Suggestions for next updates for REVELPROG-IS

[ArT]

Update v1.5 is available, please check it here:
http://www.reveltronics.com/forum/viewt ... f=23&t=115

[deere245]

I see other programmers software have settings to adjust and write "fuse bits" and chip configuration.
Revelprog makes no mention of this anywhere. Would that be a good addition?

[ArT]

"Fuse bits" are for microcontrollers, not for serial eeprom/flash.
Anyway, we are working on scripting for revelprog so any custom operation will be possible, e.g. change some register values (in incomming update - I hope so).

[deere245]

I am new to using programmers so I have a bit to learn.
I bought a cheap Chinese programmer a few months back and I have been disappointed with it. I just bought a Revelprog IS. I can't wait for it to arrive.
I am mainly programming laptop BIOS's (NQ25128A13) Several Chinese programmers show write configuration as an available programming option for that chip. That is why I ask about it.
More options for customization in Revelprog will be good. More powerful software is always helpful.

Thank you

[ArT]

I think that you mean N25Q128A13 flash spi from Micron (not NQ25128A13). N25Q128A11 is 1.8V variant and N25Q128A13 is 3V variant.
Both are working with REVELPROG-IS (you should choose FLASH -> 25 series -> MICRON -> N25Q128A13) This chip have few custom registers but it is not used in bios programming - these registers can not be changed from revelprog at the moment, but as I told it will be possible in the future with script programming.

[deere245]

Yes you are correct. N25Q128A13 is the proper number. I was not fully awake this morning.

Thank you for the information on those registers not being used in a BIOS application.
I am having an issue flashing a BIOS on one of those chips. My cheap Chinese programmer is part of the problem. However I was not sure once I saw the configuration options. My lack of knowledge is obviously the other part of the problem.

I see my Revelprog IS shipped today. I am sure I will have better results with it.

When is the expected release date for the next update?

[ArT]

I can't tell exactly but it will be in few weeks. It's a lot of work

[deere245]

I am sure it is a lot of work.
I am much better with hardware than software
People who do software mods always get my respect and often many questions.

The update should be close to the same time I receive the Revelprog IS. That is fantastic!

[SHAILESH]

can you add auto detection of 25xxx series chips

[ArT]

Autodetection may be dangerous for different voltage chips supported - programmer supports also low voltage (1.8V) and standard (3.3V) chips - applying 3.3V to 1.8V will damage it. Currently there are implemented smart procedures for FLASH SPI so you do not need to know exactly flash symbol - only capacity is needed e.g. it is enough to select FLASH -> 25 series -> 25..64[PP] for 64Mbit flash (e.g. for W25Q64BV) or FLASH -> 25 series -> 25..128[PP] for 128Mbit flash (e.g. W25Q128FV) etc. We will consider to add chip id detection with requirement to select voltage first - for users who know what doing.

edit: autodetection will be added with next updates - confirmed!