USBProg2 Programmer for Microchip PIC Microcontrollers

Last Updated 2 Nov 2022

The USBProg2 is a in-circuit PIC programmer that delivers just works operation and simplicity of use.  The only connections are to a host computer via USB and to the target PIC.  No external power is required, but the USBProg2 can still deliver 100 mA Vdd current to the target. 

The USBProg2 is the same programmer as the USBProg except in a case.  The USBProg2 is intended for field or production use where physical ruggedness is required. 

 

Purchase

End users:

The purchase price is $130 plus shipping.  The product package includes one USBProg2 programmer as shown above plus a USB cable for connecting the programmer to a computer. 

For shipping to the United States.  A flat fee of $15.00 will be charged for shipping and handling the first unit, and $3.00 for each additional unit per order. 

For shipping to all other addresses.  A flat fee of $30.00 will be charged for shipping and handling the first unit, and $5.00 for each additional unit per order. 

Large scale industrial users and OEMs:

The purchase price is $110 per unit plus shipping.  Units can only be ordered in packs of 10, for $1100 per pack.  Each unit is one USBProg2 as shown above.  No USB cable is included. 

For shipping to the United States.  A flat fee of $25.00 will be charged for shipping and handling the first 10-pack, and $10.00 for each additional 10-pack per order. 

For shipping to all other addresses.  A flat fee of $50.00 will be charged for shipping and handling the first 10-pack, and $15.00 for each additional 10-pack per order. 

Resellers:

Resellers are welcome.  Substantial reseller discounts are available.  Contact Embed Inc for details. 

Features

Documentation

Software

The official software is available for free download.  Click on the heading above for details. 

Supported PICs

The USBProg and USBProg2 use the same firmware, and support the same parts.  798 Microchip PIC and dsPIC parts are supported.  These are:

10F200 10F202 10F204 10F206 10F220 10F222 12F1501 12F1571 12F1572 12F1822 12F1840 12F508 12F509 12F510 12F519 12F609 12F615 12F617 12F629 12F635 12F675 12F683 12HV609 12HV615 12LF1501 12LF1571 12LF1572 12LF1822 12LF1840 16F1503 16F1507 16F1508 16F1509 16F1512 16F1513 16F1516 16F1517 16F1518 16F1519 16F15213 16F15214 16F15223 16F15224 16F15225 16F15243 16F15244 16F15245 16F15254 16F15255 16F15256 16F1526 16F1527 16F15274 16F15275 16F15276 16F15313 16F15323 16F15324 16F15325 16F15344 16F15345 16F15354 16F15355 16F15356 16F15375 16F15376 16F15385 16F15386 16F1703 16F1704 16F1705 16F1707 16F1708 16F1709 16F1764 16F1765 16F1768 16F1769 16F1782 16F1783 16F1784 16F1786 16F1787 16F1788 16F1789 16F1823 16F1824 16F1825 16F1826 16F1827 16F1828 16F1829 16F18313 16F18323 16F18324 16F18325 16F18326 16F18344 16F18345 16F18346 16F1847 16F505 16F506 16F54 16F59 16F610 16F616 16F627 16F627A 16F628 16F628A 16F630 16F631 16F636 16F648A 16F676 16F677 16F684 16F685 16F687 16F688 16F689 16F690 16F716 16F720 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Firmware updates

The USBProg2 runs the same firmware as the USBProg.  The firmware will be in files named EUSBxx.HEX in the SRC > PICPRG directory within the software installation directory.  The latest version is indicated on the software page. 

To update the firware in a USBProg2, follow these steps:

  1. Connect the USBProg2 to update to the computer, and disconnect all other PIC programmers. 

  2. From a command shell, run:
    pic_prog
    This will, among other things, display the name of the programmer and its current firmware version.  Record the name for use in a later step. 

  3. Disconnect the USBProg2 from the computer.  It should now be completely unpowered. 

  4. Remove the four screws on the bottom of the unit and remove the bottom cover. 

  5. The programming lines are available from the row of five pads in the far left corner of the board when holding the unit upside down with the USB connector on the left side: 

    Pin 1 is on the right end and marked by the square pad.  The pins are:

    1: Vpp
    2: Vdd
    3: Ground
    4: PGD
    5: PGC

  6. Get or make a programming cable with pins in the order listed above at .1 inch spacing.  One way to achieve this is to use a normal programming cable that is intended to plug onto a standard 5-pin .1 inch header.  Slip the header that would normally be soldered to the PC board onto the end of the cable.  This provides five protruding pins that fit into the five programming pads of the USBProg2. 

  7. Hold the pins into the pads and push the connector sideways a bit to ensure each pin is making solid contact with its pad: 

  8. From a command shell, run the command:

    pic_prog (cog)src/picprg/eusbXX
    Where XX is replaced by the two digit version number of the firmware you want to update the USBProg2 to. 

  9. Remove the programming cable. 

  10. Plug the updated USBProg2 into the USB.  The LED should light dimly. 

  11. Disconnect all other PIC programmers from the computer. 

  12. From a command shell, run:
    pic_ctrl -setname name
    with name replaced by the name the unit originally had as saved from step 2, above.  If the name has spaces in it, then it must be enclosed in quotes. 

  13. From a command shell, run:
    pic_prog
    This should verify that the new firmware version is running and that the original name has been restored. 

  14. Close the unit by mounting the bottom cover with the four screws removed in step 4.