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TSOP56/48 NOR/NAND Clip Adapters for the FlashcatUSB xPort

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You are going to need the xPort, the 360-Clip kit 48pins BLUE, the "TSOP48 NAND 360 (Type B) Adapter" and if you don't have a way to supply 3.3v you will also need the "Power Supply Adapter" from: https://zeigren.github.io/FlashcatUSB-xPort-Clip-Adapters/

Note: I think the Zeigren boards may need additional soldering of the pin headers (they come as pictured,) you may want to request he do this for you if you don't have a soldering iron or soldering skills.

Hi ricktendo

Thank you for your response. I can easilly supply 3,3v, so I have no problem for this. Can you show me the way connect 3,3v to the xPort??

Can you send me the picture to sold the pins?? I think will have no problem, but better to sold them correctly. Thank you.

Then I have to buy three devices from different suppliers. I can buy them in USA or in Spain. Where is better to buy each one?? Cheaper delivery??

Many thanks for all
 
OK if you have a bench power supply then you can skip the adapter board, you supply the 3.3v to the Zeigren board via the voltage input pins

48_NAND360_B.jpg

Also check out the videos on his Youtube channel, it will give you an idea of how the adapter boards work

As for shipping, the Zeigren and xPort are shipped from the U.S. so I assume its cheaper to ship locally, the 360 clips are from China (or somewhere in Asia) so it may be the same or cheaper to ship to Spain.
 
It is for a new project I have on mind for this year. Clone an Arris TG2492s, there is no SPI flash. I can only detect on board a Toshiba tc58nvg0s3htai0.
You can see photos at this link.
https://www.usbjtag.com/vbforum/showthread.php?p=60827

I find in Aliexpress this another 360 Clíp for NOR NAND FLASH with 48 pin.
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cXgiSA1L

The one you send me is a 32 pin. Is it the same?? Works both with this flashes and the xPort programmer??

Thank you. I appreciate your knowledge and recommendations.
 
Your Aliexpress link is not working so I cannot say for sure, it says 32 pins (actually 22 pins) but its for 48 pin nand flash, the other pins are not used or connected so there is no reason for them.
 
Can you detect the SPI flash in link and photos I send you?? I can only see the Toshiba flash.
 
You could also use that Uni clip but you will have to buy a different Zeigren breakout board, I have both these but I have not had as much success as I do with the 360 clip and Zeigren board I listed for you previously

You may be correct, there appears to be no SPI chip on the board as this is still docsis 3.0 (only docsis 3.1 tend to come with the two types of flash)

https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Virgin_Media_Super_Hub_3
 
Ok

Thank you, ricktendo. I follow your recommendations and contact you if I have any problem.
 
Hi

I got unsuccessfull results. Detection the flash works right. The programmer detect a tc58nvg0s3hta00 model but the real mode of the flash is tc58nvg0s3htai0. Is that the problem??

I can read it easylly but when I copy it in another tc58nvg0s3htai0 I get too many errors I desolder the flash and the same errors. I can send you the txt of diiagnotics of the process.

Do you know what could be the problem. Modems copied lights off.

I test with a external power supply with 3.3 and 3.5 volts, but same result. Lights off.

Thank you
 
Try verifying the dump... Just because you detect the flash in the beginning does not mean the nand clip has stayed firmly connected the whole time.

What are you using to keep the nand clip firmly pressed down on the nand chip?

How about some pictures?
 
Hi
I used several methods, and always same result. I test different pressures, light 0,250 kg, and high, 2 kgr. I verify connection pressing F1 minimum 10 times before reading and after copying. Test is ok. I have a file all erased, and only when I copy It and compare with it, I get 100% matched. All other test I do, I have les than 60% matched.

That is the reason why I desolder it. I think that circuit on board can disturbe the copying process with the xPort programmer.

There should be another way to copy the file in the flash.

I could test the process with a new file you send me and send you results.

Thank you.
 
Howdy, everybody,

I have a need to do an in-circuit dump and reflash of a TSOP56-packaged Cypress/Spansion S29GL01GS (appears to be a "Type A" parallel NOR). I'm new to this, stumbled upon @Zeigren's clip adapters, and so have a few (hopefully quick and straightforward) questions:

1) Most critical seems to be that a month ago, the XPORT hardware was given a new revision, and apparently Zeigren's adapters have yet to be updated to work with the XPORT 2.0. I'm assuming that an update to the clip adapters will be "ready when they're ready", and I don't need any of the extra features or updates to the 2.0 board, so...is it still possible to purchase an XPORT 1.0?

1a) A quick Google suggests there is an outfit in Australia (Darkwire) still selling XPORT 1.1 (?!) boards internationally (I'm in the U.S.). Are these 1.1 revisions also compatible with Zeigren's adapters?

1b) Since all mention of & documentation for the XPORT 1.x seems to be gone from Embedded Computers' site, is it even known whether the S29GL01GS is a supported parallel NOR by the XPORT 1.x? That particular Cypress part# is NOT listed on Darkwire's eBay listing, even though it IS listed on EC's site for the XPORT 2.0.

2) Okay, re: the clips themselves... It appears that at the present moment, Zeigren's on-line store is out of stock of the TSOP56 UNI-clip adapter model, so my hand may be forced on this, but...what is everybody's experience when it comes to which clip is the best or most convenient to use? Other than the fact that I'll have to twist the cable, are there any big downsides to using the E3 clip vs. the UNI for this application, and would I be best served to wait for the UNI-clip adapter stock to be refreshed? Or does it not really matter that much / is purely a matter of personal preference?

3) As mentioned in a previous post, the clip adapters do not come with the pin headers soldered on, but it's suggested that one could ask Zeigren to do so before shipping. I don't actually see that he mentions anywhere on his site that this is a service he offers, so...a) is he in fact willing to do this (I'm willing to even pay a little extra / modest fee for the convenience), and b) how do I go about requesting it?

Thanks so much!!

-- Nathan
 
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1) Most critical seems to be that a month ago, the XPORT hardware was given a new revision, and apparently Zeigren's adapters have yet to be updated to work with the XPORT 2.0. I'm assuming that an update to the clip adapters will be "ready when they're ready", and I don't need any of the extra features or updates to the 2.0 board, so...is it still possible to purchase an XPORT 1.0?

1a) A quick Google suggests there is an outfit in Australia (Darkwire) still selling XPORT 1.1 (?!) boards internationally (I'm in the U.S.). Are these 1.1 revisions also compatible with Zeigren's adapters?

1b) Since all mention of & documentation for the XPORT 1.x seems to be gone from Embedded Computers' site, is it even known whether the S29GL01GS is a supported parallel NOR by the XPORT 1.x? That particular Cypress part# is NOT listed on Darkwire's eBay listing, even though it IS listed on EC's site for the XPORT 2.0.
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-- Nathan

Wondering the same thing about the XPORT 1.1 (I've emailed the person running the auction), although I'm looking to see if the Toshiba TC58FVM5B2A is supported. Also wondering if their current software will work w/ the 1.x boards.
 
Current software still supports 1.1

That is good news; however, it doesn't really explain what the 1.1 revision *is* exactly, and I haven't found any mention of it on EC's site. Is it physically compatible with 1.0 adapters for example?

Wondering the same thing about the XPORT 1.1 (I've emailed the person running the auction), [...]

FYI, I also wrote to Darkwire through eBay just because I wanted to double-check and make sure that they *actually* were selling 1.x boards still, or whether they happened to clear out their 1.x stock, got a recent shipment of 2.0 boards, and didn't bother to update the listing.

Their reply to me did not inspire much confidence. "Not sure, these are the ones I received from my latest order," was what they said in response to my question of whether these were actually 2.0 boards or still 1.1 boards. Though they further clarified that "they refer to 1.x in the manual," I didn't want to take the chance (especially on an international shipment).

...and fortunately, taking that chance wasn't my only option, which is why I could choose to avoid it: I found another seller on eBay under the username "bitterwine" that had a bunch of listings for FlashcatUSBs of various models (Classic, XPORT, etc.). The XPORTs are all the 1.0 version -- I confirmed that through eBay messaging -- though none of their XPORT ones were listed as standalone...they're all bundled with an adapter of some kind. But the $59.99 listing for the one with their TSOP56 adapter had free shipping, and if you add the 1.0 original list price of $35 + the $30 for that particular adapter (not to mention that you don't get free ship through EC's own ecommerce page), it's a good deal. I doubt I'll ever use the included adapter, but hey: I'll have it if I'm wrong and ever do need it, I guess.

The plot thickens even further: turns out "bitterwine" is actually Embedded Computers, apparently using eBay to clear out old stock. Their listings don't make this obvious, but my PayPal payment went to Embedded Computers, and the item location is "Redmond, OR" which I verified is where EC is headquartered (crazy small world as I have friends in Redmond, too...).

-- Nathan

EDIT: should clarify that I am in the States.
 
Has anyone ever tried an adapter tsop48 model4283602_tsop324048-sn003-adaptor-tsop48-dip40-tl866cs-tl866a_1.jpgANDK-font-b-TSOP48-b-font-NAND-font-b-Adapter-b-font-only-for-xgecu-minipro.jpg SN003 (TL866) with XPORT ,MACH1 , or extension parallel adapter for glassic model?Do you think it's possible ?
 
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