Re: TransWarp GS repair questions

[Drew <goggledrew@gmail.com>]

On Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:23:27 AM UTC+1, Kevin wrote:
> On Friday, October 19, 2012 6:32:07 PM UTC-5, Conrad wrote:
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> > So, I have decided that I'm going to order either a G540 or a Top853
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> > some funds before I order and my branch is closed for the weekend so I
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> > will order next week some time. Once it arrives I willl test out its
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> > capabilities with burning EPROMs and GALs, and if it works out well I
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> > will start offering programming services to the community. I am
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> > looking to order a new 816 from WDC, does anyone know if they accept
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> > single item orders? I am going to finish the power supply perhaps
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> > tonight if the weather holds out and will let everyone know the
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> > progress, if any. Thanks again guys!
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> They both look ok for what they are, but I saw that TOP853 for 46 bucks, and since I am a cheap arse, thats pretty tempting


Hi, reading about the programmer made me pick one up :). I received my TOP853 yesterday and ignoring the issues with Windows 7 64bit ;) I wanted to give it a go to program some GALs and ROMs for future use/capability. I don't have a use right now, but thought it is something worth understanding going forward.  I have no idea where to start really and was hoping someone could just give me a pointer to start with :). Is there a standard EPROM used for things like the VULCAN EPROM and say the Transwarp ROM? Also a recommended place to get compatible EPROMS and GALS?

Cheers
Drew