Buspirate v3.6 firmware upgrade from USB

Upgrading Firmware:

The Bus Pirate often ships without the latest firmware, requiring users to manually update it.

• Bus Pirate v4: Supports firmware version 7.
• Bus Pirate v3.x: Supports firmware versions 6 and 7.
  • Note: Firmware version 7 may potentially damage the device hardware, as it has not been fully tested. Use this version at your own risk.

Requirements:

• Bus Pirate firmware and loader: Available at DangerousPrototypes GitHub.
• ICSP Pins: Focus on connecting the “PGD” and “PGC” pins for firmware loading. When in bootloader mode, the MODE LED of the Bus Pirate remains lit. Connect the “PGD” and “PGC” pins using a jumper cable as shown below:

Firmware Upgrade Procedure:

1. Clone the Bus Pirate repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/DangerousPrototypes/Bus_Pirate/
   cd Bus_Pirate/
   

2. Navigate to the bootloader folder:

   cd BPv3-bootloader/pirate-loader/
   

Known Issues:

Firmware compilation may encounter errors. Ensure you are using the correct firmware version. For troubleshooting and solutions, visit the Dangerous Prototypes Forum.

References:

Official Bus Pirate repository: GitHub - BusPirate