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Old 26-02-08, 04:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Is there an easy way to tell if 250/255 are bricked? Just been really naive, and bought 7 ambit 250/255 modems off ebay. DOH!
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Is there an easy way to tell if 250/255 are bricked? Just been really naive, and bought 7 ambit 250/255 modems off ebay. DOH!
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how easy can it be , two screws open, whack on your max2**/2** and connect to pc - open software[modify settings correctly], if u get console disabled its bricked[minutes],
u could build a max interface from scratch,download the progs an hour !![after youve gathered parts]

sorry for above if/or are you saying that you need an easier way to tell from face value for say purchasing at car boots?? would be very usefull if some1 does-if this is the case!
[other than taking a lat top loaded with right software a screwdriver and max interface im not sure there is m8, luv to here from some1 that does though!!
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Is there an easy way to tell if 250/255 are bricked? Just been really naive, and bought 7 ambit 250/255 modems off ebay. DOH!
plug in power if snd light is the first to flash rapidly they are bricked.
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shoulda remembered that, but i suppose even with lapttop u need power for mod3m so either option no good at carboot or auction etc till u bought it..
has any1 got a link or that can point me in right direction for removal and programming of tsop, plz--i see jabs is doing willems for 50quid or was
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shoulda remembered that, has any1 got a link or that can point me in right direction for removal and programming of tsop, plz--i see jabs is doing willems for 50quid or was
there is guy who sells them already programmed and with vid to help also gives good support. just tried to do a link but my post count is to low. if you google "foxdeltaone tsops" his site comes up.
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hi which site j4t4gs for all or the w1ll1em one thats all that comes up m8!!
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yeah just checked it out[jt4gs 4all], good site, i used this a while back when i built my max inerface as in schematics it didnt say how to connect [which wire to what pin] to ambit lookily in this site the 4 wire lead forsale for max interface says the wiring order, then got it sorted!!LOL

unfortunately to get back on topic - i coudlnt link to the tutorials from there
but i think they have some chipz left [come with vids as u say], handy also if already programeed , do u know of anywhere or someplace u could point me slyly in the direction of a tutrial for removing the T50P5, so i can read up b4 purchasing some mayb [if there is 1]
sorry for double posting or what specific tools i need apart from the obvious, ie what size solderinh head etc,
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yeah just checked it it, good site, i used this a while back when i built my max inerface as in schematics it didnt say how to connect [which wire to what pin] to ambit lookily in this site the 4 wire lead forsale for max interface says the wiring order, then got it sorted!!LOL

unfortunately to get back on topic - i coudlnt link to the tutorials from there but i think they have some left, handy if already programeed , do u know of anywhere or someplace u could point me slyly in the direction of a tutrial for removing the T50P5,
sorry for double posting
google "remove tsop vid" its on you tube
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sorted thanx, gonna check it out now, shud a thought a that also DOH!!



wow great vid detailed also looks easy , well I dont feel phased anyway, gr8 thanx again!!
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