USB EPROM programmer under Linux

[MykeLawson]

I have a GQ-4X V4 EPROM programmer that I use for all of my projects; and it works great. The problem is that the software is only supported by Windoz, and since I have migrated to Linux I'm looking for an EPROM programmer that has Linux support; and a GUI, not CLI interface. CLI would be fine, but if a parameter gets typed wrong, things can lead to a bad time, and maybe spend more time focusing on syntax than the problem you are trying to solve by burning a new EPROM. So, I'm open to any suggestions.

 

[orac81]

Would the windows software work in Wine64/32?

 

[MykeLawson]

Would the windows software work in Wine64/32?

Well, that will be my fall back plan. Ubuntu has PlayOnLinux4 that I use my Z-80 IDE on and it works great. Short of a programmer with native Linux support, I will have to test that option out.

 

[ldkraemer]

You should check out CROSSOVER by CodeWeavers. Your Windows Software is installed in a
Bottle of your choice (32 Bit or 64 Bit) and it runs fine. I have used it for years.

Another option is to install WINE and run it with Wine. You may have to install Winetricks or
other software libs to get it working.

I run lots of Windows software in Wine and Crossover.

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Larry

 

[nthpulse]

The TL866 and T48 programmers don't have official Linux support, but they can be operated using the open-source minipro software, which is a command-line utility, but a GUI for this also exists as a separate project. I haven't used the GUI so I'm unable to provide an opinion about it, but I have used the minipro command-line utility and found that it works fine.

I primarily operate my T48 using the Xgecu pro program for Windows, which I run under Wine using this wine USB wrapper. Xgpro will not detect the programmer without this when running under Wine.

 

[ncherry]

I use minipro under Linux, works great. Do be careful with the older high voltage eproms such as 21v & 25v EPROMs. The T48 can't handle those without a special adapter.

 

[nthpulse]

I use minipro under Linux, works great. Do be careful with the older high voltage eproms such as 21v & 25v EPROMs. The T48 can't handle those without a special adapter.

The older TL866ii is limited to 18V and the TL866CS to 21V, but the T48 can produce a VPP voltage of up to 25V. No need for additional adapters that inject a higher VPP voltage