Homemade retro TV

[Kevin Kuehn]

Excellent project! Of course you have the best possible picture detail with a direct video in. It would be fun to see the schematic if you don't mind sharing.

[EdKozk2]

Fredrik,
You've done a fantastic job. Great to see DIY projects where you can put all your skills to use.

[arvebe1248]

I bow to you Sir, well done

[Fredrik]

I've had it on for about 2 hours and there seems to be no problem with heat. It also only has a total of 10 tubes with the CRT included.

Here is the schematic. The audio amplifier and the power supply are not included here. They will be added also later.

[ieure]

Awesome project, looks terrific.

[dishdude]

Beautiful work! That's a really cool project and it turned out excellent.

[Tony V]

I cant say no more than what the others have already said. Beautiful job! I wish I had the skill's to do something like this.

[Chip Chester]

Fine work. Be sure to send your Sams manual to Kamakiri for his files.

Chip

[electronjohn]

Really nice job!

[M3-SRT8]

I like that. A lot! Great work.

[MadMan]

Dude that is so cool. It could legit pass for an old tv.

[Jon A.]

Man that cabinet looks pro. If I had the materials and access to a woodworking shop I'd make a cabinet for my Heathkit GR-2000. A while back I had an Admiral cabinet with a trashed chassis whose design I really liked, but someone recommended I get rid of it and mark the space for better sets. I guess I'll have to keep my eyes open for a liquor cabinet, fish tank or dog bed to turn into a TV.

[Samuel1981]

Outstanding! I did a quick mock up myself with guts from a 1981 portable Zenith. It turned out OK and still remains portable. I envy your cabinet! Congrats! It's sad that modern TVs lack design flair.

[bigaudioal]

FAN-TAS-TIC!

[compucat]

Originally Posted by Samuel1981

It's sad that modern TVs lack design flair.

Today's TVs could have lots of design flair if they took a cue from Apple. I have thought that a set using a brushed aluminum bezel in a champagne or bronze color with a maching metal stand and a simple stamped steel back would be great. You would have an all metal set with a premium look and finish with sturdy build. I don't expect it would cost that much more since bezels on newer sets are rather thin. The sets could be very serviceable if parts and repair data were available. Most sets are already modular. There just needs to be better quality components used and good service support. We need to stop thinking of TV sets as disposable appliances and start valuing them again as treasured household posessions.