Brian,

Gotcha. What would you clean it off with? Acetone? Ethanol? De-Oxit?

On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 10:35 AM, Brian White <[email protected]> wrote:

> He meant that after building, the flux must be washed off. You can't leave
> the dried flux in there, even if it is "no-clean" flux, because the flux
> will leak enough current to matter.
>
> On Mon, May 7, 2018, 10:42 AM Diggy Dude <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> To make sure I understand:
>>
>> Clean all pads and leads with flux.Will a flux pen suffice, or should
>> liquid flux be used?
>>
>> What specific 74HC and SRAM devices do you use?
>>
>> On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 2:45 AM, Francesco Messineo <
>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 9:08 AM, Diggy Dude <[email protected]>
>>> wrote:
>>> > Thanks, Fugu!
>>> >
>>> > So the modern solution is a single SRAM and capacitor on a SOIC-to-DIP
>>> > breakout? What's the RAM chip they're using?
>>>
>>> and a logic chip (there're a few different approaches here) to combine
>>> the separate chip selects to a couple of addresses and a single select
>>> signal. My own version of the circuit uses the fewest ports possible
>>> (at least if nobody comes up with a different approach I couldn't
>>> think of).
>>> The RAM chip must be a CMOS static ram, 8kx8 and with low power
>>> standby (not all have this feature). The original 8k modules were
>>> specified for 4 uA max standby current, that allows the standby
>>> battery to keep the RAM content for over a month. Usually the suitable
>>> chips have L or LL in the part number, but you better check the
>>> datasheet for the fine details. Most of the suitable RAM chips have a
>>> measured standby current of 0.1 uA (often less) at 3.3V if the chip
>>> select are driven with the correct voltages. At these current levels,
>>> cleaning the soldering flux is a must. I've measured up to 15 uA of
>>> standby current on badly cleaned modules. YMMV.
>>> Glue logic *must* be 74HC family, it has a suitable current draw at
>>> 3.3V standby and suitable speed. In one case I've used 74AHC and it
>>> worked well too.
>>>
>>> >
>>> > -- Jim
>>> >
>>> > On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 10:29 PM, Fugu ME100 <[email protected]>
>>> wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >> You could try
>>> >> https://www.arcadeshopper.com/wp/?page_id=11#!/8k-RAM-
>>> module-for-Model-100/p/104430801/category=28313042
>>> >>
>>> >> They have the M100 modules if you want to buy.
>>> >>
>>> >> If you want to build your own there are PCBs on OSH Park for surface
>>> mount
>>> >> and DIP versions.
>>> >>
>>> >> No need for any pillaging :)
>>> >>
>>> >> From: M100 <[email protected]> on behalf of Diggy
>>> Dude
>>> >> <[email protected]>
>>> >> Reply-To: <[email protected]>
>>> >> Date: Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 8:13 PM
>>> >> To: <[email protected]>
>>> >> Subject: [M100] 8K RAM module
>>> >>
>>> >> Anyone know where I can get an additional 8K for my 24K M100 without
>>> >> pillaging another M100? Let's face it: if I got another M100, I'd be
>>> >> inclined to leave it intact.
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>
>>

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