How in The World Can I Use This 68HC05 Programmer?

[jajan547]

Hello everyone I have a 0zTechnices or oztechnics, or []ztechnics 68HC05 Programmer here. I have some questions I was hoping this community may help me with. To begin I see three ports a DB25, a 12vDC power connector (can someone link a power supply looks like a weird jack), and a DB9 port. My main questions are #1 Does this need software (I assume yes) and if so where in the world can I find it because I cannot locate any, #2 What specific cords do I need, #3 Can I get specific cords adapted to USB and use this with a modern PC or MAC in a Virtual Machine to be able to use it or must I track down an age appropriate computer?

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[pocketscience]

Definitely need their software. Oztechnics were a prolific producer of electronic test and other gear back in the early/mid 90's here in Australia (about 20km from me actually). The board you have has the programmer piece, but also the in-circuit simulator. Both of which require their custom software from memory. The company doesn't exist any more to my knowledge, at least not under that name.

 

[pocketscience]

Maybe try their old email address which was [email protected] - you might get lucky... The ISP, OZEMAIL, were bought out a few times, but the address might still reach a human...

 

[pocketscience]

Wayback Machine

Demo software and user manual

 

[jajan547]

Well that's bad news but good news I appreciate the help and information let me try out this demo software.

 

[jajan547]

Actually after doing further looking that appears to be a full software version with a demo mode included. Problem is now I have to track down a cheap windows 95 or 98 laptop.

 

[pocketscience]

Yeah, you need a license file to open up the full software... that could be challenging.

 

[jajan547]

Not sure what all to do now...

 

[pocketscience]

According to this article: https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/I...alia-IDX/IDX/90s/EA_1997_05-OCR-Page-0109.pdf

A demonstration version of the full package is also available for free. This version allows all aspects o f the software to be evaluated, with the limitation that any files you create cannot be saved to disk.

So maybe once you get hold of an old PC you'll be able to do most things..

 

[jajan547]

Well here's something neat this bad boy was $600, I found the order guide and the manual thanks to that wayback link. The software (also below) appears to be full and I just need to track down a power adapter and old school laptop and we are in business.

 

[pocketscience]

$600 Australian pesos... back then about $375 of your real dollars.

But still, it's pretty cool, and I hope you can get it going!

 

[retr01]

Hey @jajan547, I dug up more information directly from Oztechnics back in the day using the Wayback Machine. This is from around June 1998.

Wayback Machine

Click on your first board, and you will see more information, including the software needed. It's DOS based.

 

[retr01]

You have model OZTEC-05, you can click that on the left side bar of the old-fashioned HTML code back in the day, too.

 

[jajan547]

It is the same download as the Windows 95 download from what I can tell.

 

[retr01]

System Requirements​

• IBM compatible PC (640K, 2Mb's H/D space)
• Serial port
• Parallel port

 

[jajan547]

System Requirements​

• IBM compatible PC (640K, 2Mb's H/D space)
• Serial port
• Parallel port

Wait so a Windows 95 or 98 laptop won't work?

 

[retr01]

Should, although this is DOS.

OZTEC-05 - 68HC05 Development System​

 

[retr01]

And there is a Win95/NT version as well. So, a old-style WinDOZE laptop or big tall tower should be good.

OZTEC- Development System Software (Win95/NT)​

 

[retr01]

@jajan547, someone would like to meet you about this card.