Universal Eprom/EEprom/PLD programmer BP-1200 or TopMax - Page 1
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author: NoPizzaTonite
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 30, 2023, 11:52:03 pm
content: I realize everyone has their favorite programmer(s) - but I'm looking at two specific ones here and was hoping to gather a couple of opinions before making a decision on oneI already have a TL-866II Plus and built an HV programmer for 270X/TMS2716/MCM6876X chipsNow I'm looking to burn 82S100N / PLS100N PLAsI have a couple of programmers to consider:BP-1200 or TopMaxWould be appreciative on anyone having experience with either with these for 82S100n/PLS100N chipsThanks!

author: KG7AMV
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2024, 08:15:40 am
content: I program Chips as a significant part of by Business mostly modern stuff occasionally older devices bproms etc.My Recommendations For Future Support and Reliability.Xeltek 6100N (Can be Upgraded Magic Chip for DIY Adapters and all Devices Authorized)orBeeprog2 AKA ODM dataman-48pro2If you can source is get an actual ELNEC Beeprog2 branded unit do so. You don't want a BK Precision 867C situation where the ODM stops their contract and so does the support.6100N if you want to program more modern devicesBeeprog2 with a (PLD-1 module) if you Want to Program Older Devices you mention.

author: asis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2024, 04:08:00 pm
content: Quote from: KG7AMV on January 09, 2024, 08:15:40 amCan you offer a way to bypass ELNEC chip adapters, as is done with "Magic Chip" for Xeltek.It seems to me that the mechanisms for bypassing the protection are the same:Or do you want to splurge on adapters?-As an alternative, buy LabTool48 (better LT48UXP) on EBAY and a two-year license for new chips.

author: KG7AMV
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2024, 05:28:26 pm
content: Quote from: asis on January 09, 2024, 04:08:00 pmThe Labtool 48 is a great programmer also but it does not support the old devices the original poster wishes to program 82S100N / PLS100N / 2708 / TMS2716 chipsI will ask the creator of the Magic Chip and Mega Magic if he has plans to tackle a fix for the ELENC beeprog2. I know that Adapters can add up rather quickly.I am a Xeltek Fan Personally, But for the odd ball retro chips my research has show the ELNEC BEEPROG2 has the widest support and able to use it on a Modern PC yea there are adapter costs but it's hassle free.Update: Received an answer form the Magic Chip / Mega Magic Creator He Has No Plans to Fix the ELNEC.

author: asis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2024, 06:48:46 pm
content: http://www.aec.com.tw/updatesw.htmYou can buy a BeeProg 2C and a Power supply adapter (BeeProg2/BeeProg2C) for it, but problems with adapter panels and credit boxes will still get you.....https://www.elnec.com/en/products/accessories/https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/new-beeprog-2-disappointment/

author: KG7AMV
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2024, 07:12:32 pm
content: asis, The TMS2716 is not a Normal 2716 it requires -5V VBB and +26V that is the reason why it required an adapter.As for the labtool I am also not a fan of renting hardware via software licensing, after 2 years if you don't pay it becomes a brick unless you want to use old out dated interface with limited device support.