seastalker Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I am looking to reflash a U1MB firmware and want to get into heavier gear. What would I need to do this via USB, eprom, adapters etc.? Anyone have product links? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Get a TL866CS. They are all over eBay, etc. It's what I and many others use. It should come with suitable PLCC flash ROM adapters. Illustrative example: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 253613273054 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastalker Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Fantastic, thank you. Is that all I would need or anything additional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Just that, as long as you buy one with the adapters and extraction tool as linked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastalker Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Will do and thank you flashjazzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernal Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 yes if u need a procedure on how to do it i can write one up.. also make sure you put the chip in the right way into the adapter.. also.. make sure you the plcc32 adapter and set it to sst and the rom number at the top of the sst chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastalker Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) It sounds like you have the experience. Such a guide would certainly be useful, not just for me, but I suppose many FPGA tinkerers as well to help reduce the learning curve (and not mess something up). Thank you! Edited September 26, 2018 by seastalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernal Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Im writing a guide and ill send it to flashjazz to put up on his site when its done.. and i will be consulting with the experts on this over the next week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivop Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 When I bricked my U1MB, I used an 8Mbit MaxFlash cartridge to unbrick it. Just create a flasher ATR with the 512MB image in it twice and load/flash over SIO. After that, swap one of the 4Mbit flash ROMs with the one on the U1MB. After that, you can reflash your cart with whatever you want. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Get a TL866CS. They are all over eBay, etc. It's what I and many others use. It should come with suitable PLCC flash ROM adapters. Illustrative example: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 253613273054 So I see the TL866CS and 866A are being replaced by the TL866II Plus. I gather the downside to the II Plus version is a lower maximum operating voltage. That limits the types of classic EEPROMs that can be written, correct? Obviously, I don't (yet) have any self-contained flashing tools myself but look to remedy that in a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastalker Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 @ivop - Thats a great tip at another method. I may want to get one of those carts regardless at some point, and nice to know you can also use it for that. This is the first bricking in my life so I don't plan it too often. I'm waiting on the item FJC linked and will start there. @Kernal - That is mighty kind of you and I am sure a lot of people will mirror my thanks to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernal Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1. discharge all static electricity from your self.. touch something metal to discharge anycharge builtup in your body 2. Remove SST Chip from Brown Socket in u1mb using the PLC CHIP REMOVAL TOOL 3. INSERT CHIP Into USB PLC Programmer adapter.USING THE NOTCH ON THE CHIP as a GUIDE FOR INSERTION 4. INSERT PROGRAMMER ADAPTER WITH CHIP INTO PROGRAMMER AS SHOWN ON SCREEN (LINE PIN 1 UP APPROPRIATELY) 5. SELECT CORRECT CHIP TYPE (SST SST 39SF040) IN PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE 6. SELECT CORRECT ROM FIRMWARE (Ultimate.ROM or ULTIMATENOGOS.ROM) 7. ERASE / FLASH /VERIFY 8. Again discharge any static electricty from your body by touching a peice of metal. 9. UPON COMPLETION OF VERIFICATION PROCESS, PLEASE REMOVE ADAPTER FROM PROGRAMMER AND CHIP FROM ADAPTER USING PLC CHIP REMOVAL TOOL 10. Place chip back in BROWN SOCKET (Using the notch as a guide) carefully. 11, replace cover to atari and boot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastalker Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) @Kernal - I got my TL866CS and instantly followed your instructions to the letter. INSTANT SUCCESS!!!! I now have my 800xl back up and running in tandem with a Side 2 cart both with updated firmware. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited October 12, 2018 by seastalker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernal Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 @Kernal - I got my TL866CS and instantly followed your instructions to the letter. INSTANT SUCCESS!!!! I now have my 800xl back up and running in tandem with a Side 2 cart both with updated firmware. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your very welcome.. it took some trial and error at first for me.. and a misaligned chip.. but hey success is success!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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