To connect the 8-pin EEPROM chip to the computer you'll either have to solder hook-up wires to the pins or get a Test Clip for onboard programming. The components required are fairly basic, three 4.7K ohm resistors, three 5V zener diodes, and a computer with a serial port. In my case, I made my own, using this EEPROM circuit. You can either buy a USB programmer from eBay or make your own to communicate to the serial port. This is where you need to get a programmer to connect the chip to your PC.
