Worldstar YSC-123 cassette to 8-track adaptor fix.

[The1970sInfatuate]

That one seems really nice. I hate the ones that are really long with the big bulky cassette part AND the full size 8 track. It's nice that this one is all flush.

[Felix2417425]

Wow problem. Do not be angry, but it is funny how it sounds!

Regards! :)

[CoolDudeClem]

Interesting Idea, although I don't think they shouldn't have made the wheels directly turn the capstan as that's gonna put tons of stress on them. You could put some paper round one of the pulleys to act as a kind of friction clutch, then use a flat belt instead of a "sticky tape" belt. the paper should be able to slip a little like the original fiber belt. The "sticky tape belt" can come apart very easily, as I saw it did in this video.

[CassetteMaster]

However it is, the technique I used provides plenty of wow and flutter. I think the fiber originally used was that it didn't stretch as a rubber belt would-the stretching would have cause an unstable speed likely.

[CoolDudeClem]

I was wondering about that after I posted, I was thinking "wait a minute, if that's the main drive belt, it won't work very well", but it could still work in another machine that has a disintegrated fiber belt that used to drive the take up.

[ForgetfulCollector]

I just bought a 8-track to cassette adapter, It's a Sparkomatic SCA-10. It has a much much simpler design, and the power input for the preamp is ingenious! I must upload a video later.

Nice adapter, too bad it won't work right.

[CassetteMaster]

Does it get its power from the splice sensor?

[ForgetfulCollector]

It does, actually.

[danielfx870]

What are the names of the songs at 0:30

[force311999]

this is a common adapter sold under lots of names but radio shack sold a lot of them they where also called audiovox krako sparkomatic and lots more. but are the same unit

[Mastercorder]

1/4 open reel lead in or slice tape might work for that if it were trimmed down needs right belt to do it justice.

[jaredgetsacookie]

My grandfather has one of these adaptors... I believe it's a radio shack model.

[tubeie07]

Very interesting video Ricky, I didn't realize how complicated those adapters were?!

[HD41117]

An excellent video of a very interesting device. CassetteMaster strikes again!

[lmull3]

oy o.0. it looks like nothing can truly replace a proper belt that easily :/

[dan9788wax]

Can't You A Tight Thin Rubber Band ?

[CassetteMaster]

I tried several rubber bands, but they run unstable and slip and run against the bottom of the drive wheel.

[JBlair1982]

If the tape doesn't last, the adaptor would be perfect for a CD cassette adaptor, and you could hook up an mp3 player to it. You can still get great sound without the little hubs turning.

Just a thought.