Hey Birt!'s video: Plot ter Twist Two different vintage printer plotters get refurbished CGP-115 MCP-40

Video sponsor: PCBWay: $5 for 2 layer PCBs with 24hr turnaround at https://www.pcbway.com/ In this video we take a look at a pair of vintage printers/plotters from two different manufacturers. They both use the infamous Alps mechanism. We’ll have a peek inside to see how much they are alike and how they differ. We’ll then try to fix what needs fixing and give them both a whirl. Will we get them both running? Join us and find out. 00:00 – Welcome 01:10 – Overview of plotters 03:11 – A look at the mechanisms 13:58 – Replacing pinion gears 22:09 – Putting it back together 23:46 – Testing 35:25 – Wrap up Please consider clicking on the Subscribe button below and then click the bell icon. That way you will be notified when I post a new video. Thanks! Help support Hey Birt! https://www.heybirt.com - merch https://www.paypal.me/HeyBirt https://www.patreon.com/heybirt https://www.subscribestar.com/hey-birt Hey Birt! On Social Media! Facebook: Soigeneris: https://www.facebook.com/Soigeneris-295527583797729/ Hey Birt!: https://www.facebook.com/HeyBirt/ Twitter: Hey Birt!: https://twitter.com/HeyBirt?lang=en Links New brass pinion gears: https://www.soigeneris.com/alps-printer-plotter-mechanism-pinion-gears Gear installation video: https://youtu.be/mZAMPPSQpqo Amazon Associated Links Tools: Fiberglass pen: https://amzn.to/3pWRzIk Fiberglass pen refills: https://amzn.to/3RgqGdQ OWDEN Hollow punch set: https://amzn.to/3PXzTXW Battery Spot Welder: https://amzn.to/3QMaG3T Hotplate: https://amzn.to/3rxOtLU Spudger set I use: https://amzn.to/3z19pM7 Heat mats: https://amzn.to/3boKDwl Amazon Associated Links Chemicals: 303 Aerospace Protectant: https://amzn.to/3BxRa5Y CiaKot: https://amzn.to/3CvVKiY Overcaot Pen: https://amzn.to/3s439Bt Novus Plastic Polish: https://amzn.to/2VwtFaV Electronics / PCB cleaner: https://amzn.to/3ORx62D Citric Acid: https://amzn.to/3krkgdt Amazon Associated Links Parts / Supplies: Foam sheet, 1mm: https://amzn.to/37CfTtt Uxcell shrink wrap: https://amzn.to/3boKJEd NiMh tabbed Sun-C: https://amzn.to/3nHCbxL NiMh tabbed AA: https://amzn.to/3OMjBkW uxCell strain reliefs: https://amzn.to/3nJ5AaP 3M Double sided tape: https://amzn.to/3rYCxBX Noctua 80mm NF-A8 FLX fan: https://amzn.to/3ASVhsJ Credits Chiptune Thing No. 3 "Victory" by Steven O’Brien https://soundcloud.com/stevenobrien Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Music for Creators https://youtu.be/ujIMRIJ1JG8