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486 Microprocessor Keychain

May 15, 2007 - 12:08am — Shadyman

Ok, while browsing the local thrift stores for hackable electronics, I ran across this little guy in the keyring tray for 29 cents. :jawdrop:  I couldn't pass this up. I remember all the good times I had with our first x86 computer... (It was a 386 12/24 Mhz, which was upgraded to a 486/DX2 66Mhz soon after). 

The keyring is an Intel 486 Processor mounted in a plastic keychain casing.

"Intel486™ Microprocessor - Intel®: The Computer Inside™"

Also, see the front side of the keychain.

486 Microprocessor Keychain
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Date and Time (original)May 12, 2007 - 6:29pm
ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Focal Length70.0 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec.
Aperturef/4.5
ISO Speed Ratings100
FlashFlash fired, compulsory flash mode.

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January 3, 2010 - 3:37pm — zkz (not verified)

Cost?

Does anyone know if these intel 486 keyrings are worth any money?

December 13, 2009 - 11:44am — Anonymous (not verified)

Intel 486 keyring

Hey does anyone know if you can sell the Intel 486 keyringg, is it worth any money? I got given it when i was younger by my uncle and he told me to keep hold of it, just wanted to know if it was of any value?

 

write back, thanx

December 13, 2009 - 11:51am — Shadyman
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Money

I'm not sure, but its' definitely not something that's made anymore, and they're not that common, but I don't think you're going to retire anytime soon from the sale of one :)

February 10, 2009 - 2:40am — Dave Wilkes (not verified)

Wow, really cool. You got a

Wow, really cool. You got a piece of history there, dude. I want one of those too. I'd like a dual core trinket soon. LOL

Dave

April 10, 2008 - 1:26am — bizzybody (not verified)

See smoothon.com for all

See smoothon.com for all kinds of resin for casting. Crystal Clear 220 would work well for making your own CPU keychain.

October 4, 2007 - 1:18pm — remaras (not verified)

How about RAM bracelets or

How about RAM bracelets or chokers? We could make a haul.

August 8, 2007 - 2:57am — Josh (not verified)

I got one, too

Mine looks different, though. It cost 50 cents at a rummage sale in the middle of nowhere.

August 8, 2007 - 11:16pm — Shadyman
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Sweet

I was starting to think I had the only one left in existence!

May 19, 2007 - 10:20pm — Shadyman
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How To Make One?

I'm trying to think of how to make one. My guess would be:

  1. Mix up some resin
  2. Pour some into the bottom of a (greased.. Vaseline probably) rectangular mold
  3. Let dry
  4. Put down a paper backing
  5. Put CPU die on top of paper backing (maybe held down with a drop of glue)
  6. Pour resin on top to cover
  7. Let dry
  8. (Does resin need to cure?)
  9. Drill a hole for a keyring or little triangular piece of wire to put keyring onto
  10. Sand and polish as needed

That's just my best guess, I've never played with resin like that before. Do this at your own risk.

May 19, 2007 - 2:22am — Rantz (not verified)

29 cents?

Damned.  Can you get me one of those?

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