The equiptment to program and solder the microchip is going to be well over $100 (the chip writer, and soldering iron or machien capable of dong micro solder joints, ect) just get a $15 adaptor and be happy. I don't know if you realise this but this is true micro processor technology. The program chips are usually about 16th the size of your thumb. If you have the skill to work with something like that and the equiptment then go for it, otherwise leave it to the lik-sang guys.