MiniPro TL866 Universal Programmer, software update

[Beltza]

A new version of the control software is available (6.10):

Look in manufacturer web (can't link to it, it is in Chinese, but download link is easy to find there).

It's free to download.

[PaulC]

looks very interesting project if anyone has diagrams..

[pablo2048]

Like this one? (link to schematics in attached file...)

[pickit2]

Why would you want to build it, you can get it so cheap from china. less than £30 with 6 ic adaptors.

Also note: links to non English sites are not allowed in forum rules.

[PaulC]

it's worth £30 just for the right adapters..
i would like to see the guts, and see if worth making, as it covers such a wide range of eeprom, microcontrollers etc, i will probably buy one in the end..
question is why would you make a flashing led with a microcontroller when u can buy one for 15p on the net..
knowledge is the question,and also upgrades in the future..

[pickit2]

it's worth £30 just for the right adapters..
i would like to see the guts, and see if worth making, as it covers such a wide range of eeprom, microcontrollers etc, i will probably buy one in the end..
question is why would you make a flashing led with a microcontroller when u can buy one for 15p on the net..
knowledge is the question,and also upgrades in the future..

You could buy the TL866CS and update it to TL866A using a modified flashing upgrade tool.
I have the details on my works laptop, It works.

http://ul.to/e39yt1dr

[jzaghal]

Please upload to another site.
It is blocked by my ISP.

Thanks

[TucoRamirez]

reup

[baoshi]

You could buy the TL866CS and update it to TL866A using a modified flashing upgrade tool.
I have the details on my works laptop, It works.

http://ul.to/e39yt1dr

Do you need to add a ICSP header?

[pickit2]

Do you need to add a ICSP header?

Yes, you need to add the header, I bought the A version, a friend has done the conversion to the A, after seeing details in another forum.

Saying that I would not use the TL866 to use as an everyday micro programmer, over the years I have collected from works stores many programmers.
in my workshop I have microchip devices ranging from pickit2 and pickit3, ICD2 & 3, plus a box of microchip dev boards.
same for Atmel devices, my work place invested in ATAVRISP2 and other kit, then went to J-Link, so if needed I can always borrow what I need.

[metal]

this might be interesting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnPEyM1yLrk

[pickit2]

I don't believe it took him all of 14 min's to open the bag for the TL866

Here is Dave's take on the TL866

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLG03f_ua5g

The full details and How to Update are here

http://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-411-minipro-tl866-universal-programmer-review/

[metal]

I knew you were going to post Dave's video, I just left it for you

[pickit2]

I think dave and I, were separated at birth, we have so much in common.

[biko4710]

I think dave and I, were separated at birth, we have so much in common.

Then you are the one from Austria

[pickit2]

No that is my older brother... They keep mixing us up.
I'm the one that had only been to the October Fest, once.

[bbarney]

No that is my older brother... They keep mixing us up.
I'm the one that had only been to the October Fest, once.

Yes went once and their still trying to get him out of there

[metal]

drown among the tits ;- )

[bbarney]

drown among the tits ;- )

I knew it wasn't just the beer keeping him there

[baoshi]

Yes, you need to add the header, I bought the A version, a friend has done the conversion to the A, after seeing details in another forum.

Saying that I would not use the TL866 to use as an everyday micro programmer, over the years I have collected from works stores many programmers.
in my workshop I have microchip devices ranging from pickit2 and pickit3, ICD2 & 3, plus a box of microchip dev boards.
same for Atmel devices, my work place invested in ATAVRISP2 and other kit, then went to J-Link, so if needed I can always borrow what I need.

Same to me. I have a collection of PICKit2/PICKit3/ICD3, Atmel JTAGICE3, JLink. The only useful function  of TL886 to me is to rescue messed-up AVRs.

[DrSnake]

Anyone know of a good forum for discussing this device programmer? I had questions on PICs and OSCCAL values.

[pickit2]

Anyone know of a good forum for discussing this device programmer? I had questions on PICs and OSCCAL values.

And sonsivri is NOT  a forum?
no wonder you have made so little effort to post, except your "I want" posts.
your account value from 2005, is lower than that of a snake...

[Beltza]

Only a heads up: original software updated again.

[Marcustv]

If you hack the TL866 then you update them accept the same ?

[Beltza]

If you use the programmer software to Flash Update: a TL866CS that was hacked to TL866A, it will revert to a TL866CS

That's estrange.

I upgraded with the last software version, 6.16, my hacked TL866A and I had no problem. It's still a TL866A.

[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.

[pickit2]

I updated my TL866 about six months ago. I have not installed the latest software, last used about a week ago.
so I have not had a warning about fake or pirated hardware, but when I finish work this week I will try it out.

[Marcustv]

I updated my TL866 about six months ago. I have not installed the latest software, last used about a week ago.
so I have not had a warning about fake or pirated hardware, but when I finish work this week I will try it out.

If you go to the manufacturer's site, they are explained which are the fake or modified programmers.
I think that the new software verifies the serial number of the programmer, that once modified with the appropriate tool, put an identical serial number for all.
See the photos on the site .......

[picfan]

A new software version for the TL866 A and CS was released  6.82

[Marcustv]

A new software version for the TL866 A and CS was released  6.82

This time, I do not trust to load it   

[Carlo]

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

Did you test the ICSP after this upgrade?

[kayvee]

Managed to brick my converted A in the last round of software updates (thank you autoelectric).

Reflashed the firmware with the latest version of radioman's firmware updater V2.4 and another programmer and report all is good running 6.82 with no stupid nags.

[Marcustv]

Managed to brick my converted A in the last round of software updates (thank you autoelectric).

Reflashed the firmware with the latest version of radioman's firmware updater V2.4 and another programmer and report all is good running 6.82 with no stupid nags.

I also used the firmware updater ver. 2.4 of Radioman and now works well without problems.
I had problems using the update.dat file from version 6.82
With the update.dat file ver 6.81 ... it works fine

[rajudp]

i updated software version 6.82
When connecting the programmer, during firmware update, it is detected that it was a TL866CS modified in TL866A
yesterday i checked to program AT89S52 it is giving ID error,i removed ID check and try to program but giving error at location 0
( i completely erased the firmware and programmed with given HEX with  TL866.EXE)
i uninstaller 6.82 and install 6.71 and is working fine now
the firmware shows as TL866A  V03.2.82

[Marcustv]

i updated software version 6.82
When connecting the programmer, during firmware update, it is detected that it was a TL866CS modified in TL866A
yesterday i checked to program AT89S52 it is giving ID error,i removed ID check and try to program but giving error at location 0
( i completely erased the firmware and programmed with given HEX with  TL866.EXE)
i uninstaller 6.82 and install 6.71 and is working fine now
the firmware shows as TL866A  V03.2.82

You must use the Radioman utility to fix the problem

[Marcustv]

The version 6.85 of the software has been released.

VERSION: V6.85 Support:14337--2018.10.19
ADD: ATF20V8B
FIXED: GAL22V10B M95320W M95128W

[kayvee]

Hmm, not sure after the shenanagans of the last few "updates".

So, who is volunteering to try it?

[intel]

Cannot enter the official site. Please upload the installation file to a place where we can download it.
Thanks.

Currently is offline:
http://www.autoelectric.cn/en/tl866_main.html

[Marcustv]

Cannot enter the official site. Please upload the installation file to a place where we can download it.
Thanks.

Currently is offline:
http://www.autoelectric.cn/en/tl866_main.html

The site works regularly .. you have to enter the home page.
It takes a long time before it can be downloaded
Beware if you have modified your programmer from CS in. At this version you can boil it.
Look for RADIOMAN for more information and hack the programmer from CS version in A version

[intel]

The site works regularly .. you have to enter the home page.
It takes a long time before it can be downloaded
Beware if you have modified your programmer from CS in. At this version you can boil it.
Look for RADIOMAN for more information and hack the programmer from CS version in A version

Thank you for your extraordinary help, but I still can't get into the site. My request is still valid for other helpful members.
Note: In the picture I added, you can see that I can enter our myth site but I can't enter that lazy site.

[pickit2]

Direct Link
http://www.autoelectric.cn/MiniPro/minipro_setup685.rar

[Marcustv]

Thank you for your extraordinary help, but I still can't get into the site. My request is still valid for other helpful members.
Note: In the picture I added, you can see that I can enter our myth site but I can't enter that lazy site.

You have to search outside the site ..... 

[kayvee]

So it seems there is an alternate site:

http://www.xgecu.com/en/

An open source Linux program for it, which I have not tried as yet:

https://gitlab.com/DavidGriffith/minipro/

[pickit2]

http://www.xgecu.com/en/
links to
http://www.autoelectric.cn/EN/index.html