Dragon load card programmer advice

Flipit

Hi,

Just got myself a Dragon/Trex and loader card which came with a previous version of predator firmware.

I know I need a card programmer, but I'm lost for which one... can anyone give me some recomendation? UK suppliers also.. I was only really going to use it to update the Dragon/Trex loader card with predator, but am I missing out on the fun/tit cards etc.. what are they for ?

Thanks

Flipit

Llew

I wouldn't bother with funcards etc. If you have a Dragon cam. Just get yourself a Phoenix USB programmer, or better still a CAS3 Interface proggie.

Do a search for either, you should find a suitable UK supplier.

Llew

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Flipit

Thanks

What does a CAS3 offer over the Phoenix USB... did a quick google and it looks like there are about 5 differnt phoniex USBs

Flipit

Llew

The Phoenix Infinity USB is just the generic name for a style of smartcard programmer, no doubt made by various manufacturers.

The CAS series of programmers can also program CAMs amongst other things. Check out the maker's website _www.duolabs.com.

Llew

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jagost02

I'm with Llew on this one. The CAS3 is the Ferrari of programmers. It does just about everything programmers do.

As a matter of fact it also operates in Phoenix mode. The software, you can freely download from Duolabs will give you an idea of the various cards/cams etc... it can program. It also has a way of flashing the roms on receivers to repair them if need be. Duolabs also are pretty good since they continue to add support to the software through regular updates. It was alittle pricey but in my case I find it well worth the investment.

Regards,
Jagost02

rato

If your going to buy a programmer & you have a T-Rex CAM, the CAS 3 is way to go! There web site(duolabs.com), can give more details.

On this site you can get more info on CAM's & smartcards and basic info on how to guides: _w*w.duwgati.com/uk/index.htm

rhubarbe

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