Registered: Mar 2000
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I wanted to make a keychain out of my backup module and I was wondering if anyone had done such a thing already. Basically, I want to know where it is safe to drill a hole.

Registered: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Posts: 194

Just open it up and see where the circuit boards arent... and drill there.

Registered: Mar 2000
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I made a keychain out of my Backup Module by drilling a hole 45 angle into the little lip that is at the top of the module (where the indent is for the thumb). It works great. I've used it a few times where I needed to restore my visor and I wasnt' around my cradle. Also, I can now carry my backup module and my visor with me at all times without keeping them in the exact same place.
The only drawback is now I have a $50 dollar key chain!!!

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
Posts: 2682

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Originally posted by justino:
...by drilling a hole 45 angle into the little lip that is at the top of the module ...

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...a very brave soul, indeed!!!

Of course, it seems that this is actually a good idea... Handspring should modify the module and/or maybe even supply a small case that can be put on a keychain. After all, the two most likely (if not the only ) things a Visor-ite is going to have with them are their Visor and keys (then again, the keys are optional ).



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MarkEagle - Ice is nice!

Registered: Feb 2000
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Originally posted by justino:
I made a keychain out of my Backup Module by drilling a hole 45 angle into the little lip that is at the top of the module (where the indent is for the thumb).
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Good idea! But don't you think that dirt and dust will eventually get stuck in the holes at the bottom of the module (where it attaches to the contacts of the Visor)?
I would rather carry the module in a small case that I could attach to my keys...

I bet it looks rather geeky !!!

mc9

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Seattle, Wa, USA
Posts: 66

If you're looking for a perfect siezed case for standard modules, look no further than Gameboy cartridge cases...

This was suggested by someone months ago, and I've found that used game stores usually have a box of them kicking around behind the counter. They cost pennies, and are much safer to drill than the module itself. They also keep off dust and dirt.


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"Scalpel"
Atomic Hyrax Games

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: "Children are a gift from God, they are a reward"
Posts: 1049

...or you could do what I did and buy a beeper cover/key chain. The one I found is neoprene and made for a small Motorola beeper. It's stretchy so I can fit two modules in it, or one module and two spare AAAs. I found it in the bargain bin at OfficeMax for something like 4 bucks.
Michael Walters