Sony CCDTR71 8mm Camcorder repair

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2019
  • I said "Never Again" and here I am, fixing a Sony 8mm handycam.
    Component board level troubleshooting and repair of 2 faults.
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  • @winterwolfryan
    @winterwolfryan 2 роки тому +4

    Man, those things were deceptively complex. Amazing Sony engineering back in the 90s. My dad had one of these, now I have it, and it has similar issues. I wish I could get mine fixed just for nostalgic reasons. I played with that thing as a kid all the time. Good times back then.

  • @jdretiree2433
    @jdretiree2433 5 років тому +3

    by the clock on the wall, you disassembled, analyzed the problem, made the repairs and reassembled in about an hour and ten minutes............AMAZING!!!!!!

    • @zaidhussain5206
      @zaidhussain5206 5 років тому +1

      Because he is a man with a knowledge with this kind of issues

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  5 років тому +1

      Yes that sounds about right.

    • @rawr51919
      @rawr51919 5 років тому +1

      Around the runtime of the average film in the 80s to 90s, maybe a little shorter. gg camcorder, we made you work again whether you liked it or not :P

  • @drteeth7054
    @drteeth7054 5 років тому +3

    Those camcorders are works of art and miracles of design engineering.

  • @ssks1979
    @ssks1979 5 років тому +1

    Not like some people who've commented, I truly appreciate videos such as this. I've got a CCD TR66 that I still need working so that I can finish digitizing a stack of family videos. If it starts screwing up, I now have a clue as to how to get the machine apart and the common component failures. Bravo Dave!

  • @ivanordonezmartinez2508
    @ivanordonezmartinez2508 5 років тому +6

    Your work, your dedication, your patience and your knowledge are amazing. I really admire you a lot. I have learned several things watching their videos although it is little compared to their great experience and knowledge. Greetings.

  • @Darryl603
    @Darryl603 5 років тому +11

    Nice job Dave. Thanks for taking the time to share..

  • @ricfair9919
    @ricfair9919 3 роки тому

    I owed one of these cameras, my local SONY service center told me it was not worth repairing due to the high cost of repair. They had a set fee of $260 plus parts with only a 30 day warranty... You are a brave man to take on this repair!

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  3 роки тому +1

      Its mine so if it was repairable it wouldn't matter. I don't generally accept cameras from clients. I sell them archiving service to get their tapes digitized. Much better use of their money. That is how I ended up with this.

    • @HappySingh-ri9qh
      @HappySingh-ri9qh 3 роки тому

      Wow same hear I remember the $260 that they charged me and my camera worked for about 90 days after that.

  • @imansfield
    @imansfield 4 роки тому +1

    Fascininating! I had one of these for many years and it survived many front seat rollercoaster rides as I pursued my theme park hobby back in the day. The only reason I threw it away recently was the fact that the rubberised coating on the outside had perished and gone all sticky. It had a really nasty fishy smell too. Interesting to finally see inside one of these things!

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  4 роки тому +1

      That smell was the fish oil used in the surface capacitors leaking out.

    • @imansfield
      @imansfield 4 роки тому +1

      @@12voltvids Wow, I just presumed it was the chemicals in the plastic coating. Come to think of it, the picture was all off like yours too. I just thought the heads were clogged.

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  4 роки тому +1

      @@imansfield Nope. Bad caps. All those 80 and 90 era cameras have them, especially the 8mm models made by Canon and Sony. I make a bunch of money transferring tapes as opposed to repairing old camcorders.

    • @skyhawk2958
      @skyhawk2958 Рік тому +1

      @@12voltvids As an amateur SONY tv hack from the 70's I appreciate this video. My SONY TR-21 ( 1993) has lost several functions, and this video has made my final decision to toss it. Yes, I was into it 10 years ago and luckily transferred several tapes, but it quit before I was done. Thanks for your time.

  • @aurthorthing7403
    @aurthorthing7403 5 років тому +18

    True recycling and conservation is repairing everything regardless of its worth.
    The only way we will slow down trash island is by repairing instead of replacing.
    Tossing things in the e-waste is just tossing it in someones else's trash can.

    • @enzoperruccio
      @enzoperruccio 3 роки тому +2

      It's clear you never even attempted to fix an 8mm handycam. These things are a pain in the ass to get working right, and once you do, it's just a matter of time before something else inside the camera kicks the bucket.

  • @knottreel
    @knottreel 5 років тому +1

    If there was any doubt before, there is no longer any question about your super human powers in chasing electrons around the board. That was one hell of a fix.

  • @enzoperruccio
    @enzoperruccio 3 роки тому +3

    I guess I was lucky my dad transferred all our 8mm and hi8 tapes to vhs back in the day when he still had a working camera. I feel super sorry for all those people with lots of tapes and no way of playing them now.

  • @tjlee1595
    @tjlee1595 4 роки тому

    I'm watching your video to help troubleshoot my new to me Sony ccd-f401. I figured it had some voltage issues because of how it looked hooked up to the tv screen. I've torn it apart to take a look at everything and I'm going to do my best to fix it, so thank you for making these videos sir

  • @dwlawson78
    @dwlawson78 5 років тому +2

    As always, great watching you perform.

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  5 років тому +1

      Waiting for someone to say winner winner chicken dinner.. Nevermind, I'll go now.

  • @mrmagnetoscope
    @mrmagnetoscope 5 років тому +9

    You're on fire with VCR videos (and camcorders)

  • @andychips
    @andychips 3 роки тому

    Great video, made even greater by the intro music. Gotta love Focus!

  • @zaidhussain5206
    @zaidhussain5206 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this video, your UA-cam channel is a real treasure & the videos are really informative , I thought the people in USA or Canada will through such device with that condition away .

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  5 років тому +2

      Most do. I like these little units just because of how cool these tiny mechanisms were. The fact that they even worked in the first place amazed me.

    • @zaidhussain5206
      @zaidhussain5206 5 років тому +1

      Agree with you , a lot of science & engineering is invested to made those devices

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  5 років тому +1

      @@zaidhussain5206 The smaller the transport the harder to design, build and repair.

    • @zaidhussain5206
      @zaidhussain5206 5 років тому +1

      Once again , agree with you .

  • @henrypeterson1089
    @henrypeterson1089 3 роки тому

    Thanks Dave for the Classes on line. I have one of these cameras and it now works totally in all functions. Tapping to replaying. I had to replace all 4 caps on the video board though. But she works great. I did buy 2 other camera on eBay for parts, which I now don’t need. If you want them I would send them to you. Let me know but thinking you may not want more stuff. ;-) Thanks again. Henry. So thrilled to get my tapes transferred.

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  3 роки тому

      I always accept donations. Gives me stuff to work on.

  • @skycarl
    @skycarl 5 років тому +1

    My loupes would need loupes to work on that lol. Always interesting Dave.

  • @markanderson350
    @markanderson350 5 років тому +1

    You are amazing at taking tiny things apart quickly.

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  5 років тому +1

      It sure isn't getting easier as the eyes get older.

    • @markanderson350
      @markanderson350 5 років тому

      Many people on UA-cam will only fix old equipment because they cant see the tiny parts or work with them. Problem is, how much demand is there for old TV's and record players?

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  5 років тому

      @@markanderson350 I can't see the tiny parts these days without helpers.

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  5 років тому

      Remember I used to fix these things for a living. When you do it day in and day out you get very good at it.

    • @markanderson350
      @markanderson350 5 років тому

      @@12voltvids I was pretty good too. I just gave up but you remind me of what I did. Being self taught, I always wondered if I learned things right.

  • @TheRickmaxter
    @TheRickmaxter 4 роки тому

    Nice video to troubleshoot, i got a trv 140 Sony camcorder D 8 that show some massive black spot distortion only on live video mode, I thought that the ccd was almost to dead and I replace it but the problem stills on it. Now I think a bad capacitor could be cause, I get back on my work table hopefully catch the fix over. Regards.

  • @wdavem
    @wdavem 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video, today i was asked if i could fix the 65 model of the same line by co-incidence. Same symptom no less! I havent done lots of camcorders, but having seen this video i cant just let it go. Long ago i tore a flat flex and felt like a major ass so i decided to come back to camcorders a few years later maybe.

  • @fadhlematrook1248
    @fadhlematrook1248 5 років тому +2

    i like vintage repair requirements thanks

  • @giovannizebele5350
    @giovannizebele5350 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much, your vid was really useful to diagnose the fault in my camera. Only problem is that after fixing it (I replaced a couple of caps) I started shorting some of them to see what they were for (stupidest thing I've ever done, but I thought with those kind of currents and voltages shorting them wouldn't do any damage). Well, of course I messed up and after shorting one of them everything went blank and the camera doesn't even power up anymore. I figured the problem is in the dc/dc converter board because I have no voltage from the pins but a couple that just output the 7.5 volts they receive from the supply, so I guess by shorting the cap I blew up the voltage regulator board. Can you give me any input about how to proceed or am I better off looking for spare parts? I know it's worthless to try and fix it but it's just so frustrating, plus I have a bunch of tapes I'd like to digitize... Damn me who didn't stop when the thing was fixed!

  • @vidsinthecloud
    @vidsinthecloud 4 роки тому

    Great video. Thanks so much.

  • @randytate
    @randytate 3 роки тому

    Solder
    /ˈsädər/
    Sounds like "sodder". Interesting video - well done.

  • @recodez
    @recodez 3 роки тому

    Enjoy the video and I like your confidence

  • @Mazwreck
    @Mazwreck 5 років тому

    Good video suprised someone wanted this fixed great to see the cat in intro :)

  • @leopoldreich7411
    @leopoldreich7411 3 роки тому

    Nice Video
    Helped me alot to understand more about the Cameras. But a bit sad that youre not fixing it completely but i understand youre reasons for that.
    Is there a Video from you, in witch you fix the Zoom of a Camera in that age?

  • @MuhammadAbraarAbhirama
    @MuhammadAbraarAbhirama 3 роки тому

    Big thanks, Dave! Most helpful video!, I have CCD-TR55E which keeps ejecting the tape (and the red emergency light keeps blinking too), could be that maybe caps problem? Thanks!

    • @MuhammadAbraarAbhirama
      @MuhammadAbraarAbhirama 3 роки тому

      I mean when there is no tape inside, it ejects and closes normally, but when I insert a tape, it closes and holds for maybe 3 seconds, and then ejects the tape inside (with blinking red light)

  • @hansvonstetten3236
    @hansvonstetten3236 2 роки тому

    thanks for the video. would you say deterioration of the electronics is a function of use or time or both? mine is non functioning but was hardly ever used. the tape deck starts but immediately stops and beeps. thanks.

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  2 роки тому

      Cameras deteriorate just sitting there unused.

  • @samel-dada9477
    @samel-dada9477 2 роки тому

    What kind of a converter would you recommend to convert an 8 mm tape to a digital CD?

  • @virginiaromero9403
    @virginiaromero9403 4 роки тому

    I have a similar videocam. I first took my battery to charge so I hooked my power adaptor and charged my battery. The other end of the power adaptor I attached it to the camera. When I finished I couldn't get if off. It seemed stuck. I tried to eject and push it towards the arrow, nothing happened. Then I tried to open the tape compartment but it is also stuck.
    Could that really happen? I have a tape in there and I wanted to get it so I can transfer it to my computer. What do you suggest?

  • @ThatSimonGuyYouKnow
    @ThatSimonGuyYouKnow 4 роки тому

    Hi Dave, I have the exact same camcorder but some of the screws have fallen out. I can’t for the life of me figure out what size they are. Do you have any clue? Thanks!

  • @hermanhale9258
    @hermanhale9258 4 місяці тому

    Looks pretty much like a camera I have but it mine is maybe from 2005. After a family member died it sat on the floor for quite a few years, ignored. When I tried to copy some tapes to dvd a few years ago, the camera wouldn't work right. I think the tape would stick in the machine, wouldn't eject.

  • @DuceLeeTV
    @DuceLeeTV 3 роки тому

    Darn..mine did not turn on at all, I hooked up the DC input for thr battery. And there's no reaction? Do u have any recommendations to try and fix this issue??

  • @martinezvacations7371
    @martinezvacations7371 4 роки тому

    I just purchased a Panasonic AG-3 s-vhs-c, and it records in black and white. You think it could be a bad cap like in this video here? Everything else functions without issues.

  • @tmxl7847
    @tmxl7847 4 роки тому

    I have a Sony ccd-tr55 but all it does is a blank viewfinder and nothing goes out of the TV adapter any guess?

  • @bobbiojoseph5547
    @bobbiojoseph5547 2 роки тому

    I have one that the camera lens does not show picture your aiming at. It only shows the NO CASSETTE and Tape
    Counter.. ???

  • @newerrorfilms5856
    @newerrorfilms5856 2 роки тому

    Hey nice video!!! Would you happen to know how to fix a Sony ccd - tr 380, the focus doesn’t work on my moms old camera. Would really be helpful if you uploaded a video on that

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  2 роки тому

      The question is why would you be recording on such an old camera?
      Focus is a lot of hocus pocus on modern cameras. They use inner focus elements controlled by a servo which has a liner potentiometer that provides a feedback voltage. Like a volume control these get dirty and cause the focus to not work. Required removing the control from the side of the lens and cleaning it. Also could be the worm screw that moves the lens is seized up.

  • @jessicawinslet684
    @jessicawinslet684 2 роки тому

    I got a Panasonic DVX100A, it hasn't work in two years, I figured if i the tape doesn't read, it keeps saying T reel lock - I opped the front door, cleaned the head, poked around inside, but thing chanched. So I figure I could record still via DV out firewire but it doesn't activate the DV out as long as the tape errors out, I wonder there might a way to trick it into thinking the tape if fine to activate DV out. I'm in Toronto I wonder if this would be worth fixing since even when it was working fine I only paid 130 bucks lol - Am taking it appart but I'm afraid I won't be able to put it back together if I keep going LOL

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  2 роки тому

      That typically means the rotation hub is stuck or the rotation sensor isn't working.

  • @playstation2bigs
    @playstation2bigs 4 роки тому

    Hi there ! Why my sony dcr-trv16 suddenly goes wash out color (video not sharp anymore) in my view finder plug it in my crt tv still the same wash out video, what could be the problem ??? Please reply (old video saved from my mini dv tapes are all clear and colorful)

  • @CycloneCordVHS
    @CycloneCordVHS 5 років тому

    If it were me, I would use these gems to record new video in 2019 on 8mm. If you still repair these items, I got like a few that need fixed

  • @kinnijones1213
    @kinnijones1213 4 роки тому

    How much do you charge Dave?

  • @michaels2307
    @michaels2307 2 роки тому

    Absolute legend

  • @TechnicFreakJulian
    @TechnicFreakJulian 4 місяці тому

    How do u read those Sony date codes?

  • @ChrisRubeo
    @ChrisRubeo 28 днів тому

    Astounding.

  • @vittoriorosi8524
    @vittoriorosi8524 3 роки тому

    I have changed the same crt cap, cause I had the same problem, but now the image on crt is very bright, and I can bearly see the image, I tried to adjust the brightness but nothing happened.
    Thanks and scuse me for bad English.

  • @basketballmaven1454
    @basketballmaven1454 Рік тому

    what would you think is the reason my lcd screen is loose on my canon vixia camcorder? I think it's probably a broker spring and is it possible to repair it?

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  Рік тому +1

      Could be a loose screw or something broken.

    • @basketballmaven1454
      @basketballmaven1454 Рік тому

      @@12voltvids I think it's a spring inside. I bought a electronics tool kit and I'm going to try to see what's wrong with it

  • @changosatanico9928
    @changosatanico9928 5 років тому +2

    what do you use as a fum extractor I been soldering a bit now and my lugs hurt I bought a fum extractor off eBay but it dose not seem to work

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  5 років тому +2

      What's a dime extractor? Never heard of such a thing. Never used one in 20+ years doing this work for a living. I have good ventilation in the shop. It is called opening the door and letting in fresh air.

    • @changosatanico9928
      @changosatanico9928 5 років тому +1

      12voltvids I am using a 493 esd safe I don't know I think it maybe the solder or the flux do recommend any flex or solder ?

    • @SinsBird
      @SinsBird 5 років тому

      What did you buy? Give a link to that product.

    • @changosatanico9928
      @changosatanico9928 5 років тому

      SinsBird www.ebay.com/itm/60-40-B-1-500g-1-0mm-Rosin-Core-Solder-Wire-with-2-Flux-and-Low-Melting-Point-/263932193880 that's the solder I use

    • @changosatanico9928
      @changosatanico9928 5 років тому

      SinsBird www.ebay.com/itm/100g-Japan-KINGBO-RMA-218-Paste-Flux-BGA-Rework-Reflow-SMT-Solder-Microsoldering/261875631637?epid=1976377220&hash=item3cf9010615:g:8CAAAOSw-0xYSKnV flux I use

  • @Raptor50aus
    @Raptor50aus 4 роки тому

    Hi Dave great video
    I have a Sony digital 8 handycam from 2000
    Will that have the same cap problem ?
    It’s working fine atm
    Cheers Mike
    I have done some cap repairs on Sony discmans never a fun job

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  4 роки тому

      The digital units don't have the same problem as the old 8mm and hi8.
      I just did a 7 hi8 tape archive job. All tapes from 25 years ago. 5 of the 7 tapes were Sony MP and 2 Fuji.
      Fuji tapes played flawless, the Sony garbage tapes required me to stop every 20 - 30 minutes to clean the heads as those Sony MP tapes were garbage and shed their metal particles which clogs heads. ARGH.
      Good thing I was using the EVS7000, easy to reach in the open top and flip the head cleaning brush against the heads while playing and clear out the clog "on air"

    • @Raptor50aus
      @Raptor50aus 4 роки тому

      @@12voltvids yeah that great to know and I have alot of Sony tapes too

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  4 роки тому

      @@Raptor50aus they were garbage. For anyone with anything on Sony mp 8mm tape take warning. Get your footage transferred before the tape fails.

    • @Raptor50aus
      @Raptor50aus 4 роки тому

      @@12voltvids thanks for the heads up I have alot of tapes of my kids and family from the 1988 till about 1999 EEK !!

  • @deweyself4508
    @deweyself4508 4 роки тому

    Good vedio thanks.

  • @edgardiaz3934
    @edgardiaz3934 3 роки тому

    Regards from Colombia Sir, thanks for the video. I have a problem with my camcorder, is not have output of video in the tv, but it has inside, please How I compose this problem. Thanks for all.

  • @fadhlematrook1248
    @fadhlematrook1248 3 роки тому

    I HAVE SAME DESIGHN BUT PAL CCD-TRV805E IT NOT WORK ONLY CLOCK WORKS...WHAT CAUSE OF PROBLEM ?

  • @yappiyaps66
    @yappiyaps66 3 роки тому

    Would you be willing to work on my camcorder 8mm? c31:23 error code but all the components are there.

  • @jimbanville
    @jimbanville 3 роки тому

    I've got a pair of Sony 8mm CCD TR camcorders. When you apply power they both just beep repeatedly and won't respond to any buttons. Does that sound like bad caps? Thx

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  3 роки тому +1

      No but they will have bad caps.

    • @jimbanville
      @jimbanville 3 роки тому

      @@12voltvids
      thanks! Any idea why they just beep and won't do anything? I don't have the battery so I plug up a 6-7 volt source and they both just beep repeat repeatedly.

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  3 роки тому +1

      @@jimbanville does your power supply have enough current to operate a camera. They draw about 2 amps to initially atart up.

    • @jimbanville
      @jimbanville 3 роки тому

      @@12voltvids
      Ahhh. I'll have to check. It's a universal wallwart that has selectable voltages up to 19v and several "tips".

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  3 роки тому +1

      @@jimbanville that probably doesn't have enough current to start them and they are power cycling on and off.

  • @rowdyruffbrick123
    @rowdyruffbrick123 2 роки тому

    I have a CCD-TRV94E that won't turn on even with new batteries. Is this fixable?

  • @laputamadre1985
    @laputamadre1985 3 роки тому

    Hey genius! I have a problem with a CDD TR64. Can I send u a video with the problem? I'm from argentina! or maibe a videocall yo show u the problem? Thanks!

  • @hdarty880
    @hdarty880 2 роки тому

    So, how can this Technician be reached?

  • @jeffreyyoung2479
    @jeffreyyoung2479 4 роки тому

    12voltvids - I have a Sony CCD-TR55 that has playback issues too. Can I send it to you. I'd like to archive my videos onto my MacBook

  • @martimlourenco6068
    @martimlourenco6068 3 роки тому

    Nice intro song, from baby driver movie ;)

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  3 роки тому +1

      It's an edit of Hocus Pocus, from the band Focus

  • @jeffreyyoung2479
    @jeffreyyoung2479 4 роки тому

    If you don't do this work regularly, can you recommend someone else with similar skills as yours?

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  4 роки тому +1

      I work occasionally on this equipment. Please understand that much is not repairable due to availability of parts. I try but no guarantee that anything is repairable.

  • @lloyd6751
    @lloyd6751 10 місяців тому

    1:36 so where is the tape?

  • @DavidAmmerlaan
    @DavidAmmerlaan 5 років тому

    cant they make caps that dont leak.

  • @khalifaboukhechba6542
    @khalifaboukhechba6542 5 років тому

    good joop

  • @coondogtheman
    @coondogtheman 5 років тому

    Those surface mount caps are garbage. I bought a Bose wave radio at a yard sale and it worked for a couple of hours until the audio faded out to nothing. This thing had maybe 100 caps. I ended up junking it but I saved the speaker's/waveguide assembly and I can rebuild the radio with a different amp.

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  5 років тому +1

      Yes the surface mount electrolytic caps are shit. Next!

  • @normanspencer1945
    @normanspencer1945 Місяць тому

    U still repair? 2024?

  • @malaventurados8201
    @malaventurados8201 3 роки тому

    if only you could repair mine

  • @HappySingh-ri9qh
    @HappySingh-ri9qh 3 роки тому

    I have this camera it will not produce a picture and the view finder is not working. Otherwise it’s in great condition.

  • @miltonreid5925
    @miltonreid5925 3 роки тому

    What’s your Shipping info

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  3 роки тому

      Email me

    • @miltonreid5925
      @miltonreid5925 3 роки тому

      @@12voltvids what’s your email info?

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  3 роки тому

      @@miltonreid5925 Its on my main page. I am slow at responding though as a my troll piece of shit john senchak is attempting to spam it so I do not have it set to go to my inbox, and only check it when I am on the computer where I log in with a browser.

    • @miltonreid5925
      @miltonreid5925 3 роки тому

      @@12voltvids understand. Email me so I could tell you what I have to fix. Nexusplayer1977@gmail.com P.S I don’t know where your main page is sorry

  • @chrisnguyenDQ2012
    @chrisnguyenDQ2012 3 роки тому

    Who's the owner for this camcorder? I could give it to you for free because it's out of date

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv 5 років тому +1

    It was good for it's era, but its not a special rare device, so almost worthless.
    I'm supprised that she wasted your time dave :-(

    • @12voltvids
      @12voltvids  5 років тому

      She wanted it fixed to sell. I agree it is worthless except to someone that has a bunch of 8mm tapes of family videos that they want to transfer to digital and their own camera is broken / beyond repair. To that person it is worth something because 90%i of the cameras from this era will be in the same shape as this one. I figure I will list it on craigslist and see if I get any bites. You know as a player. The lens is screwed, well probably not the lens, but the flex cable that connects the zoom buttons.

  • @friendlyjapanesebusinesswoman
    @friendlyjapanesebusinesswoman 5 років тому

    first

    • @SirJeff
      @SirJeff 5 років тому

      FRIENDLY JAPANESE BUSINESSMAN 👌🏻