Activity for Willem Programmer software for Linux

Reuben Rissler posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Reuben Rissler — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:13:06 -0000

On 04/06/2019 04:40 PM, Phoebus1966 wrote: Judder, it would be interesting if you showed us the complete procedure you followed to install this software on your Ubuntu because most Willem Programmer users are electronics geegs, not linux geeks. First and foremost developers should take this into consideration and I feel the developers here a left a huge chunk of information out thinking it is obvious for everyone to know, which obviously isn't the case as I have pointed out. That is why this project...

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Phoebus1966 — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 20:41:58 -0000

Judder, it would be interesting if you showed us the complete procedure you followed to install this software on your Ubuntu because most Willem Programmer users are electronics geeks, not linux geeks. Developers should take this fact into consideration and I feel the developers here left a huge chunk of information out thinking it is obvious for everyone to know, which obviously isn't the case as I have pointed out. That is why this project got stalled if you ask me. So thanks beforehand if you'd...

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Phoebus1966 — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 20:40:38 -0000

Judder, it would be interesting if you showed us the complete procedure you followed to install this software on your Ubuntu because most Willem Programmer users are electronics geegs, not linux geeks. First and foremost developers should take this into consideration and I feel the developers here a left a huge chunk of information out thinking it is obvious for everyone to know, which obviously isn't the case as I have pointed out. That is why this project got stalled if you ask me. So thanks beforehand...

Krzysztof Komarnicki posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Krzysztof Komarnicki — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:20:10 -0000

Current version from repository has already this feature. Try it. If you have a problem with compilation add spaces around "format" -> " format " in ./src/error.h ( macros _ERROR, ERROR and MESSAGE )

Dogan Yilmaz posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Dogan Yilmaz — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:27:04 -0000

Could you add to program crc16add algoritm and computed result like windows version? Thanks.

Spooky Dillow posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Spooky Dillow — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 15:22:51 -0000

Hi. Thanks for the advice but it still doesn't write to the chips correctly. Im not sure the board is willem, its probably a copy. Not to worry. I will have to resort to windows software to do the work. Sincerely many thanks for trying to help me.

Krzysztof Komarnicki posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Krzysztof Komarnicki — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 06:56:04 -0000

It's hard to find schematic for this version (found very poor scan), but I see it is something changed in shift registers for address. Do you have jumpers set to old version (version 3 not 5.0e - jumpers near DB25 connector ) ? Currently I cannot check it because I have no willem board.

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Spooky Dillow — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 09:20:11 -0000

Hello. The chips are M27C512-10F1. The programmer is Willem 5.0e copy. Thanks

Krzysztof Komarnicki posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Krzysztof Komarnicki — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:28:43 -0000

What types of chip do you tried ?

Spooky Dillow posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Spooky Dillow — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:22:23 -0000

I've tried just about everything I can with this and have to admit defeat. I can get the softwear to read chips and veryfy they are blank. I've also managed to write to a chip on two occassions but the write was unsuccessful. I've tried it as sudo and myself with varying voltages, i.e. usb and 13.8v (which works with windows) too. Its a shame as its been great fun learning about the lpt port under ubuntu. It would have made the project worthwhile had I got a result. P.S the reason I didn't make a...

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Reuben Rissler — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:11:11 -0000

On 06/22/2018 11:06 AM, Spooky Dillow wrote: I got the software up and running on ubuntu 18.04 with a chinese writer. I can read chips OK but having difficulty writing them... What settings work best for burning 27512 chips. I'm using trial and error and its time consuming as having to wipe the failed chip each time. A help file would be really 'helpful' ;) It all depends on the voltage required to burn the 27XX chip, which varies by chip size and manufacturer. If you can obtain the manufacturer...

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Spooky Dillow — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:06:08 -0000

I got the software up and running on ubuntu 18.04 with a chinese writer. I can read chips OK but having difficulty writing them... What settings work best for burning 27512 chips. I'm using trial and error and its time consuming as having to wipe the failed chip each time. A help file would be really 'helpful' ;)

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Krzysztof Komarnicki — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:29:23 -0000

"Python is actually a wrapper to make C easier. It is interpreted, true, but a lot of system calls available in C are available in Python. Not that Geepro should use Python, I was curious what your thoughts are." So, maybe only plugins for ICs should be in Python and the rest in C/C++. This approach would eliminate necessity of recompilation code to add new IC. But as I mentioned above, I have no experience with Python.

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Reuben Rissler — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 02:43:41 -0000

On 12/13/2017 02:20 PM, Krzysztof Komarnicki wrote: Thanks, done. Time will show it work or not. Python - no I have no experience with it, and the syntax is not convenient for me (waf was implemented by yannick ). There is also some of low level code, and using for it interpreter is mediocre idea in my opinion, but .... Python is actually a wrapper to make C easier. It is interpreted, true, but a lot of system calls available in C are available in Python. Not that Geepro should use Python, I was...

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Krzysztof Komarnicki — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:20:41 -0000

Thanks, done. Time will show it work or not. Python - no I have no experience with it, and the syntax is not convenient for me (waf was implemented by yannick ). There is also some of low level code, and using for it interpreter is mediocre idea in my opinion, but .... I also thought to rebuild it to the model: engine in command line and GUI in C++, but using then for it Python or Java would be good choice.

Reuben Rissler posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Reuben Rissler — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:51:27 -0000

At first sorry for retarded reply, I have no notification when a new post appear on this forum. You can set it up here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/geepro/ scroll down and click the follow button. As Reuben said, if you want to help, you are welcomed :). There is a lot of work to do. Have you ever considered switching GEEPRO to Python for easier code? Maybe you have no experience in Python?

Krzysztof Komarnicki posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Krzysztof Komarnicki — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:57:18 -0000

Hi to all, At first sorry for retarded reply, I have no notification when a new post appear on this forum. The high voltage programmers are still expensive, the cheap ones are mostly for EEPROM only. LPT Willem is very simplified programmer and do not let many features like read signatures (need A9 to be rised to Vpp), programm some 28xx chip (need Vcc rise to 6V). It is also pure design (address and data line is serialized in communication with PC, makes it slowly, no controll on CE, dipsw as configuration)....

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Reuben Rissler — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 03:36:55 -0000

Sorry, but reading some of their forum comments seems to indicate mcumall will probably never release Linux software. The GQ-5X was supposed to, but it hasn't happened. they'd be willing to share whatever information is needed to make geepro work My reply is to quote Linus Torvalds. 'Anybody can talk, show me the code.'

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David Griffith — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 03:17:18 -0000

What needs to be done to support USB-based programmers like the True USB GQ-4X? See http://www.mcumall.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=749 for a discussion on this. I'm sure they'd be willing to share whatever information is needed to make geepro work.

Reuben Rissler posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Reuben Rissler — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 03:03:59 -0000

Hi, and welcome to GEEPRO. I am sure if krzkomar (the original dev) finds the time, he will fill in more information. The willem programmers are quite easy to pick up. Have a look at http://www.mcumall.com/support/DualPoweredWillemUserGuide.htm. Remember to keep away from usb run devices. They will not work with GEEPRO. Usb powered is fine, but not usb communication. And a parallel port of course. I used a PCI to parallel adapter. Software is most any Linux distro and the GEEPRO source. There are...

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john89907643 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 02:48:49 -0000

When I last read about EPROM programmers they were +$10,000 (or was it more?) dollars and the software was closed source. Now it looks like you guys are reverse engineering the SW and the programmers themselves are down to <$70. I am interested in knowing about the software and what I would need (SW and HW wise), to cut my teeth into this field. Who am I? A Linux study a-holic guru who is getting himself from SW into the field of HW. Thanks!

Krzysztof Komarnicki posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Krzysztof Komarnicki — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 21:50:48 -0000

I am planning to clean the code, repair broken 27512, and add support for 29xx and...

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Ethen John Parker — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:21:58 -0000

I finally got it up and actually running, but it seems to only support a few different...

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Ethen John Parker — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:20:31 -0000

I finally got it up and actually running, but it seems to only support a few different...

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Krzysztof Komarnicki — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:35:57 -0000

No, not for now. I think sooner will be adapter to connect willem to real USB. I...

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Krzysztof Komarnicki — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:34:25 -0000

No, not for now. I think sooner will be adapter to connect willem to real USB. Geepro...

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Krzysztof Komarnicki — Sun, 15 May 2016 14:37:45 -0000

I reread all thread again and ... Is this adpater support linux ? On their site they...

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Silviu Tamasdan — Sun, 15 May 2016 11:18:39 -0000

To be honest I haven't tried. I have only one Windows machine, the one for the CNC....

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Silviu Tamasdan — Sun, 15 May 2016 11:14:58 -0000

To be honest I haven't tried. I have only one Windows machine, the one for the CNC....

Krzysztof Komarnicki posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Krzysztof Komarnicki — Sun, 15 May 2016 07:26:40 -0000

Does the programmer works on windows machine with willem software and this adapter...

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vagif — Sun, 15 May 2016 07:12:57 -0000

is there any road block to add support for sp200 ?!

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vagif — Sun, 15 May 2016 07:12:50 -0000

is there any road block to add dupport for sp200 ?!

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Silviu Tamasdan — Sat, 14 May 2016 21:46:19 -0000

Thanks for the reply. Actually, the particular device that I bought is a Chinese...

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Silviu Tamasdan — Sat, 14 May 2016 21:45:11 -0000

Thanks for the reply. Actually, the particular device that I bought is a Chinese...

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Silviu Tamasdan — Sat, 14 May 2016 21:41:45 -0000

Thanks for the reply. Actually, the particular device that I bought is a Chinese...

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Silviu Tamasdan — Sat, 14 May 2016 21:40:13 -0000

Actually, the particular device that I bought is a Chinese clone that is sold specifically...

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Krzysztof Komarnicki — Sat, 14 May 2016 19:23:03 -0000

To use geepro as ordinary user you have to set rules in /etc/udev for ppdev. I don't...

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Silviu Tamasdan — Sat, 14 May 2016 14:39:28 -0000

I am trying to use a Willem (Chinese clone, PCB 5.0e) programmer with my laptop which...

Silviu Tamasdan posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Silviu Tamasdan — Sat, 14 May 2016 14:39:03 -0000

I am trying to use a Willem (Chinese clone, PCB 5.0e) programmer with my laptop which...

Krzysztof Komarnicki posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Krzysztof Komarnicki — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:02:32 -0000

SP200SE is not supported. Only Willem on LPT.

vagif posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

vagif — Mon, 09 May 2016 05:09:46 -0000

Hey i'm trying to use SP200SE progremmer that have USP to sireal IC, I have installed...

Krzysztof Komarnicki posted a comment on discussion Open Discussion

Krzysztof Komarnicki — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:46:18 -0000

I am using Ubuntu, so all tests were done on this distribution. Yet it should not...

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gauze — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:10:01 -0000

I am going to have this on a computer that is dedicated to EPROM burning, I don't...

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Krzysztof Komarnicki — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:36:14 -0000

It works with LPT willem (tested for Willem 4.0 ). True USB willem programmer is...