old pic chips

[Art]

Nice gesture there Richard. I think most of these (or substitutes)
should be available as free samples from Microchip.
I've personally never been turned down.

For 12C509/A wite a flashing LED and clock it with the internal RC clock,
Then power it with a bench supply, stand back a little,
and gradually increase the voltage while limiting the current.
I'm sure you would be suprised!

Hmm... I wonder if a 16F84 / 16C84 could be an obscure collector's item one day...

[richard]

... I wonder if a 16F84 / 16C84 could be an obscure collector's item one day... - 3rd March 2015, 11:24
richard

I hope not , since nobody was interested in my offer those ones are now landfill

[Art]

I hope not , since nobody was interested in my offer those ones are now landfill

Lol, If it was 16C84, I might have grabbed that for a keepsake just in case

If you order samples as a hobbyist just be completely honest.
In comments I say I’m a hobbyist that shares code/design over the internet.