https://tube.loping.net/videos/watch/092af633-3809-4bec-b6a7-aeb6486f3f21 This is no ordinary device review — today, we’re opening up and testing one of the key components for our upcoming Chernobyl RBMK reactor control panel replica: the Soviet M1742 ammeter. As part of our ambitious project to recreate the iconic Chornobyl control room, we’re looking at every detail — including the rare and ingenious tech that once helped control the world’s most famous nuclear plant. The M1742 is perhaps the most complex meter you’d find in the control room: twelve channels, a beam of light instead of a pointer, and some of the most fascinating engineering solutions of the Soviet era. In this video, you’ll get an inside look at: The wild mechanics behind this meter’s operation, How it was used in the original Chernobyl control room, Our hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and restoration process, Why this kind of engineering matters for understanding the reactor’s story. If you’re a Chernobyl fan, a lover of rare vintage tech, or just curious about how we’re bringing this historic control panel back to life — this episode is for you. And there’s much more to come!, #Chernobyl #ExclusionZone #RBMK #Reactor4 ➡️ For in-depth stories, unseen archive materials, and backstage access to our projects: https://patreon.com/thechernobylfamily 🐾 Support the channel (and treat our assistant Fuzik the Cat): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chernobylfamily Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:52:07 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tube.loping.net https://tube.loping.net/lazy-static/avatars/8a56e488-2120-4649-a417-badf5893657b.png https://tube.loping.net/videos/watch/092af633-3809-4bec-b6a7-aeb6486f3f21 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tube.loping.net/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.