Why does MCS Bootloader contain a trojan?

pinkfloyd11 · Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 247

Dear Frankeman

I have found a source code project in vb.2005 that do XModem transmission and another OCX in VB6 but for now I'm not able to use correctly.
If I send this resouce to you, could you test on your hardware system?
OR
Could you transform your PC side Bootloader in .NET/OCX components?

Thanks

Frankeman · Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 948 Location: the Netherlands

Hi,

I do not use VB or OCX controls, so with that i can't help you.

In the bootloader i use Async32 from TMS software, a commercial product.
They offer a trial for that component, download it and i will make a simple example bootloader for you.

Frank.

PS
TMS Async32 cost 50 euro, i think it is not to much.

pinkfloyd11 · Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 247

Hi Frankeman

I would ask you if is possible at least have compiled version of your bootloader (pc side) little bit modified.

The modification should be only this:

com port, baud rate and name file passed by argument.

Example:

bootloader.exe com1 38400 myfile.bin

So me and other could call it from our application like a standalone module

What do you think?

Thanks

Frankeman · Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 948 Location: the Netherlands

Sure that is possible.
I will change the code for you (and others).

pinkfloyd11 · Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 247

Dear Frankeman

I'm very happy that you have accept my request but...I have forgot to talk you about last parameter.....

If is possible, could be usefull pass by argument also the special character used for start bootloader procedure: chr(123)

In this manner we could compile different bootloader: one that start with chr(123), another that start with chr(125) ecc.

Now we could update firmware in different microprocessor put on the same serial line.

What do you think?

My personal email is gpezzella@yahoo.com

Please contact me soon

Thanks

Frankeman · Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 948 Location: the Netherlands

good suggestion, i will investigate if it is possible.

BurkhardVenus · Joined: 28 Jan 2010 Posts: 7

kenned · Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 4 Location: Scotland

I'm looking to add the ability to program a Mega328p via RS232 from an application that is written in Delphi 7. A search on the forum found this thread - it struck me that Frankeman has already 'been here and done that'.

Frank, might you be able to send me the the .exe for your loader (or better still the Delphi source)? I already use Async Pro for serial comms in my app).

Cheers,
Derek.

albertsm · Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Posts: 5921 Location: Holland

There is already a boot loader you can download from mcs web.
It is free for private use. For commercial usage you can contact sales.