Well, it cost quite a bit, but I have now joined the club as well. Does anyone know where to get a replacement UUT cable for a 68000 pod? Mine showed up with 3 pins missing. If it is easy to find and replace it, I will just do it instead of trying to get a refund.
Anyone interested in trading pods? I have an extra 6800 and I am looking for a 6502.
I ended up paying $330 shipped for the 9010a with RS232 port, 2 6800 pods, z80 pod, and the 68000 pod with the missing pins. The 6800s and the z80 all pass the self test, and I am hoping the only problem with the 68000 is the missing pins. It also came with a new probe.
The shipper still needs to send another 9010a - it was supposed to be included, but he shipped programming and operating manuals instead. Hopefully that one will come in soon. One of the 6800 pods was supposed to be non working, but once I straightened one of the pins out, it passed the self test.
Nice surprise in the box was a pod for an HP LA. I went a little crazy on ebay and ended up buying a 1661a, 16500b, and 16500c - none of them came with any pods, so now I have at least one. I will probably be selling the 16500b - this stuff all went way over my budget.
Still waiting on a Unisite burner. Once that shows up, I should have all the equipment I should possibly need to work on any part of an arcade game. Now I just need to learn how to use everything. Is there a support group for test equipment addicts????
Anyone trying to learn how to use this stuff, send me a PM. Maybe we can all share resources and tips.