Re: EPROMs - Need good, low cost device to program

The ebay item you mentioned does not program 2732 since it doesn't include a
needed adapter, so I wouldn't think it would program a 27256 chip, is this
true?

I have checked Ebay and searched on Google.
I only want something compatible with Windows XP so I can use my most
advanced computer.

The reaons for my post is that I thought someone here would have experience
in using such a device and have some tips on selecting a specific device
capable of programming a 27c256 chip..

I can't tell from the descriptions if they will likely fry the chips or
difficult to program. Is there something I'm missing when I read the
descriptions?

It seems that Batronix and Willems have 2 of the least expensive devices
with software and can program the 27c256 chip..

Which one of the above is better?
Are there any other devices with acceptable software?

Thanks again,

Mark

"Dr. Anton T. Squeegee" <SpammersAreVermin@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:MPG.1d038e3ad95d578398974f@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> In article <M4ame.33481$lQ3.26870@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> mmwink@xxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
>
> > I would like to program the 27c256 chip (29c256 would actually be
> > preferred).
> >
> > 1. Are there good, low cost devices to program this chip?
>
> "Good" (depending on your definition) and "low cost" are very
> often exclusive. A device programmer is an investment, like any other
> quality tool, and should be treated as such.
>
> In short: Don't cheat yourself by buying a poorly-made piece of
> crap that'll fry more chips than it programs. Be willing and ready to
> shell out the $$ for a decent programmer.
>
> Now, with that said... Try searching Greed-bay with this link:
>
> http://search.ebay.com/Device-Programmer_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8
>
> It'll turn up a number of choices. The kicker is that you need to
> be careful what you buy, because many programmers are either difficult
> to support (in terms of hard-to-get control software) or hideously
> expensive to support (in terms of Data I/O units).
>
> Do your homework -- Pick one that looks interesting, and contact
> the unit's manufacturer. See what it'll cost to run the thing before you
> buy.
>
> If you're looking for 'cheap,' and your computer has an available
> ISA slot and can run basic MS-DOS, you may want to consider Ebay item #
> 7518303890. This is an older programmer, and it is limited in what it
> can do, but it should work well enough for your application and it's got
> a very low ($3.58) current bid.
>
> Happy hunting.
>
>
> --
> Dr. Anton T. Squeegee, Director, Dutch Surrealist Plumbing Institute.
> (Known to some as Bruce Lane, ARS KC7GR,
> kyrrin (a/t) bluefeathertech[d=o=t]calm -- www.bluefeathertech.com
> "If Salvador Dali had owned a computer, would it have been equipped
> with surreal ports?"


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