Fan Makes VHS Tape Play Videos by Itself
A fan of old tech, known as david83k online, turned a simple VHS tape into a stand-alone video player. He mixed new digital parts with the old tape, making a cool new device.
How the Video-Playing VHS Was Made
At the heart of this work is a cheap video card picked from AliExpress, used in ads. It has a small MP4 player and a screen. These parts fit right inside the tape.
To put in the new tech, the fan had to change the inside of the tape. Even with these changes, he kept the outside looking the same.
Cool Mix of Old and New Tech
The key part of this change is keeping the old belt system. This lets the tape’s parts move like before while a digital screen shows a video.
This setup cuts out the need for a big VCR since all you need to play videos is in the tape. It’s like having a tiny TV right there.
What It Means and How Much It Costs
The creator said the cost is about the same as what a new, empty VHS tape would have cost in the 1980s, after adjusting for inflation.
In the end, this project by david83k shows that with small, easy-to-buy electronics, anyone can make cool tech stuff that used to be only for big companies.
