I think I bricked my BP v3, updating to v4 (I didn't follow the instructions)

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Re: I think I bricked my BP (Seeedstudio V3), updating to v4 Firmware

Reply #15 – January 22, 2010, 06:18:54 pm

I'm not really sure of the best source for a PICKIT2, I buy from Microchip direct because of the hefty education discount.

Re: I think I bricked my BP (Seeedstudio V3), updating to v4 Firmware

Reply #16 – January 22, 2010, 07:29:42 pm

[quote author="ian"]
I'm really sorry I can't come up with a crafty way to revive it.[/quote]

No sorry's needed! I really appreciate the support and time you've taken.

[quote author="ian"]
I will add a note to the upgrade instructions that this is a possible side effect of loading the v4 firmware with the p24qp utility. It wouldn't have happened with the windows program, so it never occurred to me, I see exactly what the p24qp script did that could have caused this (erasing the whole chip at once, not leaving config words intact).[/quote]

Maybe someone else can learn from my mistake..... ;^)

[quote author="ian"]
I did a whois on your email, nice MAME btw[/quote]

Thanks! That was a fun project. The controls were the funnest.

[quote author="ian"]
If you don't mind sending it to the EU, it can probably get back to you within 2 weeks of your mailing it.
[/quote]

I appreciate the offer. I'm probably going to buy a PICkit2 from either Newark or Mouser. They're both $34.95US. Hopefully I'll have a use for it later. I'll post a reply here, or PM you when I have my PICkit2. I'd be perfectly happy to offer "reflash" services to any in the US that need it.

Thanks again for all the help.

Re: I think I bricked my BP v3, updating to v4 (I didn't follow the instructions

Reply #17 – January 27, 2010, 07:17:43 pm

I received my genuine Microchip PICkit 2, ordered from Newark ($35), part number PGC164120.

I've revived my BP3! WOOT!.

I'd like to offer free flashing services for anyone in the US, that might get into the same situation, or needs a PICkit 2 supported PIC flashed. Feel free to PM me.

Ian - If you think I should post elsewhere, or you'd like to move this post, please feel free. And again - THANKS FOR THE GREAT SUPPORT!

Re: I think I bricked my BP v3, updating to v4 (I didn't follow the instructions)

Reply #18 – January 27, 2010, 07:34:59 pm

Congrats

Good to see a happy ending here