Some Logic Sniffers shipped without a bootloader, and will require a firmware flash before USB upgrades are possible. This post describes how to program the OLS bootloader using a Bus Pirate. It’s also possible to program the bootloader with a PIC programmer like a PICkit or ICD2. If you don’t have a Bus Pirate or […]
Category Archives: logic analyzer
“Logic Analyzer in a Day” Experts’ Challenge
Development board manufacturer Opal Kelly has invited three FPGA experts to design logic analyzers. Each participant has 8 to 10 hours to complete a design, the final designs will be posted online. The analyzer will be built with Opal Kelly’s modules and software development kit, but there might be some interesting takes on a common […]
Ril3y’s new Open Logic Sniffer case
Ril3y sent photos of a new laser-cut case for the Open Logic Sniffer. This case isn’t available yet, but we’ll keep you updated. Ril3y also sells a popular laser-cut case for the Bus Pirate. You can order the OLS at Seeed Studio for $45, including worldwide shipping. Don’t forget that Seeed now has probe cables […]
Windows Logic Sniffer client update
There’s a new version of raphihouri’s Windows/.Net client for the Logic Sniffer. This update incorporates suggestions from the forum. Fixed: – glitches at the beginning of trace. – invalid trace returns in demo mode. – window resizing stretches the trace. – channel and trigger numbering and mapping. Added/changed: – Buffer size is now a combo […]
Logic Sniffer: Major update, testers needed
This is an old version, see the latest version on the documentation wiki. This week there should be a major update for the Open Logic Sniffer that fixes a communication problem on some boards when alternate bitstreams are loaded. This fix implements the SPI connection between the PIC and FPGA. The update improved sample download […]
Bus Pirate PIC 18F24J50 programmer update
We’ve been working on a PIC 24F programmer for the Bus Pirate, now we’re working on PIC18F24J50 support. PIC 24Fs and the 18F ‘J’ parts can be programmed directly by the Bus Pirate because they are 3.3volt chips that don’t require a separate programming voltage. 18FJ support means the Bus Pirate can reprogram any Logic […]
Windows Logic Sniffer client
raphihouri started a Windows/.Net client for the Logic Sniffer, the initial release and documentation is posted in the forum. You can order the OLS at Seeed Studio for $45, including worldwide shipping. Don’t forget that Seeed now has probe cables for $6 each.
Sigrok: Open source logic analyzer client
We previously posted the Sigrok open source logic analyzer client. They’ve done a lot of work and it now supports the Saleae Logic, EE Electronics XLA/ESLA100, and ASIX SIGMA. Open Logic Sniffer support is in progress, which will enable Bus Pirate support at the same time. The Logic Sniffer is $45, including worldwide shipping. The […]
Logic Sniffer FPGA bitstream/ROM update
This is an old version, see the latest version on the documentation wiki. The Logic Sniffer stores the FPGA (IC3) bitstream in a flash ROM chip (IC2). The PIC microcontroller (IC1) can update the bitstream from a computer using the multi-platform pump-loader application. This feature lets us release FPGA design updates with new features and […]
Logic Sniffer: SUMP with Mac OSX
For Mac users of the Logic Sniffer: sdixon shares how he got SUMP working on Mac OSX. You can back order the OLS at Seeed Studio for $45, including worldwide shipping. Don’t forget that Seeed now has probe cables for $6 each.
Logic Sniffer mention in Nuts & Volts
Openbench Logic Sniffer is an open source logic analyzer. It’s designed to support the SUMP logic analyzer software at the lowest possible cost. This project is a collaboration between the Gadget Factory and Dangerous Prototypes. The Logic Sniffer got a mention in a Nuts & Volts article titled Reading and Writing an EEPROM Using the […]
Logic Sniffer probe cable update
Seeed Studio now has $6 Logic Sniffer probe cables available for back order. Each cable is a 1×9 connector with nine tweezer-style connectors. Don’t forget that you need two cables to connect to all 16 buffered channels on the OLS. The Logic Sniffer is now on back order too, the next batch will ship in […]
Logic Sniffer quick start video
Openbench Logic Sniffer is an open source logic analyzer. It’s designed to support the SUMP logic analyzer software at the lowest possible cost. This project is a collaboration between the Gadget Factory and Dangerous Prototypes. Logic Sniffers are starting to arrive worldwide, and the Gadget Factory has a quick start video to get you going […]
Logic Sniffer probes available next week
Openbench Logic Sniffer is an open source logic analyzer. It’s designed to support the SUMP logic analyzer software at the lowest possible cost. This project is a collaboration between the Gadget Factory and Dangerous Prototypes. We’ve got a long-awaited update on probe cables for the Open Logic Sniffer. Word from Seeed is that they should […]
Open Logic Sniffer shipping
Seeed has started sending shipment notifications for the Open Logic Sniffer. Now the hard part, waiting for the mail. Let us know how your OLS unboxing goes, share your experience in the forum. There are a few OLS units left from the first batch. You can pick one up at Seeed for $45, including worldwide […]
Open Logic Sniffer assembled, in testing
Openbench Logic Sniffer is an open source logic analyzer. It’s designed to support the SUMP logic analyzer software at the lowest possible cost. This project is a collaboration between the Gadget Factory and Dangerous Prototypes. The Open Logic Sniffer returned from the factory. It will be programmed and tested soon. Seeed makes the rather ambitious […]
Open Logic Sniffer preorder update
This is the manufacturing prototype of the Open Logic Sniffer logic analyzer. Parts are all in-house at Seeed Studio. Procurement is usually the most hazardous and delay-fraught phase of a preorder. Assembly, which will begin by Monday, is usually pretty quick. After assembly, the boards will be inspected, programmed, tested, and shipped to preorder participants. […]
Sigrok: Open source logic analyzer client
Bert tipped us to the Sigrok open source logic analyzer client. Sigrok is a multi-platform client that aims to support most common logic analyzer hardware. It currently only supports the Saleae Logic, but Open Logic Sniffer support is in progress. Preorder an Open Logic Sniffer for $45, including worldwide shipping. The OLS should start shipping […]
More Open Logic Sniffer cable options
There’s no update from Seeed about a custom Open Logic Sniffer cable, but Sjaak recommended a few other options from Seeed: 1 pin dual-female jumper wire – 300mm ($0.30) 1 pin dual-female jumper wire 100mm 50pcs pack ($4.99) You can pick up an assembled Open Logic Sniffer at Seeed Studio for $45, including worldwide shipping.
Open Logic Sniffer probe cable
Seeed Studio is working on a probe cable for the Open Logic Sniffer. We’ll give you an update as soon as we hear more. You can try building your own cable with some cheap probes from Deal Extreme (~$3 for 10). The trick will be finding a 1×9 row connector, if you know of any […]