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Watch TV from the 90s and earlier

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653 points thunderbong | 1 comments | 28 Jul 23 12:46 UTC | HN request time: 0.205s | source
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glonq ◴[28 Jul 23 18:31 UTC] No.36911169[source]▶
To make the 80's TV more authentic, is there an option to change channels via a pair of vice-grips that are permanently attached to the stub where the missing/broken channel knob should be? Because that's how I experienced it.

The static effect is nice for creating a low-fi vibe, but some kind of CRT effect (like many arcade & console emulators have) would be even better.

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1. patwolf ◴[28 Jul 23 19:27 UTC] No.36912006[source]▶
My dad had a penchant for repairing things using plastic handles off of disposable razors. This was back when razors had straight plastic handles, not the ergonomic, overmolded grips of today. We had one in place of the missing knob on our TV.