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USBasp XPROG-M Repair Part 1

This guide provides instructions for using a USBasp programmer to repair an XPROG‐M programmer, highlighting its affordability and ease of use. It details the necessary connections, driver and software installation, and programming steps. The guide emphasizes the importance of setting the programming voltage jumper to 5v during the process.

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USBasp XPROG-M Repair Part 1

This guide provides instructions for using a USBasp programmer to repair an XPROG‐M programmer, highlighting its affordability and ease of use. It details the necessary connections, driver and software installation, and programming steps. The guide emphasizes the importance of setting the programming voltage jumper to 5v during the process.

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Guide for using an inexpensive USBasp programmer for repairing an XPROG‐M programmer.

i. Introduction
ii. Connecting USBasp to XPROG‐M
iii. Driver and Software Installation
iv. Programming the XPROG‐M

Introduction

The USBasp is an inexpensive In‐Service Programmer (ISP) capable of programming/repairing the


XPROG‐M without need for external power. They can be found on eBay for as little as $2.70 shipped
from China, $4.99 shipped from the US, or £4.80 shipped from the UK. (Simply search eBay for
“USBasp programmer.”)

Freeware GUI programming software is available for Windows (XP, Vista, and 7), as well as for Linux
from: http://extremeelectronics.co.in/avr‐tutorials/gui‐software‐for‐usbasp‐based‐usb‐avr‐
programmers/

This guide will focus on the Windows version of eXtreme Burner ‐ AVR (included in the archive
containing this guide).

Connecting USBasp to XPROG‐M

Connection of the USBasp to the XPROG‐M requires 7 connections (see pic below, note that 2 ground
leads are required). The cheapest and easiest way is to cut the connector off one end of the cable
supplied with the USBasp and solder the loose ends directly to the solder pads on the XPROG‐M. Once
the XPROG‐M is repaired you can simply unplug the cable from the USBasp and put the cover back on,
leaving the cable inside. If further reprogramming is required, just remove the cover and connect the
cable to the USBasp. Other means include installing a connector like a 9‐pin D‐sub onto the case, making
it easy if further reprogamming is needed but on the all‐metal models there is not much room to mount a
connector and requires drilling and cutting the metal case. Another way is to solder male header pins
onto the board and fashioning a connector out of an old IDE hard drive connector with the aid of a
Dremel tool (see pics below).

NOTE: Be sure to set the programming voltage jumper to 5v!


Driver and Software Installation

The eXtreme Burner – AVR software comes with (Windows) drivers built into the installer. Start
installation by inserting the USBasp programmer into an open USB port. A “Found New Hardware
Wizard” dialog should appear. Cancel this operation.

Run “extreme_burner_avr_v1.4.2_setup.exe,” following the on‐screen prompts to install the software.

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