I've lost my Velleman PIC programmer CD (K8048) - would someone help me? - Page 1
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author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 03:52:45 pm
content: Hi guys. I have a Velleman PIC programmer type "K8048" (kit form - the pre-made version is also known as "VM111") and I have lost the tiny 8cm installation CD. I don't suppose anyone else here has one of these, or knows a source from where I could re-download the CD? It can't be very big, as it is only 8cm CD and not a DVD.Even if someone kind would be willing to make an .ISO image of theirs and upload it, that would help. I need to re-install XP on my programmer PC, but am stuck until I resolve this issue.Thank you so very muchThe CD was left inside a DVD writer which I sold to a friend. He has kindly converted the CD to a disc image, and is sending it across Skype as we speak. Thank you for all those who tried to help me.

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 04:09:53 pm
content: Doeshttp://www.velleman.eu/distributor/support/downloads/?code=VM111help at all? It lists the manual and programming software, if that's what you were after from the CD...

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 04:15:34 pm
content: Quote from: baljemmett on January 19, 2011, 04:09:53 pmThank you for trying to help, but I need thewholeCD. Also, I may be selling this to a friend in the future, and it needs to be complete.

author: flapjackboy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:00:57 pm
content: Quote from: glossywhite on January 19, 2011, 04:15:34 pmDownload all the files, then fire up your CD burner of choice and burn them to a CD. Voila, a brand new CD.

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:03:00 pm
content: Quote from: flapjackboy on January 19, 2011, 05:00:57 pm"All the files" on Velleman's site = 1 file, != what is on the original CD. Naturally I'd thought of this - it was the first, and most obvious thought. Thanks

author: flapjackboy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:14:57 pm
content: Quote from: glossywhite on January 19, 2011, 05:03:00 pmDid it not occur to you to actually check the format of said file? If you did, you would have noticed it is a .zip file. Had you bothered to check this, you would probably have come to the same conclusion that I did, that the .zip file will contain all the files that were on the original CD.1: Download .zip file.2: Extract to a directory.3: Burn files to CD.EDIT: After this little fiasco, you lose the right to bitch about the Arduino only being for idiots.

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:28:57 pm
content: DING DING end of round one!

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:31:11 pm
content: Quote from: flapjackboy on January 19, 2011, 05:14:57 pmI love it when people try and show people up on forums; it often backfires. Have you owned this programmer? I'm telling youcategoricallythat the .ZIP file supplied does NOT contain the entire contents of the CD, as supplied when purchased. The CD contained a multitude of folders, one of which contained a file named "INSTALL_K8048.EXE".Nice try, and I appreciate your help and the wish to make me look lazy, but I am not your usual sort of forum dickhead who asks for things BEFORE searching meticulously and thoroughly. I'm generally a self-sufficient chap, and rely upon instinct and common sense primarily, resorting to asking for assistance at the last resort.Have I missed anything else that you'd like to point out I'm too stupid to not have noticed?

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:36:12 pm
content: DING Round 2!

author: Polossatik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:37:13 pm
content: relax.AFAIK velleman puts a "generic cd" with software for their few kits who need them and simply makes directory's based on the kit ID...only one cdrom images to manage ...the manual only stipulates one "exe" file by the way, just like the zip file you can download has one setup.exeif the download works, installs all you need and you can use your kit, then what do you miss?

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:40:07 pm
content: Okay, forget it. I should have known better than to ask on the internet. Always some clever git who exhibits their insecurities instead of being an adult and helping someone in need. I'll do it alone, but thanks to all theotherswho are trying to be helpful - it is appreciated

author: flapjackboy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:42:51 pm
content: Quote from: glossywhite on January 19, 2011, 05:31:11 pmWow.Did it also not occur to you to actually run the file that the ZIP file contains? You know, to see if it did indeed install what you wanted? Did it not occur to you that Velleman might possibly have changed their install method? It would seem not. So yeah, it does look like you were too stupid to have missed that.

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:44:15 pm
content: Quote from: flapjackboy on January 19, 2011, 05:42:51 pmIt occurred to me that you just want to have the last word, for certain. Enjoy your day, and thanks for trying.

author: flapjackboy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:48:39 pm
content: Quote from: glossywhite on January 19, 2011, 05:44:15 pmHey, I gave you advice, the correct advice as it turns out but you were so up your own arse with how clever you are that you thought I must obviously be wrong. It's not my fault you're such a prima donna that you can't handle it when someone else is right.

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 05:59:22 pm
content: Quote from: flapjackboy on January 19, 2011, 05:48:39 pmFurther confirmation of what I had already said. Do me a favour, and stop trying to "help" me, as you just cause resentment and anger whenever you speak.You remind me of one of my friends; he can never admit the slight chance that his opinionmaybe wrong, even in the face of absolute proof that he is. You may have been right, you may have been wrong - quite frankly I care not which, and so may I have been. The fact is that you PUSH your agenda, forcing me to agree with you, and then whatever is left for me to say cannot POSSIBLY be right, and then you try to twist it around to make me look like the one who is saying EXACTLY what you're trying to say:"I may not be right, but I'm going to phrase it so I appear so, as I cannot handle being wrong. Next, I'll make the other guy feel all these things, by projecting."Thank you for being right, I am sure you were right, and even if you weren't, you'd never admit such. I pity the others who receive your help.Good day to you

author: Polossatik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 06:02:57 pm
content: Quote from: polossatik on January 19, 2011, 05:37:13 pmlet's try once more, I assume there is so much yelling you did not saw my post..and yes, the crom is a generic one. see here for examplehttp://www.getlofi.com/?p=5"There was also a mini CD which had the software, schematics, and manuals for all the Velleman Kits on it, double bonus! However finding the VM111 folder was a little hard at first. "so if you really want the cdrom, might head over to thevellman forumsand ask there a copy of this "generic" cdrom...

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 06:08:40 pm
content: Quote from: polossatik on January 19, 2011, 06:02:57 pmI'm so sorry - I got kinda distracted by some strange dude. Yes, thank you very much - I have signed up to their forums but have yet to receive my activation email... 1.5 hours after signing up :-SYou're 110% correct with the generic CD - that is what I am after, PDFs and all. Thank you!

author: flapjackboy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 06:16:35 pm
content: Quote from: glossywhite on January 19, 2011, 06:08:40 pmI don't know how much clearer I can be.You.Don't.Need.The.Whole.CD!Here is the link for the K8048Velleman include files for several of their kits on the same CD because it saves them money not having to make seperate discs for each product. If you only need the files foroneof their products then it stands to reason thatyou don't need the whole CDas it will contain install files for products you do not have and that are irrelevant.The files on that page are all you need to get your device running.

author: Polossatik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 06:28:48 pm
content: como'n let it go.It simply bottle downs to communication as always.All you need for the boardto functionis indeed the download.But it's clear (now) he wanted to find the cdrom contents with all the schematics and pdf's of the other kits .Which is his good right, just as some people like Arduinoooooo and some don't

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 06:57:08 pm
content: Quote from: flapjackboy on January 19, 2011, 06:16:35 pmYou're arrogant enough to think you can tell me what I need and don't need? How could youpossiblyknow what I need, want or what I wish to do?Please, just drop it, and go away.

author: flapjackboy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 07:16:32 pm
content: Quote from: glossywhite on January 19, 2011, 06:57:08 pmNo.Here:It's a link to the PDF file that contains the schematics for the board.Here's the user manual PDFThose two files, plus the setup.exe from the driver zip file will be the equivalent to the files on the original CD that were needed to get the K8048 up and running. Any other files are not required as they relate to other Velleman products. You know how I know the setup.exe contains the right files? Because I actually bothered to run the bloody installer and see for myself.Does your install folder by any chance happen to resemble the following image:If that does indeed resemble the install folder you have on your system and you have no need for the installers for any other Velleman products, then these are the only files you need.I know what I'm talking about, I've used Velleman products before and I know what they have on their CDs. 90% of what they have on them is for products other than the device you bought.

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 07:50:03 pm
content: Dude, just do me a favour AND GO AWAY. You're not being helpful, you're just trying to PROVE you're right. I'm not interested inyourhelp, no matter whether or not you have what I need.Please, DROP IT, or be reported.

author: Time
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2011, 08:53:40 pm
content: yikes

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2011, 11:12:20 pm
content: Okay, so I had a lot of hassle yesterday, after having sold a DVD burner... and leaving in it, my Velleman PIC programmer (K8048) CD! This programmer kit is sold at Maplin in the UK, and is also available under a pre-built part No, VM111.I thought I'd save anyone else this experience, and provide the CD ISO file (just use Nero/Toast etc and burn CD image file to disc, to make an exact 1:1 replica of the supplied Velleman K8048/VM111 kit CD-ROM). I am not sure whether rapidshare have a limited number of downloads allowed for one-off files, but if you lose your CD-ROM, here it is; feel free to mirror it :-)http://rapidshare.com/files/443649032/Velleman.iso

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2011, 12:12:24 am
content: i award this thread as 10+ on the troll scale! err, the other thread, not this one... sorry. i wish i could post this there, but i couldnt, its locked already i think. Cheersps: then whats with the pickit3 on a saturday morning?