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Altera_Forum
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15 years ago

USB Blaster driver for Max+plus II

I am using MAX+PLUS II trying to program EPM7128STC100-15. I have a USB Blaster download cable. I can not install the driver. The instruction on Altera website does not apply because it's for Quar...
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FvM
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1 year ago

Hi,
there's hope that MasterBlaster over COM port is even working in recent Windows versions because it doesn't rely on outdated drivers.

I wonder which protocol is used by MasterBlaster, if it's as simple as USB Blaster we could write an emulation driver or setup a small uC as MasterBlaster clone.

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Eagle_Savy
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1 year ago

Hi FvM,

Thank you for a very encouraging response; now I can't wait for the MasterBlaster in order to move to the next step. As soon as I receive it I'll let you know.

Kind regards

Savy_Eagle