How to Load Firmware to TIAO Black Flash USB+ Universal Flash Programmer
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Overview
The TIAO Black Flash USB+ Universal Flash Programmer (BlackflashUSB+) is a universal flash programmer with integrated USB to Serial converter (TTL level) and 2 port USB 2.0 hub. It is fully compatible with flashcatusb, thus you can use open source software to program your flash chips.
In this tutorial, we will show you how to load firmware to TIAO Black Flash USB+ Universal Flash Programmer (BlackflashUSB+).
Install Drivers
Please follow How to install TIAO Black Flash USB+ Universal Flash Programmer Driver on Windows Vista or Windows 7 to install drivers.
Enter Bootloader Mode
Following TIAO Black Flash USB+ Universal Flash Programmer User's Manual#Mode_Change_Switch to switch the programmer into bootloader mode.
Connect USB cable
Connect the programmer to your computer using a good quality USB to Mini USB cable.
Run the Program
Download the flashcatUSB binary from [FlashcatUSB Driver/Binary], unzip it to a temp directory. Open windows explore, right mouse click on "flashcatUSB.exe" and select "Run as Administrator":
Once it is loaded, you will see the main screen:
Select AVR Firmware
Click the AVR Firmware tab, then click on Load File:
In the file selection dialog, select the desired firmware you wish to program to your programmer. In this example, I select the EJTAG firmware:
Program the programmer
Click "Program" button to program the programmer:
After a few moments, the programmer is programmed with the selected firmware. Click "Start Application" button to start the application:
Verify the firmware (optional)
This step is optional. In my setup, I have a SB5100's JTAG pin connected to the programmer. To verify it, select "Detect Device" from the menu:
SB5100 is detected:
In BCM3348 tab, it displays the firmware installed in the BCM3348:
For detailed instructions on how to use JTAG/SPI/NAND mode to program the flash chip, please refer to flashcatUSB software manual downloaded from here.
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