JakeTheJacobjake
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Hey all,
I'm looking to pick up a device that will let me burn arcade ROMs, read/dump them, and ideally test chips to confirm they're still good. I'd prefer something that connects via USB to a modern desktop PC (Windows 10/11), and I've seen a lot of recommendations for the XGecu TL866II Plus programmer.
From what I understand, it supports a wide variety of EPROMs (like 27C128, 27C512, etc.), EEPROMs, some logic chips (74/4000 series), and even some RAM. I also saw there are adapter kits available for PLCC, TSOP, and other formats.
Before I pull the trigger, I just wanted to ask:
Is the TL866II Plus still a solid, reliable choice for arcade use in 2025?
Any caveats when it comes to compatibility with older chips commonly found in classic arcade PCBs?
Are there any must-have adapters or accessories I should grab at the same time?
Lastly, is there any chip testing functionality I shouldn't rely on with this unit?
Appreciate any insight. Just want to make sure I get the right tool for the job!
I'm looking to pick up a device that will let me burn arcade ROMs, read/dump them, and ideally test chips to confirm they're still good. I'd prefer something that connects via USB to a modern desktop PC (Windows 10/11), and I've seen a lot of recommendations for the XGecu TL866II Plus programmer.
From what I understand, it supports a wide variety of EPROMs (like 27C128, 27C512, etc.), EEPROMs, some logic chips (74/4000 series), and even some RAM. I also saw there are adapter kits available for PLCC, TSOP, and other formats.
Before I pull the trigger, I just wanted to ask:
Is the TL866II Plus still a solid, reliable choice for arcade use in 2025?
Any caveats when it comes to compatibility with older chips commonly found in classic arcade PCBs?
Are there any must-have adapters or accessories I should grab at the same time?
Lastly, is there any chip testing functionality I shouldn't rely on with this unit?
Appreciate any insight. Just want to make sure I get the right tool for the job!


