Title: How to Create a Portable EEPROM Reader with iProg and Custom Pinouts
Excerpt: If you use the iProg for automotive repairs, you know the EEPROM adapter is essential, but not always portable. In this post, we look at how to identify the iProg EEPROM adapter pinout to build a compact, portable wiring loom. iprog eeprom adapter pinout portable
Key Details: To make your setup portable, you need to understand the interface between the main board and the EEPROM adapter. Here is the typical pinout logic used on most iProg clones for the standard EEPROM header: Title: How to Create a Portable EEPROM Reader
Tip: Always use a multimeter to continuity test your specific adapter version before soldering custom leads, as clone manufacturers often change PCB layouts. Tip: Always use a multimeter to continuity test
For your wallet or phone background, here is the condensed iprog eeprom adapter pinout portable reference:
| Chip Family | iProg Pin (Function) | Chip Pin | Label | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 24Cxx (I2C) | 1 (Vcc) | 8 | Vcc | | | 4 (GND) | 4 | GND | | | 16 (SCL) | 6 | Clock | | | 15 (SDA) | 5 | Data | | | WP to GND | 7 | Write Protect | | 25Cxx (SPI) | 1 (Vcc) | 8 | Vcc | | | 4 (GND) | 4 | GND | | | 6 (SCK) | 6 | Clock | | | 7 (SI) | 5 | MOSI | | | 8 (SO) | 2 | MISO | | | 5 (CS) | 1 | Chip Select | | 93Cxx (Microwire) | 1 (Vcc) | 8 | Vcc | | | 4 (GND) | 4 / 5 | GND / NC | | | 14 (DO) | 2 | Data Out | | | 15 (DI) | 5 | Data In | | | 16 (SK) | 6 | Clock | | | 17 (CS) | 1 | Chip Select | | | 13 (ORG) | 7 | Organization (8/16 bit) |
You are on site. The dashboard is pulled. You connect your iProg, but the software says "No device found" or "Chip ID mismatch." Here is the portable troubleshooting checklist based on pinouts: