RANGEMAN CUSTOMIZATION (LED Color Change and Screen Inversion)
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- čas přidán 28. 03. 2017
- Today, we're taking apart the module of a Casio Rangeman GW-9400 and doing some work inside! Namely we are changing the color of the light of the watch using color gels, and inverting the screen to a negative display.
If you wish to see more video on taking apart a Rangeman, check out my other video here: • TRSCP Works on a Range...
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Skillz!... Huge thanks for taking the time to document this project
K&L!!! What's up bud?! Thanks so much for checking out the video, I think it might be real handy for fellow modders! ;)
For last 5 months I am trying to convert my G-shock GD-120 from negative to positive but I not sure how to do it...since I am not sure about the lcd construction do I have to peel it off the polarising film or its a separate piece...you simply peel it off from the display... i am simply speechless dnt know what to say...lots of skills and knowledge...salute to you
Thank you! Hope it worked out well for you! :)
That was incredible.... huge thumbs and an even bigger sub too ;) Thanks for making this video, and for your entertainment!!
I applaude your patience sir👏👏👏👏
I do what I can! Thanks for watching!
Great video!
I’m going to change bezel and band on my green RANGEMAN. Do I need to remove buttons to do this? Or can you stretch the bezel over the case and do the swap?
Simon Fredriksson Hey Simon! No, you do NOT need to remove the buttons to get the bezel off. You'll be able to stretch the bezel over the buttons. Go slow, and take your time with it :)
Well done!
+Pibbles 'n Bits thank you, glad you enjoyed it! :)
Great Video sir...thank you for documenting this! QQ, If my goal is to just replace the polarised film to negative (black), would I still need to disconnect the white housing around the screen, or could I just do it without messing with that? I hope that makes sense...Thanks in advance for your help
Hello. Thank you! I would personally separate the screen so you can also wipe it down if some adhesive sticks behind. That way you don't run the risk of getting liquid or lint or anything inside the module. You can certainly try leaving everything in to save some steps but then you need to be a bit more careful. Hope this helps!
TRSCP Ah get ya, makes sense. My first G-Shock (Rangemen) is coming in post soon, so pretty excited to mod it. Thanks again bud, your great guy 👍🏻.
Nice. I am actually considering now doing this on my 13yr old G9000.
Watching from Philippines. :)
That model uses an EL sheet instead of LEDs, but you can still change the color a little bit. Thanks for watching and good luck!
so cool. i did this to my mudmaster
I have the 7900B with negative display and it looks better visually than positive but I also a 9400 with positive display and I can read it better. All I did was change the band and bezel on the 9400 to the red ones with the carbon fiber bands and now I love this watch.
Heck yeah! By red, are you referring to the Kobe Firefighter set? I thought about getting that! And yes, generally speaking the positive displays are a lot easier to read! Glad you got that set up!
@@TRSCP I do really like the Kobe Fire band and bezel set but for that model they want nearly $200 just for the band and bezel on ebay so I bought the red GW-9400RDJ-4JF JAPAN model bezel with carbon fiber bands for $120 instead. All carbon fiber band models are alot higher than that from casio or pacparts. I won my 9400 on ebay brand new in an auction for $120 so I have $240 in the watch so far which is not bad IMO. Also have the brand new black bezel and band set that came on the watch encase I ever want to change it back but I love the red bezel/ carbon fiber bands.
@@bigtexas7580 oh, silly me, THAT red band and bezel! Hahaha. Yeah the Kobe is another limited set which of course automatically bumps up price, and also the carbon fiber. Definitely nice though!
@@TRSCP No problem. Yes sir, I'm fine having the GW-9400RDJ-4JF JAPAN bezel and bands. The Kobe Fire edition is nice but wasn't worth an extra $80 to me since I got the same red bezel and carbon fiber bands with that band and bezel set I bought. Overall I'm happy with if for $240 total invested for a red 9400 with carbon fiber bands.
@@bigtexas7580 for sure! Pretty good deal! The Kobe set is actually a slightly different color, more of an orange!
Great video. Can you help me out here? I tried to do the same thing that you did, but when I put it back together, the screen is off and no respond at all. What could be wrong?
+Sean Hui hey Sean! Could be any number of things, honestly. If it beeps when you fully assemble back in the case, you might have not seated the ribbons that connect the screen to the circuit board properly? Or, when fully assembled, and back in the case, you might have to do an AC reset and let it get some light. I guess I would have to see it to fully know, but your best bet is to take it apart and go over it again to make sure everything is in correctly! Best of luck, and let me know if you have any other questions!
I just got a blue highlighter and did mine easy! LOOKS AMAZING 😉
Oh gosh, but what about when it dries out? Haha. Or which part did you highlight?
I was kidding lol 😂, I cant afford to replace my Rangeman bought it for $40 probably won’t find one that cheap again.
@@kratos7678 you can never tell with the comments these days, haha. And that's a fantastic deal!
Later down the road I’ll try to customize my display excellent video keep it up!
Where did you get the black buttons and the red and black circle second indicator in up left?
Hello! Those were supplied by the customer from a GW9400SRJ-4 Rangeman. Limited Edition.
Dude ! You are pro ! Made me open my 2 eyes wide open
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
What you pointed out to be the quartz occilator is actually the multiband 6 antenna.
Oh dang, did I really call it that? What a goofball. Thanks for pointing it out and thanks for watching!
@@TRSCPYour wellcome!I love your channel!
After done this, my rangeman's lcd doesn't display, and the light doesn't turn on too... any suggestion?
The negative display you did well. But the green light ain't working bro on that right side!!! Very interesting to watch though none the less.
+DragonDoper Glad you liked it! Always tough to get the right side lit up quite as well as the actual light is on the left ;)
Hey man, very fine work doesn't seem like a good enough compliment. Well done.
I'm curious how you would separate the solar panel from the glass. I have replacement glass, but not the panel. I ruined one taking the glass out, before watching your video. Now that I've seen it, I am ready to try my luck on a second one. I have it stripped down and will be able to use a press at work tomorrow. Once the glass and solar panel is out, I'll be stalled again unless you have some words of wisdom.
Once it is apart, are there any tricks to reattach the panel to glass?
Thanks
Good luck with that work! The solar panel and the crystal are held with a teeny bit of adhesive, and the surface LOVES to attract dust, so be prepared for that! Haha. Hopefully you can make that all go smoothly! Thanks for watching!
@@TRSCP Thanks again.
When I procured the replacement glass, a couple of years ago, I actually bought a bunch of those little adhesive pieces. I didn't know enough to get the solar panels. I've reached out to Pacparts, but am guessing they won't be able to supply any. So my two watch project is down to a possible one.
This whole thing started with me buying two (a black and a green) and swapping the modules to put the negative display on the black. I got that done and things were fine. Both my buddy (who I gave the black one to) and I scratched the glass badly. I thought I would be able to go at replacing the glass, but pressing it out was too much for the novice in me. I'm better educated and prepared now.
Hai..greetings from indonesia..my rangeman the backlight wont turn on..but all feature normal include beep.btere position H..i go to the casio center and the told me to change the module engine because the spool bronze engine is damage from opening the watch(so they said)..can u tell a second opinion on repairing the backlight?
Hello! That is a pretty strange thing to stop working. Have you opened the watch? Maybe the button isn't functioning properly. I would not have a way to fix that without a second watch to salvage parts on. I guess that is the best I cam say without seeing it. Also, make sure it has enough charge to run the light. Sorry I can't help more but good luck with that!
What size is the LED? I believe there are 3 or 4 different sizes for surface mounts.
Hello! I don't actually know off hand but it's definitely not a size I have seen publicly available. They are definitely tiny though!
nice thanks for sharing
Hi. I'm trying to change the face / cristal on a GW6900 due to hard scratches on it. Any suggestion on how to dissasembly the cristal from the case and assemble them together again?
Hello! If I'm recalling, you'll basically need to pull out as much as you can from the back (module, plastic insert) and take the bezel off. Then you should be able to fit something inside the case roughly filling as much space as you can to push the crystal and solar panel layer out the front. I usually use a watch press (usually meant for snapping casebacks on) and light pressure, some taps with a hammer. It's tricky and very easy to damage either the crystal or the solar panel. That solar panel is not an easily sourced part. Hopefully this helps, and know that there are risks involved doing this work. Good luck!
@@TRSCP Thanks for the answer!!! I think I'd take it to a technician, I'll probably ruin the watch
@@lockhartflawse might be your best option if you can find someone! Do you have a replacement crystal for it?
@@TRSCP Yeah, I'll send it to Casio service here in Spain. Regards!
can I send mine to you to change out a negative screen, have my old one with positive screen but broken lugs
Possibly! Pretty sure I cannot fix a broken lug though....
Just sold mine 2 days ago, and regret it after seeing this video :(
As usual, well done! Do you have any same display change guide for the GW-6900?
I do not currently, but it would be fairly similar! Pull the module out, disassemble and follow the same thing here! Would you like to see me disassemble a GW-6900? :)
TRSCP YES. I want to mod it to negative display too. Even tho the watch is still on the way. But i'm planning to mod it right away when it arrives. Thanks btw
Hi, i have a g shock 5600 and opened and the light is not working, any advice?
Hello! Was it working before you opened it? If you took it fully apart I would make sure the EL sheet was reinstalled correctly with the two springs!
Sir.. May i know where i can find that polarized film?
I don't have the website handy, but I know I left it in a comment somewhere here, haha. Searching for polarizer film online should also find you the site.
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Can you help me out with my 6900. When i press the light button ir turns on but the txt turns off... any help please. Thanks!
Hello! My first thought there is that your battery is low. Usually what's happening there is it is pulling too much power to the battery that it can't keep the numbers on. I would start there! Hope that fixes it!
where did you get the polizaried film??
I forget the site, but I did a quick search and looks like it's readily available on Amazon!
I know this is an old video but is it possible to remove the text from the glass?
Hey Mike! It should be possible to remove the text, but requires full disassembly of the case. The area that the text is on is in front of the solar panels and those are adhered together. So, it's a bit of work, to say the least!
Hi, can you please send me the details of the parts and where can I buy the film and orange film to make it different color please let me know ASAP
The orange film is known as color gels and you can find them on many sites. They sell them in a sample pack with tons of colors.
Thanks can you please send the website
Pretty sure I got mine on Amazon. Just search for colored gels, Roscolux makes one I believe?
What a cleaner you use to remove glue from lcd??
Hello! I believe I was just using this product called "Goo-Gone" but I think there are a number of cleaners that would work!
@@TRSCP tq very much bro...you video its awesome..
If you take it apart. Won't you mess up the pressure for the 200 mm water resistant?
+Michael Kish as far as I know, these watches are not filled with any sort of special pressurization. As far as the 200m water resistance, I would take this (or any watch not ISO certified) to a jeweler or some place where they can test that for you. Personally I do not do any diving and the most water these see would be a shower. So, as long as I make sure gaskets are in place and greased up, I'm fine :)
It is indeed 200mm WR now :))
Where do you get the black buttons from?
They are from a limited edition model, the Sunrise Purple. A few others had it too, I believe?
@@TRSCP Oh ok, I guess I have to buy the whole burton bezel and case set on ebay. Thanks!
@@theunderdog362 yeah there are parts sites out there but they are most likely all snatched up. eBay is sometimes the way you have to go. You found a bezel and case? That's pretty neat! If you end up not needing the housing, please let me know! ;)
Yeah, I'm never going to get that assembled again, only ever spotted 3 of those microscopically tiny springs when I took my rangeman apart and even the two LEDs are too small for me to manage. Getting a blade under the polarization film defeated me too. I'm usually not a "butterfingers" kinda guy, but even with a magnifying glass this is too tiny for me. The tiny springs feeds power to the lighting, so since I can't get the LEDs to line up and lost one of the springs, I guess I could assemble the watch without the LEDs and tiny springs, but a negative display rangeman without light seems pointless.
I admire your skills, but I wish I'd never tried it on my watch. I'll probably end up buying a positive display rangeman and just move the module over instead to get a green, positive display rangeman with a yellow eye and a bag full of spare parts.
Oh no! Yeah I even have troubles sometimes keeping track of the small pieces. I will put some sort of disclaimer on these kinds of videos moving forward. I'm sure you haven't but definitely do not throw out those parts! You've got a ton of good stuff left over that can come in handy for another Rangeman, either of your own or someone else's! I've definitely lost a few watches along the way, and for me, it's a great lesson on what NOT to do moving forward, haha. If you have any questions though let me know, and good luck with a future Rangeman! :)
It is what it is, I knew going in that it might fail, I was just surprised that they were THAT small, they make a grain of sand look big.
My watch is/was the negative display green rangeman and while it looks awesome, the negative display turned out to be too impractical for me on a daily basis. I was already contemplating getting a positive display rangeman and swapping over the movement, I just thought I'd give the modification a try first.
For sure! At least you had that realm of possibility in mind, so it wasn't the end of the world to you, haha. Well I'm sure swapping modules will be way easier by comparison! And like I said, make sure to hold on to that other watch! ;)
Do you charge for this? I have a 9400 I would like to change to positive, I would never have the patience or coordination you do... :)
Kevin Adams yeah, definitely takes some patience! Haha. Do you by chance have a GW9400-3? (The green one) flipping that one to positive would give it a slight orange tint as well, if you look closely at the numbers.
|Yes I have the -3 and would love to flip it.
Where did you get the black buttons?
Customer provided them. They were available on the Sunrise Purple Rangeman. I think a couple other models had them too!
I want to completely black out my gw 9400bj it would look badass buttons and band keeper
Do you know where I can pickup a sensor pacparts doesn’t have them any more.
@@kratos7678 unfortunately I do not. Sorry! Best bet is buying a broken one to salvage.
My Red G-Shock Light Is Yellow when I pressed the G button how can I change it to Red
You can place a color gel over the LED if it is indeed an LED and not an EL sheet. But those are usually bluish or greenish. Not sure you'll truly get red from a yellow light though, and it will be very dark.
Youre shining green light on the blue lcd screen? So you would have green text on a blue background... No. Just no. But cool that you show how to do it kinda...
Black background, but yes, green lighting. Can't really change the LED to dark colors otherwise it won't show as well. I thought it turned out alright, but I know it isn't for everyone! Customer wanted this so that's what I did. What combo would you do?
i have a rangeman, but it is broken, can i fix it
Ojan Anindito hey Ojan! Could you maybe give me some more details?
try use my cxd immortal leather strap :3
Do you still work on watches?
I do!
TRSCP I have a small issue with my rangeman the light doesn't work anymore I noticed it the other day but seems like everything else works just fine do you think you can help?
Have you taken it apart? Not exactly sure how that'd just stop working out of nowhere... is the battery charge low?
TRSCP the battery is fully charged I took it apart to do a a.c. reset advised by another youtuber after I explained the issue to him and it didn't work that's the only time the back has been off
Huh, weird. Yeah I guess I can't say what it is or isn't without actually opening it up and looking around.
ну что сказать, молодец, взял и сделал дисплей хороших часов абсолютно нечитаемым, вот так модернизация(
Wow this is how torture looks like!
Kinda makes you wonder why casio charges an extra $50 to turn the polerizing film 90 degrees🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Which model is $50 more? Unless you're thinking of a JDM model? In which case, it also has a carbon fiber band.
@@TRSCP the ms versions compared to the basic 5600s and 6900s
I think there's a little more to it than that. I want to say they're tinted as well, and the buttons are black? I am trying to recall all the changes but those are the main ones.
Whyyyyyyyy.. it looks like a skmei nowwwww
+Danny Lee Ouch, that's a tad harsh! ;)
i think that you should buy a rangeman with the negative display already....
That is an option, but then the resin and dial accents would be a different color. Of course you could buy two watches and swap, but then you have to spend way more money.
Pero que manera de arruinar un buen reloj!!!