Old programming boards not recognised by flowcode v4 and v9

[jacobsg]

Hi
I have Flowcode v4 which work with my EB0064 and EB0006 programming boards on my windows 7 computer. I have now migrated to a new computer with windows 11 however I cannot get flowcode 4 to recognise any of the two programming boards. I also purchased Flowcode v9 and want to continue using my old programming boards but here I get the same problem in that it does not recognise the two programming boards.
Any help will be appreciated.

[chipfryer27]

Hi

FC9 works fine with my EB006 on W7/8.1 so I'm guessing it may be a driver issue rather than FC itself. Website apparently only provides drivers for EB2 boards.

I assume you still have the original USB drivers for the boards? If not I probably have a copy (if I'm allowed to share) but you might need install as a legacy product in W10/11.

Regards

[jacobsg]

Hi
I agree it might be a driver issue. How could I get a driver from you. I have installed ppp3 (think that is the usb driver)

[chipfryer27]

Hi

PPP is what actually programs the chip, and was superseded by mLoader from V7 (I think).

The drivers are only a few MB in size and can easily be emailed, however I would need someone in Matrix to OK first as I'm unsure if I am allowed to distribute. If you have the v4 CD they should be on that.

I'm quite sure someone from Matrix will jump in soon to advise.

Regards

[jacobsg]

Hi
I spoke to Alfie Dobson from flowcode trying to get some help. Alfie referred me to the forum. I don't mind waiting for someone from matrix and flowcode to respond.

Thanks so far for the help

[steve001]

Hi
Mloader can be found here: - see software at bottom of the page

https://www.matrixtsl.com/eblocks/resources/

another method ....

do you have a pickit programmer ?
i use a pickit 3 with my EB006-30 boards i have a V6 and 8 boards and it works well i am running windows 10

this wiki page describes the settings required

https://www.flowcode.co.uk/wiki/index.p ... ming_Tools

I downloaded MPlab (not sure if you have to or not) to use my pickit


Steve

[jacobsg]

Hi
Thank you guys so much for the help. I do have a pickit 2 programmer and will use that.
Regarding mloader, I have no clue how to use it. Is there an explanation online to get me going?

[steve001]

Hi,

Mloader is matrix own programming software, more information can be found on the flowcode wiki

https://www.flowcode.co.uk/wiki/index.p ... nt_Changes

Steve

:Edit

If using a pickit 2 - be aware of your target devices V9 may have devices that the pickit2 cannot program

[BenR]

Hello,

EB006 and EB064 USB drivers are available from here. MatrixTSL.com -> Support -> Resource Center
https://www.matrixtsl.com/resources/

Just type in the code of the board and the USB drivers should appear along with other things such as mLoader and datasheets etc.

EB006
https://www.matrixtsl.com/resources/get ... e.php?id=6

EB064
https://www.matrixtsl.com/resources/get ... e.php?id=8

[jacobsg]

Thank you guys so much. I found my flowcode cd's but the 64 bit driver doesn't want to install. However thank you Benr as the drivers you pointed me to, install. You guys are awsome!!!