Hey Birt!'s video: Chill out Easy reversable efficient inexpensive way to cool down your C 1541

Video sponsor: PCBWay: $5 for 2 layer PCBs with 24hr turnaround at https://pcbway.com/g/m3hn11 In this video we discover why the Commodore 1541 disk drive gets so warm. We cover a few modern remedies for this problem and then try one out. We’ll instrument our 1541 and collect temperature data with both the original regulators and new modern replacements. How much cooler will our C= 1541 run? Join us and find out. Timeline 00:00 – Welcome 01:06 – Why do linear regulators get hot? 06:08 – Switching regulators, data collection 13:34 – Swapping in new switching regulators 18:20 – Testing new switching regulators 26:00 – Results 28:13 – 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 Check Hutchin’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HutchCA EZ_SBC regulator: https://www.ezsbc.com/product-category/voltage-regulators-2/ (PSU6 12V, PSU5 5V) Temp sensors: https://www.analog.com/en/products/ds18b20.html Code: https://github.com/Jeff-Birt/C1541_Data_Collection OpenCBM on RPi: https://keathmilligan.net/vintage-c64-computing-opencbm-and-raspberry-pi 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