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[embromation]

Microcontroller Programming

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PIC-Brenner8 [USB] [for all PIC series]

Features:

• all most devices supporteds
• USB programming

Downloads:
Get circuit, layout (EAGLE Files) and firmware in website:
http://www.sprut.de/electronic/pic/projekte/brenner8/index.htm#b8p


PIC-PG2 (know as PICBurner or JDM Extreme!) [SERIAL] [for all PIC series]

Features:

• easy to make
• low cost
• all most devices supporteds
• serial programming
• work with prograns: winpicpgm, WinPic800, icprog, etc...

Downloads:
Eagle files (layout + circuit): http://rapidshare.com/files/135310415/Eagle_files.rar
Manual: http://rapidshare.com/files/135310729/JDM_Extreme_MANUAL.rar
This project is result of projects:
JDM Programmer: http://www.jdm.homepage.dk
Pic-pg2: http://www.olimex.com/dev/pic-pg2.html


HVProg [SERIAL] [for AVR]

Features:

• Compatible with AvrStudio
• Supports all AVR Controllers
• Parallel and serial High-Voltage-Programming
• Small and easy layout with only a few parts
• STK500 protocol

Downloads:
Get circuit, layout (EAGLE Files) and firmware in website:
Website: http://www.der-hammer.info/hvprog/index_en.htm


USBASP(AVR DUDE) [USB] [for Atmel AVR]

Downloads:
Get circuit, layout (EAGLE Files) and firmware in website:
Website: http://www.fischl.de/usbasp


AVR ISP 2 clone [SERIAL] [for AVR]
http://www.embedded-projects.net/usbprog

[MAXPAYNE]

Hi embromation,
       What's the change from uor previous ultra pic programmer in this extreme!....?

[zokij]

Nice programmer. which software support for programming?

[yugal]

Hi,
    Embromation,
                    how to programme 16F72. This device is not in your list
                      Please replay.
                                          yugal   

[pama]

Hi,

maybe it could help if you share here your work!
tnx

[faraz101]

i have build jdm2 programmer.i programmed pic16f84a,pic16f628 and 12f675 with it.it works fine but it supports very short icsp cable.only 3 inch.why?
anyone?

[narc60]

I built the JDM-B programmer from http://users.tpg.com.au/btkelly/jdm_b.htm using the board provided by Feng3 from the
 link http://users.tpg.com.au/btkelly/feng3_pcb.html

Works with F628A and F84. Haven't tried other PICs as I don't have them.

[drnewton]

Extreme programmer is working for me on my desktop.  Of course my laptop which only makes 5v on RS-232 fails.

[tango]

All JDM variant\s is to simple and bad programmer's , that I meen...
Epic Plus programmer is the best solution if you need simple and 100% good and extra low cost.


OK you may have your own meen and maybe for you JDM is good it's ok.

Best regards to you and all friend's.

[mr_byte31]

Epic Plus programmer!!!!!!!!
plz send me the sechmatic plz

[hodahel]

how can we convert it to work with usb?

what's the newest update mates?

[mrpicing]

some guys complained that jdm is not working. I also tried this programmer but i depends on voltage available from serial port. some serial port can't supply exact 12 volt. it causes a problem.
If voltage on serial port are stable and enough for vpp than it works fine.

[ashan]

Hi friends,
  What ever style of PCB JDM is a good programmer and is established among hobbiests.
Now the things are changed!
It is the laptops and new destops are not at all equipped with a serial port.
we mostly depend on usb to rs232 converters but JDM voltage reqiurement point of view this
can not be used.
so I recomend GTP USB lite with winpic800 3.5 G or older version
or try any PICKIT2 clone
Still I amit the fact that we are all expertised with JDM - my tribute to the grand father!!

regards
ashan

[ashan]

dear friends,
pls have a look at: http://www.sonsivri.com/forum/index.php?topic=4740.0

I have cloned the pickit2 with all device support
but the PCB is double sided with lots of additional
components(it is first version)
If anybody is intererested I will share the schematic which uses only
freely available components
anyway GTP USB lite and Winpic800 is best for starters
pls use version 3.55g or older
PICKIT2 Configuration and GUI is not friendly compared with Winpic800
goodluck
ashan

[chen]

Hi embromation...

is it possible to use one zif socket instead of 2 ic sockets by using extra switch or some other way ?

[picelec]

thanks for this, for me i make brenner8 usburn

http://www.sprut.de/electronic/pic/projekte/brenner8/index.htm#b8p

[microcom-ecuador]

Hello, I have assembled a brenner8 usburn, work fine with pics like 16f877a,876a but i have problems with 16f628 and 16f819

[microcom-ecuador]

Hello Embromation, yes i have the latest version of software and firmware. Wen i program the first time a pic16f628a works fine, but in the second time i have an error in the program memory, i tried with "erase" an "remove cp" buttons and then blank check and the pic is not in blank.

[Parmin]

I found that the Microchip's PICKIT2 seems to be the best PIC programmer for Hobbyist.
it support almost every flash chip Microchip made including their eeproms,
it has an EEPROM in it so you can preprogram it and use it as a standalone programmer,
it has capability to power the project under program,
it is also a debugging ICD,
and, how is this for an extra..
it is also a logic analyser!!

It is about $49 USD but if you want to built them yourself, there is enough info and firmware freely available from Microchip.

I think this one is a winner for PIC.

[abd elwahab]

hi sonsivri usere I now share my work for the pic serial programmer
to eagle useres also winpic is included in the archiev
http://www.4shared.com/file/59032697/2a0029c1/pic_programmer_serial.html

sorry for the long path iam a new in file sharing

[microcom-ecuador]

Hello Embromation,
 I have a 8Pr5, I am using transistor 2N3904 and 2N3906 in substitution of BC338-25 and BC328-25 and I tested with a 2N3904 and a BC549 instead of BF959 transistor. It works fine with the following PICs: 16F876A, 16F877A, 16F819, 18F2550, 18F4550 and 18F452. But i Have problems to erase or reprogramm 16F628A and 18F1220, also I don`t know how to programm 12F675.
I have a pc with XP SP2
firmware (on pic): b8_fw12.hexdriver
driver (on pc): driver_2k_xp_vista
 I tryed mainly with PIC16F628A, the first is ok but the next time i Have error, i tried to erase pic but no is possible. There is an atachment with the information.
Please help me with this.


Posted on: August 27, 2008, 07:55:39 07:55 - Automerged
http://rapidshare.com/files/140442946/usburn_problems.doc

[ennio]

My Brenner is able to program PIC16F628A.
I am using transistor 2N3904 and 2N3906 and coil 680uH.
The calibration Procedure
1- Z voltaje(Read with multimeter)
2- U divider (typical 3.14 Resistors 1%)
3- Auto Adjust offset
4- Close
Reopen .. Ready
For 12F675 Place it on top of ZIF(pin 1 ZIF = pin 1 12F675)
Regards

ennio

[cooperharris]

here is  another programmer,  this  is the  one   that I use, I asure  you  that it  works  perfect


http://rapidshare.de/files/40392500/Func_y_Uso_de_QuarkPro_2.pdf.html


the  instructions are in spanish  but there you can  see  the schematic,you will understand, It works with ic-prog perfectly, enjoy it!

[microcom-ecuador]

here is  another programmer,  this  is the  one   that I use, I asure  you  that it  works  perfect


http://rapidshare.de/files/40392500/Func_y_Uso_de_QuarkPro_2.pdf.html


the  instructions are in spanish  but there you can  see  the schematic,you will understand, It works with ic-prog perfectly, enjoy it!

This is anmother version of JDM programmer, maybe you will have problems because it uses PC voltage.

[tuldok89]

IMHO It is possible to use the JDM programmer in a laptop pc. My buddy modded his JDM programmer, so it can be supplied w/ 12volts from a DC adaptor.

I've used his modded JDM, and it works w/ my Laptop

[microcom-ecuador]

My Brenner is able to program PIC16F628A.
I am using transistor 2N3904 and 2N3906 and coil 680uH.
The calibration Procedure
1- Z voltaje(Read with multimeter)
2- U divider (typical 3.14 Resistors 1%)
3- Auto Adjust offset
4- Close
Reopen .. Ready
For 12F675 Place it on top of ZIF(pin 1 ZIF = pin 1 12F675)
Regards

ennio

Thank's I resolve the problem transistor Q7 was damaged, I have another problem, the pic 12f675 don`t stay in the menu of microcontrollers, how do you programm it?

[ennio]

see the attached picture

regards

ennio

[microcom-ecuador]

Hi Ennio,

I know that, but in the PIC selection menu (on basics window) don't appear this micro.....

[ennio]

I know that, but in the PIC selection menu (on basics window) don't appear this micro.....

Hi microcom-ecuador
Try this:
IC Socket/ICSP ---> Select 8/14 pins
PIC Family --------> Select PIC16Fxxx
Regards
ennio

[rammanohar]

Simple programmer

http://dybkowski.net/elka/ispprog_en.html

[msnm4]

Hi all,

An interesting issue to share:

I built up an AN589 programmer which is included in a home made development board.
With PIC16 series I had never a single problem (using WinPic software as I stated in a former post.
But when I migrated to PIC18 series, I got programming errors 99% of the time.
After a bit of search in the web I could see some countermeasures to content generated noise in the board. Which is useful depends of course of the topology of the board, relative position of the components, etc.

In my case, I solved it only with a 100 pF capacitor soldered between the clock input to the PIC and ground ( in fact soldered near the output of pin 3 of 74LS244).

Other solutions also mention to include a low pass filter (100 ohms + 22-47pF) in the data input of the PIC.
In even more problematic scenarios, a correct termination of the transmission line formed by a long LPT cable would be necessary. This can be done with a series RC between clock pin in LPT connector and ground (100 ohms and some picofarads would be enough).

While I had some problems, I tested different programming softwares and found a nice little one called PicPgm develop Programmer: http://members.aon.at/electronics/pic/picpgm/ .
Believe me, it worth a try.

msnm4

[glenndr_15]

Greetings! I'm having a problem with my jdm extreme after I assembled it.I test it but there is a problem when I tried to program the PIC16F84A. Please view my attachment.


Best regards,
glenndr_15

[pickit2]

Greetings! I'm having a problem with my jdm extreme after I assembled it.I test it but there is a problem when I tried to program the PIC16F84A. Please view my attachment.
Best regards,
glenndr_15

Error shown is you have failed to write to pic, I would check your program voltage 13.5V at /MCLC pin4. this voltage is not critical just needs to be above +12v, it puts pic into program mode.
If I remember jdm programmer you can set up the voltage with logic into programmer. just look at ciruit and you should be able to see whats wrong with it.

[glenndr_15]

Sir pickit2,

           I only have around 7v in mclr and also in my rs232 port ouch! can I make a power supply and make it 13v dc?

[pickit2]

glenndr_15 see here. you need 12V to put the pic in program mode
http://www.elecfree.com/electronic/jdm-programmer-modification-by-com1/

How long are your leads to pic? 10-20cm is ok



Here is a way to get 12V look for post by wee_man  on Nov 11
http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-JDM-PIC-Programmer/

[glenndr_15]

Sir pickit2,

the leads on my pic is just around 5cm. Sir even if the output voltage of my serial port is 7v can I still use these jdm in dthis following link? http://www.elecfree.com/electronic/jdm-programmer-modification-by-com1/ , http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-JDM-PIC-Programmer/

[pickit2]

is your pc a laptop?

try this first a 9v battery and 7804 reg.

if you have a printer port you could try this.
http://www.covingtoninnovations.com/noppp/#CIR

[glenndr_15]

Sir pickit2,
 
   Sir do you remember the output voltage of the iscp of the jdm extreme? and I just want to know the ideal output voltage of rs232 db9 in the jdm extreme.

Best regards,
glenndr_15

Posted on: April 28, 2009, 02:42:06 02:42 - Automerged
my desk top sir don't have printer port (rs232 db25).

Posted on: April 28, 2009, 02:44:59 02:44 - Automerged
Sir pickit2

         Sir you mean the most important part of the jdm extreme is the mclr it should have 13.5 volts? how about the rest of the pins sir?

[pickit2]

To put the pic16f84 into program mode it needs a Voltage of 11.5 to 14.5 with a mean of 13.5. you could supply +12volts to the /MCLR pin direct via a switch when you want to program.    see PICee Development System  Elektor Feb 2002

there are better programmers that are able to program more chips than the jdm type (the jdm is limited to 16Fxxx types), but if you want to build one as project, then the rs232 voltage from some latpops and even desk pcs, are anything from 5v to 13v.

one way to overcome this is to add a MAX232A this will give you the full spec of RS-232 standard
google will find many examples of how to do this.

But if you want to program most microchip parts then you can't beat a Pickit2 for cost and ease of use.

[glenndr_15]

Sir pickit2,

I made a Propic2 but it's not working because my desktop don't have printer port and I tried to convert it to com port(db9) but its not working. I found a different version of propic2 I will build it and if I it works I will share it here.

Best regards,
glenndr_15

[jeanninemtv]

have you tried winpic programmer  -not winpic800 -  for me it worked with jdm programmer...  for winpic800 i tried ludipipo and let me say you work as a charm, off course right now i have no programmers, i couldn't take them to travel  here

[glenndr_15]

Yes I've tried it already but it cannot detect the hardware.

[ajak]

for me winpic800 is much better than winpicprog. winpicprog works with jdm programmer and  i agree with that.     but i prefer winpic800..

[glenndr_15]

sir pickit2 the programmer u suggested to me is working with no error. I use winpic programmer software which can be found in http://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/winpicpr.html it works with jdm. winpic programmer looks cute to me but i like the winpic800.

[chacacampeon]

This is the link for the ICD2 Clone, I used it with MPLAB, it`s working ok:

http://www.icd2clone.com/wiki/Main_Page

[glenndr_15]

Sir pickit2

The JDM extreme and the JDM programmer you suggested can also be use in IC-Prog 1.06. When I'm looking at my JDM extreme I felt not good because its not working but I realize I had a mistake, 2 of the components are interchanged so I place them in their correct position and now my JDM extreme is now working propperly.

Best regards,
glenndr_15

[glenndr_15]

My jdm extreme is now working properly with winpic800 v 3.64, in setting of the hardware choose the jdm programmer.

Best regards,
glenndr_15

[charudatt]

Problem I :
I am having a small problem in getting the firmware of this programmer on to the chip. I am using a Pony Prog hardware / software to dump the hex onto the chip. I get confused with the fuse setting , USING PONYPROG software and I have messed up a couple of chips due to wrong fuse setting. Can anyone please tell me what are the fuse setting for this chip using PONYPROG software. A screen shot would be really good. I have the hardware (PCB) ready but can not use it.

Problem II:
I also have a big problem in getting AVRDUDE to run under Windows Vista x64. Has anyone got the software working under Vista x64. I get mixed reaction from the net, but the strong feeling is that it does not , or cannot work under Vista x64. Just a small hope in finding out on this forum.

[night_mare]

Is this Programmer suppor all kind of PIC??? I am bit curious about this programmer. Any one have details information about this please help......

[brutus1975]

Just to add to the list, the two programmers that have come to be my standards:

For PIC based projects:
Pickit 3 clone w/ Universal ZIF adapter:
http://www.sureelectronics.net/goods.php?id=1141
~$41

Atmel ISP Programmer:
Sparkfun AVR Pocket Programmer:
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9825
~$15

[jori]

I add another useful programmer to the list:

https://github.com/sergev/pic32prog

Pic32prog is a utility for loading data into a flash memory of Microchip PIC32
microcontrollers.  Supported adapters and bootloaders:
 * Microchip PICkit2
 * Microchip PICkit3 with scripting firmware
 * Olimex ARM-USB-Tiny (not finished yet)
 * Olimex ARM-USB-Tiny, ARM-USB-Tiny-H and ARM-USB-OCH-H JTAG adapters
 * Olimex MIPS-USB-OCH-H JTAG adapter
 * Bus Blaster v2 JTAG adapter from Dangerous Prototypes
 * Flyswatter JTAG adapter from TinCanTools
 * AN1388 HID bootloader
 * Legacy FS_USB HID bootloader