Wimbler Flasher —
The smart chip programming system
Flasher is a hardware-software system designed for instant connection to a printed circuit board (PCB) during production for the purpose of flashing microcontrollers, EEPROMs, and flash memory, as well as for functionality testing and parameterization (calibration).
Flasher works in tandem with any user programmer and allows for the automation of serial flashing and testing of PCBs, significantly increasing the speed of microcontroller flashing and completely eliminating defects.
Thanks to the PC program with an integrated database, when the PCB is secured, the sequencer instantly starts—a sequence of call-steps, each performing one operation. For example, erasing the microcontroller, flashing the bootloader, flashing the firmware, flashing the fuses, calibrating the input circuits, functionality testing, and printing the label. The logger saves the results of each sequencer step, allowing for further analysis and data output in a format convenient for further processing and presentations. The database also stores information about the date of the board flashing, the serial number of the board, the operator, and other information.
Adventages of Flasher
- Thanks to Flasher, you no longer need soldered connectors on PCBs, only simple contact points, which saves production costs and reduces error rates.
- When manufacturing special fixtures, contact pads can be placed anywhere on the PCB. These special fixtures can be ordered from us upon request or manufactured independently using a 3D printer.
- The space for the device can be flexibly adjusted to accommodate all possible board sizes, making Wimbler Flasher particularly interesting for users working with a range of devices of various sizes.
- Automation of manual labor.
- The control software has automatic error detection and various user roles with different permissions.
- Provides easier access to the PCB.
- Essential for industrial-scale PCB duplication.
- Automatically saves board information in the database.
- Allows for the execution of a sequence of operations (flashing, testing, etc.).
- Enables immediate board testing.
- The operation result is indicated by an LED and sound, eliminating defects.
- The board does not need to be connected to a power source.
- Has 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs.
- Includes an area for prototyping.
- Allows for flexible reassignment of input and output connector contacts.Supports target board power supply of 5 or 3.3 volts. Other voltages are also possible upon request.
- Allows for the installation of interchangeable cross-boards for different projects.
- With our standard contactor, it is possible to connect up to 10 contact pads with a pitch of 2.54 mm.
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Flasher Clamp | |
| Dimensions | 260 x 170 x 100 mm |
| Net Weight | 2460 g |
| Working Stroke | 45 mm |
| Materials | Anodized aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, plastic |
| Flasher Adapter | |
| Dimensions | 60 x 45 x 32 mm |
| Shank Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shank Length | 15 mm |
| Number of Contact Pins | 10 |
| Contact Pitch | 2.24 mm |
| Flasher Electronic | |
| Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
| Dimensions | 98 x 48 x 24 mm |
| Power Supply | Voltage: 12 — 24 V, Power: from 0.5 W |
| Interface | USB |
| Connectors | Two connectors for cross-board connection |
| User Button | Yes |
| Tri-color LED | Yes |
| Sound Signal | Yes |
| Flasher Cross-Board | |
| Dimensions | 116 x 55 x 18 mm |
| Connectors | Two plugs for connection to Flasher Electronic |
| 10-pin plug for connection to Flasher Contactor | |
| 20-pin plug for connection to user programmer | |
| Inputs | 4 inputs 3.3 V |
| Outputs | 4 outputs 3.3 V |
| Power Supply | For user board: 3.3 V and 12 – 24 V directly from the power supply |
| Power | |
| Input Voltage | 100 — 240 V, 50 — 60 Hz, 10 W |
| Output Voltage | 24 V |