No, it developed another issue that may have been above my abilities and I kinda lost interest....I believe one of the smd IC's went bad, I ordered one but just never got back to it...again, it may be above my abilities. Jack, VEG
I've ordered a new VFD for my 34401A it will arrive around April 12, 2024 and I hope to have a success. The meter seems to be fine otherwise, just the display is very dim... Sigh... but I want to fix it and make it like new.
They sure made that so it doesn't come apart that easy. Your wife is really handy to have around Jack. But it looks like you figured out some good tricks getting that apart. A lot of great work on that display Jack and it works. I imagine the chinese replacement display still cost a couple bucks.
Thanks Larry! Yep, she's a keeper indeed! It cost just under $45 shipped from Red China, this was a Minden swap find for $10, so I cant complain...go price them and you'll see. :) ~Jack, VEG
hi geekmeister, fun to see another blink go at it! "the wife", "the mrs", "XYL", frau, seniora, first name please? you could have been a brain surgean, oy vay! lol Old skool, solder braid, aye? Women solder better then guys, no doubt. She is a true ham, good job wifie!
Thanks Don, you are my inspiration! Name has been omitted for her privacy, I will address the issue with her and see if she wants to be unmasked or not :) . Old school we are! She is and is....and a real keeper I think! :) ~Jack, VEG
Hey Jack. Have to admit I was skeptical that the new display would fix the problem. I would have put money on the driver. Good luck putting it right. :)
I was worried as well, but I figured worst case scenario, resale I would recoup my money even as a parts unit...even at the point were I am now with it. Thank you! ~Jack, VEG
Did you ever cut a part two?
No, it developed another issue that may have been above my abilities and I kinda lost interest....I believe one of the smd IC's went bad, I ordered one but just never got back to it...again, it may be above my abilities. Jack, VEG
It was easy to spot the problem ! The Getter was white so the thing was at air! they look awesome when new ....cheers.
First time for me, thanks for the tip! ~Jack, VEG
Nice to see you keep making these videos despite the downfall on views, you’re a real one, keep on going champ.
Thanks for your support, I appreciate it! ~Jack, VEG
Thanks for the video, especially the dismantiling of the display. was always wondering whether I was too dumb or the mechanism is really so stupid.
That was a most timely video Jack. My one is not completing its boot sequence so I have to pull it apart. At least now I can see how it comes apart!
That's awesome! Hope it helps some and your more successful then I ! ~Jack, VEG
I've ordered a new VFD for my 34401A it will arrive around April 12, 2024 and I hope to have a success. The meter seems to be fine otherwise, just the display is very dim... Sigh... but I want to fix it and make it like new.
They sure made that so it doesn't come apart that easy. Your wife is really handy to have around Jack. But it looks like you figured out some good tricks getting that apart. A lot of great work on that display Jack and it works. I imagine the chinese replacement display still cost a couple bucks.
Thanks Larry! Yep, she's a keeper indeed! It cost just under $45 shipped from Red China, this was a Minden swap find for $10, so I cant complain...go price them and you'll see. :) ~Jack, VEG
hi geekmeister, fun to see another blink go at it!
"the wife", "the mrs", "XYL", frau, seniora, first name please?
you could have been a brain surgean, oy vay! lol
Old skool, solder braid, aye? Women solder better then guys, no doubt. She is a true ham, good job wifie!
Thanks Don, you are my inspiration! Name has been omitted for her privacy, I will address the issue with her and see if she wants to be unmasked or not :) . Old school we are! She is and is....and a real keeper I think! :) ~Jack, VEG
Hey Jack. Have to admit I was skeptical that the new display would fix the problem. I would have put money on the driver. Good luck putting it right. :)
I was worried as well, but I figured worst case scenario, resale I would recoup my money even as a parts unit...even at the point were I am now with it. Thank you! ~Jack, VEG
great video thanks, may i ask where did you buy the display in china?
www.ebay.com/itm/164894395381
10 dollars!!!
Hey mate love your content, do you have any sort of social media i can follow