On 06/26/2012 08:27 PM, Lyle Hazelwood wrote: > I have a NOS SPO256 in my parts bins. > I think I'll use it as an annunciator for some future home control applic= ation. >=20 > I do wish I could copy the sample data from it, it would be nice to > find a way to duplicate it using more modern means. >=20 > I remember the first SPO256AL2 that I got.. and wired up to the > parallell port of a TRS-80 Model 1 Level 2. Yes, it was a homemade > parallell port as well. Boy did that bring back memories! I used that chip in my 1 credit project course (on an Apple II+ board). Got an A in that course but never worked so hard for a single credit. --=20 Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry@linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .