Reads a variety of chips and has more features than expected. The software can be a little wonky and the translations can definitely use some work, but considering that chip programmers with features like these typically cost hundreds of dollars in the US, I can deal with a few flaws.
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Nice device; it does what's intended very well and fast. I would've given a 5 star but getting to the site wasn't a problem, but downloading the correct software was a bit tricky. Why? During the process the prompts went back to Chinese and not English. I therefore had to take a chance and click the prompts though I couldn't read the Chinese, and was hoping it would download the English version: it did. Other than that the software works great!!! The device works great!!! Just fix the issue where it shows Chinese instead of English during the download process. Yes I did say YES to the browser translate choice.
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Solidly-built, with shockingly reliable software. Handles all manner of ICs, including RAM, (EE)PROM, microcontrollers, etc. So many devices, so little time!! Do watch out for clones. Auto Electric, the Chinese company that makes these, says the older versions (TL866A and CS) are long out of production and not supported by current software. That means those devices won’t be able to use any ICs introduced in the last several years, assuming the old version of the software runs at all. If you’re a home hobbyist needing an EEPROM programmer/boot loader burner, this is for you. It’s probably OK for low-volume commercial use as well (Auto Electric certainly thinks so). Buy it, from a reputable seller, at a fair price. As with anything else, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t.
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My old programmer died and the PC that I use for it is getting harder to find since it required a parallel printer port. This unit uses a USB port for control and power. The software and driver is in Chinglish but you can figure out how to install it if you read the installation document. Works well!
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I've already used this for so much more than I bought this for. Originally got it for EEPROM flashing, have used it to program PIC microcontrollers and test a grab bag of all sorts of 74 series logic chips. It's worked absolutely perfectly! Just make sure you get the correct software, I had accidently downloaded the software for a similar but possibly older programmer. Look for the newest one, it worked immeditately after I got the right one. (Disc was included but I have no CD Drive)
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