Mmm, nice EPROM programmer !

[level42]

http://www.batronix.com/shop/programmer/BX32/eprom-programmer.html

Looks a shit-load better quality than any of the Willem-stuff from the far-east.
I know these do the trick, but what I like about this one:

- Made in Germany
- Sturdy housing
- EXCELLENT software which runs on Windows, Linux AND Mac !!
- free software + updates every 2 weeks
- has a HUGE table of known devices

It's cheaper to buy it here though:
http://such002.reichelt.nl/?SID=13UL5PI38AAAIAABJmT7wabdb78785f58ef2bcb74b278d4a6a23c;ACTION=446

Really thinking about getting this. Yes it's a lot more expensive than a Willem, but this I can put next to my Mac, and program and read EPROMs every second of the day, with very comfy software and a reliable device.

Look at the video:
http://www.batronix.com/flash/pee/pee.html

[anunaki]

nice

I'm looking for a eprom programmer, this one looks solid and the price is not that bad.

Maybe we can buy 2 in one time too save on transport? I think you come to nozomi in 2 weeks?

I have one question: can you also errase eproms with such device? Or do you always need UV light for that?

[level42]

Yes you always need UV light, at least for EPROMs. EEPROMS can be electrically erased but you normally don't need a programmer for that.

Yes I am planning on coming to the "dark side" 

I am not 100% sure yet...gotta check some funding

[level42]

For the eraser, I did go the extremely cheap way:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=eprom%20eraser&_sop=15&_clu=2&_fcid=146&_localstpos=2984%20GC&_stpos=2984%20GC&gbr=1

Since we don't do loads of EPROMs, this is fine. Never use it unattended though, I opened one and well....it wouldn't pass KEMA-keur or any other European safety checks for sure 

[Tyrem]

For the eraser, I did go the extremely cheap way:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=eprom%20eraser&_sop=15&_clu=2&_fcid=146&_localstpos=2984%20GC&_stpos=2984%20GC&gbr=1

Since we don't do loads of EPROMs, this is fine. Never use it unattended though, I opened one and well....it wouldn't pass KEMA-keur or any other European safety checks for sure 

exactely my setup. got everyting two weeks ago.

[anunaki]

 

just let me know if you want to go for it...... 

[level42]

For the eraser, I did go the extremely cheap way:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=eprom%20eraser&_sop=15&_clu=2&_fcid=146&_localstpos=2984%20GC&_stpos=2984%20GC&gbr=1

Since we don't do loads of EPROMs, this is fine. Never use it unattended though, I opened one and well....it wouldn't pass KEMA-keur or any other European safety checks for sure 

exactely my setup. got everyting two weeks ago.

Man such a shame...

If you buy 5 at one time you get a nice rebate.....can we get 3 more people wanting one ?

I also noticed that the one's from Reichelt seem to not be the latest version (II) but the I version (unless they advertise them incorrectly)

[anunaki]

The picture also shows the "I" version. I don't really know the difference

[level42]

It's mentioned on the website right here:

http://www.batronix.com/shop/programmer/BX32/eprom-programmer.html

But let me C&P that for you....

BX32 Batupo II - New version available now!
With the BX32 Batupo II a new version of the popular programming device BX32 Batupo is available now. The following improvements were implemented compared with the first version:
Doubled firmware memory size: The BX32 Batupo II has enough place for future improvements and enlarged chip support.
Improve pin driving possibilities: The BX32 Batupo II can drive more pins with supplying and programming voltages as its predecessor.
Improved chip supply: The supply and programming voltages of the chips can now be set more accurately.

[bencao74]

 had this one also, but then changes to 32P, because this one support Serial EEPROM (24, 25, 45, 93, 95, ...), which I needed somehow.

[ckong]

I consider to buy a programmer, but I think that I first will go for the Willem 5, it´s damn cheap and I have never done eprom programming before, so I first want to get the hang of it before deciding to buy a more expensive one. And how often will I use it? Not that often I guess, it is mainly just for fun, maybe to try out some hacks or so, besides the occasional rebuning for board repair sakes.

[anunaki]

That one only got a Parallel Port, otherwise i would've bought it already becaus of it's price

I don't have it on my (laptop) computers. The USB interface version is a lot more expensive

[Digimon]

I use the Willem 5, it's ok!

Not confortable but working.


The only mess are the non working 25xx eproms, for old PCBs

[level42]

Did you encounter any problems with using the Willem ?

I've read about a lot of problems when programming 2732s etc.

One note about the Batronix: it won't program 2708 (mainly 8080 hardware, think of SI etc.) and it won't program 2532's. These EPROMs require negative voltages to be programmed and the Batronix doesn't provide that. (Like many affordable modern day programmers by the way ).
It _DOES_ READ the 2532s so you can still verify if they are OK using ROMident.

There's an interesting discussion about this going on at UKvac: http://www.ukvac.com/forum/topic332190_post779032.html#779032

I am still interested in it though. There are ways to use 2716's instead of 2708. Programming 2532's will remain a problem though, although I still have my Needham that will do them....

[anunaki]

There is also this little fellow

http://www.mcumall.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4225

it supports the ones you mention without adapter:

http://www.mcumall.com/comersus/store/mcumall_TrueUSBWillemsupportICs.asp

if you need to programm 16 bit stuff, there is an adapter package