ANDONSTAR Digital Microscope & the SONY SRF-M35 Walkman Repair

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ANDONSTAR Digital Microscope & the SONY SRF-M35 Walkman Repair

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Жыл бұрын

Mark unboxes the latest digital UHD microscope from ANDONSTAR (AD246S-M), and puts it to work repairing a SONY SRF-M35 FM/AM Walkman.
The Andonstar Microscope range is available from here (and yes, this link helps me out too!):
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@jhareng Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Mark

@MendItMark Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonny!

@Toymortal Жыл бұрын

These videos should be mandatory viewing at every engineering course up and down the land. We need a network of Mend It Marks countrywide, people who actually care about the work they do, less gadgets in landfill and more jobs for people with skills, pride and passion. I'm just glad you decided to share your work with the KZfaq audience because if it catches a few young uns early enough - maybe the future isn't so bleak!

@hernancoronel Жыл бұрын

Sure, at what price?

@mohammedisaa9952 7 ай бұрын

Just go on an electronics course, then like Mark you can go self employed..... you would need about 3k startup money for basic equipement, and then move on from there...... what you charge could be 10 to 20 pound an hour for labour, or put a "fixed price" in for jobs...... parts are parts and one normally adds 10% on to those costs to the customer...... Then you will need to advertise..... youtube being an excelent medium to "showcase" your skills...... I have tonnes of equipement that needs repairing, and the funds to have this done...... but to find ANYONE in the uk (besides Mark) that i could trust with my equipement is IMPOSSIBLE..... Ive had people swap the good parts out of my stuff for bad parts which have subsiquently broke down after taking an item to be repaired...... i now have to mark my stuf with a special pen that only shows up in flourecent light if parts have been swapped or stolen...... Some repairers have made my stuff worse or burnt/broken my stuff and given it me back more broke then when i gave to them.... "professionals" who loose screws or put wrong ones in that strip the threds of my casings..... I JUST WANT TO SCREAM TO FIND SOMEONE HONEST....for Gods sake 1 HONEST person in this world...... cant find one besides Mark.........

@Toymortal 7 ай бұрын

@@mohammedisaa9952 Yes, finding techs who are both competent AND honest is no easy feat here in the UK. In the end I taught myself enough about basic electronics to be able to do most minor repairs myself, and to know roughly what is wrong with something if I have to give it to someone else to repair. It also means that if they start talking nonsense about what is likely wrong with a piece of gear, I've at least got a clue they are trying to rip me off. Really sucks though that this is the case.

@andrewprettyquick2070 5 ай бұрын

couple of strañds of hair and a big vat. so I hear.

@electronicengineer Жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. Mark! You did a beautiful job of repairing that potentiometer. Great idea to use the kapton tape to protect and prevent the wiper contacts from cutting through the silver paint track repairs. Your happy go lucky attitude is absolutely contagious sir. I bet it is a real pleasure to work around/with you. Thank you for sharing your workbench repair time with us viewers. You do amazing repair work Mr. Mark!

@paulperry7091 Жыл бұрын

Not sure about "happy go lucky attitude". I'm pretty sure Mark makes his own luck - out of blood, sweat, tears, and years of experience.

@JamesEscobar 5 ай бұрын

I understand your energy here! He is infectious and a diamond to be exposed to!!

@gjvdspam Жыл бұрын

Silver conductive paint, never heard of that before. It is actually a thing in electronics, neat. And also really simple solution to reattach that wheel with the wipers to the rest of the pot. You repaired that one with a lot of creativity and imagination. Very impressed by that, you seem to repair the impossible.

@anthonydenn4345 Жыл бұрын

People use it to fix rear windscreen heating elements. That's where I heard of it first myself. You can also use it to fix keyboard damaged traces on those flexable plastic sheets.

@gjvdspam Жыл бұрын

@@anthonydenn4345 Thank you for the examples. I actually got a classic car with a broken heating element. Just for fun, classic car doesn't come out when it's bad weather.

@TheBudgie29 Жыл бұрын

I binned many of those, didn't think they could be fixed. Love the Microscope, nice piece of kit. That will gets lots of use. Keep Fixing Mark.

@MichaelCowden Жыл бұрын

As a novice amateur inexperienced naïve learning beginner with a strong interest in this kind of work, I greatly appreciate your videos and advice, Mark!

@ivanirumberry2125 Жыл бұрын

Hello mark, I love your videos, they are very entertaining, that workshop with that quality of instruments is a dream. The dedication to repairs is incredible. Happy Birthday. Greetings from Argentina

@butcharmstrong9645 Жыл бұрын

I have watched everyone of your repairs on here and they all are informative as well as entertaining. But you sir, make it that way. And i check every day to see if you have new content and was pleasantly surprised to see you did! Wonderful job as always sir!

@Perthshire Жыл бұрын

Hope you get to 100k+ subs soon - you deserve it! My favourite channel on YT.

@JamesEscobar 5 ай бұрын

He really does! No nonsense! Straight to the point!

@Jammerk40 Жыл бұрын

Mark very nice job! That Microscope does the job very nicely! That was a great investment! That thing could see a lot of things up close!

@rvmeushaw Жыл бұрын

Another beautiful fix with your usual ingenius repair techniques!

@d0sk3y 2 ай бұрын

That is just awesome, how you fixed a tiny half-plastic bespoke part like that! I am extremely impressed! Keep it up, Mark!

@dnorman2134 Жыл бұрын

I have a stand alone hi-res camera on a similar stand. One thing i found was with some boards, the pole gets in the way. What i did to get around this was use an old desk monitor stand, placed the camera base on it front to back and turn the pole/mounting and lights around to look over the edge of the monitor stand. this allowed me to put larger boards right under the microscope base. Raised it about 12cm as well.

@Raptor50aus Жыл бұрын

Nice work Mark. Most techs would not have bothered repairing that. I love your work. Another saved from land fill.

@johnburrows7938 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic save! Great video showcasing the andonstar. A very intelligent repair, another saved from the landfill!

@oscar3611 8 ай бұрын

You are amazing Mark! I learn so much from you. It's very clear that you put a lot of effort in your videos, and it's very much appreciated! Cheers from Holland

@YoutubeFebruary Жыл бұрын

Yeah .. "Easy Fix!" But "nooo."... Wow! Fixing a tiny dual potentiometer (10KAx2) it's very impressive! Regards from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

@Cee.Jay.71 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. The clip of you getting a jolt in your intro always sparks the memory of an occasion I put a capacitor in the wrong polarity and when it popped, I jumped so much I fell off my chair and landed on my back🤣

@youtubxkip Жыл бұрын

This is incredible! From the very first videos I found I realized that this going to be one of my TOP5 channels... but now while I was shopping for ANDONSTART Microscope you posted a video about that right in time! And you showed that the model with swappable lenses for biological / soldering work are actually exists! I hope my kid going to be happy

@iantyler4045 Жыл бұрын

Nicely repaired. 99.9% of people would have binned it but you persisted, got a result and made an entertaining video. Very well done. (Got to get some of that conductive paint).

@Boffin2002 Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for an affordable scope so your review was timely. I placed the order via your link this morning but did check via an alternative method first and concluded absolutely no reason not to! Anyway, buying some of these tools is often a hit and miss affair when it's done online so when a review is combined with a legit use/demo it is very worthwhile. Keep up the giggling, you definitely look and sound like you enjoy doing your thing :)

@drewboy5215 Жыл бұрын

I just picked up one of those scopes a couple of weeks ago it’s really good for the money

@precbass Жыл бұрын

You know your stuff Mark,I'll give you that.Great video,as usual.

@robwatkins1547 Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video Mark, it's really good how you show your investigation into finding the problem and not just saying the problem is xyz. Your attention to detail is fantastic and end product the same, your comedy comes a close second as well. Thanyou.

@towerman75 7 ай бұрын

Man you should be proud, you tackle crap that most people would just pitch. Great tech. Keep up the good work.

@PeterHughes-ne9wz Жыл бұрын

Another fascinating video and repair, thanks for posting, Mark.

@jamesdavies686 Жыл бұрын

I have the same exact microscope but I saved about $50 and opted to not have the HDMI output. It's been life changing for microsoldering.

@alanianfintan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content and work you put in for our viewing , and happy birthday aswell 🎉

@morksbeanbag 5 ай бұрын

Great work on this Mark, this is fast becoming my favourite channel on KZfaq. :)

@maximusvonb Жыл бұрын

Internet Legend. You make it seem so accessible to try for myself and want to learn to do this stuff, great job and thank you.

@Dave64track Жыл бұрын

Great video Mark that scope is a great piece of kit just what's needed for that sort of repair the image was really clear very impressed. That conductive paint is a life saver so useful in these situations. Keep up the great work.

@paulbanks6861 Жыл бұрын

You always do a great job. I moved into a house that was a major repair agency. The storeroom was full of Sony gear that had been abandoned.

@demofilm Жыл бұрын

you could use a silicone mat or old mouse mat backing on the miroscope stand, it prevents the board from sliding around. trust me i know :)

@chapman9230 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. It looks like Sony skimped on the pot to save .0001p at the expense of landfill space. You foiled their dastardly plan!

@kevinanderson7613 Жыл бұрын

Nice way to start the weekend!

@LZDEN Жыл бұрын

great repair Mark,and a very nice microscope.

@davidcannon1144 Жыл бұрын

Getting more subs at last. Well deserved!

@JamesEscobar 5 ай бұрын

Andonstar I am completely open to buying your products because you had the insight to interact with Marks channel! Sponsor him, he is a British treasure!

@daveg8htfadlibaudio250 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating Mark as always, Keep up the good work 😀

@myvids1180 5 ай бұрын

Great review Mark! I just ordered a Andonstar AD249S-M. Thanks

@VoeViking Жыл бұрын

visited the ANDONSTAR page and just gave up after the first two annoying popups, will not browse a page that server full screen popups. ANDONSTAR just grow up is 2023 and the crap from cookies is enough. Great video as always.

@mohammedisaa9952 7 ай бұрын

I was going to go there to buy one...... guess i will use Amazon and buy a different make..... £200 seemed a fair price for one of those.. Thanks for the warning, i wont be treeted with adverts if im going to buy a product.... Thomman and so many other websites dont do this..... also "pop ups" in their pictures can load invasive software into your computer as your browser displays the content...... go find out yourselves or ask someone who knows..... pop ups .... are bad.

@neilbezuidenhout8281 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Vid as usual! Glad to see im not the only one using the digital microscope. I find on small components, prestik works great holding them in place while testing etc. The bed is very slippery due to the surface coating. Keep up the vids and the awesome content! Cant wait for the next one!!

@mohammedisaa9952 7 ай бұрын

# change the surface contact coating?.....

@MatthewCEBamber Жыл бұрын

Awesome to see another video! 🔥

@michaelclutton8446 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Mark, excellent as always. The microscope looks useful, I have ordered one regards Mike

@markbrum Жыл бұрын

Is there anything you don’t know about electronics. Pure genius and so lovely with it. Another fab video sir ❤

@icarusquicksilver Жыл бұрын

Stonking as ever, love your focus dude! Also just grabbed one of those microscopes, been looking for one for a whilst, but you can't beat an honest review! 😀

@kerrygleeson4409 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic channel Mark love the scope great product thanks for sharing

@scabbynack Жыл бұрын

"Gotta burn a CD... let me fire up my oscilloscope" Always fun being reminded of software like Nero 🤣

@lukassteinbrink322 Жыл бұрын

Very cool videos. Always fun to watch them cause you have a nice humor and always a nice smile on the face and that is why I can't stop after one video.

@wisher21uk Жыл бұрын

Brilliant fix Mark thanks 😊

@marktubeie07 Жыл бұрын

Superb repair mate - your 'work-arounds' to get a result are brilliant. Nice one Mark!!

@christophermarshall5765 Жыл бұрын

Nice new toy you have. Great job.

@rillloudmother Жыл бұрын

the tape over the conductive paint is brilliant!

@ganapathipai8853 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely astounding. Never thought of doing it

@forceerdem6600 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@nudebaboon4874 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Mark!👍

@simonmarsden66 Жыл бұрын

A bit of bluetack on the component will be your friend to keep it steady on the microscope

@saarike Жыл бұрын

Excellent repair and nice vid!!! Thank you.

@zuvinrat4155 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Mark, keep them coming !

@karlwalton4953 Жыл бұрын

Hold out, they might send you the 10" one soon...

@beernutsonline 3 ай бұрын

I worked for several years with thin film keyboard production, and in the end we made quite elaborate designs with vias and 4-5 layers, LED's, interface components and dome switches. Fixing these (especially cracked tails) with silver conductive paint was standard, we also used the screen ink (witch was UV cured) and just sent it through the dryer. Good times!

@jimbobroon-wj4qx Жыл бұрын

Keep them coming Mark.. ❤

@anthonybarra2391 Жыл бұрын

Very nice repair, and Great review of the microscope, what a tool! Brilliant bit of kit. An interesting repair for the channel, but there's nothing on fm radio anymore , its all on wifii/ radio app for free . Great work mate

@learningturningmetal Жыл бұрын

Great job. I love your enthusiasm. Very entertaining! Keep up the great work. Cheers Andrew

@the_atomshop Жыл бұрын

enjoyed that. Microscope looks really good too. Thanks

@MrFixiit Жыл бұрын

Another great fix from a master of his craft thank for shareing .

@petemiddleton64 8 ай бұрын

great fix Mark as allways

@UKDrew Жыл бұрын

Awesome as Always...Great vid.. Gotta save up for one of thoes scopes Looks amazing

@chrisreynolds8054 Жыл бұрын

Another interesting video. I enjoyed watching. Nice to see another video. As soon as I saw the tuner number I knew it was classic fm. I listen to classic fm I

@madtopp Жыл бұрын

i can see my deck that i took in for repair in the background😀 cant wait to get it back then give him my next repair

@ecurepair Жыл бұрын

Nice work on that pot! Very sure hands to be able to get that done.

@MattTester Жыл бұрын

Great demo, seems like a reasonable price for a good microscope. I'd be concerned about the lens getting grubby from the solder smoke, maybe a 12V fan would be good to pull that away.

@peterlarkin762 Жыл бұрын

Nah solder fumes are sentient and generally aim directly for ones nose. Screen should be fine.

@mohammedisaa9952 7 ай бұрын

So true......

@maciejbijoch2854 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Poland 🙋‍♂️👍

@shaunmorrissey7313 Жыл бұрын

Cześć from your friends in the UK

@rohannanayakkara9367 Жыл бұрын

MR. Mark, you must be a very kind person who having smiley face always. 🥰🥰🤩

@glumpy6079 Жыл бұрын

Banging! Brilliant video. 😊

@eddieMurphy11111 Жыл бұрын

that great for looking at the info on products thanks for the video

@electronicsanta8149 Жыл бұрын

Well done I love your stuff!! You inspire me to do better work!!!

@ferraridinoman Жыл бұрын

Nice one Young Marko!!

@timhull8664 10 ай бұрын

Mark, great repair, you nearly did what I would have done but I would have used a small flathead nail as the top of the rivet.. 😊

@TheManLab7 Жыл бұрын

Judging by the original glue which holds it down and stops the strain on those tiny cables. I'm pretty sure you've glued it in upside down.

@mohammedisaa9952 7 ай бұрын

I thaught that myself..... wires on one side but not the other, and the shiny puddle on the black..... Oh well..... it works anyway

@JohnCarey1963Jag Жыл бұрын

That bent wire was making a mark on the top of the adjuster knob - eventually that's going to be a problem but by that time perhaps the owner wont be asking to have it repaired.

@georgec7798 2 ай бұрын

Sometimes you have to give the connections a little squeeze with a pair of pliers but be careful.

@andrewwright1200 Жыл бұрын

Nice, but I was half expecting this to be a Bang & olfison edition :-)

@RolandElliottFirstG Жыл бұрын

I have one of those microscopes, they are okay. The usual Sony quality made product, awesome.

@augustinenache9567 10 ай бұрын

Great videos Mark, sure learned a lot from you, please keep them up, I know how much work is behind every single one of them. Would be a cool idea if you would open up your osciloscope and replace the fan with a Noctua, I'm curious to see if inside is pretty much a pc running XP.

@Onionbaron 11 ай бұрын

Centimeters, such a comfort Mark! (instead of the distance between some old kings nut´s) And Holst - Jupiter as an ending...

@ichbraucheinbier Жыл бұрын

Hallo. Klasse wie sie den Lautstärken Regler repariert haben.👍

@proluxelectronics7419 Жыл бұрын

Bespoke volume pots are a killer for old gear, made by a guy in outer Mongolia for the production run. Just a quick question, have you had any luck repairing the contact area on 80's custom LCD's (zebra strip type) with conductive paint? Big Thumbs up..👍👍

@mohsentabouna6401 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video mark! Please make a video where you make an in-Circuit ESR meter

@annierenard5954 Жыл бұрын

excellent video, thank you

@ivanbiyadjiev6907 Жыл бұрын

Congratulation ! 😀

@DominicClifton Жыл бұрын

Stereoscopic microscopes are so much better for soldering work and hand-eye coordination. Trinocular if you want to record video too. For example checkout the Amscope scopes.

@Timothycan Жыл бұрын

I have a similar microscope to that, except no HDMI output, was around 50 pounds cheaper. They are good microscopes, and I power mine using a 2amp rechargeable power pack.

@fargogemini694 Жыл бұрын

Good job mate

@chezsnailez Жыл бұрын

One of the problems we've been having with old Radio Shack walkmen is that the wipers often break loose from the rest of the potentiometer - a problem compounded by the fact that the volume control is split between right and left channels. Asbestos we tried, there's no fixing it... PS - a micro-screw like something off an Apple product would've done that pot a treat upon re-assembly. Bet we have a few floating around, too...

@DG-lh6vc 8 ай бұрын

I fixed one today, didn't take as much as you had to do to fix it Functions great but the signal for the radio is horrible making it impossible to use in my area 😅 but ima put it in the collection .

@2010gtoner Жыл бұрын

Mark is back:) no good radio stations out there, r2 is finished

@michaelmiller641 Жыл бұрын

Radio 3

@2010gtoner Жыл бұрын

@@michaelmiller641 only 84. too young x

@jhareng Жыл бұрын

Internets the way to go only 30k radio stations and its free. Theres even dedicated radio stations to big bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica. Nothing left on VHF/FM and little on DAB worthy of listening to.

@michaelmiller641 Жыл бұрын

@@jhareng I listen on BBC sounds on my phone or iPod