repairing/testing 82161a IL issue using 82162a

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(01-07-2021 01:16 AM)dmh Wrote:  I have 2 x 82160a IL modules and calculators, however, I do not have an IL Development module and when I've seen them available they are VERY expensive!

Unfortunately they are.
The lower cost alternative is to buy a Clonix-D module from Diego and load the HP-IL Dev. ROM image in it.

(01-07-2021 01:16 AM)dmh Wrote:  I am planning to purchase a PIL Box but they are still unavailable. Not sure I can justify buying 2 though.

You do not need, one is enough, you may just need to do the test twice.
Test #1: with the PIL-Box before the device to see the messages sent by the HP-41.
Test #2: with the PIL-Box after the device to see the messages replied by the device.
Assuming the HP-41 / HP-IL module works, then you just need to put the PIL-Box after the device.

Sylvain

edit: typo