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A project log for Mechanical Television - only parts from 1920s

Building a mechanical television with parts only from the 1920s. Focusing on simplicity.

paul-kocylaPaul Kocyla 04/18/2026 at 17:120 Comments

I got two synchronous motors (see previous log).
The most period correct model is seized.

The bearings look OK, but the grease inside has hardened.

I used flux remover to get them going almost instantly. Now I am rinsing the rotor in isopropyl alcohol.
The inside looks undamaged - i will just wipe it clean from eventual rust particles and will not give it any other treatment.
The windings measure good.

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