Tips and tricks

Notes on getting tools and old machines to do what you want - the things worth writing down because finding them out again takes an afternoon.

• Updating the TL866/II using Minipro - firmware updates for the TL866 programmer from Linux.
• KICAD Tips and tricks
• Creating/Debugging Saleae analyzers - writing your own protocol analyzers for the Saleae logic analyzer.
• Using GPIB on Linux - talking to HPIB instruments from a PC.
• Installing Windows versions on old PCs
• Linux tips and tricks - linux and distribution notes.
• Components and datasheets - component notes and datasheets worth keeping.