PIC PSGrooPIC flashing/DIY guide, FAQ and hex files collections

[tlecter]

Firmwares for PICkit2 are here
PSGrooPIC hex Collections | PSGrooPIC on PICdragon and DragonUSB

at the bottom part

Hi skygunner. I would like to also thank you for your work, you guys rock!

I have a doubt; in the link you suggested there are these files for pickit2:

* PK2-341-HermesV4b-PSNECO-C0B4-git-evilsperm-build_101128_en.PSdragon.com.hex Size: 39.1 KB Date: December 4, 2010

* PK2-341-PL3DEF-PSN-ECO-C0B4-git_evilsperm-build_101128_en.PSdragon.com.hex Size: 35.0 KB Date: December 4, 2010
* PK2_Hermes-v3_Waninkoko-PL3_update-Mathieulh.hex Size: 35.1 KB Date: December 4, 2010
* PK2_PICkit2_PSGrooPIC1.7a_Hermes-V3_20MHz_SK.hex Size: 35.1 KB Date: December 4, 2010
* PK2_PSGrooPIC1.5-Hermes_20MHz_SK.hex Size: 39.0 KB Date: December 4, 2010
* PK2_PSGrooPIC1.8b-HermesV4b_PICkit2_FW3.41.hex Size: 39.1 KB Date: December 4, 2010

Right now I am using Gaia Manager 1.04.1 and/or multiMAN v1.10.13. Which of the hex files would do 3.50 spoof (to aloud Black Ops or GT5)? Would it work with PSN?

Once again, thanks for your time and help.

Regards.

[skygunner]

Hi skygunner. I would like to also thank you for your work, you guys rock!

I have a doubt; in the link you suggested there are these files for pickit2:

* PK2-341-HermesV4b-PSNECO-C0B4-git-evilsperm-build_101128_en.PSdragon.com.hex Size: 39.1 KB Date: December 4, 2010

* PK2-341-PL3DEF-PSN-ECO-C0B4-git_evilsperm-build_101128_en.PSdragon.com.hex Size: 35.0 KB Date: December 4, 2010
* PK2_Hermes-v3_Waninkoko-PL3_update-Mathieulh.hex Size: 35.1 KB Date: December 4, 2010
* PK2_PICkit2_PSGrooPIC1.7a_Hermes-V3_20MHz_SK.hex Size: 35.1 KB Date: December 4, 2010
* PK2_PSGrooPIC1.5-Hermes_20MHz_SK.hex Size: 39.0 KB Date: December 4, 2010
* PK2_PSGrooPIC1.8b-HermesV4b_PICkit2_FW3.41.hex Size: 39.1 KB Date: December 4, 2010

Right now I am using Gaia Manager 1.04.1 and/or multiMAN v1.10.13. Which of the hex files would do 3.50 spoof (to aloud Black Ops or GT5)? Would it work with PSN?

Once again, thanks for your time and help.

Regards.

If not specified, the firmware is built for console with firmware 3.41

PICDEM BTL/MCHPUSB BTL is the same thing

As long as you don’t program the configuration bits/words, it doesn’t matter what the Oscillator frequency is. PICDEM users make sure you use PICdragon Flash Tool which is safe.

PSN means PSN patchas debugging station, currently blocked

ECO means 3.50 Spoof

Black Ops can run without 3.50 spoofing;
Even with 3.50 spoofing, GT5 will not work.

I recommend you to use
PK2_PSGrooPIC1.8b-HermesV4b_PICkit2_FW3.41.hex

The original HermesV4B firmware, without PSN/ECO 3.5 spoof,
cause PSN is blocked now,
3.50 spoofing doesn't give you benefit at this moment.

[marduk]

hi
where can i find grade .hex for pic4550 20mhz in USBHID BTL PSGrooPIC1.0 Schema boards with B4 LEDG B5 LEDR or for first schema nbtl ?

[skygunner]

hi
where can i find grade .hex for pic4550 20mhz in USBHID BTL PSGrooPIC1.0 Schema boards with B4 LEDG B5 LEDR or for first schema nbtl ?

PSGradePIC_USBHID_Extracted_20101210.zip
http://en.psdragon.com/downloads/29

[tlecter]

If not specified, the firmware is built for console with firmware 3.41

PICDEM BTL/MCHPUSB BTL is the same thing

As long as you don’t program the configuration bits/words, it doesn’t matter what the Oscillator frequency is. PICDEM users make sure you use PICdragon Flash Tool which is safe.

PSN means PSN patchas debugging station, currently blocked

ECO means 3.50 Spoof

Black Ops can run without 3.50 spoofing;
Even with 3.50 spoofing, GT5 will not work.

I recommend you to use
PK2_PSGrooPIC1.8b-HermesV4b_PICkit2_FW3.41.hex

The original HermesV4B firmware, without PSN/ECO 3.5 spoof,
cause PSN is blocked now,
3.50 spoofing doesn't give you benefit at this moment.

Thanks!

[tlecter]

I recommend you to use
PK2_PSGrooPIC1.8b-HermesV4b_PICkit2_FW3.41.hex

The original HermesV4B firmware, without PSN/ECO 3.5 spoof,
cause PSN is blocked now,
3.50 spoofing doesn't give you benefit at this moment.

Another question: Would this aloud to play Ea's Create? I find this to be a very elusive backup to play...

Anyone have had luck with it? Which combination works better (payload/backup manager?

Thanks in advance!

[Nuno106]

Hi everyone,

I'm a litle bit lost...
I have a DIY Board with LVP connected to GND (use Win800 Programmer with LVP checked).
For Downgrade, witch Hex should I use???

Thanks,
Nuno

[charliebrown]

Hi everyone,

I'm a litle bit lost...
I have a DIY Board with LVP connected to GND (use Win800 Programmer with LVP checked).
For Downgrade, witch Hex should I use???

Thanks,
Nuno

if you have bootloader any will work (dont overrite config bits on flash).

Otherwise if non boot you can change to "no lvp" at flash time & if you match clock & other config bits in win800 before flashing...hth

[lp_228]

Hi guys, i'd appreciate a little help. I've build my board (according to this schema PSGrooPIC 18F2550 V1.2) and flashed it with PSGrooPIC1.8b-HermesV4B_nBTL_FW3.41_LEDB4_nmclr-nlvp_8MHz hex and it's working. Now i'd like to upgrade firmware, but i've been out of loop for a while now and i don't know which version to use - could someone give me a link to correct firmware?

[uusser]

thanks