Eprom Emulator for HP-71b

[coitboy2000]

(09-26-2020 05:08 PM)Dave Frederickson Wrote:  The description of the emulator seems to focus on firmware development. This isn't really necessary for the 71 as software development doesn't require an EPROM as it does with other systems. Also, the developer is hyping the inconvenience of erasing an EPROM saying it takes 20-30 minutes. My eraser takes about 7 minutes.

Rather, wouldn't it be more convenient to simply have a selection of EPROM's programmed with the HP ROM images instead of lugging that board around?

Dave

It's all just a bit a fun. The most convenient option would be to leave the HP-71b in the cupboard and use the android emulator but that's not the same

My eraser is a hit and miss thing and 7 minutes would never work consistently with it. What type of eraser do you have Dave ?

Richard