> Speaking of which, is there any low buck ways to erase the eprom data
> other than buying a 60 dollar UV lamp? I heard you can lay the chip in the
> sun, but how long and does it really erase everything?
I've seen the DATAERASE on sale for around $40.


 Weeks ago  I left  my UV erasable chips under the sun for hours and I did
not notice any change (even using the magnifier glass someone
suggested)until they flew away from  my home balcony in 7th floor,just
because of the wind.

 This thread about "a cheaper way to erase" have been here around the list
for months. I made a search (list archives) and based on that I built my owm
eraser.
  It cost me about 20 bucks  and is safe, portable , battery operated and
nice. Moreover you can replace the regular lamp back  and use it as a
standard fluorescent lamp.

 I bought a standard battery operated fluorescent lamp  for $9.99 and then
ordered the UV D G4T5 germicidal lamp for $10.30 , added a safe enclosure
and ready to go ....12 minutes erasure time is enough for me having a pipeline.

  Safe tip : Never look into the burning lamp.

 Eddy