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  1. - 6th March 2005, 22:33 #1
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    Question Self-sufficient bootloader

    Hi,

    Does anyone have any idea if it is possible to make a bootloader without using a PC?

    I was wondering if it is possible to download the last file from the compilation process and download it onto a memory EEPROM. Then a master PIC would read the contents of the EEPROM and issue the proper signals to a bootloader which will program one MCU.

    Once I have one circuit going, I just replicate it several times and end up with an autonomous gang bootloader.

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    Robert,

    have a look @ THIS
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    @ Steve (mister_e)

    how are you getting on with your (eeprom) loader?
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    WOW!

    Thanks Ralph!

    I just finished reading and saving the PDF, extremely detailed assembly information. I'm going to start getting the parts together and see what I can come up with. I have the ZIP stashed away for once I finish putting the board together.

    This is exactly what I was looking for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NavMicroSystems
    @ Steve (mister_e)

    how are you getting on with your (eeprom) loader?
    still working on, on spare time, when i get some... 90% finished as now.

    i'll be away from the forum for a few days/weeks, you can contact me by e-mail.

    Nice to know you're not die
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    Red face PC bootloader

    I would like code for a bootloader in c/c++ code.
    can you help?
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