Program a Z88 Flash card

Owned by Vic Gerhardi
Last updated: Feb 22, 2016

Introduction

Flash and EPROM Cards can be programmed in the Z88 itself. What is the attraction of using an EPROM Programmer used with the desktop computer to program updates available on the internet?

Using the Z88

The procedure of updating the Z88 card is as follows:-

  1. From the desktop, download the software image and the ROMupdate program to the Z88.
  2. Use ROMupdate to program the card.

The disadvantage of using this method is when programming multiple 512K/512K Flash RAM Cards. This operation needs to be repeated for each card, because removing the programmed card with the RAM causes a FAIL. A HARD RESET looses the transferred software previously transferred.

Using the EPROM Programmer

The procedure of updating the Z88 card is as follows:-

  1. Download the software image for the Z88
  2. Program the card.

The advantage of using this method is that when multiple cards need to be programmed, this operation the cards can be changed one after another.

New Break-out card?

Making a break-out card using the Z88 extender card exposed some shortcomings that may be rectified with a new design.

It would not be economic just to make this card for just the Z88, so a new section has been started. 

Features

The Z88 Extender Card can be used to program

  • EPROM Cards
  • 512K/512K Flash RAM
  • and the 1M Flash Card.

The Z88 Extender Card needs to be modified. This is described in a separate section.

A number of EPROM programmers have been tested. These are described individually.

Conclusion

It has been shown that Z88 Flash cards can be programmed with the

Which programmer to choose depends on which Operating System (OS) the desktop is using. Windows is supported by all programmers. If a different OS is required, the price for the programmer may increase.

This is a very fast method of programming multiple Z88 cards without using the Z88 for programmers and manufactures.

 

 

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