Topic: Defective Matrix Programmer? (Read 64 times)

ThaLikz · « **on:** October 30, 2002, 10:33:00 AM »

he pikapfw im having the same problem as you have, damn thing wont flash, tried 2 pc's and a laptop so far still no luck, where did u order your from easuybuy europe or international site?? maybe there was a batch with deffected programmers (or chips) cause i know a couple of people so far that couldn't get their chip flashed (they all recieved it this week)

pikapfw · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2002, 10:48:00 AM »

I purchased from easybuy recently, from the US. my order shipped on 10/22, and I received it this past Monday, 10/28. Order number was 916xx.

ThaLikz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2002, 10:47:00 AM »

That really suckz, i've got my Matrix tuesday and still haven't flashed that damn thing, i just hope it aint broke

vwadam · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2002, 09:47:00 PM »

examine the programmer for any missing components and check pins with ohm meter. mine was missing a diode and i tried everything too. so i soldered a diode on that i found in my basement and it worked first time. so yes check to see if its missing components, i was so mad i didnt notice it sooner on mine.

NetJunkie · « **Reply #4 on:** November 01, 2002, 10:22:00 AM »

No matter what I couldn't get my Thinkpad with WinXP to flash my Matrix. I reset the LPT type, turned on interrupts, didn't matter. I went and used my wife's desktop with Win98 and it worked the first time. No problem.

Try diff computers and the new Windows flash tool they released.

the_Watchers_eye · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2002, 08:27:00 AM »

Yeh I have heard people having problems with Win XP. I used my computer which has Win 2000 on it, worked first time.

hatton · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2002, 11:52:00 PM »

vwadam · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2002, 09:54:00 AM »

QUOTE

examine the programmer for any missing components and check pins with ohm meter. mine was missing a diode and i tried everything too. so i soldered a diode on that i found in my basement and it worked first time. so yes check to see if its missing components, i was so mad i didnt notice it sooner on mine.

just to update you on my bad programmer experience, i just received a new programmer from easybuy today, and they admitted that i had a faulty one. again it was visibly missing a 3 prong diode next to the port where it connects to the chip. if anyone else has this problem they will see it with their own eyes.

GoneFishin · « **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2002, 05:57:00 PM »

wondering if it's the programmer's fault or my computer...
i've read that the progammer might be defective, (missing a diode)...
...seing as i dont know much about electronics and it's components, could someone post a pic of proper working programmer that's not missing any pieces? It would be much appreciated.

Living in Montreal, if all else fails, maybe i should go straight to the EasyBuy2k office and knock on their doors with my non-working matrix in my hand and a frown on my face.

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