replica de Forest oscillion transmitter

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • This session we build a replica of one of de Forest's very first vacuum tube transmitters. He had made many arc transmitters but they were very inefficient and unreliable. He then built a much more powerful audion vacuum tube he called an "oscillion." This had a much larger filament and plate so it could handle significantly more power than the spherical audions which were used for receiving sets. We will now build a replica of one of his very first vacuum tube radio telephone transmitters! He built this model sometime between 1915 and 1920.

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  • @bobbyvarnell9350
    @bobbyvarnell9350 3 года назад +7

    We need a tube transmitter that hasn’t been made in 100 years,
    Glasslinger: hold my beer.

  • @cgeorge6786
    @cgeorge6786 3 года назад +5

    Your "OK'"s are calming and reassuring and help the project move along.

  • @cskippy2000
    @cskippy2000 3 года назад +9

    OH my. Please get a push stick for your table saw. I love this channel. You're amazing.

  • @cinderswolfhound6874
    @cinderswolfhound6874 3 года назад +6

    You are A true craftsman in many fields ron

  • @thomaspencak5811
    @thomaspencak5811 3 года назад +7

    Electronics, glass blowing, design/engineering, woodworking, metal working, wood finisher, interesting to listen to, funny sometimes, a heart for animals. Goodness, you are amazing.

    • @lucancherby
      @lucancherby 3 года назад +1

      You forgot to mention that she's also a dressmaker cutting and sewing all her own dress. She's a very talented old gal

  • @jamesfolds7383
    @jamesfolds7383 3 года назад +5

    Ron you should have a million subscribers. Its a crime you don't my friend. I respect you greatly.

    • @glasslinger
      @glasslinger  3 года назад +2

      Maybe if I wear a cat costume? :)

    • @jamesfolds7383
      @jamesfolds7383 3 года назад

      @@glasslinger Polly not the best route to the desired outcome but quite a picture indeed lol.

    • @jamesfolds7383
      @jamesfolds7383 3 года назад

      @@glasslinger *prolly

  • @jdflyback
    @jdflyback 3 года назад +8

    Thank you for your videos! Very few people doing lamp work today.

  • @TheGuitologist
    @TheGuitologist 3 года назад +7

    This is an absolute work of art. It is like time travel. We are witnessing the dawn of an age as it must have looked over 100 years ago. I am in awe.

  • @Niek2154
    @Niek2154 3 года назад +4

    The first radio broadcast in the Netherlands was provided by Hanso Idzerda with a Forest Oscillion transmitter, That was on November 6, 1919. Very nice that you made one.

  • @goldenboy5500
    @goldenboy5500 3 года назад +3

    your knowledge of old radio is next to none I enjoy every video you produce I have learned so much with your work your an amazing teacher

  • @rich-f-in-tx6388
    @rich-f-in-tx6388 3 года назад +6

    Watching a genius at work. What a treat. Thank you, Ron. God bless you and God bless America. 🇺🇸

  • @paulkocyla1343
    @paulkocyla1343 3 года назад +4

    Damn, that´s a thing of beauty! Very very nice build!

  • @meraydin1
    @meraydin1 3 года назад +4

    Please keep your fingers safe, this community needs you :) very nice work, I loved it.

    • @electronixTech
      @electronixTech Год назад

      @meraydin1 Yes I agree. Ron could sure use some table saw push sticks to keep those fingers safe. There are plenty of free templates for them on the internet.

  • @WhoFlungPoo2024
    @WhoFlungPoo2024 Год назад +1

    This is a master class in ingenuity and craftsmanship. It was a pleasure to watch.

  • @stkelly0
    @stkelly0 3 года назад +3

    I never tire of watching a master at their work.

  • @Iconoclasher
    @Iconoclasher 2 года назад +2

    It's amazing! 😊 DeForest was kinda flying in the dark when he invented this transmitter. He not only had to make a coil, he had to know a coil was required and where to place it in the circuit. Same with the vacuum tube. I suspect he found a thousand ways how not to make a transmitter before he stumbled on this design that worked.

  • @chrishamlet4366
    @chrishamlet4366 3 года назад +3

    No new posts for a while, hope you are well and working on some new videos. You Sir are a true expert and as an old time electronics engineer myself one of my favourite RUclips creators.

  • @hectorpascal
    @hectorpascal 3 года назад +5

    Ron, you are undoubtedly a genuine "National Treasure"!

  • @RapperBC
    @RapperBC 3 года назад +2

    xraytonyb sent me here, and boy howdy do I not regret droping in again. That was a pretty amazing display of skills and knowledge.

  • @dass1333
    @dass1333 3 года назад +2

    You have a real do all shop.
    Nice to see how to make what some would see as lost.

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv 3 года назад +8

    What an amazing replica you have created, and it works far better than i would have thought :-D
    Ron you have no idea how amazing you are, and you make it look so easy, but it's not.

  • @JerryEricsson
    @JerryEricsson 3 года назад +3

    Back when I was a boy in the early 1960's my best friend and I used to make raids on the town dump grounds. We were both from very poor families, and got by on a dollar a week allowance, so if we wanted stuff to tear apart, the town dump was a wonderful supply. There were no guards, or "attendants" as there are today, just a huge pit where the city garbage truck (driven by my Uncle Clarence) would dump the town's garbage daily. We always found wondrous things, my friend liked to tear apart stuff for the copper which he sold to the local junk yard, myself, I liked parts for radios and the like. I once found the front of an old radio receiver much like the one you had in today's video. I knew it was from an early radio, all the variable capacitors and rheostats were there but the rest of the radio was gone. Oh I found other great items, the only thing I have left from those days were a set of butcher knives that I found right after one of the local slaughter houses went out of business.

  • @allthegearnoidea6752
    @allthegearnoidea6752 3 года назад +4

    That large coil you wound is a thing of beauty. Stay safe regards Chris

  • @brentrobeson2819
    @brentrobeson2819 4 месяца назад

    6:30 am . Thanks for getting me back to building my radio stuff again.

  • @ladamurni
    @ladamurni 3 года назад +2

    I like restoring tube radio's but I don't even have half the knowledge and skill you have. What you have made here is stunning, i have also seen how you made that tube that is also stunning! Thank you for the video and hope for more to come! All the best from the Netherlands.

  • @madflamingo
    @madflamingo 3 года назад +2

    You are by far my favorite RUclipsr. What I admire most is your positive attitude and your ability to laugh at yourself while being so passionate about these things. I learn a lot about the electronics, but most of all, I learn how I want to live my life, creative and positive. Thank you so much for these. You remind me of my great grandmother who passed long ago, but who was always positive and whom I loved dearly. Thank you again.

  • @AtlasReburdened
    @AtlasReburdened 3 года назад +3

    What an outstanding replica. Thanks for sharing, Ron.

  • @joshuaalbert9437
    @joshuaalbert9437 3 года назад +3

    This is so unbelievably cool!

  • @hestheMaster
    @hestheMaster 3 года назад +3

    Skilled at carpentry and early electronics. Absolutely superb Ron!😎

  • @salat
    @salat 3 года назад +1

    I simply love your videos, especially because you display
    - hand (re-)building of good aged technology
    - the beautiful art of restoration
    - your calm teaching voice
    - cat content

  • @ATOMSHAMRADIO
    @ATOMSHAMRADIO 3 года назад +4

    Dam glasslinger your a craftsman your good on what you do. Love your videos 👍

  • @sonofeloah
    @sonofeloah 3 года назад +3

    It is said there is a fine line between genius and insanity (I prefer crazy) and my friend, you are there! None of these kids nowadays could even dream to do what you do and in a pinch of all hell breaking loose, who is going to talk to others at a distance and who is not. And an EMP will fry all of the kid's goodies and the tube sets will keep humming along.
    Thank you for sharing with us and giving us hope to bring back an era long forgotten.

  • @markscheutzow3446
    @markscheutzow3446 3 года назад +1

    An artist and a historian you are, thank you for making these videos, and please be careful around those unguarded power tools.

  • @SeanB88
    @SeanB88 3 года назад +2

    Excellent work! I can't wait for the next ones

  • @moasias9306
    @moasias9306 3 года назад +3

    Wow !! That is fantastic, amazing and a piece of art antique. thank you so much, you brought this old technology from the past and gave it a life, really you are a creator.

  • @qzorn4440
    @qzorn4440 3 года назад +3

    this is sooo exciting... and is like the very 1st cell-phone? Mmmm...:/ thanks a lot, great video...:)

  • @SpinStar1956
    @SpinStar1956 3 года назад +1

    Bravo for persevering and making another tube even nicer than the one that failed!

  • @LusitaniaFilms
    @LusitaniaFilms 3 года назад +2

    I LOVE YOU!!! I don't normally leave Messages ,BUT I have to leave you this message . I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!!! I was an Electronic Tech from 1986 to 2004, I repaired VCR's , Stereos, and Video Cameras. however I used to also Buy Antique Radios, I LOVED fixing them old radios however now I can even find the parts to fix 2 radios, and 1 radio-record player all 3 made of Bakalite . Again I LOVE YOU'RE Channel GlassLinger ):-)

  • @CrazyLabs
    @CrazyLabs 3 года назад +2

    Ron, you no have idea how i feel happy when i see your new video notification...

  • @anthonypirozzi837
    @anthonypirozzi837 Год назад +1

    My dad(may he rest in peace) had the same craftsman table saw

  • @stalbertjocelyn
    @stalbertjocelyn 3 года назад +1

    You are a tone of information, thank you for your videos

  • @matthewfish6113
    @matthewfish6113 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant ! Thank you for showing your work, it brings a lot of pleasure to people who don't have your knowledge and skills. Matthew.

  • @robertnitschke89
    @robertnitschke89 3 года назад +1

    I grew up with valves as a kid and I love the Home made Valves or Tubes as you say in the USA.

  • @Sdnaurs
    @Sdnaurs 3 года назад +1

    This is one hell of a specific and very specialised skillset you have here. Manufacturing vintage electronic components with an understanding as to how they work - especially the holy grail of homebrew vacuum tubes. You're a very talented individual and many people on here look up to you indeed!

  • @bryannichols7843
    @bryannichols7843 3 года назад +1

    Well done, Ron! Thank you for your great videos! Can't wait for your next build!

  • @raghavendramayya9902
    @raghavendramayya9902 3 года назад +6

    Hello Ron, no videos in new year. Hope you are healthy. Prayed for your health.

  • @FennecTECH
    @FennecTECH 3 года назад +1

    From zero to 100. This was fascinating

  • @skip1835
    @skip1835 3 года назад +2

    omg Ron ! Sorry I'm late to this party but this project is crazy cooool !! Thanks for posting it.

  • @vikingsraven
    @vikingsraven 3 года назад +1

    Another excellant video. Thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge with us. Awesome working replica.

  • @NZHippie
    @NZHippie 3 года назад +2

    Wow really enjoyed this project, looking forward to more in this series...

  • @nexxo00
    @nexxo00 3 года назад +1

    OMG that tool for winding coils on the lathe! Genius!

  • @peteb2
    @peteb2 3 года назад +1

    Your incredible knowledge & experience on historical electronics is just phenomenal and a million thanks for taking the time to make your videos so there remains a record of this incredible first hand information for our future. Cheers!

  • @FluxCondenser
    @FluxCondenser 2 года назад +2

    My favorite mad scientist does it again. Fantastic!

  • @mikeburgess7331
    @mikeburgess7331 3 года назад +2

    Ron, thanks for another great video. It made my day. Please keep them coming!

  • @ionzaharia5078
    @ionzaharia5078 3 года назад +1

    Extraordinary !
    You’re simply the best !

  • @robtitheridge9708
    @robtitheridge9708 3 года назад +1

    Yet another fantastic video Ron .Keep up the good work.

  • @MrChief101
    @MrChief101 3 года назад +1

    Utterly fascinating-- every step. One wonders what Mr. De Forest would think of this-- maybe not as surprised as one would suppose. The early experimenters were all over the place. There were a lot of amateur builders and he might recognize you as being very familiar. Perhaps not as "amateur"! Never mind his reaction to all the modern equipment-- though you have quite a bit of old stuff to make him feel right at home.
    Remarkable multi-disciplinary fabrication. And-- the damn thing looks great.

  • @anderskarlsson9881
    @anderskarlsson9881 3 года назад

    I have built some transmitters over the years and has seen many builds, but this with no doubt the coolest build that I have ever seen. This is REAL radio.

  • @MVVblog
    @MVVblog 3 года назад +1

    7:20 Wooooowww your hand is so close to the blade!!! Anyway you are a GENIUS!!! Incredibly talented!

  • @Discretesignals
    @Discretesignals 3 года назад

    That is a beautiful replica. I bet a museum wouldn't mind having that.

  • @michaellichter4091
    @michaellichter4091 Год назад

    A very nice historical transmitter, a really excellent job and the transmitter works very well. That shows great craftsmanship. ❤👍

  • @charleslauter5035
    @charleslauter5035 3 года назад +1

    Sir, You are a heck of a craftsman. Thank you! CAL

  • @Wimpzilla
    @Wimpzilla 3 года назад

    Beautiful, a piece of art.
    Literally a piece of history that come back to life.
    Thank you, take care, much love!

  • @jeffberwick
    @jeffberwick 2 года назад +2

    Amazing. You have mad skills!

  • @darrenbird124
    @darrenbird124 3 года назад +2

    Excellent job Ron I’m impressed and really want one

  • @ATOMSHAMRADIO
    @ATOMSHAMRADIO 3 года назад +2

    That's the best coil I've seen than MFJ.

  • @aussiedazvk4djh889
    @aussiedazvk4djh889 3 года назад +1

    Looks beautiful Rom. 👍

  • @nbntelevision1
    @nbntelevision1 3 года назад

    Proof that there is artistry in the sciences as well. I just love your videos!

  • @KAFKUBA
    @KAFKUBA 3 года назад +2

    Amazing...wished I understood better and had all that equipment and knew how to use it

  • @robertjohnson8551
    @robertjohnson8551 3 года назад +1

    Nice job! Enjoyed the video, the transmitter came out beautifully. Thanks

  • @AragonDubs
    @AragonDubs 3 года назад +1

    Art in her maximun expresion, brutal!

  • @timmack2415
    @timmack2415 3 года назад +1

    This may be the best video I've ever watched on YT!

  •  3 года назад

    Unbelievable. Incredible. Amazing. Just a few words that cannot describe enough how great this video is. 🙏

  • @Ale.K7
    @Ale.K7 3 года назад +1

    Amazing, beautiful work as always.

  • @chetpomeroy1399
    @chetpomeroy1399 3 года назад

    This is *AMAZING!* If a curator or a staff member from a vintage electronics museum sees this video, they might pester glasslinger to do some work for them!

  • @kinasc1575
    @kinasc1575 3 года назад +2

    Ron, no videos recently I do hope you're ok all the best from here in the UK.

  • @jeffreyyoung4104
    @jeffreyyoung4104 3 года назад

    Nice work Ron! I thought it was going to be a non working museum piece, but you made it work!
    On the brass plaques, you made them look like they survived in a smoke filled radio room of the 20s for a couple of decades. Thankfully, we have mostly given up smoking, except for an occasional circuit or two!
    Keep up the videos! I enjoy the education!

  • @Latuernich09
    @Latuernich09 3 года назад

    You never run out of ideas to fill the day

  • @barrymayson2492
    @barrymayson2492 2 года назад

    Used to work on BT the phones UpTo the mid 70s used carbon granule microphone.! Thanks for your time and work.

  • @kensherwood4866
    @kensherwood4866 3 года назад +1

    I think you're amazing, you videos are pretty unique making items with such skill, explaining the process making it accessible and understandable to people like me with limited knowledge. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes to you and kitty, stay safe

  • @wizer12
    @wizer12 3 года назад +1

    Nice to See You again in interesting work. TXS

  • @flatbrokefrank6482
    @flatbrokefrank6482 3 года назад

    That's fantastic Ron a real blast from the past - Stay Safe

  • @MsGiomas
    @MsGiomas 3 года назад

    From Italy: I have been following your channel for some time, your projects are very interesting. you are very BRAVO !!👍👍

  • @juanea2eax521
    @juanea2eax521 3 года назад +1

    Félicitations pour ce travail exceptionnel!
    Congratulations

  • @timseich7219
    @timseich7219 3 года назад

    I really enjoy these old builds

  • @AliasUndercover
    @AliasUndercover 3 года назад +1

    I'm glad to see it working.

  • @joohop
    @joohop 3 года назад +1

    Great Work Earthling Bless Up

  • @andyfab65
    @andyfab65 3 года назад +2

    Show us how you etched the labels! Thanks for the video.

  • @phillipyannone3195
    @phillipyannone3195 3 года назад

    That came together very nicely and sounded great.

  • @JulesB-zv9dp
    @JulesB-zv9dp 3 года назад +2

    Brilliant 👏 thank you for sharing. Stay safe.

  • @jodylaneyAA4XT
    @jodylaneyAA4XT 3 года назад +3

    Damn Ron nice

  • @davidportch8837
    @davidportch8837 3 года назад

    totally brilliant and unique Ron - I love your work and craftsmanship...

  • @frankw.mclaughlin1938
    @frankw.mclaughlin1938 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful result, love learning from you.

  • @bobvines00
    @bobvines00 3 года назад

    Ron, you & Miss Kitty made a fascinating video about this reproduction. I'm looking forward to your next reproduction!

  • @DIY-valvular
    @DIY-valvular 3 года назад +2

    Here in Argentina, popular culture coined the term "Masomenómetro" (it translates more-or-less-meter... more or less ;-))...) as an universal measure unit.
    Multiple constructive old school skills, a wide range of tools and equipment, knowlege, a keen sense of observation and a massive amount of masomenómetro resulted in a beautiful functional replica of a piece of high tech from the past!
    Having said that, if allow me to drop some criticism, extensive use of masomenómetro comes with high disregard on safety.
    In many of your videos I see things related with safeless practices that make me jump from the chair.
    Anyway, you still have ten fingers, so you're doin' right ;-)))

    • @thomaspencak5811
      @thomaspencak5811 3 года назад

      You can keep jumping out of your chair, while the rest of us really enjoy these amazing videos. Never argue with success! That is one of the most true foundational rules to live by!

    • @DIY-valvular
      @DIY-valvular 3 года назад +2

      @@thomaspencak5811 Thomas, don't get me wrong. I really enjoy Glasslinger's work! Maybe as English is not my language, what I'm writing may sound a bite harsh sometimes, but it was not my intention.
      As a DIYer myself, I think that safety is a central matter.
      Also I am a "masomenómetro" enthusiastic 😹
      And I love cats too! 😻
      Thanks for your answer.

  • @paulmathison2906
    @paulmathison2906 3 года назад

    Another wonderful video Ron, thank you so much for sharing with us this great project.

  • @gsetful
    @gsetful 3 года назад

    Outstanding achievment. Simply marvelous!

  • @fuzzwack1
    @fuzzwack1 3 года назад +1

    Great job Ron , Im impressed !!

  • @psnpacific
    @psnpacific 3 года назад +1

    Great job!!! Keep projects like this coming, it's inspiring... 👍👍👍

  • @rossthompson1635
    @rossthompson1635 3 года назад

    Fabulous, history literally brought to life before my eyes. Amazing, thank you.