Multiprog v1.51
You can download Multiprog (and all other MultiProg/Elvis software) from the download section. Just visit the folder "MultiProg-Elvis Software".
As from software version 1.60, support for the Dragon Cam Loader card is added under the MegaPic/M2/Titanium tab, which is therefor now called the MegaPic/M2/Titanium/DragonLoader tab. I did not feel it necessary to change anything to this tutorial though, because this added feature does not in any way affect the basics of operation of the software.
I have tested this version of MultiProg only on Windows XP Pro and it performs flawless with both the Serial programmer and the USB programmer.
I've divided this tutorial into 4 pages:
1. Setting up the software (this page)
2. Programming PIC type cards (PIC 16F84 - PIC 16F87x)
3. Programming Funcards
4. Programming Titanium Cards
Setting up the software:
Before you can start programming any card with your MP 3.x programmer, you need to configure the software correctly.
Start MultiProg and click the "Setup" tab in the upper left corner of the screen. You will see a screen like in the screenshot below.
Select the Com port you are using.
If you are using the USB programmer, you need to select the virtual COM-port that is created during installation of the Multiprog software.
When done setting the correct COM port, you can check or uncheck all the tick boxes on the right, according to your preference. Each option there, corresponds with the tabs at the top. So if you uncheck a tick box, that corresponding tab will not be shown any longer.
If you are going to use any other software that requires a Phoenix or Smartmouse mode, you need to set the desired mode using the "MP set" screen.
So lets assume you are going to use MOSC software or software to up/downgrade the O.S. on a Titanium card. Such software requires the use of a true Phoenix mode.
OK, to set the programmer in the required mode, click the "MP set" tab (see below).
Now you click the "Power On" button, followed by the required interface mode, in this case the "Phoenix 3.58MHz" button.
You will now see all buttons getting disabled, except for the "Power Off" button.
On the right you see the current status of the programmer, which is the selected 3.58MHz Phoenix mode.
Now you can start working with any third party Phoenix software you had in mind.
If you want to return to normal programmer mode, you simply hit the "Power Off" button. The programmer is no longer in Phoenix or Smartmouse mode.