[Coco] TL866

[Jim Veneskey]

The general advice in this discussion on the burner (which I recommend
reading) is to uncheck "Check Device ID" and burn away.
Assuming it verifies - you're good to go.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-411-minipro-tl866-universal-programmer-review/
(A long read - but packed full of good info)

Jim

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 1:14 AM, Dave Philipsen <dave at davebiz.com> wrote:

> Wow. I don't own a TLC866 but you would think it would have a provision
> for a generic 27C128. Usually the only real differences between different
> manufacturers have to do with programming algorithms. Most chips will
> program with a rather generic profile albeit a little slower.
>
> And if you're getting an ID error then one would think that the programmer
> has the ability to read the A9 identifier and automatically select the
> correct programming file which would mean that it should have a host of
> different profiles.  The ST branded EPROMs were pretty popular (although I
> will say that the 27128 in general was not that popular).
>
> Dave
>
> > On Sep 20, 2017, at 10:28 PM, Carlos Camacho <idevgames at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Need a hand using my new TL866 eprom burner.
> > I purchased ST M27C128A eproms. It isn't listed so I selected Microchip
> > 27C128.
> > But I get an error prior to burning. (About ID)
> >
> > I then tried a ST M27C256B. That seemed to burn OK. (no errors)
> > Wasn't able to confirm that it burned Extended Color BASIC as my 28 to 24
> > pin socket adapter was made for a 27128 28 pin. I assume I need to make a
> > different adapter for the 27C256?
> >
> > Carlos
> >
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