Homebrew PCBs

On Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:12:37 +0100, epineh <russ_nat@...> wrote:

> My next move is to make a chip resetter as per the SSC utility
> schematic's, (thanks Bill!) I have just recieved a commercial version
> today, but the SSC version will give me more control.  I will draw up
> a schematic tonight and convert to g-code ready to route with my CNC
> router tomorrow morning.  Then its onto some serious testing on
> copper.


I have used a homemade resetter circuit for a while, i took all the chips  
 from the carts, soldered them together, and split off the part of the  
ribbon cable with the right signals to keep them stationary. This way i  
could reset them all at once, without pulling a cart (and introducing air).

But i must say it wasn't worth the effort, i bought new spongeless carts  
with auto reset chips for some irish outfit for no money at all, i believe  
they were cheaper with the chips than the carts alone from mispro. The  
auto reset is great it's like the silly chip never existed.

Anyway, just in case you get tired of the resetting, those auto reset  
chips are great, and do not have to cost the kings ransom mispro asks. I  
could probably find out the link of the supplier again, if ireland is an  
option (shipping within the EU was not expensive, don't remember  
worldwide).

ST