Eprom Programmers

[Op-Bell]

Maybe someone could tell us the importance of having these PLCC adapters?

As electronics gets more compact, DIP chips are starting to take up an embarrassing amount of space, and in future more and more new boards will be using PLCC. You won't know how much you need an adapter until one of these comes your way, and then the prices will make your eyes water. $30 for three is remarkably cheap. And... You won't know how badly you need a PLCC extraction tool until you try to get a PLCC out of its socket without one. Unless the designer thoughtfully drilled a hole in the board under the chip so you can push it out from below, you're completely screwed.

[dpalmi]

Yes - I think the extra adapters and tool are worth the extra $30.  I have removed a PLCC with a couple carefully bent paper clips, but I wouldn't recomend trying it...lol.

Dan #2

[stayouttadabunker]

That's excellent answers guys! I'm going shopping! and kudos+ to everyone that's helped!

[StatFreak]

While we're on the subject, Op-Bell, are there any differences between the GQ-4X full pack ($120) and the VP280 ($140) that would matter to home slot owners?

Let's say, down the road, that I want to be able to deal with chips from everything from an S+ to a Game King, Bally ProSlot to Gamemaker, Wms Dotmation to a CPU NXT, etc.

<ADD> I ask because it looks like the GQ-4X is a much better deal.

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