The DSM LCD (like) you've never seen

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  • čas přidán 15. 07. 2019
  • This is episode 1 of 3.
    Episode 2: • LCD Explained (and more)
    Episode 3: • Strange Color LCD's
    Check the album LCD here:
    Bandcamp: posy.bandcamp.com/album/lcd
    Spotify: linkspotify:album:4SOUwRczibi7WGcjhQMhPF
    Apple Music: music.apple.com/nl/album/lcd/...
    NO LOUDNESS WAR: Turn off auto volume and turn up the playback volume!
    Please note: Footage is copyrighted
    Useful links:
    George Heilmeier in action (at 21:09): • Liquid Crystal Display...
    spectrum.ieee.org/static/time...
    www.vintagecalculators.com/htm...
    www.crazywatches.pl/lcd,1
    Special thanks to Martijn van der Veur (misspelled in video) for letting me film his watch, and also hinting the DSM LCD calculator.
    Also thanks to Nigel from vintagecalculators.com for his helpful response and very informative website.
  • Věda a technologie

Komentáře • 875

  • @Mache.
    @Mache. Před 2 lety +15

    "This unit has passed the test of time well. After all, it's 45 years old"
    *proceeds to cut it open
    Golden comedic timing.

  • @superlean5991
    @superlean5991 Před 2 lety +804

    2 years late but just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this film. You have a wonderful ability to bring all the elements together.

    • @GoTeamScotch
      @GoTeamScotch Před 2 lety +14

      CZcams algorithm goes brrrr

    • @BlindingWulf
      @BlindingWulf Před 2 lety +4

      Same

    • @uupis
      @uupis Před 2 lety +6

      Algorithm works in mysterious ways

    • @boysinger101
      @boysinger101 Před 2 lety +2

      Love that you referred to this as a film!
      With his insane production quality and amazing narration, it definitely can be nominated for that title

    • @EnifOfficial
      @EnifOfficial Před rokem

      @@GoTeamScotch ye

  • @ChaoticGoodChris
    @ChaoticGoodChris Před 3 lety +1574

    This is some of the most exceptional educational video I've ever seen. Subbed, and I'm going to share your channel around. You're magnificent and have amazing cinematography.

    • @PosyMusic
      @PosyMusic  Před 3 lety +73

      Thank you!

    • @roxthedumbhyena
      @roxthedumbhyena Před 2 lety +14

      just stumbled across this video. Super awesome and enjoyable!!
      and you scared me for a but when you suddenly spoke Dutch!!? By your accent I thought you where from the Scandinavian area

    • @MaxIvoWes
      @MaxIvoWes Před 2 lety +2

      @@roxthedumbhyena Thought exactly the same!

    • @ough.
      @ough. Před rokem +1

      @@roxthedumbhyena The fact that germanic accents can be so similar sometimes just makes it a good pair

    • @fartsoundeffect5013
      @fartsoundeffect5013 Před rokem

      I find your name is stupid, and thats saying a lot

  • @Jamac666
    @Jamac666 Před 4 lety +759

    You should clearly have 1000x as many subs as this...

  • @CullenCraft
    @CullenCraft Před 2 lety +478

    Everyone sees the immediate quality of your videos, but things go a layer deeper when they realize... you compose the soundtrack too. Outstanding. Absolutely mind-blowing.

  • @redsox59
    @redsox59 Před 3 lety +212

    This content is criminally underrated. I've been plugging this to my friends to the point where they're annoyed by me. The music is the best part. It reminds me of Mogwai's Atomic for reasons I can't accurately describe.

  • @schlameel
    @schlameel Před 4 lety +288

    I love to find someone with as much talent as you. The artistry of those colored LCD shots was a shock and I DID watch it for those 4+ minutes. Not only did I find a CZcams subscription, but a Spotify one as well. Thank you for taking the time.

    • @Che8t
      @Che8t Před rokem +5

      Jesus, that was four minutes? I was entranced the entire time

  • @robertfrench4847
    @robertfrench4847 Před 2 lety +143

    I stared at a calculator screen for 4 minutes, but for some reason, I'm not mad about it. the production quality of this was amazing I love your work man!

  • @superuber27
    @superuber27 Před 4 lety +97

    Was saddened at how compression was ruining it when I realized it was playing in 480p. When I switched to 4k, holy crap. Superb video!

    • @Antwon22
      @Antwon22 Před 2 lety +8

      holy shit even on 1080p i switched to 4k and the compression is so much worse on 1080, even if you cant see the pixels 4k looks so much better

    • @jayeisenhardt1337
      @jayeisenhardt1337 Před 2 lety

      my eyes are so bad i never noticed. maybe i'll give it a try

  • @Coastfog
    @Coastfog Před 2 lety +73

    I feel offended on behalf of those stunning macros you shot that anyone might consider skipping them. Also, you're a great storyteller, you blend educational value with fun and art. Very unique style, glad I found this channel, I'll spread the word. :)

  • @asp-uwu
    @asp-uwu Před 4 lety +59

    Oh my goodness it has been 8 months :o
    The production value in this video is off the charts, great work!

  • @Sventra
    @Sventra Před 2 lety +42

    6:52 I would unironically use this as a wallpaper on my computer. This looked fantastic, thanks for providing this much information in such a lovely made video (or film?)
    I was unironically dumbfounded when you said "45 years old..." and you started cutting it 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @tiltil9442
      @tiltil9442 Před rokem +4

      Now, that gets me really interested in the things you do and say ironically.

    • @Sventra
      @Sventra Před rokem +5

      @@tiltil9442 I would use your comment as a wallpaper

    • @tiltil9442
      @tiltil9442 Před rokem +3

      @@Sventra I have to say thank you, unironically!! That is a clever reply and I'm smiling ear to ear typing this.
      😄👍

    • @jbresin9295
      @jbresin9295 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I was thinking the same thing

  • @rcousens1982
    @rcousens1982 Před 4 lety +53

    Seriously impressed by the production values of this informative and educational series. Thoroughly enjoyed finding out about LCDs and how they work!

  • @WDC_OSA
    @WDC_OSA Před 4 lety +19

    Your commentary is very well written and comprehensible, but somehow it manages to make this technology seem even more like some kind of magic.

  • @KitsuneAlex
    @KitsuneAlex Před 2 lety +7

    Stunning video! I could imagine the pulsing effect comes from the LCD being driven with a biased squarewave, basicly flipping the electrical polarity to avoid permanent polarization of the liquid crystal.

  • @xpepos
    @xpepos Před 4 lety +49

    Thank you for thi excellent video! I've always wondered how the DSM LC displays work and until recently never seen in a video. But this just blew my mind! By the way, there is (or has been) a similar display made in recent years - Sharp Memory LCD, especially the PNLC type. The technology is different but a similar look is achieved - looks like a white (diffused) pixel on mirror background. All that without polarizers!

    • @PosyMusic
      @PosyMusic  Před 4 lety +8

      Cool, thanks for the info :)
      Found a video of it: czcams.com/video/nQLFWlcsdi4/video.html

    • @doursen
      @doursen Před 2 lety +3

      @@PosyMusic Hey! As many others, I have found your videos through your latest LCD video, which blew up and allowed you to gain an immense amount of traction. Which made me think I would never be able to get contact with you but I will try to post a comment you will see, so.. thank you - I immediately started binge watching your videos, the frustration of cursors and then this, masterpiece. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this, and some of the shots are simply beautiful. I’m glad you are here to display this sort of technology and document it, otherwise I would have never known about this. I rank you amongst the best, your story telling is amazing, your music works well with what you’re showing. I am hooked!
      Greetings from Noord Brabant, And thank you.

  • @sepixsound
    @sepixsound Před 10 měsíci +4

    There it is, the perfect CZcams video. Narration, topic, shots, lighting, closeups, story and music. All the work you put into this really paid off, an impressive and exciting watch. Hats off to you good sir, great work!

  • @wyzedix
    @wyzedix Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks, I didn't know that the best way to create psychedelic images is to film really close an old calculator.
    "You've been staring at a calculator screen for almost 4 minutes now" yeah I know and I want an hour video of this now

  • @n_core
    @n_core Před rokem +3

    5:55
    Me: *Vibing the background music
    *video cuts to the cutting machine clip
    Me: 😴 -> 😫

  • @FaCsaba
    @FaCsaba Před 2 lety +9

    Can we also just appreciate how far video compression technologies have come? CZcams has upped their game so much this would have looked quite noise a few years ago. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @GraveUypo
      @GraveUypo Před 2 lety +1

      quite the opposite, 1080p video used to have much higher bitrate. they downgraded massively in 2019, i think. now to get decent quality you HAVE to upload at 4k

  • @bman68au
    @bman68au Před 2 lety +4

    There's something so retro-ish about the production. Like one of those educational films you'd see in school. Love it.

  • @jameswalker199
    @jameswalker199 Před 2 lety +1

    The CZcams compression does not do this justice. These are beautiful.

  • @Person-kl9pd
    @Person-kl9pd Před 2 lety +1

    The cinematography, the visuals, the narration, the voice, the choice of words, the music, with a pinch of comedy.
    This the work of an amazing mind. So mesmerizing.

  • @pakopepefdez185
    @pakopepefdez185 Před rokem +2

    I almost cry watching this beauty. You make me see LCDs as some kind of "microscopic organic live art" or something, i am really shocked.

  • @chealej
    @chealej Před 3 lety +13

    Congratulations on a splendidly produced video & soundtrack! Heartening to find others who appreciate this particular display tech cul-de-sac.
    Having a - slightly too large - collection of calculators that use COS/DSM displays I was a little distressed to see the EL-808 getting the Dremel treatment - even if it is a fairly common model...
    Another COS calculator model, the sharp EL-805 was notable for not only being the first pocket LCD calculator, but also for the extended glass substrate of the LCD being a circuit board on which all the ICs were mounted. This was a kind of chip-on glass-technology decades ahead of its time. Slightly bizarrely it was also manufactured by Elektronika in the USSR as the Б3-04 - presumably under license from Sharp. Please do not Dremel any of these - they are RARE! :)
    I see others have noted the sadly short lived Sharp PNLC LCD..- here are a couple more links. Sharp also produced a larger version used on the back of the 6228 cell phone sold only in Japan - it is even rarer than EL805s...
    czcams.com/video/eAoC818Mxy4/video.html
    czcams.com/video/nGiYUq_Pd4U/video.html

  • @vlad4evar
    @vlad4evar Před 2 lety +1

    Your music, paired with the visuals at around 6:56 was absolutely hypnotizing, it gave me goosebumps

  • @tharimoose
    @tharimoose Před rokem +1

    This is without a doubt, the most valuable channel I've subscribed for a long while. Such good narration.

  • @mydickissmallbut9716
    @mydickissmallbut9716 Před rokem +2

    Sharp actually STILL makes DSM LCDs. Some of the smaller "memory LCDs" from them exhibit this mirror/diffused transition. For example the LS013B4DN04

  • @brunosco
    @brunosco Před 6 měsíci +1

    Just discovered this, everything has been said in these comments. Magnificent visuals, sublime music (found you on Apple Music and am very curious to listen to more tracks), plus it shows and explains LCDs in a… ok, enough superlatives. But yeah, so great! Thank you! Oh, and that Segmented Segments album (2022), I also love the picture there with artistic and colourful LCDs. 😀

  • @joelhair9982
    @joelhair9982 Před 2 lety +3

    I’m glad your segmented displays video was recommended to me, having a great time watching the backlog - you clearly deserve the exposure :)

  • @edgeeffect
    @edgeeffect Před 2 lety +1

    This is one of my all-time favourite videos.... I love the blend of art and education, the quality of the filming, the subject matter and the soundtrack. I could happily watch stuff like this for hours.

  • @SavageArms357
    @SavageArms357 Před 3 lety +5

    This gave me some serious 'Secret Life of Machines' vibes, and I love it. What spectacular cinematography and perfectly paired wondrous music, and for a subject I'm deeply fond of: Old electronics.
    Thank you so very much for crafting this piece of art, Mr. Posy.

  • @wizewizard1840
    @wizewizard1840 Před 2 lety +2

    Watching these videos bring me pure joy. Please don't stop making them.

  • @johnhorvath6797
    @johnhorvath6797 Před rokem +2

    The best video I have ever seen on CZcams and that's just the beginning.
    The information is the best.
    I work on quartz watches.
    Never seen anything like your work.
    Thank you.

  • @martijnvanderveur4800
    @martijnvanderveur4800 Před 3 měsíci +2

    My DSM watch featured in this awesome film sadly isnt wearable anymore. Display failed. Thank god this amazing video was made.

    • @PosyMusic
      @PosyMusic  Před 3 měsíci

      Oh no 😥 And thank you! ;) Yes filming it can at least 'virtually preserve' a product.

  • @lorenzobiassio3257
    @lorenzobiassio3257 Před 2 lety +1

    by far one of the best informative and curiosity videos I've seen in a while, I'm currently binge watching the entire channel. These LCD are awesome, thanks for that man

  • @jmtradacc
    @jmtradacc Před rokem +3

    Now i want a mirror with a clock

  • @calculatorman-mq7zd
    @calculatorman-mq7zd Před 4 lety +3

    I just discovered your channel, and this was the first video I watched. The images you captured here are absolutely incredible. Thank you very much for this.

  • @dmdque
    @dmdque Před 3 lety +3

    Super impressed you made an entire album to accompany this video. This entire piece is good vibes.

  • @Brurgh
    @Brurgh Před 2 lety +1

    i thought i was on a LSD trip at times with the music and the visuals. absolutely incredible work!

  • @bak1358
    @bak1358 Před rokem +4

    My man... that was one of the most exceptional videos I've ever seen. Considering the subject matter, that could have easily been botched to hell. But I stayed to the very end. The music, the narration, the whole thing. Really, really good. Thank you so much. That must have taken a lot of effort, but you made it look easy and seamless. Bravo 👍

  • @benjaminfleming5821
    @benjaminfleming5821 Před 4 lety +21

    Completely forgot I subscribed to this, very nice surprise. So glad you made more :)

  • @xnasunimc
    @xnasunimc Před rokem +1

    oh my god, your video and cinematography is so good, i know you posted this 3 years ago but i just dozed off listening and watching this

  • @AndrewNicholsSeattle
    @AndrewNicholsSeattle Před 4 lety +4

    Love it! beautifully presented and a great look into the history of our electronics. You have a great artistic eye and an appreciation for the path we forge.

  • @darylcheshire1618
    @darylcheshire1618 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I looked at desktop calculators that ran on mains power at a trade show in 1970, they had NIXIE tubes and cost over a thousand dollars which was a lot of money then. The annual salary of a factory worker was something like $60 per week.
    In those days we used slide rules and log books which was a PITA. I owned a hand held calculator in 1975 (ten digits) which had an electroluminescent display. In my opinion, the worst calculator was the Sharp Elsi-Mate which only displayed 4 digits at a time and alternated with the other digits and cost something like $300.

  • @roxypop4274
    @roxypop4274 Před 2 lety

    your voice is soooo nice to listen to, and combined with the awesome music and stunning macro visuals, these videos are a treat for the senses. many thanks for making these awesome videos!

  • @agerty
    @agerty Před 5 měsíci

    I love how you share knowledge about subjects that literally are around us everyday day since always and finally we don't know much about
    I use to say future is now, stop dreaming about flying cars, hoverboards, holograms screens etc..
    We're already surrounded by amazing things and thanks you to showing it by the beautiful way you do
    Greetings from France ⚓🌞

  • @FUL0H8
    @FUL0H8 Před rokem +1

    My brain at 0230: Hey, you ever wonder what LCD looks like really close up?
    Absolutely

  • @vintyprod
    @vintyprod Před 2 lety +2

    I’m on a binge. This is god tier content. Just wow.

  • @TheFoxranger
    @TheFoxranger Před rokem

    How this Channel has passed me by !? Insane editing, shots, vulgarisation, etc... Then WTF, you composed youreself this beautiful soundtrack! You're a beast

  • @HPerrin
    @HPerrin Před 2 lety +1

    This is an incredibly good video. I discovered you last night, and I'm really happy I kept your page up. I've watched several of your videos so far, and each one is fantastic.

  • @sparky00777
    @sparky00777 Před 2 lety

    This is some of the most relaxing content I've ever watched. I could listen to you talk about anything.

  • @derekdexheimer3070
    @derekdexheimer3070 Před 2 lety

    How can this exquisite bit of art have so few views? The aesthetic, the polish, the quirks. And the beauty of those LCDs. How such a mundane thing could be such a source of beauty. Please keep making things.

  • @twonyn7204
    @twonyn7204 Před rokem

    This is one of my favourite videos! I always come back to this :> thank you posy

  • @rafaelcarvalhooliveira8915

    I have to say that it’s the first time someone says in a video “…continues at …” and I cant skip it. That lcd zoom was amazing, I instantly became addicted to it, simply beautiful

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    @damienbrelay9406 Před rokem

    This is honestly some of the best content on CZcams. The quality is so good in every aspect and the music is fantastic. Amazing work

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    @notpsicoh2107 Před rokem

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    @duledudule Před 2 lety

    I'm so glad I ran into your channel. Mesmerising voice and really cool and soothing videos!

  • @freescape08
    @freescape08 Před 2 lety +1

    Posy:
    "Let's just push the limit a little further"
    *Two seconds later*
    CZcams compression algorithm:
    *aahhhAAAHHHH*

  • @TwixiMixiPixi
    @TwixiMixiPixi Před rokem

    For years and years I have been trying to understand how LCDs work, and you explained it perfectly in just a few minutes! I don't know why I haven't heard of your channel earlier. Great Work!

  • @shanaur
    @shanaur Před 2 lety

    Such a high quality production it's crazy. , I'm so happy I found you channel

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    @captainboing Před 2 lety

    I too find fascination and joy in mundanity and the microscopic. Your calm and well-humoured delivery give your vids such an ambiance and draw - why did it take me so long to find you? subbed

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    @rootvalue Před 2 lety

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    @nullcircuit Před rokem

    Never stop being who you are, Posy. I love what you do so much, its fucking beautiful and inspiring.

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    @alangfp Před 2 lety

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    @aiden_3c Před rokem

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    @princess_consuela Před rokem

    idk why i watched 12 minutes about LCD display, but I loved every second of it, the cinematography, the voice, worth it.

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    @JohnRowley Před 2 lety

    I love the soundscapes you create in your videos, they have caused me to subscribe

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    @yo5tan Před 2 lety

    The way the old liquid crystal refracts the light is mesmerising

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    @blackenedmerlin2076 Před rokem

    The music is so beautifully fitting and the content is awesome. Thank You.

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    @jacobhiller6731 Před rokem +1

    The cut to the dremel cut off tool had me ded. Amazing video. You are the new age Bill Nye.

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    @kurt2439 Před 7 měsíci

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    @E4RLIES Před rokem

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