Velodyne DD12 DSP chip

[XsamuraiX]

Hi people.

Just had a quick question about this DSP chip inside my Velodyne DD12. A good while ago the DSP chip failed and Velodyne have 0 spare chips.

I have tried to source a few but they are more than likely fake as Texas Instruments have not produced this chip for a good few years as they specifically made it for Velodyne.

The sub is in perfect condition and I really do not want to have to sell it as spare parts.

Do any of you recommend anything?

 

[ppp000]

On aliexpress they should have desoldered chips if you CANT get new one

 

[leadcoma]

If you do find one, how will you program flash memory on the new chip?

 

[XsamuraiX]

Hi leadcoma, I'll get the official repair company here to do that for me, it'll be with £150 - £200 to get it done, it's a cracking sub still.

 

[ppp000]

Doesnt it jest use external EEPROM?

 

[XsamuraiX]

On aliexpress they should have desoldered chips if you CANT get new one

This here on AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005005836563114.html

What is the chances do you think that it is a fake or a real desoldered one?

 

[ppp000]

I would try this one:
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006385753262.html
Shop has much more items sold and better positive/negative comments ratio.
Of course I cant vouch for this Ali shop or any other.