Problems programming Prodigy Pic

[danwood76]

I have built the Prodigy clone with the 40 pin PCB layout made by Forhike

I also built the JDM programmer a long time ago for the cheap dct4 flasher
The only problem is that I cannot seem to get IC-Prog to program the PIC
The JDM programmer will program the old PIC 16F??? still so that still works
and I have a couple of spare 18F452s I have tried but still with no goal!

The ponyprog I built worked fine and so have already programed the eeprom

any help is much appreciated,
Danny

[XARiUS]

Hi. Add 10K Resistor between RB5 and ground! Also check if Vcc is between 4.5 and 5.5V and Vpp near 12V. Hope it helps...

[danwood76]

I tried the 10k resistor but that didn't do anything

The Vpp is at 13.5v and Vcc is at 5.12v so nothing abnormal

I have also tried programming the PIC with its own power which is 3.3v with no luck! :sad:

Any other suggestions??

[danwood76]

Sorted!!

I changed the delay index which didn't help at first
But then I reopened IC prog tried to program 1122 in the first line and it programmed ok

I then opened up the hex file clicked program and voila sorted!

cheers for the help,
Danny

[jnf]

danwood76: which size you resize Forhikes PCB layout?

[danwood76]

I didn't
I redrew his on quickroute as I couldn't get the size right
I have the file on .pcb format
Although its not complete as it doesn't have the shutdown regulator on it yet

I am building that in the next couple of days.

You should ask forhike himself about this

[XARiUS]

It would be great if you could post your final PCB layout

[danwood76]

When I finish it I will post it,

Still trying to get my LM317 to do the whole shutdown thing though,
I think I need a higher gain transistor

Will try a BC109 with it on thursday

[XARiUS]

I Used a 2N2222 for it when i first built it!

[danwood76]

And that works ok?

I have a wide range of transistors at college so I will try to find the 2N2222

I have 3.75 volts coming out of the regulator but I cannot boot up my phone from the power??? now I am confused!

Could it be that my cable is too long?

Anyway I will get back to playing with it!! :-P

cheers,
Danny

[sergo_zmeia]

Dann...the cable size is not a problem...I havent seen the schematic U are talk bout but I can surely tell U that LM 317 is low voltage stabilizer with 1A output current..........bout PIC programing I personaly prefer pony prog..works good for me../U can find more here: www.lancos.com/
Regards!
Sergo_Zmeia

[danwood76]

My JDM programmer and Pony Prog both work fine now the problem is sorted

I am going to get a new LM317
I was trying a second hand one so hopefully the brand new one will work ;)

Cheers serge,
Danny

[Free Cracker]

Hi

i need some explain if anyone know what the pin needed only for programming . .

wating reply . . ;)

regards . . :D

[danwood76]

Goto the microchip website and download the datasheet,
its all on there

regards,
Danny

[Free Cracker]

Goto the microchip website and download the datasheet,
its all on there

regards,
Danny

i know . . and i have datasheet . . but i am ask if anything know pin needed for reading that PIC . . i need make pcb for programming that IC

regards . .

[XARiUS]

Hi! For programming PIC18F452 you need only to use RB6,RB6,Vpp,Vcc and Vss!



And that works ok?

I have a wide range of transistors at college so I will try to find the 2N2222

I have 3.75 volts coming out of the regulator but I cannot boot up my phone from the power??? now I am confused!

Could it be that my cable is too long?

Anyway I will get back to playing with it!!

cheers,
Danny


Yes, this worked perfecty!

[danwood76]

I used a simple JDM programmer
Took quite a few attempts on programming it though

You can find the schematics for this on Forhikes FTP:

http://partykuben.hallah.nu/~forhike/gsm/Nokia/Schematics/prodigy/Pic%20Programer/

[danwood76]

@ Xaris

What voltage have you got going into your LM317?

I am using USB supply 5.2v do you think that will give enough power??

[Free Cracker]

Hi! For programming PIC18F452 you need only to use RB6,RB6,Vpp,Vcc and Vss!



Yes, this worked perfecty!

Thanks for info . . ;)

[kootp]

This is working 100% with my P4 WinXP Prof. PC.
Sometimes gives errors on P2 350MHz (Win98)

JDM Programmer (http://www.ucapps.de/mbhp_jdm.html )

[XARiUS]

@ Xaris

What voltage have you got going into your LM317?

I am using USB supply 5.2v do you think that will give enough power??

I've used a nokia charger to give power to LM317

[danwood76]

Sorted that now

I am now using a DC in off of my scanner
Works 50% now

I am getting a secondary boot loader error??
Is this to do with the FIA files?

Anyway I will change the hex for the stuff in the other thread and see if that helps

[kootp]

Sorted that now

I am now using a DC in off of my scanner
Works 50% now

I am getting a secondary boot loader error??
Is this to do with the FIA files?

Anyway I will change the hex for the stuff in the other thread and see if that helps


Yes. Install fia update 3.oo or 3.05. That'll do.

good luck

[danwood76]

Yes. Install fia update 3.oo or 3.05. That'll do.

good luck

Where can I get these??

[sergo_zmeia]

Mr free cracker......check here:
www.lancos.com
All stuff there works...
Good luck!
Sergo_Zmeia

[XARiUS]

btw can anyone share 1.05 hex?