[sdiy] Recommend an EPROM programmer?

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On 8/8/10 11:11 AM, "klosmon" <klosmon at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> MTG wrote:
>> I'm looking for a good Universal Device programmer that can still
>> program some of the old EPROMs.  I think the 12.5v Vpp was pretty
>> common back in the day, 21v is probably not necessary.  To make things
>> difficult I want it to be resonably modern (USB) as I don't want to
>> hookup a desktop PC for just the programmer.  So I'm not looking for a
>> vintage programmer on eBay. Preferably from a company still in
>> business if possible.  If you can recommend something let me know.
>> 
>> GB
>> 
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> 
> Depends on how old you're talking about.
> I use the True-USB Willem programmer(GQ-3X) -- handles EPROMs from 2716
> on up, along with a large number of more modern devices.  USB
> plug-and-play;  no problems with it after 6 months of use.
> 
> Some old synths & drum machines used 2708 devices, for which there is no
> alternative but the vintage programmers.
> Same for things like the Siel DK600, which used 2532 EPROMs.
> 
> If you have the code, it's possible to program info from a 2708 into a
> 2716;  the 2716 is pin compatible, except for the -5V and +12V lines,
> which need to be reconfigured (run the -5 pin to +5V;  run the +12 pin
> to ground).  I've done this successfully with a number of old Prophet 5s.
> 
> ~GMM
> analogsynthservice.com
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Hi Folks,

I use a Data I/O 29 B I bought off of Ebay and it works great.

Terry