Thread: URGENT HELP: IR board TRAINS but does not RECIEVE
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Re: URGENT HELP: IR board TRAINS but does not RECIEVE
I too had good luck with reflashing the IR board. I received a lot of valuable hints from Bob Grieb. I used an MP Labs Serial Programmer and the MP Labs software that goes with it. I had to use jumpers between the IR board and programmer: Ground, MCLR, PGD and PGC. My programmer does not have an ICSP standard cable. I powered the IR board from a separate 12v supply. I flashed (erased/programmed) Firstir.hex. 3 seconds later I had a working IR board.
I set the programmer software to erase before programming and had no problems at all. This was Bob's suggestion. The board now is back to working!
My next task is to add a power switch and instruct the team on how to power up the board so this doesn't happen again.
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