PCB Version
HereĀ is a completed PCB version that I have made .. the cost of this should not be huge (assuming you already have MEGA Arduino board.
Basic parts:
PCB
40pin ZIF socket
4 leds
4 resistors(4.7k)
few strips of IDC pins
1 small surface mount push button
That is basically all you need if you have MEGA board. With this setup you be able to program DS1249/50/70 NVRam chips.
I will include an update Arduino file to be able to program the chips. Also should have a Windows app to let you do that .. still in final stages .. Will post as soon as I am happy with its operation.