Extra long chatty project build

A very long and relaxing project build where I answer questions and chat for two hours. These ultra long videos aren't usually as popular as the shorter ones, but can help people relax and sleep.
This project does involve mains voltage, and should only be attempted by those with good electronic assembly experience. The end result is a technical art item and not intended for use as a toy by children or non-technical adults.
If you enjoy these videos you can help support the channel with a dollar for coffee, cookies and random gadgets for disassembly at:- www.bigclive.c...
This also keeps the channel independent of KZbin's algorithm quirks, allowing it to be a bit more dangerous and naughty.
#ElectronicsCreators

[@zebrasprite]

Thanks for being my friend, Clive. These help a lot on lonelier days.

[@GriotDNB]

Here's another friend, friend.❤

[@maxyhusky2016]

OMG YES FINALLY HOUR + CLIVE VIDEO WE SLEEPING GOOD TONIGHT YESSSSSS

[@TeddB13]

I could listen to, and watch, your videos all day long! Thanks, Clive.

[@jkobain]

This is how I discovered that I need to subscribe to this channel, because all the feed became full of these videos screaming at me «Watch me! No, watch me!»

[@iandawkins2182]

I absolutely love these long videos, it' seems so long since you did one. Thanks, and keep them coming PLEASE 👍👍

[@ElectroKevDotCom]

This is what we need Clive. Back to the old format. Long builds and Poundland deconstructs. ❤

[@jkobain]

My best relaxation is soldering some silly kit while listening to Clive mumbling in the headphones, lol. Thanks for being you, thanks for coming to us. Cheers!

[@sfdntk]

Oh man, same here. I've made quite literally every single kit I can find on Ali, from water lights and LED Christmas trees to wifi smoke alarms and Ferris wheels and everything in between. I particularly enjoy the SMD kits, hand soldering those tiny components is such a peaceful, zen pastime.

[@jkobain]

@@sfdntk I love my M328 component tester and DSO138, both assembled out of DIY kits. As Clive said, you should practice more, and don't be afraid to do something wrong; and DGW says «even more rosiiiiiiiiiiin!» if anything.

[@lmwlmw4468]

Yeahp, my Zen moments are exactly the time I sit at my workbench and start immersing myself in electronics ..... just like Clive with this nice chandelier....!!!

[@gregorythomas333]

This is a completely enjoyable & relaxing video...I truly love these longer ones and have watched many of your older build videos repeatedly. Thank you Clive!

[@Stuartrusty]

With regard to techy folks, I kind of knew from an early age that I was going to do something electronic or mechanical or both. I can remember my Mum telling me that when I was very young, (12-18 months) I had already worked out how to undo the wooden screw retainers on my cot and get out of it. Always taking things apart to see how they worked, setting fire to stuff, giving myself electric shocks, seeing if I could improve the power or efficiency of stuff, dismantling and repairing my bicycles, watching and helping my Dad (an electrician) repair our old Hoover twin tub washing machine or his old 2 stroke moped. I was also very curious about food, always helping my Mum with cooking or baking, also washing, cleaning, ironing and other household tasks. So much so that when my mum went back to work after my sister and I started high school, I was the one usually tasked with cleaning, simply because Mum said I was better at it than anyone else in the house. I really struggled scholastically, and was classed as over sensitive with a tendency to be easily distracted by anything other than what I should have been concentrating on. There was only one tutor at my high school who recognised that I had a talent that could be nurtured. Struggled with relationships of all kinds too, including family. It was in my early 40s after a couple of episodes of intense anger outbursts I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression and was on medication for them. Further investigation and curiosity led me to another diagnosis of borderline Asperger's syndrome. This answered a lot of questions for me, especially my tendency to have high standards for cleaning and organisation. I'm now medication free, in my late 50s and managing 'my disorder' with yoga, meditation, cycling, walking, travelling, working and many side projects both mechanical and electronic. I do so dislike calling it 'my disorder', because contrary to the description, I am not disordered in any way and don't take ownership of any condition by calling it mine. My full time job is now a production repair technician for a well known American yellow precision test equipment manufacturer, working with lots of other folk who are much smarter than me and who design all the above test equipment. Basically, lots of other nerds, geeks etc. I get paid to take apart and repair very expensive metrology grade electronic test equipment, work with it and use it on a daily basis too. What's not to like about that? Long and rambly comment for a long and rambly video, many thanks Big Clive.

[@HS6_00]

I’m a young adult that’s looking into going into trade school to become a certified electrician, then I’m moving on to get a bachelor’s in electronics. I have certain fascination with basically everything to do with electricity and the time I have off work I’d like to do some projects. I for one, would definitely love to see more videos like this where I can pick some stuff up and maybe get a new project idea along the way. It’d be awesome to see more stuff like this man.

[@bigclivedotcom]

Try and get an electrical apprenticeship with a company. Getting paid to learn real stuff is a great option.

[@boom2478]

Really enjoyed this longer 'episode'. Great company also working alongside you tinkering with LEDs all night til dawn. Appreciate your ethics and philosophy as much as your skills and presentation. Cheers!

[@Petertronic]

Really loved this build & chat. I'll take these over a short any day.

[@Mark1024MAK]

I hate KZbin shorts. Creators, please note that it is rare that I watch shorts. What is even more annoying is that KZbin now makes it tricky to create short videos without them automatically becoming a ‘short’. I just want a normal video...

[@moderndiscourse]

“An odd electric shock from time to time is a very educational thing… it teaches you respect for electricity” As electrician, nothing rings more true. Every time I get a little too confident working with electricity, she never fails to remind me who the REAL boss is 😆

[@jhsevs]

I got scarily close to a 10cm long arc of 34.9kV in a crt projector once… the blue plasma flying across from the HV lead to the chassis is a picture in my head I’ll never get rid of ⚡️

[@sparkyprojects]

I was in electrical maintenance and installation on the same site for 32 years, i was brought up on the old danfoss thermostats/pressure switches, and saw the gradual introduction od BMS controls like Trend and York A recent vid of a radio tower engineer (Greeling) showed what RF can do to a hot dog For epoxy or other glues, i have a couple of silicone table mats, one of shich i cut a small square for mixing, the other i can use to protect the table, once the epoxy has hardened, it can easily be peeled off.

[@pendarischneider]

Ahhh very relaxing, and we discuss how many LED. Forty he says, then adds another two, along with a little back story about listening to the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy - 42 was no accident 😜 Keep up the good work, thank you

[@bigclivedotcom]

I didn't even spot that.

[@quakesin1982]

I love longer videos thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed it.

[@EmptyMTYT]

Saving this for tonight, your voice is very calming

[@AndrewSteffenHB]

This is incredible, I was just wanting a long Clive vid and here it is. I will play this on repeat all the time, such a good voice 😊

[@dw1444]

o yes classic big Clive making things and talking great video looking forward to the next one of these

[@ed.puckett]

I was putting off the two-hour commitment for this video, but now having watched it I am rewarded with your wit and wisdom. Thank you!

[@dcallan812]

Oh a long one. Nice ☺ A light electrical shock is just a reminder to pay more attention. I worked with MPLAB programmers and sent a few off to the skip when they let out the magic smoke. They were so expensive to replace, just happy they were not mine and work had to buy them. 🤣🤣

[@Deadbolt4992]

I find it funny as hell that u mentioned people using your videos to fall asleep. Because that’s exactly why I put on this long video 😂

[@bikkiikun]

It may be somewhat surprising that there is a sizeable audience for such specialised channels. But looking back, at Bob Ross (that painting bloke), there obviously was an audience for such things even back then. And now, with easy global distribution, a couple of thousand each in a 50 to 100 countries the interested audience does add up.

[@someguy2741]

The old ceramic light bulb bases make good jigs and test stands. I made a 3d print model with a light switch, a power meter, a gfci power outlet and an edison screw bulb holder. All of it in a small 3d printed container. It makes dealing with and testing far easier. The GFCI is protecting the bulb (sort of, it cant be grounded) such that if the outlet trips the power shuts off the bulb socket. It also of course allows a decent remote-ish on/off when turning on fixed items for the first time.

[@BeatboxNorwich]

Perfect video to go to bed to. Clive's soothing voice never fails to send me off (while learning from the man)

[@vexy1987]

On the soda stream, I brew beer, and refill my soda stream bottle (it fits in a fridge for dispensing) from a pub sized CO2,cannister, this reduces the price of a refill to about 10p And as luck would have it you're keeping me company during my latest brew!

[@ConorNoakes]

We have a house full of technical junk and it drives my partner mad 😂 She doesn’t seem to mind the cool techy bits when they eventually get finished or having things repaired when they break mind 🤔

[@robinbrowne5419]

Clive droning on and on is sure to induce sleep. I will save this video for tonight. 8o ] 💤 💤

[@dsloop3907]

Time Team is a good sleep inducer.

[@PeterDempsey-yarglags]

I woke up to this twice. KZbin seem to repeat sleepy time videos. I had to rewind it to see what it was all about. Another great Big Clive video.

[@Leahi84]

I LOVED THIS! Thank you for making a video like this, and for making it so long! I wish you could do videos like this all the time, even though I know that's not feasible. Happy to say I did NOT fall asleep during it!

[@georgebayliss3291]

I shall enjoy this Clive :)

[@wither8]

Hey Clive, at welding stores, you can get pressurized CO2 bottles. Considering CO2 itself is super cheap, welding stores are price gouging too...but not nearly as much as SodaStream or the NitroPress (single-use canisters for coffee). The downside is you have to use a PRV and flowmeter (or dual gauge dial), as well as lease/purchase a high pressure tank, but the upside is after you price it out you'll be saving money in the long run (~6ish months, at which point you're paying literally 12-20% on the pound). Brita, SodaStream and all those brands aren't in the business of selling gear- they're in the business of selling maintenance contracts. Thanks for the good advice!

[@bigclivedotcom]

The tricky bit is being on an island. It makes things like this a bit harder to find.

[@wherami]

Ah the really old computer virus back when hardware was hacked. It’s interesting hearing your professional career and experiences.

[@JeffsCast]

Thank you for your company and expertise Clive :) I've learned lots of cool tricks from you over the years.

[@MJ-cj3ww]

Thanks for the long video! 😊 I appreciate you showed us to work with 240 V and a bunch of LEDs in a reasonably amd easy way. I was impressed! But here some questions: 1. Why are the LEDs so bright at 3 mA? 2. Why you don't add more LEDs? The 240 V should be good for more...(ok, it would be 3 h video but I think you can tell much more stories😉) 3. And the most important q: What is the easiest way to get rid of the 50 Hz flickering. Some caps I think. But how much, where and what is the matching capacity? As you said, the mcu takes the fun out this...sometimes😊 I‘ve had much fun. Big thank you.

[@bigclivedotcom]

In the UK you can run over 100 LEDs in series, but it would have been very time consuming to make. It also means they would be lit for less of the sinewave and need a smoothing capacitor, that introduces extra complexities and risks. Modern gallium nitride LEDs are visually very good at even 1mA.

[@Wingsabr]

I have a playlist of all of Clives "food" videos I use to get to sleep. Its very effective

[@wimwiddershins]

Ahh, a luscious project at the end of my day. Thanks Clive.

[@myarchus1]

"The odd electrical shock, from time to time, is a very educational thing… it teaches you respect for electricity." --words to live by. A few years back I was helping my 75-y.o. neighbour install a new drop ceiling in his basement. One of the things we discovered was an unterminated cable inside a conduit among the floor joists. Per his request, I climbed an aluminum ladder with a pair of tin snips and, after the neighbour swore up and down that the wire had been disconnected from the breaker panel, I cut the cable. As you might guess, it was live and made a loud pop that scared the bejeebers out of me.

[@jrsc01.]

i have to say i also love these random chillout build videos too! Thanks BC

[@stevecoppin6396]

as an ex stage techy type , i do enjoy your vids ... hydraulics not lx , so it's novel to me, theatre musicals etc., a fun life but hard graft sometimes. retired now thanks for the fun

[@charlieb9502]

I love these types of long format videos,

[@Mark1024MAK]

I don’t understand why there are any comments or likes. This video is supposed to send everyone to sleep. The only reason I’m awake is because the dog has just woken me up....

[@rimmersbryggeri]

In the old days they used to do the "10A Barbecue" in physics class here in sweden. It was probably not everywhere but seems to have been common enough as far back as the 70's.

[@Jimmyfisher121]

Clive as you put in the resin if you have something say like an electric tooth brush without the brush and just touch the vibrater to the metal clamp or what ever is holding the job, it will help the resin go down and remove some of the air bubbles, just a thought my older brother does this when he makes his moulds.

[@ChuckKirchner-se6ib]

I'm really lovin' these long Clive vids. Also, if "Diode Gone Wild" can have a "catculator", then Clive can have a "pinkculator". I enjoyed the Q&A periods, and I'm tempted to toss in a question or two of my own. Cheers, Clive

[@qtrax100]

You give great advise Clive. Salutes.

[@BrucePreston-br4tn]

For as long as I've had a smartphone, it's had DON'T PANIC written on the lock screen in large friendly letters. It is _absolutely_ what Adams was describing when he described the Guide.

[@Mark1024MAK]

I had a lock screen also with DON’T PANIC in large friendly letters on an iPad mini that was issued to me by my employer. It amused my workmates 😂

[@neilhazell9057]

Love the video just chilling out watching it. On the subject of AI I can remember a BBC programme called bugs back in 1996 that's what got me into electronics from a young age.loved watching it two episodes was about a computer programme called cyberx artificial intelligence and got out in to the world no control over it.

[@GWorxOz]

Always good.👍 👍 👍 👍

[@mrkazman]

Next time you get a burn, try using hygroscopinc sticking plasters to draw out the moisture before it pops.

[@Ivorbiggin]

Learning to be an electrician and acting on the side……..sounds like Sir David Jason ….thats what he did 😊

[@carlubambi5541]

Keep on doing what you do .Always something to make for for something .

[@richardp3159]

The Geerling Engineering talking hotdog video is very good for those of us who miss the electric forks of death

[@chocolatejellybean2820]

Its a good video and appreciate your commentry and annecdotes as its relatable. I really thankful you share more deeply on stuff liek depressio at 21.12 and funny the annecdote abour electric forks of death.. do niss those videos

[@gudenau]

I would absolutely love to be able to observe the design of a lot of mechanical devices. Maybe there's a way to get some of that back especially with the proliferation of 3D printing, it won't be metal but it will be physical.

[@betterbackwards2701]

You talked about the eighties. What fibre optic projects did you not complete? I wrecked a household display for a car inspection lamp!

[@RiffRaffMama.]

I imagine your house being lit up like a Christmas tree, literally, all year round.

[@carroll-w7wxv]

Having an explosive containment pie dish helped your channel get to 1.05M subs LOL

[@thisnthat3530]

Speaking of electrocuting hotdogs, have you seen the Geerling engineering video where a hotdog is made to talk by holding it against a high power AM radio transmitter?

[@Elesthor]

Love these longer videos

[@davebuchan3136]

Yeah a build video!!! Good stuff

[@Kostanj42]

Worked exactly like you described. Wanted to hear all the questions and answers but fell asleep after an hour.

[@austinrutledge6484]

Have you messed with chatgpt since this video? Its really useful for identifying components from images and helping you generate scripts for advanced calculations (that need to be checked by a human)

[@ian-c.01]

Interesting chat video, I don't consider it ASMR but it is kind of relaxing. You mentioned that you use your phone to help you sleep by watching crappy videos or playing solitaire but that must take a very long time. I used to have trouble sleeping when I was young but I was told a technique that works very quickly, it works by focusing the mind on relaxing and shutting out all other intrusive thoughts. I was told to lie on my back with legs out straight and hands laid together on my chest with elbows at my side and stay in this position while you repeat a gentle slow mantra along the lines of 'relax, relax, it's time for sleep, time to relax, time to sleep". Repeat slowly while you concentrate on breathing slowly and steadily, there is no need to rush in fact the most important thing is a slow steady rhythm. When you have your breathing under control you can start to relax your lower limbs by changing the mantra very slightly something like " toes, toes it's time for sleep, time to relax, time to sleep" and repeat slowly and steadily 3 or 4 times. There is no rush doing this in fact you want to slow down as you go through the exercise, you should be able to find a rhythm for the chant that works for you and you can change the words slightly if you want but the important thing is to find an easy to remember chant. After toes move to 'feet, feet go to sleep, it's time to relax, it's time for sleep' repeat 3 or 4 times slowly and steadily then go to heels, then ankles, then lower legs, knees, thighs, hips etc. all the time breathing rhythmically and steadily. As you move up your legs you should feel your toes start to tingle as the blood flows and brings warmth to your toes, then your feet will start tingling, then your lower legs etc. As you go higher up your body go through hips, abdomen, chest, shoulders then go to fingers, hands, wrists , arms, elbows, upper arms, shoulders and neck. As you get to you head you should be pretty much done and your whole body should be tingling and warm, this is the time to slip into your favourite sleep position and allow yourself to slip off to a nice deep sleep. The trick with this is to keep it slow and steady, take your time and relax while getting your breathing under control, concentrating on a simple exercise that involves your whole body piece by piece occupies your mind completely and focuses it on relaxing. It can be very effective and the more you do it, the easier it gets, I can bow fall asleep in the time it takes to read this post but that didn't happen the first time, practice makes perfect.

[@MsLancer99]

My first computer is a Amstrad NC200 way back in the early 1990s and here we are in 2024 and it still working find to this day and it's very easy to use and the most unbelievable thing is it uses about 100 to 190 MA at 6 volt and I use a Parallel to USB powered adapter to plug into my desk to computer and may it continue keep working

[@Landrew0]

"Getting a shock is the only way to learn." Seeing other people getting shocked works too.

[@chriscody2852]

This is amazing

[@magicbox9371]

Intresting video with subject matter I did not tune in for. I am over 60 never married, no friends and own so many tools sometimes there is nowhere to sit. Question: how do you retrieve shrink wrap so quickly? In my life I begin six more projects before I find what I need to complete the first one. Two years ago I began working on a bicycle I have yet to complete.

[@bigclivedotcom]

I have some handy component cabinets with lots of drawers, and keep pre-cut lengths of heatshrink in them. 59 - never married - lots of tools.

[@erikdenhouter]

"I can't say this and I can't say that for the youtube algorithm...". So, we already crossed the boundary that we are afraid of corporate robots. I was also uncommented a few times on youtube just by polite venting a practical idea, and even after checking and replacing the comment it disappeared. When I tell people they don't believe it, and joke that I must have said something 'not allowed'. Who would ever think people would ever say something like that. More and more control is imminent, and we can't control it.

[@Mark1024MAK]

I’ve also had comments that disappear when the page is refreshed, never to be seen again... Comments that are non controversial.

[@emilyblythejones]

You ever want to ditch the apocalyptic vibes for a trip to do some Vegas people watching yourself, we’d love that for you. We get some extreme weather here but it’s a whole different type. Would you be willing to link to that music channel you mentioned around that same time? C fax? Sounds right up our alley. Please and thank you! Love this chill video. We’ve been enjoying the MRE videos over the last few days too. Our parasocial friendship with you feels like hanging out with our friends back home. Thanks for the laughs.

[@emilyblythejones]

Also! Get out of here with the Disney approved greater connected universes. I’m here for @brickintheyard and Big Clive crossovers. I do sculpture and have learned so much from him and husband does tech. We’re messing with lighting and sculpture crossovers ourselves. But I feel your pain with the gloopy resin. Have you ever messed around with a wide syringe for potting?

[@papal1ef]

Nice background video to play when I'm assembling the AVE knife. I'm happy

[@jsswizard]

For potting, I use a plastic syringe - without a needle - from eBay. Pull out the plunger. Dispense the resin into the syringe tube using the scale to measure. Mix with the wooden stick of a cotton swab. Then insert the plunger and dispense while inserting. Good method for injecting into tight spaces.

[@W4BIN]

Those connectors look like my "Dupont" connectors. Ron W4BIN

[@TheSlyMouse]

Im planning to go to school for electrical engineering in a year and a half and your videos inspire me. Im teaching myself the math beforehand. Have you had to lean many high level maths when you were in training?

[@bigclivedotcom]

I did a traditional electrical apprenticeship with an electrical engineering company. I attended technical college one day per week. The mathematical side wasn't too bad. Have you considered doing an apprenticeship? That way you get paid while you learn, and at the end you are very employable.

[@pollycat1294]

it's a different time. i am same age as you. when i was in 3rd grade for a sience project i made a hot dog cooker with a lamp cord and two nails. (teacher and the class loved it)

[@JohnnyMotel99]

I think it's the carbonation experiments that build your subcriber base, oh and your wild beard!

[@robinbrowne5419]

I like these little LED trees 🌳

[@phonotical]

I didn't see you ask for questions at all, it's a shame I dont see the community tabs thing at all on mobile unless I look for it specifically 😐 Nobody has ever come to harm copying you, or watching you, beyond the odd solder burn, which I speak of from experience, you are the primary reason I got into this stuff, and now I understand more and can actually fix stuff 😂 and, make stuff! Site I always took electronic things apart as a child and has no idea what I was looking at, I feel like you helped to bridge that part of my strange childhood back into my adult life, the only problem now is, I can afford to buy more crap to tear apart and mess with 😂 every day is a new day to learn

[@tncorgi92]

He asked in a recent video, not sure which one but it was very recent. But he didn't mention my question so maybe it was the Patreon subscribers he picked from.

[@phonotical]

@@tncorgi92 it's about 3 weeks ago in the community tab

[@DanielSquidington]

Its 3am and I need to up at 9am.. I WISH i could fall asleep to this..

[@Landrew0]

Clive, it's a bit silly to fear AI. Robots don't develop emotions like in the movies. Nor do they have our survival instinct, honed from billions of years of struggle.

[@barthanes1]

Poundland sounds like an adult theme park.

[@bigclivedotcom]

They do sell adult toys too.

[@scottsmall9898]

Worked perfect for last night's sleep thank you

[@dotonthehorizon9620]

It worked wonders last night, good morning now :)

[@gonzo_the_great1675]

Tim Hunkin is doing a talk at EMF camp, on 'The History of Electric Shocks'. Which will probably be on YT in the future.

[@Ale.K7]

Thanks, Clive!

[@zingaman]

Love love love build videos!! Screw shorts!

[@barthanes1]

In the late 90s, when I was in basic training, I ate MREs from the Vietnam Era. 10 years old is not that old for an MRE.

[@richardbas2948]

Hi Clive! When is there a new Bearded Club coming up? That's been so long ago now.

[@bigclivedotcom]

Maybe soon. We had to stop for political reasons.

[@ThunderBassistJay]

Dzjeebus, over two hours! 😀👍

[@lime-407]

Hi Clive I have a question Where can I send to you packages ? My friend gave me an vape that's as if they just don't want it to by recycled. And I lack the reverse engineering skills I think it has potential for a very interesting video.

[@Ivorbiggin]

Following

[@anthonytidey2005]

I would recommend putting the epoxy in and playing a heat gun on the epoxy. This will make it more viscus and flow into the light bulb plug. Also, it will enhance the curing time. Re the microwave transformers, a lady in the US was using it for art work on wood, similar to fractiles. She went I into another room from her husband in her slippers and dressing gown but tripped when she started her husband cam in and turned it off. She had serious burn to her hand where she lost a lot of skin and other tissue. She is very lucky to be alive. Be very careful around high voltage eletricity. I worked in electronics and I believe anything over 5V dc is dangerous. Love your videos. Thank's.

[@POVwithRC]

Oh my God it's so loooong 🥰

[@barrieshepherd7694]

I watched in sections over 3 days!

[@squelching]

A tad revealing, but there are particular voices I like - usually women's, but yours has that quality I enjoy. My ex girlfriend resented me because her voice wasnt one of them!

[@alexmarshall4331]

Do other dyspraxics enjoy watching Clives hands weave such beautiful and elegant conclusions...?

[@greg6172]

Cricket is like watching resin cure. I love cricket when others are watching the match.

[@kyoudaiken]

Love these videos!!

[@alexmarshall4331]

WOW!!! 2 hours just flew by...enjoyed every minute Clive 👉♾️👈👉💎👈‼️‼️

[@DarkVain]

Great vid Clive!! Kinda answers my question as to what I need to do with a Christmas angel that had 10 old style Christmas lights. I believe using your power supply as is should work for 120v in Canada for the 10 leds.

[@bigclivedotcom]

Also see other fairy lights conversion videos, including the use of capacitive droppers for higher intensity.

[@micrashed]

I go through bouts of pish poor sleep and put your long videos on the headphones to help me nod off.

[@alexanderkupke920]

You mentioned how far those computers and cameras came we surprisingly still can make phone calls with. I just lately have been recommended a Video by the 8-bit guy, talking about the processor that run some of the first computers that became widely avaialble like the Commodore PET or the Apple I, the MOS 6502. Looking a little further into that CPU I had to realize that this one is still used until today. some of thoese vtech kids learn computers, a number of scientific calculators, if you still happen to have a furby, i think back then the tamagotchi, they all seem to have run on versions this cpu, and at least for the calculators, it still seems to be a common cpu today. Loking at a more modern CPU that came after that one, the motorola 68000 which powered for example Commodore Amiga and some Atari computers, seems to share the same fate. Although the calculators are a bit larger, mostly those that can show graphics and curves. Also some highly reliable (and additionally redundant) systems in the Airbus A 320 family like certain elevator controlls or a display management system in the cockpit still rely on those, or more precise, variants of those. Seems some modern calculators are way overpowered. (And I do not mean those you can take calls on)

[@bigclivedotcom]

The 8051 architecture also makes a regular appearance in many generic Chinese microcontrollers.