Re: [avr-chat] OT: will trade JtagIce2's for Dragon's

[Preston Wilson]

"Steve Franks" wrote:

> I hope this isn't inappropriate for this list.  I've 3 jtagice2's with
> broken cables.  I'll trade any of them for dragons.  I never debug
> anyway.  The cables are broken, so I cannot guarantee they function,
> but problems appear related to wiggling cables, and then they work
> intermittently.  Tried to replace cables as per previous discussions
> on this list, but Atmel, in their infinite wisdom (1) used a flimsy
> 0.5mm cable for something that gets beat around the lab in the first
> place, and (2) stripped opposite sides of the cable on opposite ends,
> making something that can only be replaced by someone with the
> capability to strip flex.  You have been warned.  I've also
> disassembled them, and there appears no good place to solder headers
> inside to pick up the jtag signals.  Anyway, $900 of scrap laying
> around my lab as far as I'm concerned...
> 
> I suggest off-list replies if anyone with a flex stripper has interest in
> them.
> 
> Steve

You can purchase new cables with the circuit board on the end from Digi-Key
and Mouser.

Search for ATJTAGPROBE at either site.  They cost ~$40.00 US.

Molex carries individual cables that I believe will work as a replacement.
The 9" version is part number: 0210200332

http://www.molex.com/molex/products/datasheet.jsp?part=active/0210200332_CAB
LE.xml

Molex is good about sending samples, but in my experience they are not quick
to ship them.

-Preston