Eudimorphodon
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I'd like to get into experimenting with simple 8-bit "from scratch" computer projects and having the ability to burn replacement EPROMs for my Commodore PETs and similar hardware would be useful, so... I'm vaguely in the market for an EPROM programmer. Does anyone have any good suggestions for a relatively "plug and play" solution that can handle a decent selection of 5v-compatible parts. (EPROM/EEPROM/FLASH?) The ability handle useful older/oddball parts like the 2532 would be a bonus, as would compatibility with small microcontrollers.
The price ballpark I'd be hoping for would be around $100 or less, preferably less considering how much use it's likely to get. I've found a number of sites selling parallel-port "Willem" variants for as low as $40, but the somewhat sketchy looking "Generic eCommerce" storefronts aren't really a confidence builder. Has anyone ordered one from a vendor that turned out to be trustworthy and had good luck with it?
The price ballpark I'd be hoping for would be around $100 or less, preferably less considering how much use it's likely to get. I've found a number of sites selling parallel-port "Willem" variants for as low as $40, but the somewhat sketchy looking "Generic eCommerce" storefronts aren't really a confidence builder. Has anyone ordered one from a vendor that turned out to be trustworthy and had good luck with it?