2 Feb
2017
2 Feb
'17
10:43 a.m.
I bought a used 1662 off eBay for cheap, and it has been indispensable for the work
I've been doing on a PDP-11. I think the external clock is often a pretty critical
feature in being able to sensibly interpret traces. Sophisticated triggering is also very
useful for catching a suspected misbehaving chip in the act.
I had considered some of the more modern USB options at the time because it seemed they
would be convenient, but in the end I opted for a used old-school tool because it had the
features I needed at less actual cost. I have not regretted the decision -- super useful
tool!
--FritzM.