CASIO G-SHOCK GW 9400 Rangeman gets a modification that even Batman would approve... but will CASIO?
Vložit
- čas přidán 12. 08. 2020
- I've been working on my GW-9400 Rangeman making it more versatile to my needs... one of the mods I've just found out that it has been done before, so sadly I'm not the first... but I still have a twist to my idea.
There is two videos of showing a part of what I've done, but not enough details, so hopefully this video does it proud.
I'm still in the prototype stage and want to better what I've done so far, so just flow with the video, and any opinions and advice is always welcome, even turds that say I talk like a robotic Clarkson LML :-P
www.watcho.co.uk/watches/casi...
Music from Audio Library Please visit their channel for more music video content at
/ audiolibrary-channel
Support the channel by using this link when you shop at Amazon that gives a tiny percentage but doesn’t effect your purchase price, whether you buy from the shop or if you continue shopping through the link… Cheers www.amazon.co.uk/shop/watchup69 - Zábava
![Часы Casio G-SHOCK GW-9400-1E [GW-9400-1ER] - Инструкция, Как настроить | Watch-Forum.RU](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/lI_zf0rFx_A/mqdefault.jpg)
![Часы Casio G-SHOCK GW-9400-1E [GW-9400-1ER] - Инструкция, Как настроить | Watch-Forum.RU](/img/tr.png)
Excellent mods! I seriously hope Casio take note of what customers actually want in a G Shock👍🏻great upload.
I keep trying to get them to listen... seems my "CASIO are you listening" is getting known... you hear it anywhere else it's was first from me :-P
Cheers for the feedback buddy :)
I sold my rangeman because I couldn't really see anything in the small circle LCD. And I've always been annoyed that it is very hard to do anything in the dark apart from checking the time. Fantastic mods! This brings up usability to a whole new level!
Cheers buddy. It wasn't till I had the backing off the LCD glass that made me think what else could I use instead of a mirror backing... well my imagination took to doing something different, but later found it has been done before, but at least I found it on my own :) Makes a massive difference... but that sub-dial was the part that was bugging me the most... it's perfect now, and as you've seen it shows it all without doubt :)
Cheers again :)
The coolest G-Shock video I’ve seen in a looong time. Thank you!
WOW WEEEEE thank you for your comment :)) I'm still working on this, but so far CASIO haven't approached me LML :-P
The best channel for G-Shock enthusiasts ! Keep up the good work mate. Subscribed
That's an honour... thank you very much :))
I would love to review more G-Shocks, but with what is happening has made things a little awkward... but there are other channel on my recommended channel list that have been busy with the latest and G's i've not covered... I like to share this side with other channels and not take all the credit... thank you for the sub from one Mr to another Mr :)
What you did with the Rangeman was MINDBLOWING! Really hope to see the incoming Rangeman with those features! Thanks for sharing.
Cheers buddy... am working on a part two on my Rangeman... found stronger lume.... much much stronger :)))))
Very gutsy to modify the LCD itself. The improvement to the small circle readout is fantastic! The blue glow is very cool!
Quite gutsy as you said... but I've found an even brighter and longer lasting lume that is in paint form... just working on that at the moment trying to get it as thick as possible... will be making a part two for sure :)
Yes, the lines make it hard to see, no idea what CASIO was thinking of, but now with a cleaner display, means more lume can glow though :)
Cheers for the feedback my friend :)
Awesome! Brilliant ideas! At time I need to adjust my eyes when reading the LCD on my Rangeman and other G-Shock, especially the small round one for the indicators.
Thanks
Cheers for the feedback :)
Some of the digits can be on the small side, I'm still good seeing this side without glasses, only need them when I really need closer detailing.
I'm working on stronger lume, and see what can be done with the backlighting... cheers again and have a nice weekend :)
FINALLY! I had this idea months ago, never dared to do it myself. I'll wait until it's mature and enough people do it with hopefully a guide before doing it myself. Thanks for the outstanding content as always.
It's risky to do as the glass is very thin, but as long as your mind careful you can do it. Have got a very strong lume on test at the moment, but in the meanwhile I've lost two of the tiny contact springs for the LED's! I might use another LED and solder paste it to the board?? I will be making a follow up video on this, as I'm still working with materials :)
Cheers for the feedback, and I'm thinking you're with regards to the lines on the display?
The luminous sheet is a great idea. Switching between pos/neg screen is cool, but I think Casio should produce more positive models. I don't understand why they don't give the option of switching between pos /neg in new models using LCD MIP.
Hey buddy, just seen your comment!
I've got some luminous paint coming which is said to be like superluminova :)) So if it's that good I'll do an update... I was thinking of the MIP too, but not sure if the common LCD will remain... the MIP is still relatively new, while the LCD has been around much longer and has proven itself.
I have no idea with the options of negative and positive within the G-Shock series, they didn't think about it with the new MIP... Garmin have done it! CASIO, wake up and get inventive again like you did in the past... cheers :-P
Congratulations, great video. Thanks you for yours discoveries.
Looks great! It would be good on a Frogman since diving in low light would make the lume mod really practical (& it already has the clearer display). Really cool project & another great video! Thanks for sharing mate!
Exactly, has so many possibilities for sure... just need to find that super lume so it really gives me a suntan LML :-P
This is god-like review of G-Shocks. Just impressive.
Very cool with that luminous sheet. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for passing... for me removing those fine printed lines is the best part... the lume has just doubled my expectations :))
Cheers for passing my dear friend :)
Very cool mod on the sub-dial and that lume is amazing! Nice work! Would be cool if Casio was taking some notes in the background. So many possibilities.
I can't believe that a few have already done the lume mod... but the removal of the lines on the glass is too me the winner... really nice to see the LCD marker/s now through the modes... since I first got the GW-9400 those lines in the sub-dial have been worrying me, as when I use the compass set bearing, it's not easy to read that single LCD line... I'm also surprised no one has mentioned this in the tutorials on the Rangeman in greater details... so am glad my video is being shared, as I'm getting a few comments saying they didn't know, and for some who've had the watch for a long time, must make it feel like a new watch :))
Cheer, and I hope CASIO are writing a book, not just notes LML :-P
This is an awesome and super creative vid! 👏
Very cool mod sir. Much easier to read. A lot cleaner. Keep em coming my friend. 🤘🏻
So pleased many see it in a positive way... mods can sometimes make people angry that you've ruined it LML :-P
Cheers for passing by my friend :)
Man great ideas, will try to do this!
Great review as usual keep I’m coming.
Cheers buddy... working on the next and the next but still need to do my things also, and biking is one of them :))
That is pretty slick. And I loved the epic music at reveal. Because ...the reveal is kind of epic.
I was hoping for that effect, so pleased someone picked up upon it... followup video in the making :)) Cheers!
Very cool mod and makes that subdial so much legible. You're a genius with these Gshocks :)
Cheers my friend :)
The sub-dial is so useful, and with those tiny printed lines makes it really hard to see, and when on the Barometer you really don't notice the single LCD line... I really question those who put the design into some of the G-Shocks, it feels they're missing the point, that these G-Shocks are for practical people the most. Still some work in progress, and am looking for that super lume, unless CASIO step in :) Have a great weekend bud and cheers for the support :)
excellent work
Awesome! Love it mate! It takes a lot of balls to get into a watch like that. As always, excellent video!
I watched a few videos, one being from G-Shock highfashion which helped the most... the module itself is very sturdy, the only part is the tiny contact springs for the LED lights.... but getting the polarised film off does take a steady hand for sure... it's more about time and not rushing anything. I enjoy things like this... but my main goal was to get rid of those fine printed lines on the sub-dial, as they just obscure the LCD lines... makes no sense what they did... I feel it's perfect and makes me happier, as that sub-dial is very useful as you've seen. Glad it's a first on that side... the lume is a massive improvement :))
WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman , that lume is amazing! CASIO, ARE YOU LISTENING?!?!
@@briangordon3278 It is crazy... just needs a little longer lasting with strength... will be catching up with my watch maker buddy for ideas to how this can be achieved... I would like to see if it's possible to get luminous LCD liquid, now that would be the game changer :))
WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman , that would definitely be a game changer for sure! Keep us up to date on how you like it going forward, would love to know your thoughts on it long term! Cheers mate!
@@briangordon3278 Always looking for that new concept... I just need to know what that LCD liquid is made from... tritium would be good :-P
Cheers bud and will post with an update over time.
you're the best... congratulations from Brazil, south of Brazil!
Thank you my friend :)
Working on the tutorial now, and have I work to film, but I enjoy making such helpful videos :))
Cheers!
Great work!
Cheers bud :) Have a great weekend :))
Great mod - yes I've seen many do it with luminous tape but like you said, most offering aren't super bright and they fade quickly. The day someone manufactures C3 lume sheets I'll definitely be modding one of my squares to do this. And yes, it's the first blue one I've seen. the ring would work if you only had one layer of polarizer film.
First blue glow in the dark Rangeman :)))) That has made my day no end :))
Still in the process to making it better... more lume is always welcome... maybe I'll make my own and get the powder???
The polarise ring needs more ideas, but as an idea it would make different... it's more about the fun side... but the clean dial was my main aim... and the lume has just lifted it :)
Cheers for passing by my friend :)
Super luminova would be absolutely awesome, I know citizen and heuer have used luminous faces and they are awesome in their divers but sadly you don’t see these around much these days. Awesome video, keep the Rangeman like it is it’s brilliant with a sterile face very informative and clarity is great 🤙🏻
Cheers for the feedback my friend... I have a watch that I will review in more depth with regards to a fully lumed dial, but for a digital there isn't a lumed productive digital that really works. I'm looking at luminous paint, just talking to a company that makes it telling them what I need... it does need more brightness and longer lasting, then I wouldn't bother with the back light... maybe use it as a torch instead :))
The lines on the glass made no sense, talking the ones in the sub-dial... you have a useful dial then make it hard to read by adding those lines???
Way way better now, and it's more like my Frogman with the focus on the LCD than over printing the glass.
I'm wondering if C3 is the most better?
Thanks again my friend :)
Amazing! The luminescent sheet is a much needed thing for all digital watches!
Something different hey, would be lovely if G-Shock's had continuous backlighting, then it wouldn't be needed :-P
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman For sure, I can see this very beneficial for my AWG-M100SB that I got today, only chose it over the GAW-100B over the smaller footprint, as I have smaller wrists and it doesn't have a backlight on its 3 small LCD screens, but putting my thumb on the glass actually does the job and I can see them! :)
@@HeX341 I know the watch, has MB6 but no solar... I had the earlier version, and the LCD sub-dials were in negative, and really hard to read most of the time... is yours positive? There are some G-Shocks that don't have a backlight, but the GAW-100B does, but you're right, not on the LCD part, and if I remember correctly, was in orange and not very strong :-P
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Yes, it's positive and orange, tried it last night and I could make out the digits, also glad that it got the signal from the radio! :)
That looks awesome 😎, great work mate👍🍻
Cheers buddy... like to keep things interesting on the channel... got some great ideas, but spoilt with this mess at the moment... but have one that involves some RC cars :))
WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman nice 👍
@@simoncrawford350 Just taken the thumbnail photo for it today... amazing... now I need some time to make the magic happen :))
The oil part was funny. I have a modified G Shock with negative display. It looks cool but it’s not the most practical. I learned some modification tips here bud. Thanks for that. I learned quite a lot here.
I'm glad you liked that oil part, and I wasn't sure if it was too close with my humour with dripping on my toes LML :-P
It's way more practical now, and the lume still amazes me... but am still working on it, wanting the best possible :)
We learn from all channels, so a huge thanks to us hey... cheers for the support my good friend :)
Wow found your channel after 3 years and I’m surprised by the lume!
Like always very interesting 👍🏼👍🏼
You know me... am always curious and wanting that little more from detailing... the display without those lines is so much better :))
Cheers for your feedback... have a great weekend my friend :)
Great mod! Thanks :)
Cheers buddy :))
What a brilliant mod 👍🏻
Wow making that subdial more legible is absolutely amazing
So pleased so many agree with this mod... it's a long way to go to get to that print, but once I remove those lines around the sub-dial I was thinking, why have the other printing, so had my Frogman to mind knowing that's quite sterile.
Cheers for your feedback :)
Perfect presentation..👍👍
Cheers buddy :)))
You are inspiring me to get a GSHOCK now!
Don't do it... it's addictive LML :-P
A added moonphase in that small 10 o'clock window would be dope !
Excellent job. Hope to see negative to positive lcd with lcd lume mod on the GWG-1000👍🏻.
Gutsy moves now to part 2👏👏👏🍻
That luminos is so innovative
The lume mod is a great ide. Thank you :)
Cheers for the feedback my friend... have new lume on its way, so will do an update if it works better... have a great weekend :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman any update on the lume?
@@ryanp5995 Yes, I posted that video not so long ago with the new lume from them... have gone to green now as it lasts longer... Cheers ;)
Thanks alot, Dude! Now you just put another action task on my already haphazard and overflowing daily planner!
LML :-P I'm not going to apologise, I take no responsibility in any shape or form... but to add I'm working on another amendment on my GW-9400 including how to strengthen the lume using paint :-P
Maybe not read my comment and just unsubscribe... would make your planner more empty LML :-P
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman You are correct about clearing up the screen on the watch. I have the same watch and until now, didn't notice how "busy" the screen layout is (perhaps my mind didn't want to register this observation due to the fact of inefficient data/knowledge that you have of this technology) until you pointed it out and showed how much readable it is, without the "fuss" -- noise; unnecessary printed witness lines, etc. Casio should hire you before marketing new watches. In closing, awesome video, and "eye", by the way. Look forward to your next video.
@@prstauro I like the use of 'Noise' and that's the side I wanted to dim down.
I feel in the general G-Shock community there are some amazing modders, and why these guys aren't more involved, but when it comes to usable features in a real world, then this is when real users need to step in further. I'm a practical guy and if something can be improved, not talking just for cosmetics then I'm very much into the detailing. For me the 'Noise' reduced screen with lume has changed the watch... adjustments made in the dark takes a few moments with a flashlight, so I don't need full room illumination... practical is the key here... more lume and longer lasting is my next... and looking at the backlight... maybe use RED SMT LED's :)))
Woah that lume is awesome! And I didn’t know the sub dial did that much. I’m hesitant to take apart my rangeman because of the tiny EL things.
I've just lost two LED contact springs, and boy they're tiny tiny and not magnetic, so I can't use my long magnet to fish for them on the floor... one pinged onto the next one, then both bolted it off my work desk! It's very fine indeed!
Watch Geeks tutorial showed the dial contents, but mine shows it at its best... massive improvement for sure... and I prefer the cleaner dial overall. The sunset/sunrise is much better now too, am using that much more now :)
The lume it's nuts, but want a much stronger lume so still in prototype stages.
Cheers buddy
Forgot to say, nice profile picture... am a biker too :))
Your print around the bezel is very white. Mines grey and blends in with the bezel. I ❤this G-Shock. It’s gotta be one of their best watches.
Lume on an LCD digital display.... bloody brilliant.
It's very unique to see, but I wasn't the first, was done a few good years before I made my video... would be lovely to have tritium glowing on the back of the LCD, but not sure if it's powerful enough... a bright UV bulb inside would really boost the lume, something I will look more into later, did try some, but the 3v battery isn't quite strong enough, needs 2x 3v to really give it a good brightness :))
Cheers my friend for your feedback :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I had thought of that a few years back while watching the Vostok Europe and Traser watches being demoed on Ideal World. The chap would whip out a UV light to make the H3 tritium really pop but as soon as the UV was turned off the tritium didn't half dim, or maybe that's just how it looked on the TV. I thought that if you had a solar powered watch then getting daily sunlight should charge up a secondary small battery just for the purpose of using a UV light placed at either side just for brightening the tritium and or lume. Nice to know others think like that also.
Amazing!
Mind blown! You need to replace the Gshock marketing design department manager 😊
Amazing mod 👌 😍
Cheers bud... still ongoing :)
I hope you get hired for Casio G-shock division. Imagine the endless possibilities!
Fancy doing mine? That is a major rangeman upgrade, lume dial is genius as is the much more legible sub dial, game changer👏
I'm struggling on mine let alone doing it on another :-P
It takes a lot of patience to get to the backing, and the glass is so thin too, so there's a fine balance how far you can press on the glass... and after all that excitement I found it has been done before... yeah, my levels were on fire thinking it's a first LML :-P
But hey, at least my clean dial is a first :)
WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!
Not for the faint hearted, but removing those lines has made a massive difference... cheers buddy :)
A very major improvement over the original. Cheers mate for a well executed job.
Cheers buddy :) I have a usable sub-dial!!! Seems to be my favourite watch at night now LML :-P
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman the lumed digital display is a great idea which even Timex has not used. I wonder when we will see that from the factory. About the sub dial, yes. It is spot on. Even I didn't know that it did so much in modes.
@@traviswalker8933 I did know it had all those features, unless the Barometer as that was very fine, also on the Altimeter too... but having the worldtime sub-dial showing that detail really helps judge the time difference.
I guess you're looking more at your GW-9400 sub-dial :))
The lume is something very practical, this isn't just for show, it's really resting the backlighting. Just a 5sec blast from my pocket torch and it's enough to get you though setting s few mods. Just needs a little more strength to last longer in the night. It does feel odd adjusting the alarm with that lume glowing, much like my TIMEX that continues to glow when pressing buttons... the lume feels like the backlight, the camera isn't showing the full brightness, so wasn't the easiest to film.
So, are you thinking to remove those lines on the dial?
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman yes I'm thinking about that. Because even I did not know how practical that subdial is in reality. None of the reviews mention the subdial in this much detial so I reckon that is why I don't know all about it. If the line sheet starts coming out of a higher grade then I'd even think of installing it as well. Just need to be very careful with the module. I don't want to risk anything.
@@traviswalker8933 I'm so surprised nobody has covered that sub-dial, not even WatchGeek?
As you know I'm picking on all the quirks, and I haven't done a tutorial on the GW-9400 as I thought there is plenty out there.
Well, i'm just happy that you my friend have found another side to the GW-9400 :)
I love that when it happens, it's like finding a new feature in the car you've been driving for 16yrs, makes it feel like a new toy again :)
Those thin printed lines to me are like speed humps on a lovely smooth road, makes no sense at all :-P
Everything inside feels premium, and nothing can break easily, just have to be careful with getting fluff inside... I've got a little more on this before I really seal it back up.
Started out with a 91w got the steel 158 then a 5610 square a few mods later and now it's time for some rangeman mods !
That is really a breakthrough. You know the dual city markers on the sub-dial is a really useful function but admittedly very challenging to see because of the decals. Wonder if you can remove them just from the sub-dial but keep on the main windows?? Also I didn't actually know the backlight on the Rangeman was independent and you can still change settings when it's on, just never happened to check but assumed that resent the case, you learn something be every day. Lovely illumination mod also, I could really do with that capability. Cheers man...
You can remove the print on the sub-dial only if you prefer, but decided that a clean display matches better to my eyes.
I did mention this idea to you, so am pleased it turned out well... I will improve it further with more experimental ideas.
Backlight doesn't work if the alarm is going off, wonder if that's the same on yours? Needs good timing to find out LML :-P
I'm really liking the clarity of the sub-dial now... and yes, the WT is really useful, especially as I have contacts in China and Australia :)
Amazing yes 🙌 👍
Hey man love the video and the mods. Do you have a tutorial on how you removed the lines? Or is there a good resource you suggest? I'm just getting into this watch modification thing and need some help getting started. Thank you so much!!
Oh man... now I really want one of these with your walkthrough! What have you done to me! Hahaha
You need to stop watching my channel, and look for a nice micro brand LML :-P
Have you seen part two??? :-P
Missing your content for a long while now. Hope you are able to post again. Cheers.
Every digital watch should be like this
Now I want to see how the lume works with a negative display rangeman
I actually tried it, and it wasn't such a great idea, as the surface to charge the lume is reduced... but it did look cool :)
This is brilliant!!!! Have you since improved the lume paper ?
Just great. Was it Robbie Williams who said "I will talk and Casio will listen". Well, my friend, I do hope they will.
Oh man. I hope you make an instructional video of these lcd processes!! I’d love to see the process.
I'm working on a part two so I can show more what's inside... just working on a better lume :))
WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman , awesome! I can’t wait to see it!
@@Mel-md6cb Me too... the blue lume I chose was more for looks, but now i've seen the potential I need to think about practical, and green and aqua seem to be the brightest and longest glowing in the dark... if that's the case, the backlight might not even be worth the press of the button :)
It seems this video has really become popular, more so with the removal of the print on the LCD glass.
I know in the video you had not connected the backlight. I was just wondering if you ever did, and if that was bright enough to "charge" up the illumination backing instead of having to use an external light source like the LED lamp.
Assuming you get the backlight working again I'd be curious to see if the backlight can charge the backing.
Funny you mentioned that, I've managed to lose one of the connecting springs for the LED's... there's four of them and they're tiny tiny... 'honey I shrunk the kids' is my next step LML :-P I would say, probably not, if anything it'll just leave two dots on that edge.
Stronger lume would be the goal here... at the moment in low lighting with the print removed is a vast improvement... just makes it cleaner to read, and the sub-dial has purpose other than animation :)
Hello! Love all the videos you make on the G-SHOCK! Recently, I’ve found myself watching s lot of videos about going from positive to negative displays. I have a GPR- B1000 Rangeman ... I love the watch ... I’m not completely sold on the negative display though. So, my question is ... is it possible to change the display on the GPR from negative to positive, and if so, would you ever consider doing a video of it?
Hey buddy... well I'm sure this could be done, but for me I find the negative display on the GPR-B1000 to be excellent. It uses the MIP display which has a monochrome reflector so it's great in direct sunlight and in low lighting.
With regards to the regular LCD displays, this uses those polarised films, so am guessing the MIP also... but once you enter that route there's no return... I've just put a mirror backing in my GW-9400 for something different :)
Great video!
Cheers buddy... glad you enjoyed :)
Can you review g shocks GW A1100?
@@kratos7678 Looks like a nice G-Shock... but am alarmed it has no backlight? At the moment I have no plans to review the GW-A1100... I wanted to visit my friends at Watcho and review their watches, but with the happenings it has closed that door for now :(
WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman hopefully they open back up soon!
@@kratos7678 I think their shop is open, but it's the filming side which I'm not sure about, everyone is different with regards to what is happening.... thanks and have a great weekend :)
That blue lume is so beautiful and minimalist subdial makes it so easy to read too! I am very impressed. 😍 That "adjustable" LCD to black is a great idea also. I think what you could do is cut out a larger piece of polarized glass and then put it in on top of watch crystal and "gripped" with the bezel. Maybe a few drops of oil to crystal or vaseline to make it more slippery and in so make it easier to rotate? 🤔 Finally, how did you convince Adam West to loan you his car? Holy Casio G-Shocks! 🦸🏻♂️
Da Da da da da da da... Batman :) Holy cow it's glowing blue! I knew you would enjoy this video, as I know you enjoy a good modding :) No loaning, that is my Batmobil :-P
More to come on that front :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Absolutely. Modding makes our passion even more passionate than Bruce Wayne and Vicki Vale. 🤭 May I please borrow your Batmobile sometime? Guaranteed to turn heads for sure. 🤩 ..and looking forward to your next front.
@@Daud76 Oddly you never once saw a Batman episode from the 60's with the car driven in the rain... it's because it has no wiper blades, so am surprised to where you're located you don't have a Batboat :))
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman My Batboat is gorilla locked and I lost the key. 🦧 ..and it is true what you say. Should you really want to cause mayhem, go back in time to the Sixties and attack Gotham City in the rain. 🤡
Wow wow wow!!! This innovation need to be patented under utility and design patent!:)
That is genius, maybe you need a Bond Villain cave hideout now? :)
Cheers buddy... every mastermind needs a cave :-P
Is it possible to femove the deails only off the round subdial but leaving on the rest of it?
Bloody brilliant mate! Second video I've watched in your channel, and this is the type of crazy mods I'm into and what I am also willing to do.
I do agree with all the points, that when you need adjusting you can't use the backlight that much.
What do you call the luminous film that you used? Gonna look into it if its available in online shops in my country
Thank you my friend :)
I found the sticker sheet on eBay, but have found that green or aqua work best with regards to brightness... have bought some luminous paint and am testing this also... trying to build up enough layers so it fits... might have to get new LED's and position them differently? It's all a learning curve hey... but yes, the lines are a massive difference and works better... CASIO, get rid of them in the next version you release pleassssssssse :-P
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman
Amazing work there friend, all of us here appreciate the lengths you go through in experimenting. Struggle is real when you have to change the time in the dark, constantly having to press the light button.
The only watch I've seen so far that lights up with each press of the button, is a Timex Expedition Digital (can't remember the model number though).
However, I've seen a couple of reviews here on youtube, and there was this kid that had used it for around 5 yrs or more, the problem was that the plastic case body was deteriorating, which gives another problem to longevity, because I haven't seen any spare parts for it (unlike Casio's that have Bezels being sold around the internet), so unless there are spare parts being sold, or you might probably have the need to ship it back to Timex for a fix (that's hard for us in 3rd world countries, Philippines here, since its costly just with the shipping)
@@guandasin3099 On my original channel I did a review on that TIMEX, it also has ((VIBE)) alert and you could custom set the modes too... but spares is going to always be an issue for these underdogs... but would be lovely if CASIO took some of their basic concepts hey :)
Just to add, I've found a stronger and more lasting lume, so stay tuned for a part two :)
Thanks for your reply my friend, and also for the support to the channel with informations :))
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman
Ah I see. I've read on the other comments section that your previous channel got shut down, didn't really understand the reason was. But hey man we're here now
Apparently! Hopefully casio makes a function like that to have it more user friendly especially in the dark
We'll be waiting mate, thank you for all the free and useful information you've been giving us. Stay strong brother!
@@guandasin3099 Thank you my friend... I have all the gossip on my Instagram account to why the channel got removed... yes, we are here now :)
That circle marking mod really makes it so much easier to read that it makes you wonder why Casio didn't leave it clear in the first place.
How difficult is it to do the mod especially by someone who's never disassembled a G shock? Also how did you actually manage to remove those black segments without scratching the display?
Wonderful tutorial! I have a question regarding the polarised film without going through all responses…………. Just purchased a mint condition GW 9400 Blackout for £105 ( couldn’t believe the person sold it at that cost) could I interchange the Blackout look to Positive just by using polarised film, and change when I want? And would this affect the solar charging of the watch? Your idea regarding the revolving bezel is genius , I commend you sir 👏🏽
FUN!
Hey, apologies for reaching out like this, but based on your videos you may be able to help. I have a rangeman ive recently removed the module for anow now the light doesn't work. Any ideas? I know the button works as holding it down causes the LT indicator to show.
In so impressed that’s a game changer right there! I’m being serious when I say this now but have you thought about copyrighting this luminous idea?
Just for an update on my mudmaster GWG -1000 -1a3 , I’ve purchased an original black band and changed it for the olive green one that it comes with as standard. I love my gwg 1000 i wear it nearly every day I love it. 2 issues I have though.. the altimeter is poor, reset it and by the best day it’s out by a good hundred feet. Also the temp is only accurate if it’s left off your wrist. Those are my only 2 cons.
Cheers buddy :)
One thing to know about the Altimeter, it shares the same sensor as the Barometer, but unlike the Barometer where this displays air pressure, the Altimeter will be effected even by weather, so will need calibration each time, it's just how the Altimeter's are, there's nothing wrong with it :))
The GPR-B1000 can use the GPS, so gets the more accurate readings, as it's using geo location and not air pressure... so if you're wanting more accuracy, then air pressure is only good when the weather is stable the most.
Temp sensor will read your body heat, there isn't a sensor that won't... unless in water, so will need to be removed of the wrist, this goes for all watches with temps, even my Garmin's have to be removed off the wrist and left to settle for 20-30mins.
Hope that helps :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman thank you very much for the informative reply that’s good to know that it’s a case that the altimeter has to be reset every opportunity where a latitude is roughly known to get accuracy. I did question whether it may be my watch itself but that’s good to know. I would love to mod my DW-9051 to get that blue luminous backing like you have on your gshock. I’m well impressed with that idea and thinking about it I seems so sensible to have it! With all the massive amounts of funding that Casio pumps into designing
New gshocks it’s quite extraordinary that it’s not been thought of by them already?
I wouldn’t like to even open any of my watches .. I don’t feel comfortable with the opening and resealing of them, not to mention trapping moisture into them and then the fogging 😩
Could you advise me how I could get this mod on my DW-9051?
Many kind regards
Kw
Nice mod!!!
Cheers bud... still in the prototype stage, but happy so far :))
did you remove the glossy tape at the back of the screen ? the one that laminated at the glass. or you just put the phosphor paper under the screen sandwiching with the led. will this method work with other gshock screen ?
i think this mod work with all gshock.
Worth trying first before removing any of the polarised film... the back is mirrored but transparent, so might work, but if you're wanting to remove the lines, then the back polarised film needs removing.
I am wondering if the inner chapter ring could be done in lume, and if that would give enough glow to see the LCD display, there was a post on G-Shock Collectors WORLDWIDE facebook group with a GW-9400 glowing with the inside edge of the bezel... I have got a jelly bezel, and added lume on the inside, but that was just for an effect, and didn't glow the display.
How long does the luminescence last for, and can you give it a quick blast of charge from the actual light in the gshock, so you have longer than a few seconds to use to watch in darkness?
Hey buddy,
As my backlight isn't working as I lost two tiny connection springs, but the LED's aren't strong enough to charge, so am looking at UV LED's running directly through the battery at 3v. The lume is readable for about 2hrs, then needs a blast from a torch, or with that UV light I used. It's quite involving to do what I did, so not something for anyone to try, especially with removal of the lines on the LCD panel.
Hope that helps buddy ;)
Normally if you just flip the filter, it switches from positive to negative. We all used to do that to our school calculators back in the days.
10 points for the epic music :P
I used my 1987 CASIO calculator for that :-P
Cheers buddy... I use a few different CZcamsr channels that post copyright music, and I must say, you really do find some talented guys who make this stuff... cheers buddy :)
Any link to the luminous paper you used? Very interesting indeed..
Hold on buddy... am working on something even better, brighter and way longer lasting, so stay tuned for part two... cheers :)
awesome job whit small eye of the watch, is way way more usefull for all the functions, casio should learn from you
Cheers for the feedback... as far as I've searched I could be the first to have removed the print from the LCD glass, probably because once done there's no return, plus getting to it needs the backing removed.
It's so much better, and why have such detail in the module, then cover it with lines?
CASIO should look more amongst the G-Shock community, as there as some amazing customs out there :)
Cheers again my friend :)
Ps.... I like your name :))))
@@happydogg312 Now need to struggle to read it now, and the sunrise/sunset sub-dial is being used more than ever now... cheers :)
Wow! Great video! Personally I went for the green model (liked the Military look) but I am planning to mod the negative display cuz unless the light is right.. Seeing it is a pain in the ass. I truly don’t understand why Casio didn’t make it easier to see they need to fix that issue for sure. Military operators would love what you did with the modification on this. Especially the first 5 minutes of starting a night op. Can you tell me what material that is? Thanks bud.
Thats a nice mod,
Would you wanna show a how to diy - how does the normal light affect the glow
I have a question for you.. I am buying this watch from Amazon and since I am not familiar with it. I was wondering if you could enlighten me. Are all GW9400 or rather do all GW9400 use the triple sensor version 3. Regardless of country code, color or year of manufacturer.. please advise, thank you.
Good question... 3410 is the module used and has been since 2013... the actual module may use different numbers as this is reflected on the display colours the most, but the sensors are all the same... it was an update to the G-9300 module using faster sensors, as the compass on the G-9300 runs for 20secs while the GW-9400 runs for a whole minute at a time just as one example.
Still a great capable watch, but does show the age compared to my GG-B100 which is lightening quick, bigger buttons and has a backlight like a torch, but that's a hybrid whereas the GW-9400 is fully stand alone :))
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman thank you.
How did you go about removing the paint from the inside of the lcd?
Cool!
I ALWAYS wondered who aprroved the radial lines on the round subdial... It just redenred it useless.
Hello Mr. Rangeman I am thinking of buying a GW-9400, was in love with the negative display, however I saw on the Internet that it isn't really visible in the Dark. So I went back to to positive when I saw your video. I really like what you did with the subtiel, did you make a how-to-do-that-video? Since I saw your other video about the black-out watch, I am thinking of a negative display again. How is the visibility of the subdial in the negative without the (black)Light?
Hey buddy,
In all honesty, the blackout GW-9400 is more show than being functional... the display is dark, and you would need the backlight to view, even when in doors during the day... but for looks it's very stealthy.... for me, if you are using it as intended, then you'll find the dark negative display frustrating... so stick with a positive. There isn't many negative displays I could say are good, only the GPR and similar that share the MIP display, otherwise they're a struggle in low lighting ;-P
Hope that helps my friend ;)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Hmmm...now I am back on the positive display! Or maybe one of the special Colorado, the blue (eg GW-9404KJ-3) or
the double Color ( eg GW-9401KJ-3JR).
Thanks!
One more question: did you make a video of removing the links of the subdial? Is it hard? I am very clumpsy, not sure if I should try once I got one.
@@mennoderoos1283 Removing the lines from the sub-dial is quite time consuming, as you'll need to remove the polorized film on the back of the LCD display, and the LCD glass is fine, and if you break it, you won't find a replacement, unless using a donor watch. Maybe someone from the G-Shock Collectors Worldwide could help, but haven't seen another modded the same way, and that's probably down the the side, that it's a huge risk.
I don't know why CASIO don't have it like the sub-dial used on the GWF-D1000, as that has no lines, and works beautifully.
Noticed that prices on the GW-9400 are going up, even with the olive green negative display version.
I just got this watch, and watching your video I want to do the same, but i don't have the skill, can you make a tutorial on how did you do all that? especially erasing the lines in the little lcd circle
Brilliant customisations! Looks like you may have found yourself a small sideline business!?
I feel I need to venture into CASIO hearing aids as they don't seem to listen LML :-P
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman 🙉🙈
@@Watch-Crazy LML :-P
Do you have a solution to the broken lugs that seem to happen on these
great hack my friend from over the pond all you need now is the NATO band hack i did that to my watches years ago when they first came out. i want to know is it easy to make a - version of this watch to a + 1 ?
Well you hear stories of lugs breaking on these GW-9400's, what they don't say is that the strap is part of the strength, and using adaptors it's taking that away, so when they break, they go running off to try and get CASIO to help... but CASIO know... but if you're using them lightly, then a NATO would be ok.... now to make this happen is quite tricky, my issue now, is that my backlight isn't working down to losing two tiny tiny contact springs, and these are very fine, and CASIO don't do parts! The glow is nice, but not for the whole night through, probably good for two hours, but having a backlight would make it perfect perfect :)
Removing the lines is the hardest part, not seen anyone do this, and a good reason, it's a 50/50 to breaking the LCD panel, as you need to remove the back filter as well, and now the glass is more exposed to breaking when removing the lines. It's a risk my friend, but if you want to add lume only, then this is easier... just don't lose those LED springs, they are so small :-P
How much to get the same service you did on you watch but on mine in very interested
My friend... I put a lot of time in mine, mainly because I've never done anything like it... now there are a few good modders on the G-Shock Collectors WORLDWIDE group on Facebook, so why not share this video on there with your question and see if anyone could help you.
Doing it yourself is a risk, I lost two springs for the LED backlighting, and I can't find replacements, and so I only have the lume... but would be nice to have the backlighting when the lume is empty.
Maybe a colour change on the LCD, there's plenty I've seen that look really cool.
Maybe ask for modded GW-9400's, and get ideas there... but getting a price to how much is better from someone who does it more day to day.
Hope that helps, and you don't have to share this video, that was me being cheeky as always LML :-P
The old pro track had a Color changing display
It would have been nice to see a video from the start to the end where we could see how you did the mod.
Hey buddy... I tried to explain at the beginning, but it's something that couldn't be filmed as I was in too many minds how it should go... removing the polarising film would've been a pain to film, just don't have such a setup, as I don't do this close type of mods. I have ideas of making the lume better, so might film that instead, so you can really see inside. This video was more about the outcome so far... just needs a stronger lasting lume. So stay tuned for the followup video, and I will try my upper most to film inside :)
Cheers!
Thanks for your answer. I´m waiting for it. The grey background of the Date is most annoying. And to clean up the round display is a great idea too. Greetings from germany.
@@ejay1945 There's loads of modders on G-Shock Collectors WORLDWIDE that may help you on a more professional level, I'm not doing this daily.
My plan was just to remove the print on the sub-dial, but decided that what is the point of the rest... the grey around the date, is in fact loads of tiny dots that makes it look grey. I must add that it does remove that toy like now... I'm thinking to remove some of the print on the dial like
Multi Band 6
Water 20 BAR Resist
Split/Reset
Set
Select
Start/Forward
Sensor
RC Indicator
Leaving RANGEMAN and CASIO
What would that look like?
I don't know how the solar panel fits to the crystal, as this could be glued?
I have another bezel from the Black Panther to really blacken it up giving it more stealth, but sometimes too much print isn't needed, as once you've learnt the buttons it's not needed again.
I don't like having AUTOMATIC on dials either, makes it sound like a washing Machine LML :-P
Cheers for your feedback my friend
Grüß aus UK :)
easy to read the time now ! why no color screen
?
I was thinking of yellow, then decided that the blue will be effected... so may use green lume with a yellow dial... that'll make it blue :))