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It's too bad there's no "cover it with Cosmoline and stash in the barn" option when it comes to electronics.
by varjag 2y ago
It's too bad there's no "cover it with Cosmoline and stash in the barn" option when it comes to electronics.
- flir 2y agoControlled atmosphere storage? Probably a bit extreme for your average ZX Spectrum though.
- wildzzz 2y agoPlace the item in an ESD bag along with a couple desiccant bags. Replace the air in the bag with dry nitrogen and then heat seal it. Place into another bag as backup and seal that too. Keep away from sunlight or place the item in a foam lined box. This is basically the method NASA uses to store things long term. The only thing you can't really control is tin whiskers growing in the solder. If you absolutely need it to last, conformal coating the boards can help prevent the tin whiskers from touching anything else.
- varjag 2y agoThat's unfortunately not going to work. Electrolytics degrade fairly quick, NVRAMs, backup batteries and even UVEPROMs die with time. On longer periods anything organic (starting with wire insulation) deteriorates.