{"id":134768,"date":"2024-10-07T04:30:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T11:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stevenrhine.com\/?p=134768"},"modified":"2025-08-14T18:01:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T01:01:35","slug":"new-programmer-bpm-microsystems-3800-mk2-aps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stevenrhine.com\/?p=134768","title":{"rendered":"New Chip Programmer BPM Microsystems 3800 MK2 APS"},"content":{"rendered":"

I recently came across a BPM Microsystems<\/a> 3800 MK2 Automated Programming System (APS), and I just couldn\u2019t resist. I\u2019ve always wanted one of these, especially back in 2020\/2021 when I was programming chips non-stop due to the shortages and the lack of production programming from the manufactures. This is one of those ‘if you have to ask how much, you probably can\u2019t afford it’ kind of items. The price seemed too good to be true, so I decided to take a gamble!$!. Seller had me worried a bit after payment when he said will be out a week had to go to Las Vegas but about 5 days later said arrange pickup on Monday and followed thru with loading it on the truck.<\/p>\n

Although I don\u2019t really have space for it, I couldn\u2019t pass it up. I ended up shelving my other project adapting the Xeltek Universal Programmers to the Charmhigh pick-and-place machine because I just didn\u2019t have the time to see it through. Repairing PCB’s, Programming Chips, Tending to Urban Farming, Etc.<\/p>\n

BPM Microsystems offers premium, high-end production programmers, with models like this one selling for over $100,000 in 2016. While they excel in advanced capabilities, their device support for older components is somewhat limited. The newer BPM Microsystems 3901 APS<\/a> is marketed as a more affordable option, with a “sub-$90,000” price tag, as highlighted in BPM Microsystems’ advertising and an article on SMTnet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For aerospace contract work, BPM Microsystems and Data I\/O<\/a> are typically preferred due to strict industry standards. In contrast, Xeltek SuperBot automated programmers<\/a> are often unsuitable for such work, as regulatory requirements or concerns about Chinese software deter their use.<\/p>\n

With the price of these automated programmers they are typically out of reach for the typical small business.<\/p>\n

So this will be my adventure in Automated Programming System.<\/p>\n

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New 10\/06\/2024 I created a Facebook Group For BPM Microsystems Programmer Owners\/User<\/a>, For Pear To Pear Programmer Support. With all these tech Groups it will take some time to get members and good content so if you are a BPM Microsystems Programmer Owners\/User or Just interested in them please join.<\/p>\n

The truck arrived only took 2 days to get here.<\/p>\n

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I did a Live Unboxing on Youtube. The seller did an amazing job palatalizing this item it was very secure.<\/p>\n