>I have an 8086 that I'd like to use for some embedded projects. One of
>these is the dream of many linux people: the toaster that runs linux.
>Hehe... 'telnet toaster'... Anyways, I have a bunch of EPROMs that I'd
>like to program, but I can't get the silly things to erase. They're
>supposed to be UV-erasable, but I don't have a good source of UV. I tried
>sunlight but apparently the ozone is too thick here. Can anyone suggest a
>source of UV suitable for erasing EPROMs, preferably without too much skin
>cancer :)
You need a germicidal lamp (looks like a short fluorescent tube and
also uses a ballast) and a light tight enclosure (the UV will damage
your eyes). Do a Web search, there should be some circuits around.
Sunlight will take weeks if not years.
