Quick and dirty Arduino DRAM Tester Build

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I'm building an Arduino based DRAM tester from leftover components I found in my parts bin. As quick and dirty as it gets, but still a useful tool!

The DRAMARDUINO project (schematics and Arduino sketch):
https://forum.defence-force.org/viewtopic.php?t=1699

Arduino IDE Software:
https://www.arduino.cc/en/software

Ready-to-go Arduino shield PCB (PCBWay order link):
https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/DRAM_Test_Shield_for_Arduino_Uno_and_Nano.html

Double sided perfboard*:
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Elegoo Arduino UNO*:
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1k Ohm resistors*:
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Pin headers*:
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Dual color red/green LEDs (common anode)*:
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16-pin ZIF sockets*:
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Ingredients
1:19 About the DRAMARDUINO
4:03 Cutting the perfboard
4:42 Pin Headers
7:45 ZIF Socket
8:34 LED
9:21 Connecting things up
13:53 Finished Mess o' Wires
14:30 Double Checking the Wiring
15:30 Programming the Arduino
16:54 Functional Test
19:39 Refinements
23:02 Thank you & Good night

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