New Device Programmer

[granz]

Chris kindly answered my request for assistance. Here is my new device programmer:


It's a TL866A, and covers a boatload of devices, including the 2764/2864 and many others. I was able to get the software installed (it's a Windows program, but I managed to get it to install under Wine.) Next task is to get it to play nice with the programmer via the USB port - that can take some playing to get a Windows program to use a COM port that is actually a USB port. Although, in the worst-case scenario, I do have a Windows XP system (and can easily set up a Win 7 system) to use for this task.

After that, I will need to finish up the test program for the 6802. Then the world is my oyster (https://nosweatshakespeare.com/quotes/famous/the-worlds-your-oyster/).

[Chris Savage]

Well, I hope you're able to get things running. I was using this programmer on a Windows 8 laptop for a bit, then the next three computers were all Windows 10 Pro. Then at work on a Windows 10 Pro machine. So, poor thing has only ever known Windows love. LOL

I'm kind of surprised, even for a Chinese product, that there's no Linux / iOS versions of the software. It took me a bit to get used to the software, but after a while I was good with it. Again, not bad for a non-mainstream Chinese manufacturer.

Ironically, the unit I replaced it with doesn't really support much more in chips. I mainly upgraded to support a handful of 48-pin devices that the TL866A couldn't do.

[granz]

Well, I'd been having a bit of trouble with programming my AT28C64 (the first device that I tried.) After a bit of work searching the Internet, I tried switching to another EEPROM. When I tried taking the next '64 out of the anti-static foam in my parts drawer, it was "melted" into the anti-static pad.  Plus a few of the chip's pins were bent (apparently it was smashed down on one side, the pins bent into the foam, and then the foam "melted" to the chip. Well, I put that chip aside, and took one of my other AT28C64s, put it into the programmer and tried again. SUCCESS! 

A bit of notes: I tried using the software loaded through wine, on my main Linux notebook. Unfortunately, I never got the USB interface to connect the software to the programmer; it kept showing "Device not found." As I mentioned earlier, it can be a pain to get Windows USB stuff to work through wine. So, anyway, I do have Win 7 running in VirtualBox, and VB does fairly well with USB devices. So testing out the programmer software, I noticed that while it was showing "not found" running under wine, it did find, and connect, to the programmer under VB. So, when I tried filling the buffer with some text and programing the 2864, I got "Programming successful."
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So, now the next thing is to write a simple program in MC6802 assembly to exercise my 6802 Nano, from San Bergmans (https://www.sbprojects.net/projects/nano6802/index.php.) I'll set up another post for that one.

BTW, Chris, I did breakdown and order one of those cheapy Chinese erasers, sounds like the one that you have. Have not tested it yet - haven't burned any UV-EPROMs yet.

[Chris Savage]

So, when I tried filling the buffer with some text and programing the 2864, I got "Programming successful."

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BTW, Chris, I did breakdown and order one of those cheapy Chinese erasers, sounds like the one that you have. Have not tested it yet - haven't burned any UV-EPROMs yet.

I have more coming your way...we got back late on Saturday and USPS is only open until noon. During the week they're only open when I am at work, so I need to try again on Saturday morning.

[granz]

Genesis 1

Yep, one of my favorite books of the Bible. Lots of fun reading it. Especially when you look at all of the evidence for a literal interpretation of Genesis (https://answersingenesis.org/.) I was raised to love all kinds of science (I just have a natural affinity for electronics and computers.  )

I have more coming your way...we got back late on Saturday and USPS is only open until noon. During the week they're only open when I am at work, so I need to try again on Saturday morning.

No rush - I do appreciate the offer, but I understand the demands of moving and having a job. Don't despise working (for yourself or others) or you may find that you become unable to work. I should still be able to hold down a job for several more years, except for the pain. 

[Chris Savage]

I should still be able to hold down a job for several more years, except for the pain. 

Pain is something I know, all too well. But as my wife knows, I'm stubborn, so I bull through it (most of the time).

[granz]

Pain is something I know, all too well. But as my wife knows, I'm stubborn, so I bull through it (most of the time).

Pretty stubborn here, too (German and Irish.  ) But when it takes five minutes to get the 50 feet to the washroom, and three to ten tries just to get up from my chair (not to mention that I can't even concentrate on work,) well stubborn only gets me so far.

[Chris Savage]

BTW, Chris, I did breakdown and order one of those cheapy Chinese erasers, sounds like the one that you have. Have not tested it yet - haven't burned any UV-EPROMs yet.

Post a photo or link to it, please. 

[granz]

Sorry, here is the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VH3LF5V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

And, here is mine:
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[Chris Savage]

Okay, that's the same secondary unit I have (I have two). This is the one I got to use while I hack the other one.

[granz]

So, now the next thing is to write a simple program in MC6802 assembly to exercise my 6802 Nano, from Sans Bergman (https://www.sbprojects.net/projects/nano6802/index.php.) I'll set up another post for that one.

My apologies to San, I put the "s" on his first name rather than his last name. His name (spelled properly) is: San Bergmans. 

I will edit my earlier post to correct that.

[Chris Savage]

The EPROM erasers below are the ones I previously mentioned; the one on the right being the one I am using while I am hacking the one on the left (it is currently not screwed together).

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[Chris Savage]

Looks like your photo in the first post isn't working (at least on my end).

[granz]

Looks like your photo in the first post isn't working (at least on my end).

Hmmm, I just took a look, and it looks fine here.

[JKnightandKARR]

I have that issue on my website time to time.