minipro -r x -p HT24LC256
(I2C version of the ROM, not really usable for our purposes as we
can not go via I2C!)

sodering sockets are not for breadbaords, pins too weak and too short
ZIF sockets


ZIF sockets on breadboards
UART chips
http://www.stuartconner.me.uk/tms9995_breadboard/tms9995_breadboard.htm