Looking for BDI2000 ARM firmware - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Fohdeesha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2018, 06:06:06 am
content: Hey all - sorry if this isn't the appropriate section, I figured it's the closest I could find!I desperately need the ARM firmware for the BDI2000 JTAG unit. I have a couple arm devices that need JTAG'ing in order to be unbricked. I purchased a BDI2000 on ebay however it's useless as it does not have the appropriate firmware on it.I contacted Abatron but they went bankrupt and totally shut down, their site doesn't even exist anymore - so it seems this firmware (or any bdi2000 firmware) is unobtainable nowWill be in huge debt to anyone who happens to have a copy lying around! I can send you the MPC85xx firmware in exchange if it could be of any use to you!

author: DC1MC
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2018, 06:23:53 am
content: OK, my time to shine:https://wiki.ntb.ch/infoportal/embedded_systems/abatron_bdi/device_listGet your poisonCheers,DC1MC

author: DC1MC
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2018, 06:26:50 am
content: Here's the translated update procedure:669/5000Connect BDI to PC via serial cable (use null modem cable)Start configuration toolThe correct ".exe" can be found in the Device Listfor BDI2000: execute .exe → Setup → BDI2000for BDI3000: run .exeSelect desired interface (for example COM1) and speed (9600)Click Connect to connectIn the middle of the dialog window, the version currently available on the device (Loaded Version) will be displayed and the newest available (must be in the same directory as the .exe file).With Update the old version will be deleted and automatically the newest will be loaded on the device.Original link:https://wiki.ntb.ch/infoportal/embedded_systems/abatron_bdi/firmware_aktualisierenSome more interesting stuff:https://wiki.ntb.ch/infoportal/embedded_systems/abatron_bdi/start

author: andersm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2018, 09:54:59 am
content: Quote from: Fohdeesha on May 10, 2018, 06:06:06 amOut of curiousity, why?QuoteHere's the original EOL announcement(via Archive.org), I think the owner just retired and closed shop.

author: Fohdeesha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2018, 10:28:42 am
content: Quote from: DC1MC on May 10, 2018, 06:23:53 amTrust me, I really wish it were that easy. Those links are all to a private share server for that college and do not work outside of their campus

author: Fohdeesha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2018, 10:31:18 am
content: Quote from: andersm on May 10, 2018, 09:54:59 amAt the time I needed it to jtag some powerpc gear and it was by far the cheapest option

author: DC1MC
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2018, 01:35:38 pm
content: Quote from: Fohdeesha on May 10, 2018, 10:28:42 amMy bad, I've seen the "IE only" and thought that is a typical university page, for redemption tell me what firmware you want and I'll send them a mail.Cheers,DC1MC

author: Fohdeesha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2018, 05:59:10 pm
content: Quote from: DC1MC on May 10, 2018, 01:35:38 pmThank you, sent you a PM! Still looking for it if anyone out there happens to have a copy!

author: Fohdeesha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2018, 04:43:57 am
content: bump? I'm about ready to give up and buy one of those seggers, which is annoying as I'll only need it once

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2018, 11:54:39 am
content: I have an Abatron at work that is in storage - I can check if its accompanying CD has the firmware updater and.send it to you. That will not happen until Monday, though.

author: Fohdeesha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2018, 10:19:01 pm
content: If it has the ARM updater that would be amazing! I'll paypal you some beer money

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2018, 02:24:52 pm
content: I looked my pod for accompanying software CD to no avail - I suspect I have a brick here.At any rate, did you contactthese guys? They may still have something lingering around.

author: Fohdeesha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2018, 05:43:02 pm
content: Quote from: rsjsouza on May 21, 2018, 02:24:52 pmI did, they were less than helpfulThey informed me they did not acquire/take over IP rights for the bdi2000, and informed me I would need to buy a bdi3000 if I wanted an operational jtag podThanks for looking though! I found someone on ebay that has ALL the packages but won't send a single one because he thinks it's breaking the law (he doesn't seem to understand the IP rights for the firmware died with Abatron, it's ghostware now)

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2018, 05:57:49 pm
content: Too bad. Sorry to hear that. I also tried to do some internal searches here to no avail. If you know the exact filename, perhaps there is something missing in a FTP site around the globe. Otherwise, no joy.

author: Fohdeesha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2018, 08:54:44 pm
content: I did also try the global ftp search sites with no luck. I am just going to order a segger tonight. Thanks everyone though who looked for me! This forum is always a great help