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Kev Vader

Joined: 29 Dec 2011 Posts: 261 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:22 pm Post subject: Framing the Collection |
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Hi All,
I got a bit bored of putting my CPU's into a database and into little bags, so I decided that I'd much prefer to frame some. I chose only to concentrate on Intel CPU's (I'll do server CPU's and non-intels at some point in a different frame) although the keen-eyed will notice I don't yet have an Intel 8085.
Finding a big enough frame was the first trick (IKEA!) and then I went through what I had in my collection and tried to find one of each CPU type and speed-stepping. I am missing a few, particularly 186/286/386's and some socket 478's but I'll keep huntin'! |
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Neon_WA

Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 7146 Location: Margaret River, West Australia
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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: Framing the Collection |
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Nice one mate
are you going to colour the background?
| Kev Vader wrote: | | although the keen-eyed will notice I don't yet have an Intel 8085. |
8085 or 8085A.. think I have a few P8085 somewhere
other to put on your list is a 860XR _________________ There are 10 types of people in this world:
those who understand binary and those who don't. ~Author Unknown
http://www.x86-guide.net/Neon-WA/en/collection.html |
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Kev Vader

Joined: 29 Dec 2011 Posts: 261 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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I will be colouring the background (probably white), and making up small cards for each CPU describing its release date, speed, transistor count etc. _________________ Intel CPU's: 1400
Non-Intel CPU's: 222
Other: 200
RAM: Lots! |
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Libkin

Joined: 25 Oct 2012 Posts: 1549 Location: Moscow, Russia
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:53 am Post subject: |
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| How do ypu fix it on the backgtound? |
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susl45

Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 3179 Location: CHU
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Kev Vader

Joined: 29 Dec 2011 Posts: 261 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:14 am Post subject: |
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| Libkin wrote: | | How do ypu fix it on the backgtound? |
That is an excellent question.
I have been toying with a few ideas ranging from small neodymium magnets glued to the back of the CPU's through to velcro dots through to a couple of drops of hot-glue on each CPU.
The least 'damaging' method out of these would be the velcro dot method, but aligning the CPU's neatly then becomes a problem. I am tending to think that hot-glue would be the best option both in terms of cost and also allowing for the CPU's to be accurately oriented before the glue set.
Nevertheless, I am very much open to suggestions from members who have previous experience in this type of thing!
Kevin |
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fritsp2007

Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 856 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Nice...well done...  |
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mavroxur

Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Posts: 1192 Location: Wichita Falls, TX
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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| I wouldn't glue stuff to the CPU, it's going to hurt their value. |
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Robev

Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 3693 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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I would suggest using a low density black antistatic foam cut to the size of the chip which you could then push the chip into.
Then put a velcro dot on the bottom of the foam to attach it to the Board. _________________ The Older they are the Better they are. |
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berni
Joined: 17 May 2011 Posts: 59 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 4:47 am Post subject: |
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I also would suggest antistatic foam. Even if it is not the cheapest way, but at least you can rearrange your parts at any time and the value of your chips is not affected.
To place leadless chips, you can use short pins or peaces of wire to make a support.
I also used framless picture frames, put wooden stripes to the side and reattached the cover glass on top... |
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hardwarecop

Joined: 09 Mar 2012 Posts: 454 Location: Berlin, Germany
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 4:52 am Post subject: |
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Your frame looks awesome!
Do you know where to get this antistatic foam in Germany ("Antistatische Schaumstoffmatte")??
I'd like to frame my collection too  _________________ Check out my museum project with more than 1500 CPU pics: http://www.cpumuseum.jimdo.com/ |
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diodenmann

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hardwarecop

Joined: 09 Mar 2012 Posts: 454 Location: Berlin, Germany
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:08 am Post subject: |
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Perfekt, danke
Thanks  _________________ Check out my museum project with more than 1500 CPU pics: http://www.cpumuseum.jimdo.com/ |
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Kev Vader

Joined: 29 Dec 2011 Posts: 261 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:42 am Post subject: |
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Berni,
That looks excellent! _________________ Intel CPU's: 1400
Non-Intel CPU's: 222
Other: 200
RAM: Lots! |
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