jtag starview clone

my box went dead after using 300ee firmware bad mistake.i have had to solder jtag to the box ,thats ok.using skymax 2 programmer the programmer starts no problem erases the old flash no problem,when writing the flaf im getting a flash address error. can anyone help. cheers

 

Sorry I cant help you but when Scouser or Fergus gets online they will have the answer

 

cheers anyway mate

 

Can you tell me what the error code is please.

 

write flash address (7fe0000) len(000co100) error writing flash address, 8000000 ack =0000006

 

Scouser is just gone offline , he will be back soon

 

That looks like your Jtag is wired correctly but you are loading the wrong Jtag image to it. You need to write to it with the 260 jtag image and then flash it with the 2.57eE fixed bin file.

All the info you need I have here http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/531363

 

the 260 jtag was a success the fixed 257 bin file when using the gsrtomer to down load the file is saying to retry even after trying to download it 5 or 6 times will this be the only problem.also there is no digital diplay on the box

 

Sorry as I have to leave. If there is no display on the front of the Starview this means that the Jtag was unsuccessful. Have you got the box powered up when you are performing the Jtag.

Also follow the Jtag tutorial in the link I gave you earlier, this is quite a good tut for a step by step Jtag. I recommend you use a standalone pc and not a laptop, when using SkyMax.

If you are still having problems I may be back on later.

 

scouser read the jtag tut straight forward im looking for the bin file for version 4 gtrom downloader can you help me please.because i have got to many bin file

 

the display on the box read on so the jtag was a success. its trying to update firmware is the problem.keep getting flash fail tryed 257 fixed bin file tryed original bin file that came with the box.what can i try next

 

You need to flash the Starview with 2.57eE fixed for a clone box. You can find all the firmware/gtloader in the link at the end of my post marked Eamos FTA Library. Loader in Starview Software Folder, Verison 2.57eE fixed in the Starview Firmware Folder.

Also make sure you are using a null modem cable similar to this one to flash the Starview:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=L71BT&DOY=2m6

 

is the null modem the same as the rs232 cable that fits on to the box

 

Dazza you always seem to come back when i am leaving

The null modem cable is not used for jtagging, if thats what you are asking. It is used to flash the 2.57eE fixed firmware to your Starview. You use it between the serial 9 way port on your pc and the 9 way serial port on the back of your Starview.

Sorry thats me and I will not be back until Monday, so best of luck. if you are still stuck just post and I will keep my eye out for you.

 

sorry to catch you when your leaving.you have been a real help mate cheers for your good work. dazza

 

Thanks dazza I will look out for your posts

 

i have read through the forums for problems i have got. there are a few with the same problem as me.i read the jatg tut and everything that was on the tut went great.it is only when downloading the firmware 257 fixed it will not download it always comes up flash failed retry if you find anyway to cure this problem, i will still keep trying. if i get joy i will let you know.cheers dazza.......

 

No problem Dazza I am here for a for a few posts.I think your problem is the fact that you may be using a straight through RS232 lead instead of a null modem cable to reflash. As per the link I posted above.

Please go to the link at the end of my post marked Eamos FTA Library and download the Starview PDF Guide, this gives instructions on how to flash the Starview.

You have done the hard part in jtagging, the easy part should be flashing.

 

scOucer. Job done and everything is back on. i went a bought a null modem cable.pass this info onto whoever needs it.had to flash the box with 254 had to do it two or three times each time turning of the box and then back on to flash again.then flashed again with 257 fixed and then done .automatic scan once connected back up if you need any more info on yhis matter let me know.will look out for postings to help others. must say thanks again mate cheers Dazza.

 

well done dazza, its always nice to see somebody getting one back on the box killers !