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rutters · 10-08-11, 06:38 PM

Just 'acquired' a modem and now realise it's a 256

Did a quick search on here and now understand I need to buy some new equipment.

Before I invest, can anyone advise as to the cost of the kit and also it's reliability..don't wanna splash out if it's not sure to work.

Alternatively..is their anyone in the Middlesbrough area that can look at it for me (or the two 255s I can't get in to)? You can keep one of them if you can help

cheers

BL4K3Y · 10-08-11, 06:51 PM

A standard LPT SPI programmer is around £20 or so, probably less. You could also get a USB SPI, either build your own or buy one for about £35. Despite the extra cost, USB is a lot faster than LPT.

Dazza2008 · 10-08-11, 07:33 PM

yep i have the gear too LOL

don't forget if you buy the clip it can break very easy...

so just a reminder you will need the SPI proggy and test clip

if you need help with this PM me

or i would do it for a 5a but you need yo pay post etc

or pay a 10a and i will post back think it over!

rutters · 10-08-11, 07:44 PM

whereabouts are you?

blue nose · 10-08-11, 07:45 PM

just a soldering iron and a chip...easiest modems too do

rutters · 10-08-11, 07:53 PM

I've never used a soldering iron in my life and I think it's too late to start now

Dazza2008 · 10-08-11, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rutters

whereabouts are you?

you got paypal?

we can chat first if you wish?

rutters · 10-08-11, 08:34 PM

was just thinking that if you were local I could drop off.

10-08-11, 06:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
rutters Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 105 Thanks: 19 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bloody 256!! Just 'acquired' a modem and now realise it's a 256 Did a quick search on here and now understand I need to buy some new equipment. Before I invest, can anyone advise as to the cost of the kit and also it's reliability..don't wanna splash out if it's not sure to work. Alternatively..is their anyone in the Middlesbrough area that can look at it for me (or the two 255s I can't get in to)? You can keep one of them if you can help cheers

10-08-11, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: Bloody 256!! A standard LPT SPI programmer is around £20 or so, probably less. You could also get a USB SPI, either build your own or buy one for about £35. Despite the extra cost, USB is a lot faster than LPT.

10-08-11, 07:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dazza2008 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 327 Thanks: 11 Thanked 74 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Bloody 256!! yep i have the gear too LOL don't forget if you buy the clip it can break very easy... so just a reminder you will need the SPI proggy and test clip if you need help with this PM me or i would do it for a 5a but you need yo pay post etc or pay a 10a and i will post back think it over!

10-08-11, 07:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
rutters Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 105 Thanks: 19 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Bloody 256!! whereabouts are you?

10-08-11, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
blue nose Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 615 Thanks: 133 Thanked 72 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Bloody 256!! just a soldering iron and a chip...easiest modems too do __________________ Dont you just love clowns

10-08-11, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
rutters Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 105 Thanks: 19 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Bloody 256!! I've never used a soldering iron in my life and I think it's too late to start now

10-08-11, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
rutters Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 105 Thanks: 19 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Bloody 256!! was just thinking that if you were local I could drop off.

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