new eprom programmer but no software

[beaky]

i just received my new Universal Willem EPROM Programmer today
i was so excited when i opened the box.
i found 1 pcb
1 usb cable
1 parallel port cable
1 27256 blank eprom ( this will be very usefull for my williams pins)
but no software cd.
dam idiots forgot to pack one with it, it came from china so i have to wait another week for the software.
dont you hate it when something important is left out?
not bad for $47 au including postage.

[ajlaird]

Can't you download the software?

And did you get this off eBay?

[beaky]

yes to both
i have just downloaded the software and manual for this item

[beaky]

ran into another hurdel.
my pc doesn't have a printer port 
oh well time to pull out the old laptop i guess.
ill just blow off the dust.
i nearly sold it a few months ago but i held on to it just in case.

[beaky]

just fired it up and it works very well 
definitely worth the money i paid.
and the software that is made for it is so easy to use
it has little pictures on how all the jumpers and dip switches are supposed to be set for the chip you are programing and which socket to plug the chip into.
and if you need an adaptor for the chip you are using it tells you the part number and shows how and where to connect it. what a ripper

[ddstoys]

SOunds great where did you get it?

[ajlaird]

SOunds great where did you get it?

Off eBay (see above) - or where you after a more specific answer?

[The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan]

I have the same eprom burner,  my only 'OLD' PC with the old printer port is stuffed and you cant use this on USB. DAMN

[ajlaird]

Maybe try this to find the EPROM programmer in question: eBay link

[ajlaird]

I have the same eprom burner,  my only 'OLD' PC with the old printer port is stuffed and you cant use this on USB. DAMN

One can still purchase a PCI card with a parallel port, for under $30. It would also be interesting to know whether a USB to parallel port converter cable would do the trick or not - I am suspicious that it might not.

[The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan]

Maybe try this: eBay link

Thats basicly what I have, the USB port is only for an alternativly power supply.

[ajlaird]

Maybe try this: eBay link

Thats basicly what I have, the USB port is only for an alternativly power supply.

Edited for clarity - I was referring to Daniel's question.

[beaky]

SOunds great where did you get it?

here is the ebay link
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dual-Power-Willem-Universal-EPROM-Programmer-27C256-E2_W0QQitemZ190292381219QQihZ009QQcategoryZ40004QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

and the eraser i am waiting for has an american plug on it but it is 110v to 240v : (the only link i can get is for the one with the euro plug on it)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/UV-Light-Lamp-Tube-Eprom-Eraser-EUR-Power-plug-w-Timer_W0QQitemZ120403469571QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item120403469571&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

i'm just going to change the plug when i get it

[ajlaird]

Yep, same seller as the link I found. Apparently you can now get Willem programmers (latest version) that program over USB, not just are powered by USB. Helpful for those with too modern a computer.

[The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan]

SOunds great where did you get it?

here is the ebay link
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dual-Power-Willem-Universal-EPROM-Programmer-27C256-E2_W0QQitemZ190292381219QQihZ009QQcategoryZ40004QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

and the eraser i am waiting for has an american plug on it but it is 110v to 240v : (the only link i can get is for the one with the euro plug on it)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/UV-Light-Lamp-Tube-Eprom-Eraser-EUR-Power-plug-w-Timer_W0QQitemZ120403469571QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item120403469571&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

I have the same eprom eraser as well.  It came with a plug (travel) adaptor so that you dont need to replace the plug.

i'm just going to change the plug when i get it