Robin wrote:

>for the same price
>and effort folks put into building their own erasers, you could buy a
>commercial unit such as the Datarase II for around $40 or $50 with a timer.

I follow threads on the subject of UV erasers (especially home-made ones)
with some interest, since I'd like to start playing with PICs other than the
EE variety. Being a bit of a cheapskate, and a bodger, I always look for
ways to make stuff rather than buy it, where there seems to be a large
difference between the cost of the parts, and the completed item. I made a
UV exposure unit for making PCBs for 10 or 15GBPounds, which wouldn't
be any use to a 'professional' but which does for me.

However (you're not supposed to start sentences with 'however', are you?);
I'd cheerfully pay 25 or 30GBP for this Datarase thing, but over here in
Merrie England, people want 50GBP ($80-odd). Rather less attractive at
that price? Especially if an amateur-capable bodge can be done for
20GBP.

Having said that, if any English PICers know where I can find a UV eraser
at a realistic price, please say!

Regards

John M