How to Build a PVS-14

How to assemble a PVS-14 night vision monocular.

The AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD) is an extremely versatile night vision monocular. It is one of the most widely used night vision devices by US armed forces. The PVS-14 can be used helmet-mounted, hand-held, or weapon mounted behind a night vision compatible red dot or holographic weapon sight like an Aimpoint or Eotech.

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The PVS-14 uses a second or third generation image intensifier tube (MX-11769 or MX-10160 type).

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[TheReal_JohnDoeSmith]

we’ve hit a pinnacle in NV / FLIR etc where costs are measured by competition. It’s exciting that the costs are starting to fall for some really superb NV.

[shadowfoxcorp]

I have always wanted to know that. I'm proud of myself for accurately guessing some of the procedures and work environment necessary to work on nods. I was a little off but not by much.

[desertstriker]

Love this! Looking all over now to pick up myself a image tube, and a Carson house to build my own PVS 14. Just don’t know where to look when trying to find the image intensifier

[AndrewZonenberg]

Do you normally use a torque driver with the housing screws, or just go by feel?

And did you change gloves after greasing the objective lens threads? I didn't see that on camera and was concerned about you getting grease all over the optical surfaces.

[MrJuicer]

Thank you YT algorithm. I’m gonna try sourcing parts to make my first tube 🟢

[mikethemaniac]

Could Argon be used to purge optics such as this, or would it be an inferior or ineffective purging gas? I ask because it seems you'd have no reason to worry about the gas escaping if it were the purging gas, since argon is heavier than air.

[yogi]

Is it more cost effective/practical to build your own NV device?

[MadJustin]

How necessary are those specialty tools and where can you find them?

[caleblong]

Definitely earned a new sub here!! Awesome video, but my question is where did you get the nifty little tools you used in this video for tightening up everything internally and the nitrogen purging equipment? I have an older pvs14 that needs some parts changed out but I have never ventured into doing it on my own and want to be sure to do it all correct and precise so any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for sharing!!

[smoker]

Id be interested to know what it costs to manufacture one of those image intensifier tubes.

[rocketcityanalytics]

What about setting the infinity focus stop

[Munky]

are all 18mm IIT's compatible between PVS-7 and PVS-14 bodies?
I'm curious, because I've seen some "affordable" PVS-14 bodies for around the 500$ mark, and personally, I wouldn't mind throwing an older Gen2+ 18mm tube in it, but I also like the PVS-7 (though I haven't seen any bodies for those)

Are there other cheaper 18mm IIT's say from russia or china that will work with PVS-7/14 bodies? I know there's a ton of elitists out there, I've used Gen3+ and I know how good it is, but I've also used older Gen2+ stuff and for what I need I think Gen2 will suffice *IF the price is right*

[offffofof]

Where can I purchase a purge station like that?

[ramunesoda]

how should we perform a purge and inert gas flood? can we just buy the specialty adapter?

[megamoose]

Where do I buy the grey part in the purge line featured at 6:23 in the video?

[LoneWolfRanging]

@ultimatenightvision is there a cost difference?

[klane]

Is there a oring seal on the bztteryhousing ?

[lord-REDACTED-]

Is there a good way to clean tube lenses?

[herrent]

How do you know which are defects on the tube and what is dirt from assembly? I started off with a super clean surface and everything, including aluminum foil but because of the fit and finish nothing fit without lots of attempts and manipulation so before you know it shit was flying everywhere

[MyHollister]

Is the adhesive necessary to add on tube lockring? Is it enough recoil proof without it?