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Re: Need software for Intelligent universal programmer lk48
For the challenge sake, I do like reverse engineering, I've extracted all files from the installations files.
Files:- 'LT**UXP_1320_WIN7.exe', and
- ‘LT**UXP_1320_WIN10.exe'.
Summary:
Extracted files are pretty much similar, 285 files in total, except for 8 different files and 8 files found only in the W10 version.
The most unexpected(?) and interesting detail is the W10 version still includes all files for the parallel port version (including the drivers)!
See full details in attached files.
Advantage:
Anyone willing to force the parallel port version in 64 bits OS has everything needed to complete the task.
Conclusion:
This outcome although unexpected, raises questions about true practical value:
Can't even remember the last time I saw a Laptop with parallel port (well… unless I turn around and look at my shelf. There is a couple, all in full working condition).
On desktop computers parallel port is gradually disappearing…!
On the other hand, old desktop computers with parallel port don't have enough resources to run W7 64 bits or newer.
Thus we end up with 3 exceptions:- Recent desktop computer, with parallel port, running W7 64 bits or newer;
- Old desktop computer running a lite (very, very lite) Wx 64 bits OS version;
- Using a mini-ITX embedded dedicated motherboard (e.g.: ASRock J4125B-ITX);
Therefore, facing the unlikeness of any of those exceptions, I leave it up to anyone willingness…
Reminder:
No USB to parallel port converter will work with the parallel port universal programmer version.
This has nothing to do with the converter brand, model, etc.! Rather the (almost) nonexistent data buffer!
[In fact, to avoid buffer underrun they use a very nasty (outrageous) trick:
- triggering a high priority interrupt continuously.
Anyone using it ought to have seen the outcome: while performing any programming task the computer (almost) freezes.
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