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CRT Pattern Generator Recommendations
« on: December 09, 2022, 04:25:20 PM »
Any one have a good recommendation for a good pattern generator?  Mostly for CRT TV's but a plus if also could work with arcade monitors as well.  What's the some of the best options and also what are some cheap options as well.
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Re: CRT Pattern Generator Recommendations
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2022, 07:52:59 PM »
Mikes arcade monitor repair uses this one on his youtube channel when he repairs chassis ..

http://craftymech.com/arcade-test-pattern-generator/
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Re: CRT Pattern Generator Recommendations
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2022, 08:59:01 PM »
I like the Sencore CM2125 & the Cheapo TPG
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Re: CRT Pattern Generator Recommendations
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2022, 05:16:39 PM »
I've got this one and it works great.

Quote from: Richie107 on December 09, 2022, 07:52:59 PM
Mikes arcade monitor repair uses this one on his youtube channel when he repairs chassis ..

http://craftymech.com/arcade-test-pattern-generator/

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Re: CRT Pattern Generator Recommendations
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2022, 08:59:15 PM »
Quote from: bit_slicer on December 10, 2022, 05:16:39 PM
I've got this one and it works great.

Great, do you repair monitors by any chance in the Melbourne area? Have a few friends who need some chassis repair. If not can u recommend anyone in Brevard?
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Re: CRT Pattern Generator Recommendations
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2022, 10:31:41 AM »
Sorry, I do not repair monitors.  I am able to use the TPG well enough to spend months and months, and a bunch of $$$ to get it almost working, then give up and then send it to paul400 to fix properly.  Paul hails from Tampa IIRC.   I don't know of anyone here in Melbourne unfortunately.

The TPG does work really well though.
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Re: CRT Pattern Generator Recommendations
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2022, 02:46:06 PM »
Quote from: bit_slicer on December 11, 2022, 10:31:41 AM
Sorry, I do not repair monitors.  I am able to use the TPG well enough to spend months and months, and a bunch of $$$ to get it almost working, then give up and then send it to paul400 to fix properly.  Paul hails from Tampa IIRC.   I don't know of anyone here in Melbourne unfortunately.

The TPG does work really well though.
I feel you're frustration.. Thanks
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Re: CRT Pattern Generator Recommendations
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2022, 12:31:38 PM »
Quote from: bit_slicer on December 11, 2022, 10:31:41 AM
Sorry, I do not repair monitors.  I am able to use the TPG well enough to spend months and months, and a bunch of $$$ to get it almost working, then give up and then send it to paul400 to fix properly.  Paul hails from Tampa IIRC.   I don't know of anyone here in Melbourne unfortunately.

The TPG does work really well though.

So true. I'm about 50/50 on CRT repair. Flybacks and well documented failures I can repair pretty well, but once we get off the beaten path, I send them off. There were some folks at Tedco that used to handle CRT repairs, but not sure they are still around.

And Second on the CM2125. Great unit with the ability to test most any CRT, but has a bit of a learning curve.

If you need to borrow a TPG in Brevard, let me know. Happy to loan you one if needed.
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