grease do you use to lubricate the sliders? Thanks you
Heavy grease,
@@3rdisland477 thanks you!
Thanks to this Video, today I repaired my two TASCAM PORTA TWO ! Thank you so much. 💝
Good luck
Hey! My MT2X is having a problem that i don’t quite understand. There is a tape stuck in the machine and the motor is stuck running in play. I believe i saw on another video someone say that the buttons to control the tape mechanism are mechanical not solenoid driven. I have not opened the face of it up as i am not an electronic guy. Is this something i could possibly address or would i be better off taking it to a professional
Yes this is true, MT2X is half auto mechanism and not solenoud, you can release the tape by pressing the head base backword by screw driver and meanwhile pull up the cassette from the housing using your finger The defect is a slack belt, you can then open the machine and replace a new tape Goid luck
@@3rdisland477 thanks so much for responding with some help! I’ll have to try this out today!
@@3rdisland477 thanks so much for responding your help got me some progress! so i was able to get the tape out of the machine by compressing the head base. I’m confused still why the head is stuck up, and none of the buttons have any effect. I can hear the machine making a whirring noise that i don’t remember it making (but i haven’t tried to use this thing in a couple years so that may be normal) and it seems to be coming from the tape mechanism area. It doesn’t seem like the mechanism is playing however, as the tape gear arms aren’t spinning (sorry i don’t know the terminology) any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. I really was not expecting a response and i really do appreciate your help
Just an update. There is definitely something stuck running. When i adjust the “pitch” slider i can hear the what ever is moving speeding up and turning down with the tape speed
nice to see you again 3rd island fixing 4 tracks ! i have a few mt120 that all have mixer problems, poor gain on various tracks. these mt120 all seem to have similar problems
Hi, do you want to send'm to me for fixing ?
@@3rdisland477 it would cost a fortune in shipping costs to send to USA from UK..
Another good repair! Thank you for uploading
🫡🌹
Better than original
Just fixed a second hand porta one that had a similar problem - the pinch roller was not fully engaged against the capstan and I realised the spring broke the plastic part you have shown, thank you immensely
Good luck
Bro how the fuck did you just pop it open 😭
thank you!!! this worked so well, i was so worried that i wasted $250!!
Good luck Usualy I sell this model as a perfect condition for $170 on my ebay account
Great video thanks for posting ❤
thank you!
Hi, thank you very much, your videos are great. For me the spring is completely broken and impossible to find the name of this type of part... Do you know where I can buy this part please? THANKS !
Thanks for your kind comment, No any replaced parts, only reshape the spring, Good luck
This worked. Thank you!
@3rdisland477 Are you available for repair still? My husband has one of the Porta05 in pristine condition, original box etc but there is a tape stuck and he believes the play button was stuck in the engaged position. I don’t want to risk damaging it further by trying to fix it. Thank you!!
@@3rdisland477 Thanks so much. Do you have an idea of what the cost would be?
I have sound from headphone port with instruments played live, but no playback of tape. I know it records properly though after trying recorded tape in another tape deck. What do you think the problem could be? Thank you!
Follow the video and replace the four caps shown in this video. Good luck
Hello 3rd Island! Watching your video, I opened my fostex X28H to replace the belts. Before closing it again everything worked correctly; but after closing it with the rear screws, the device does not turn on. I have measured the adapter and it works fine; Even the input jack works fine, but I don't know anything about electronics and I wouldn't know what to check now. Any suggestion will be very welcome. Thank you so much!! Dan
Loose the rare screws a little bit and check if it turn on or not, Make sure the control box is fited correctly in it's housing Let me know if this helps Good luck
3rd Island, I forgot to tell you that when I took it apart and put it back together several times, the motor cables became unsoldered, and with my pulse no longer so firm, the solder on the 2nd and 3rd contacts (the ones in the middle of the 4), were touching each other., they overlapped. Could this have damaged some component that is causing it to not turn on at all now? PS.: Fostex is so fragile compared to Tascam... Although both brands are Japanese, what a different engineering!
Man, I'd love to get mine modified. It barely works, and im recording an album on it
OK, you can contact me on my email cybersens@hotmail.co
This machine is available for sell on ebay www.ebay.com/itm/266637089070?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1rMAmpwuRtq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=1rMAmpwuRtq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Thank you for your video! Very interesting as always. Clever modifications.
I tried replacing the capacitors with 220µF 25v (originals were 220µF 9V). This produced some sound, but I can only hear the tape i play in it very faintly with the volume control turned all the way up. What do I do now?
Chack the track pots, Clean the head Check the head alignment