Mach-X Upgrade to Load-Go failed ?

[nurquhar]

I have a Mach-X programmer purchased sept 2006. Up unitl now I had been using it with Mach-X V1.115 and firmware V0.38.

I decided I needed to update to a later version when I started getting problems programming a 18F24J10 board. (It programs fine with my trusty ICD2 ).

I found on the CCS website that updates to Mach-X are no longer available and so I downloaded V3.11 of Load-Go which seems to be the new alternative.

After installing this Upgrade and launching Load-Go it shows on the blue title bar that it is version V?.??. I assume this not correct

I have tried un-installing Mach-X and Load-Go and then re-installing just Load-Go. Still the same Version v?.??.

I still program can't program 18F24J10 either even though a quick swap of ICSP cable to my ICD2 does work

Is this program now a load of pants ???

Can it be fixed ??

[treitmey]

since you have a icd2, you might try to ask ccs nicely if you could have
there firmware to re-burn in your programmer. may have to make some
temp icd connector.

[nurquhar]

If CCS have a way to make the Microchip ICD2 work with Load-n-Go thats interesting.

However since Load-n-Go seems to be in a corrupt state on my PC there does'nt seem to any point to sticking me IDC2 on the end of it.

I tried uninstal - reinstal but still it says it is version V?.?? which can't be correct and I don't know if could trust it.

Does anyone know how to completly purge Load-n-Go from my PC so I can try a clean install ?

[treitmey]

I'm not sure if I understand.
I didn't say..

[nurquhar]

I am having a problem with the PC Executive application not the firmware in the Mach-X.

Neil

[treitmey]

Oh, now I understand. Sorry I can't help you in that area.

[prwatCCS]

I have a similar problem.

I bought a Machx some years ago, but have only just now needed to use it, so I attempted to find the latest code from CCS. I too found that all mention of machx.exe had dissappeared, and downloaded what appears to be the relevant code (ccsload 3.11 for Windows ??) from the CCS website.

http://www.ccsinfo.com/downloads.php

I too have the banner V?.?? when running the application.

I have manged to update the firmware to v0.48

Having read in a hex file, if then I edit program locations, my original hex file appears to get re-written without any request to do so from me.

I am having problems programming PIC16F876 parts. 3 locations appear to fail to validate. I have tried many different chips. I am using the sokcet on the machx, not the ISP lead.

My source of hex file originates from the CCS compiler.

Did you manage to resolve your problems ?
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Peter Willis
Development Director
Howard Eaton Lighting Ltd UK

[nurquhar]

No, I am afraid mine is still broken too. I am having to use my ICD2 to program my PIC's. However I need the Mach-X to serialise ID numbers in my light control units when I do a production run. So I still need to get it fixed.

Since you have similar problem it can't just be something to do with my PC. Since I am out of warrenty on the programmer I don't know if CCS support will fix the probelm.

Did you try the "check for latest updates" from your unit. Mine gives errors when it does this. Also I don't seemt to be able progam the 18F24J10.

[prwatCCS]

When I switch to Diagnostics/Check for SW updates I get a green tik, and ??? and a pop-up that says '?.??' is not a valid floating point value along side a red cross and one button to click on that is labelled OK.

This is truly a lie, as everything is not OK!!

For what it is worth, I am running Win2K with all the latest service packs etc.
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Peter Willis
Development Director
Howard Eaton Lighting Ltd UK

[nurquhar]

I have just emailed CCS support and pointed them to our discussion thread. So lets see what they can offer by way of a solution.

[prwatCCS]

Thanks

I had also emailed ccs support with details of the problems encountered, so let's hope that between the two of us we get some resolution.
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Peter Willis
Development Director
Howard Eaton Lighting Ltd UK

[nurquhar]

CCS Support gave following response to the problem.

[Guest]

I too am having the same problem. I've reverted back to 1.78 on my PC and now that seems to be acting up. Funny thing is 1.78 works fine on my laptop. Could it be the drivers are not completely removed during un-install?

[nurquhar]

My suspicion was that uninstall has "holes" in it. ie not all files & registry settings are backed out properly. It would be helpfull if CCS could publish a manual uninstall procedure.

I identfied two bugs in the CCSLOAD which were sent to CCS support some weeks ago. I have not recieved any notification of any fixes.

Also I still can't get it to program the 18F24J10 even though my ICD2 will. Support have not responded to this issue either !!

I am currently using the Mach-X as a paper weight !

[Guest]

I have some issues programming the 18F2525 specifically with the MachX. The fuses are not correct when viewing the configuration bits. When I use my old ICD-S40 it works fine. BTW, these 2 products do not work well together. CCS please fix the fuse problem in the new upgrade. Thanks.