Steven Rightnar wrote:
>
> Can I get some sugjestions on finding a programmer. I am a beginner and I am
> looking for one that would have good supporting documentation. I have found
> the schematics for many different programmers what worries me is that after
> I build it I will be on my own to figure out any problems that arise.

If you want support, you could try the DonTronics DT001
It's the one with the load/go switch for flash devices.

Here is a message received minutes ago from the SimmStick support group.
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Subject:      p16pro & dt001
 Resent-Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 07:15:47 -0500
 Resent-From: sisuser@ip.co.za
        Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 23:13:04 +1100
        From: "colin kerr" <colink@one.net.au>
    Reply-To: sisuser@ip.co.za
          To: "chat reply" <sisuser@ip.co.za>

Thanks Tim, Andy & All.
I have now got my DT001 board programming 16c71 chips.
After I found the config table I was away.
Previously I had all the data lines inverted .
Onto the next fault.
After this it would only program the first byte. (incorrectly)
I repaced the plug pack with the lab supply at 18v and it programmed and
verified.
I had monitored theVpp with a CRO and could not see it dipping but it
must
have been.
This is what happens when you use too much test equipment.
Now I have it working with a stronger plug pack and it still works OK.
Thanks again All.

Don McKenzie  mailto:don@dontronics.com http://www.dontronics.com

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