I bought the TOP2004 from this seller a few years ago and I'm very happy with the programmer. I don't know anything about this Willem programmer though... Seems like a good deal..
The programmer is only half the problem.. Getting an inexpensive eraser is sometimes difficult..
Mike
Currently owning: ============ MAME in Sega cab with 25" arcade monitor (Has a 12" Bazooka powered subwoofer in it) - Not for sale Williams Civic Center Shuffle Alley (Puck Bowler) (1973) - 350$ Seeburg LS1 "Spectra" Jukebox (1967) - 300$
Currently babysitting =============== Heavy Metal Meltdown SOLD - leaving soon
Previously owned ============= Hot Tip, Countdown, HS, WWF, TFTC, T2, RS, Pinbot, Laser War, LOTR, Flinstones, FH, DM, STTNG, Getaway, Silver Slugger, Laser Ball, Bad Cats, Batman Forever, Meteor, TZ, Galaxy, 6MDM, TSPP, MB.
I bought the TOP2004 from this seller a few years ago and I'm very happy with the programmer. I don't know anything about this Willem programmer though... Seems like a good deal..
The programmer is only half the problem.. Getting an inexpensive eraser is sometimes difficult..
I have a Willem from that vendor and I have never had a problem with it. If you're getting it for hobby use (obviously) make sure you get the dual-power version. The USB power only version will not have the juice to program the the older chips that require 21 and 25 volts to program. And if you're planning on doing 16-bit chips (1meg or larger), get the adapter at the same time and save yourself some shipping.
James
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I have a Willem from that vendor and I have never had a problem with it. If you're getting it for hobby use (obviously) make sure you get the dual-power version. The USB power only version will not have the juice to program the the older chips that require 21 and 25 volts to program. And if you're planning on doing 16-bit chips (1meg or larger), get the adapter at the same time and save yourself some shipping.
James
Good point. I overlooked the fact the power supply wasn't in the box, and yes you need the various voltages. Is yours this particular parallel model?
I do have one , it is the dual power one (usb and ACadapter) , i have use it twice only !!!, i have it as a spare unit in case of all my other programmers would fail at the same time !!!
it is ok for new type eprom\flash eprom but lack of current drive even for some 2732 !!!!, on some forum you can find mod to upgrade the current drive a bit !!!!
With the actual EPROM chips being $3-8 retail each, then having to buy the programmer, and then the eraser. Plus all the time I would waste trying to program them....
I'll just order them from Steph. Fast service and great prices.
With the actual EPROM chips being $3-8 retail each, then having to buy the programmer, and then the eraser. Plus all the time I would waste trying to program them....
I'll just order them from Steph. Fast service and great prices.
Dan
Yeah I'd recommend that too!! I only bought a burner 'cause I was modyfing the sounds on my WWF and there was a lot of trial and error.
Mike
Currently owning: ============ MAME in Sega cab with 25" arcade monitor (Has a 12" Bazooka powered subwoofer in it) - Not for sale Williams Civic Center Shuffle Alley (Puck Bowler) (1973) - 350$ Seeburg LS1 "Spectra" Jukebox (1967) - 300$
Currently babysitting =============== Heavy Metal Meltdown SOLD - leaving soon
Previously owned ============= Hot Tip, Countdown, HS, WWF, TFTC, T2, RS, Pinbot, Laser War, LOTR, Flinstones, FH, DM, STTNG, Getaway, Silver Slugger, Laser Ball, Bad Cats, Batman Forever, Meteor, TZ, Galaxy, 6MDM, TSPP, MB.
With the actual EPROM chips being $3-8 retail each, then having to buy the programmer, and then the eraser. Plus all the time I would waste trying to program them....
I'll just order them from Steph. Fast service and great prices.
Dan
Where is the fun in that though? It's a hobby, you got to try and do things that are going to be cost ineffective.