Re: Willem EPROM programmer...

Just to further clarify, this is the one I have (and I've just ordered
another!):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Serial-adapter-converter-connect-printer/dp/B000L0UDQA

I didn't expect to find it quite that easily :)

Sorry for the UK link. Couldn't spot the same one on Amazon US.

Martin.

> I successfully use a USB->Serial adapter within OS X and Windows XP that
> is unbranded but contains the "Prolific" chipset. I would therefore
> recommend any adapter based on that. I use the Data I/O 29B with that.
>
> That's the easy bit. The difficult bit is that very few manufacturers
> actually let you know what's in their units prior to you buying them so
> it's a bit hit and miss.
>
> I need to go through this exercise myself really as 1 adapter isn't enough
> for my needs so I could do with another.
>
> Martin.
>
>> I do remember that there was one dipswitch that had to be set in the
>> Data
>> I/O to make it into a remote station instead of stand-alone (was it
>> #7??).
>> That and make sure obviously you are hooked up to the right com port and
>> upload using binary.
>>
>> If that still doesnt work feel free contact me directy and I will run
>> you
>> through the settings in mine.
>>
>> AF
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 02:08, Matt Rossiter <matt@rossiters.com> wrote:
>>
>>> What Serial to USB adapter do you guys use? When I try to upload a
>>> file
>>> to the Data I/O 29B it times out while waiting for a response from the
>>> programmer. I've tried several different settings with no luck using
>>> the
>>> Airlink101.
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>> On Mon, 8 Jun 2009 23:33:40 -0400, Arcadeforever
>>> <arcadeforever@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> > Yup, agreed, thats my setup, a laptop with XP, software from Mike's
>>> Arcade,
>>> > serial to USB and the DATA I/O 29B.
>>> >
>>> > AF
>>> >
>>> > On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 22:24, <wkarkula@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> I'd get a Data I/O 29B for the old stuff and a willem for the new
>>> stuff.
>>> >> Matches the era of programmer with the era of chips you want to
>>> program.
>>> >>
>>> >> There are software patches for the dos Data I/O PROMLINK program
>>> that
>>> >> allow
>>> >> it to run on a win XP computer and also a usb to serial converter
>>> for
>>> >> computers without a serial port.
>>> >>
>>> >> Others will chime in I'm sure.
>>> >>
>>> >> Bill
>>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>>> >> From: "Bill Sudbrink" <wh.sudbrink@verizon.net>
>>> >> To: "Techtools List" <techtoolslist@flippers.com>
>>> >> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 10:29:21 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
>>> >> Subject: [Techtoolslist] Willem EPROM programmer...
>>> >>
>>> >> I'm new to the list. I collect and repair/restore
>>> >> 8-bit microcomputers from the 1970's. I'm considering
>>> >> picking up one of the Willem EPROM programmers that
>>> >> seem to always be available on ebay for pretty cheap.
>>> >> I've gone through the list archives and see that there
>>> >> was a discussion on this subject several years ago but
>>> >> it didn't really come to any firm conclusion. My main
>>> >> use for this tool would be to program 2716s and 2732s.
>>> >> One of the tables in one of the ebay pages suggests
>>> >> that the device can test 6116 static RAMs which would
>>> >> also be useful. I have two concerns:
>>> >>
>>> >> 1) All of the ebay pages emphasize all of the new chips
>>> >> that these gizmos support. Has the "legacy" chip
>>> >> support been lost?
>>> >>
>>> >> 2) Whenever old programmers in good shape come up for
>>> >> auction, they go for a lot more than the "buy-it-now"
>>> >> on these Willems. Why?
>>> >>
>>> >> Thanks,
>>> >> Bill Sudbrink
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