* * This device is for developers. Its not needed for regular users. * *
* * Used to create new FB+ firmware/features by electronics students or hobbyists. * *
* * Used to create new FB+ firmware/features by electronics students or hobbyists. * *
A custom Vintex64 PCB to flash or re-flash the firmware on the FlashBoy+
Designed for use with the Microchip MPLAB PM3 Universal Device Programmer! This programmer a Production Programmer; which means it real deal heavy duty factory use programmer. Vintex 64 team had update to this to keep up with FB+ production. It also does better quality Firmware programming.
More details to come in the future!
More details to come in the future!
FAQ:
Hey, this thing looks like a cool Retro Console? Anything gaming can do with it!
We know what you mean. The microchip company went all out in making this professional device. It has a lot of fun character. Sadly, it only for programming PIC chips. Yet maybe some could make a Gameboy Emulator for the LED Screen. Note this device not cheap, runs close to $1,000. As heavy duty factory technology.
What was wrong with PICKit 4? Why you guys go this this beast?
As production ramped up with FlashBoy+, we stared to wear out our PICKit4. We also wanted a better, more reliable and stronger way to program the firmware. For most reliably. This cool device meant for big 24/7 factories give your FlashBoy+ the best technology to flash firmware.