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I'm looking to buy an EPROM programmer for experimenting with SNES/NES roms.
Does anyone have any recommendations for models or where to buy?
I have Win 8 64-bit running, but also have a 32-bit XP laptop; although I'd like to use 64-bit drivers if possible, it's not a deal-breaker.
Thanks!
I haven't owned one, but I've heard of a lot of pains and issues with Willem. 
my advice is get whatever u can get for free from work - or someone u know who works in a place that has one - it will likely be old and require a dos computer to work - but its worth it to not blow a ton of money
OK! I'll see what I can blag. Thanks Alex!
How does this one look to you?
That will be useful for Arduino stuff as well, right? Just in case I investigate that in the future.
I haven't owned one, but I've heard of a lot of pains and issues with Willem.
Interesting, cheers. Can anyone back this up?
A Willem is pretty much the programmer to get without spending a shit load, although it can be a pain in the ass tracking down the right software and such. All the suppliers give you either bad chinese english or no manuals what so ever so prepear to loose a few eprom's at the beginning.
Which eproms are you wanting to program?.
I have two, the Willem and the GQ-4X. I use them both. For the roms you suggest I find the GQ-4X works great right out of the box.
Link to ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/True-USB-GQ-4X- … 3cba132c39
I used that one for all of the carts I produce.
Thanks for all the advice folks. I've ordered an inexpensive Willem programmer and will see how I get on.
The GQ-4X is a Willem as well, actually. I own a few programmers, and I've had pretty good results with the GQ-4X.
GQ-4X looks pretty cool for the money... wonder if it works under parallels in OS X.
Thanks for all the advice folks. I've ordered an inexpensive Willem programmer and will see how I get on.
Wich one did you choose? I hope you noticed you might need a parralell port.