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  • valerio_vanni
    New Member
    • Nov 2025
    • 5
    • Italy

    #1

    Choosing programmer

    https://www.badcaps.net/forum/troubl...10#post3764310

    I come from this thread (I have to flash a SOIC-8 chip, possibly with a clamp).
    I began searching for a CH341A, since it has low price and it's an operation that is not going to be frequent.

    But during my search I discovered that there's often an issue with voltage, that is 5V instead of 3.3. Someone says to look at PCB colors, some other that it doesn't matter.
    I see that someone has fixed the programmer, but as I said in the original thread I'm not good at soldering / desoldering activities.

    CH341A cost down to 2-3 euros. It seems inviting, but I don't need to spend so little, I'd prefer to spend 20-30 (or something more) and having something that works out of the box.
    What could I search for?
  • lotas
    Badcaps Legend
    • Jan 2016
    • 4850
    • Russia

    #2
    Programmer XGecu T48

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    • valerio_vanni
      New Member
      • Nov 2025
      • 5
      • Italy

      #3
      Thank you. I found this on aliexpress, does it seem good, bad, fake etc?
      https://it.aliexpress.com/item/32665851626.html

      And as software, what could I use with that programmer?
      These ones I find here?
      http://www.xgecu.com/EN/index.html

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      • lotas
        Badcaps Legend
        • Jan 2016
        • 4850
        • Russia

        #4
        http://www.xgecu.com/EN/download.html
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        • m1ch43lzm
          Badcaps Legend
          • Mar 2019
          • 1045
          • Peru

          #5
          +1 fot T48, don't get the full kit with extra adapters (that you may not need), instead get the adapters you need separately
          Another consideration is when using a clip with the T48, you have to lower the SPI clock frequency to 4-8MHz otherwise you will have reading errors
          If using a clip, it will also tell you if the chip is connected properly, or which pin is not making connection, useful when using a clip

          https://es.aliexpress.com/item/32951973665.html
          Same seller but free shipping

          Official XGECU store on Aliexpress if you prefer
          https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005004419320060.html
          This one comes with some extra adapters, including a SOIC8 clip
          https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005004419364127.html


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