This device lets you add a clock/calendar to a machine that doesn't have one already, and it does not take up a slot. It works by slipping underneath a 32KB ROM chip and it is generally transparent to the rest of the system. It is perfect for machines like the PCjr, PC and XT and it can easily be used in non-PC architectures. (It just needs a ROM socket to hide in.)
The details are here: http://www.brutman.com/PCjr/DS1216E.html
I just gave my last one away to a good home. But wow, they are expensive - $28! I was thinking of getting two or three more to keep on hand and I noticed that the rate for larger order (25) is a wee bit less - $22. (This is from DigiKey)
I don't think we can get them cheaply elsewhere. Is anybody interested in getting a few? If there are enough of us we can get the price break.
Mike
The details are here: http://www.brutman.com/PCjr/DS1216E.html
I just gave my last one away to a good home. But wow, they are expensive - $28! I was thinking of getting two or three more to keep on hand and I noticed that the rate for larger order (25) is a wee bit less - $22. (This is from DigiKey)
I don't think we can get them cheaply elsewhere. Is anybody interested in getting a few? If there are enough of us we can get the price break.
Mike