MiniPro TL866 Universal Programmer, software update

[hodahel]

I'll try to messed with my TL866CS.

[hodahel]

I'm bit lost here..



Where can I get this firmware dumper?  

[pickit2]

I'm bit lost here..

Where can I get this firmware dumper?  

in my last post there are two files TL866.EXE and Update.dat last firmware update for the TL866.
you use TL866.EXE and it will update the firmware in your TL866CS to TL866A you don't need to pump the update.dat to hex
unless you want to, you just flash your device with TL866.EXE

[hodahel]

Actually I already hacked my CS to A but I'm just curious with that "DUMP" and "ADVANCED" buttons..

Just sharing this..

well, in this case you can do it in two ways: a simple and safe method and a dangerous and "complicate" method.

The simple method of changing from TL866CS to TL866A version:
1. download my firmware updater here: TL866 firmware updater and unzip it.
2. connect your device to USB cable.
3. run TL866.exe from the above downloaded archive
4. in the update.dat file section browse for that file (you can find this file in the minipro installation folder)
5. in the "Firmware to write" section select TL866A firmware
6. click reflash button

Your device will be reflashed with the A firmware version. Done!

The only drawback of this method is that future firmware upgrades can be done only with my tool, the minipro software will revert to original "CS" version.



The dangerous and complicated method:
1. run TL866.exe from downloaded archive
2. in the update.dat file section browse for that file (you can find this file in the minipro installation folder)
3. in the "Firmware to write" section select firmware dumper
4. click reflash button
now a custom firmware will be programmed into your device, just wait to finish
5. The Advanced button will become available, just click it and another window will appear!
6. in this advanced window we have three fields: Bootloader section, Copy protection section and device serial number section
7. in the Bootloader section select "A Bootloader" and click Write button
now your bootloader will be reflashed.
8. just close this advanced window and from main window in the "Firmware to write" section select TL866A firmware
9. click reflash button

now your device will be reflashed with the A version firmware. done!

With this method your device will be permanently transformed to A version and future upgrades will be possible from minipro software. But why is this method dangerous? because if something goes bad (power failure, computer crash etc.) during  bootloader reflash your device will be bricked (and you will need an external programmer).

[Marcustv]

Whaoo .. I using the first programming procedure.
Now I have a TL866A
I am very happy
Thank you very much   

[Marcustv]

I hope it will be useful ....

[Beltza]

New software update:

Version: V6.17 Support:13216 --2015.07.11

Fix：ATMEGA48 Algorithm for Compatibility

[Marcustv]

New software is out ver. 6.50
now is possible program chip with 1.8 V
Need special Adapter 

[Beltza]

The update is old, but this is the complete changelog of the 6.50 version:

Version: V6.50 - 2015.12.25

ADD：Support 25 Flash OTP programm
Support 1.8V 25 serials Flash (Need special Adapter DIY)
Ic Support up to 14000+, more detail see IC supported List.

[Beltza]

New update from 2017-05-09.
Versión 6.60.

Added support for:

IS25LQ080B/IS25LQ016B /IS25LQ032B

PN25F04A/PN25F04C/PN25F08/PN25F08B
PN25F16/PN25F16B/"PN25F32/PN25F32B
PN25F64/PN25F64B/PN25F128B

GD25LQ05B/GD25LQ10B/GD25LQ20B/GD25LQ40B/GD25LQ80B

GD25LQ16/GD25LQ32C/GD25LQ32D/GD25LQ64C
GD25LQ128/GD25VQ21B/GD25VQ40C/GD25VQ80C
GD25VQ16C/GD25VQ32C/GD25VQ32C/GD25VQ64C

[pickit2]

direct link
http://www.autoelectric.cn/MiniPro/minipro_setup.rar?Lastvesion660

[Beltza]

When I started this thread I was warned for post a link to an non English site.

[pickit2]

When I started this thread I was warned for post a link to an non English site.
EDIT :  No Warning in System Logs

True you posted a link to a non English Site ie: http://www.autoelectric.cn
If you had read the Rules you can post a Direct link to a file /not the site.

Rule: Posting:
23-Post direct links only. Do not post links to any forums (www.blablaforums.com) or personal page (www.blabla.com).

[Beltza]

Ouch! Sorry. Didn't understand the rule correctly.

[Marcustv]

A new version of the software is out 7.05 , for the new version of TL866II programmer

[pickit2]

A new version of the software is out 7.05 , for the new version of TL866II programmer

This is a new Programmer. Support for the TL866A & CS came to an end.

[Marcustv]

This is a new Programmer. Support for the TL866A & CS came to an end.

A new 6.70 software version for the old classic TL866 has been released.
Software development for this programmer is not over.
 

[Marcustv]

A new software version for the TL866 A and CS was released  6.71

[Marcustv]

A new software version for the TL866 A and CS was released  6.81

[Marcustv]

I tested this latest version of the 6.81 program
I have a TL866CS modified in TL866A.
When connecting the programmer, during firmware update, it is detected that it was a TL866CS modified in TL866A.
A Web page of the manufacturer opens and warns that many modified or cloned programmers exist on the market, it works the same correctly.
I tried to read and write devices, without any problem.
My programmer counts to be seen as a TL866A   

[pickit2]

When connecting the programmer, during firmware update, it is detected that it was a TL866CS modified in TL866A.

So how did you update your TL866xx ?

[Marcustv]

I have updated the programmer from the TL866CS version to the TL866A version following the instructions described in this forum.
The update operation is something I had done before installing 6.81 software.
The new software, he realizes that originally my programmer was a TL866CS, and for this he tells me that he could be a "pirated" programmer, ... but it works the same as TL866A

[kayvee]

There is much discussion of this over at eevblog in the TL866 review thread.

[pickit2]

The new software, he realizes that originally my programmer was a TL866CS, and for this he tells me that he could be a "pirated" programmer, ... but it works the same as TL866A

Yes but the question was how did you update ? with their software or by using TL866.EXE.
 It maybe they are checking serial numbers. and just reporting it as wrong. for now, later on they may brick it.

[Marcustv]

Yes but the question was how did you update ? with their software or by using TL866.EXE.
 It maybe they are checking serial numbers. and just reporting it as wrong. for now, later on they may brick it.

I made the upgrade I think two years ago, now sincerely, I do not remember which system I used for the change.