Content originally posted in LPCWare by ktownsend on Fri Jun 03 04:54:26 MST 2011
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The original sample (with changed 'volatile' in delay) is working here without problems with Windows 7 and also XP. But of course I use my own hardware without prehistoric transistor :)
So I would suggest to try a few other computers and then use a FET.
Ouch :)
A FET would indeed mean one resistor less, but I only have about 25 8mm reels on the pick and place machine (since they're like 500€ a piece) so I try to use the same common parts are much as possible to avoid changing reels all the time (just me being lazy, yes). Pick and place machines are expensive enough, but it's the reel holders that kill you in the long run!