Hey there,
I dremeled and fitted CR1220 battery holders to these original units. Sealed the components with clear epoxy.
I have more than I need so I've for a few for sale. Let me know if you want one, UK only sorry (there are cheap EU alternatives if you're on the continent)
£15/ea comes with free Renata (top quality!) Battery
£2 postage
Selling some upcycled Falcon NVRAMs
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Selling some upcycled Falcon NVRAMs
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Re: Selling some upcycled Falcon NVRAMs
Hi Steve,Steve wrote: 17 Mar 2022 20:06 Hey there,
I dremeled and fitted CR1220 battery holders to these original units. Sealed the components with clear epoxy.
I have more than I need so I've for a few for sale. Let me know if you want one, UK only sorry (there are cheap EU alternatives if you're on the continent)
£15/ea comes with free Renata (top quality!) Battery
£2 postage
Go-on then. You've twisted my arm.
Drop me a PM with details?
Ta,
BW.
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Re: Selling some upcycled Falcon NVRAMs
I'm highly tempted by one as well...just not sure I'm brave enough to try removing the original part (yet)...
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Re: Selling some upcycled Falcon NVRAMs
Do you live anywhere near the Midlands?JezC wrote: 18 Mar 2022 14:46 I'm highly tempted by one as well...just not sure I'm brave enough to try removing the original part (yet)...
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Re: Selling some upcycled Falcon NVRAMs
I'm contemplating snipping my old one off and flywiring this one on as a short term fix until I pluck up the courage to desolder the original.JezC wrote: 18 Mar 2022 14:46 I'm highly tempted by one as well...just not sure I'm brave enough to try removing the original part (yet)...
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Re: Selling some upcycled Falcon NVRAMs
BW I'm happy to fit a socket for you... I know I stopped 'doing services' but I worry about your Falcon :) Same @JezC ... If you live near the Midlands just come to my house and I'll do it for free. Or just send me your motherboards (not case etc, just motherboard. Maybe secured in its metal shielding for protection) This offer just for BW and Jez atm. Send/bring a socket if possible I don't have spares.Badwolf wrote: 18 Mar 2022 14:59I'm contemplating snipping my old one off and flywiring this one on as a short term fix until I pluck up the courage to desolder the original.JezC wrote: 18 Mar 2022 14:46 I'm highly tempted by one as well...just not sure I'm brave enough to try removing the original part (yet)...
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Re: Selling some upcycled Falcon NVRAMs
Thanks Steve,
My Falcon's got to get through DFB1 development before I start giving it some proper TLC though, so I don't think I'll be able to take you up on your offer in the short term. :)
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Re: Selling some upcycled Falcon NVRAMs
Ok please wait then till you do anything with the nvram if possible... the amount of times I've seen Falcons get bricked with nvram removals. It's not easy without the correct tools, can easily break the traces.
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Re: Selling some upcycled Falcon NVRAMs
OK, fair enough. I was just going to cut the pins of the chip and leave them in place for now!Steve wrote: 18 Mar 2022 15:22 Ok please wait then till you do anything with the nvram if possible... the amount of times I've seen Falcons get bricked with nvram removals. It's not easy without the correct tools, can easily break the traces.
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