The problem with a NES that just won’t read a cartridge is the ZIF socket inside the console. Pins get bent, and that spring-loaded, VCR-like front loader assembly is the main point of failure ...

He’s recently created the LEan Mean Programming mAchine (LEMPA), an add-on board for the Raspberry Pi that includes all the sockets, jumpers, and indicator LEDs you need to successfully flash a ...

There is a power light next to the ZIF socket (Zero Insertion Force) and the ZIF’s handle should be straight up. The power light has three colors: GREEN for successful programming of a chip. Also the ...

Like the popular T7 multi-function component tester, which employs a small ZIF socket for leaded-component attachment that works very well; we decided to do the same for the custom Tek adapter using ...