Joined: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 13049 Location: Behind The Reset Button
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 15:56 Post subject:
fggs wrote:
Guess what?! tjtag 3.0.2 RC2 doesn't play along with unbuffered cables hehe lucky me
As soon as I receive my new credit card's password (which will allow me to see its bill) that is trapped in postoffice because they were in strike, I will validate it in my paypal account and buy tornado's adapter.
Which one do you have Barry? Parallel or USB?
Parallel.. That is the only adapter I use. tornado's preferred adapter.
The software (zjtag) for the usb adapter needs a little work if you troll the forums but I have no hands on with either the usb adapter or the software. _________________ [Moderator Deleted]
I would pick parallel as well BUT it's not very "future" proof.
Most newer computers will NOT have a parallel (printer) port. USB to parallel adapters are a PITA. Computers see the USB device but need drivers to access the parallel device at the end of the USB cable. I don't know why, but timing issues always seems screwed up when using these?
So you can buy a parallel port card. Seems great, right? Well the issue with these is they never seem to use the "old" standard ports or interrupts and lots of software won't find them. Some of the software drivers claim "emulation" mode and the device seems to be at the old port/interrupt but my experience is they don't work.
All these new devices/ports are great on computers but the best ports for the DIY/hacker were/are the old ISA parallel/comm ports.
Joined: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 13049 Location: Behind The Reset Button
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 21:03 Post subject:
as discussed.. you can not use a usb to parallel adapter..
However, you can use a pcmcia parallel adapter..
I have an old laptop which has a real pp port. It rocks. Win xp (32 bit). This is the rig I use for jtag. It has never failed me.
The only reason I still use this rig, is for its pp port & jtag..
Got jtag hooked up to a router on this rig as well as tftp.. use another rig for serial console at the same time..
Plus this laptop I refer to, does not have a problem in initializing the wired nic so it is great for tftp'ing when you only have a couple of seconds to catch it..
old is old.. but old is the best!
I can't tell you how many routers I have fixed by just tftp'ing firmware due to the built in wired nic on this rig..
The owner tried & tried and failed cuz his nic didn't initialize till it saw a signal.. by then, it is too late.
The way around that problem is to put a hub or switch in between the router and rig.. The switch (or hub), will supply signal to the nic and keep it activated.
My credit card is not PayPal verified yet, so I can't buy the adapter.
I'm posting because I saw posts from Tornado on another thread and I hope he can post here too.
My question: With an unbufered cable and E3000, would processor by identified with 3.0.1? I've also tried 3.0.2 RC2-1 with /cable:dlc5 but tjtag doesn't identify my cable
Tornado: Glad to see you back, I hope my credit card can be verified soon so I can buy your adapter or at least donate!
Hi Guys, do you have any updates regarding this? I would really like to have more info on how to do this as I am a noob in these things.. I think I needed to do a jtag on my e3000 coz it died on me months ago and doing serial didn't fix it. I hope you have more info of this (and some pictures too) _________________ Devices
Linksys WRT610nv2 converted to E3000
Asus WL520GU
Edimax 3G-6200N
(32 bit). This is the rig I use for jtag. It has never failed me.
