[Bits #12] Inside a Clock Radio - SONY Dream Machine Glitches

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7 жыл бұрын

Here's a Sony Dream Machine Digital Clock Radio (ca. 1989) that still working close to 30 years after manufacture. Model number ICF-C240. It was misbehaving, so I used that as an excuse to crack it open and took a peek inside. This clock radio is surprisingly well built (except for the antenna (?) coil), and has excellent audio on FM rx. The inside of the clock isn't that exciting, just two chips -- one that runs the clock, and one that runs the radio ("clock-radio" confirmed). The PCB was well labeled, something quite rare in today's consumer electronics. I checked for shorted caps, and gave it a quick cleaning with 70% isopropyl alcohol (almost 30 year old flux residue). It seems to work again after that.
Ok fine, this video was really a trial-run of a dual-camera setup (near the end).

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@adamgh0
@adamgh0 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve had that exact clock radio (“radio clock”) since 1994. It faithfully wakes me up everyday. It was cool to see the inside of it after all these years.
@emiliolopez6106
@emiliolopez6106 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You make my day!
@jayprakashkaiwart8191
@jayprakashkaiwart8191 2 жыл бұрын
What is the use of 9v battery out there. Does it work on battery without electricity?
@Normanb15
@Normanb15 2 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend... I have one just like this...dropped it on a hardwood floor last night. Now it has no sign of life... I took it apart... the cord still has continuity to the soldered connections...i can't see any broken pieces or broken plastic... I think it hit ground on side cord comes in. Any advice on next step.
@jlfqam
@jlfqam 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you know what is the output voltage of the transformer's three pins? Thanks
@jayprakashkaiwart8191
@jayprakashkaiwart8191 2 жыл бұрын
My time panel is not working it has number problem is it repairable I mean the no. Doesn't show properly
@bill9912
@bill9912 4 жыл бұрын
How did you remove the base once you removed all of the screws? I keep feeling resistance from inside the radio and don't want to force anything. I would like to be able to remove the base in order to clean some contacts, as I'm getting very scratchy noises when I adjust the volume and tuning knobs. Otherwise, this radio still works great after 30+ years of use!
@tamizhancreativestudio9448
@tamizhancreativestudio9448 3 жыл бұрын
Which one is antenna
@isaiolveragarcia8478
@isaiolveragarcia8478 5 жыл бұрын
AM band no longer work is broken cable ground.
@johnelliveps8002
@johnelliveps8002 3 жыл бұрын
use a glue gun .
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