Read carefully, eh. (Score 1)

Note that one item on the list of things you'll need is "[a] programmer that will program a PIC16C84 or 16F84 microprocessor." Often you can find these inside broken VCRs.

Uhh, don't you mean the motor that spins it? I highly doubt you'd find a PIC 16x84 in a VCR.

You _might_ find the parts needed for the programmer in the VCR, too. I built mine a while ago using 6 components :)