I'm checking out a really cool new open source RAM Tester, updating the firmware and testing some chips.

RAM Tester GitHub (Files and Documentation): https://github.com/tops4u/Ram-Tester

RAM Tester Through-hole Version PCBWay Project: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Ram_Tester_ThruHole_Version_93863356.html

Arduino DRAM Tester Forum Thread: https://forum.defence-force.com/viewtopic.php?t=1699

Hackaday Mention of the Project: https://hackaday.com/2025/12/08/cheap-and-aggressive-dram-chip-tester/

My "Quick & Dirty" Version: https://youtu.be/vu1iFCjZZjo

My video about the PCB version: https://youtu.be/yQzRFmV0qLc

Retro Chip Tester Pro: https://8bit-museum.de/hardware-projekte-chip-tester-english/

TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 3:11 Assembling the Kit 7:59 Features 11:13 Updating the Firmware 18:19 Testing the Tester 29:49 My Verdict 30:52 Thank you & Good night

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[–] 1 point 2 months ago

This does look really great. What I really need is a minimalist tester for RAM sticks, the Mini Pro is too expensive to justify for me! Maybe I’ll get around to having a go at designing one for myself.

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