PART SIX - The Resurrection. Picking up where we left off several months ago. First, a face lift.

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Iconoscope Camera on new baseboard - 20140420

       After the rapid success of three color video display projects in a row, I have decided to resume work on my iconoscope camera. Brought it up to date with my Labguy style. Bolted everything down to a solid base board so I no longer need to worry about shorting something or being electrocuted as easily. Painted it black just because it looks great! Click the picture for a larger view.

EAC cord receptacle, noise filter, power switch, and fuse module - 20140420

       I have finally installed the AC entry module which provides an EAC receptacle for a standard power cord, an on/off switch, a fuse and a line noise filter all in one convenient eight dollar module. I housed this in the small black utility box facing the rear of the base board. A short piece of utility cord brings AC power to the transformers. The safety ground is tied to the frames of both transformers and to each of the two circuit boards.

The test pattern for this iconoscope - 20140420

       Picked up this spiffy light box and test slide a few months ago. Been dying to try it out. I even performed a camera obscura test to see how much light was being delivered to the face of the ike. I was able to photograph the image in full room light. Its a good start!

       Left to do: Must replace a canibalized FET that went to Goldmark 1. Figure out what is going on with the video amplifier. There may also be a scan linearity problem. But, the video amplifier chain has highest priority. Distorted scan could be sorted out later. It just needs to be scanning for now.

       20140518: This project has been delayed because I will be moving to another house soon. It is the first project to be brought on line immediately following the move.

       Here is some good news. I now have a third 5527 iconoscope tube and an RCA design note. .