How to Download and Install the Latest Version of TL866CS Software for Free
TL866CS is a high-performance universal programmer that supports over 6000 chips, including various serial and flash, SOP, PLCC, EEPROM, TSOP encapsulated ICs. It also supports PIC series 8-bit microcontroller programming and AVR series single-chip high speed programming. If you are looking for a reliable and easy-to-use programmer for your electronic projects, you may want to try TL866CS.
In this article, we will show you how to download and install the latest version of TL866CS software for free. The software is compatible with Windows operating systems from Windows 2000 to Windows 10. You will also need a USB cable and a CD-ROM drive to complete the installation process.
Step 1: Download the TL866CS software
The first step is to download the TL866CS software from the official website of the manufacturer. You can use the following link[^1^] to access the download page:
https://www.dipelectronicslab.com/tl866-mini-pro-programmer-software/
On the download page, you will see a button that says “Download TL866 MiniPro Universal Programmer Update Software for Free”. Click on it and save the file to your computer. The file name is minipro_setup.rar and it is about 21 MB in size.
Step 2: Extract the TL866CS software
The next step is to extract the TL866CS software from the compressed file. You will need a program that can handle RAR files, such as WinRAR or 7-Zip. Right-click on the minipro_setup.rar file and choose “Extract Here” or “Extract to minipro_setup”. You will get a folder named minipro_setup that contains several files and subfolders.
Step 3: Install the TL866CS software
The final step is to install the TL866CS software on your computer. To do this, open the minipro_setup folder and double-click on the setup.exe file. This will launch the installation wizard that will guide you through the steps. You will need to accept the license agreement, choose a destination folder, and create a shortcut on your desktop. The installation process may take a few minutes.
Step 4: Connect the TL866CS programmer
After installing the TL866CS software, you can connect the TL866CS programmer to your computer using the USB cable. You may need to install a driver for the programmer if it is not recognized by your computer automatically. To do this, open the Device Manager on your computer and look for an unknown device under “Other devices”. Right-click on it and choose “Update driver”. Then browse to the folder where you installed the TL866CS software and select the driver folder. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the driver installation.
Step 5: Run the TL866CS software
Now you are ready to run the TL866CS software and start programming your chips. To do this, double-click on the shortcut icon on your desktop or go to Start > All Programs > MiniPro > MiniPro. The software will detect your programmer and show its model and firmware version on the status bar. You can then select a chip from the list or use the search function to find it. You can also read, write, verify, erase, or check blank your chip using the buttons on the toolbar. For more details on how to use the software, you can refer to the user manual[^4^] that is included in the minipro_setup folder.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to download and install the latest version of TL866CS software for free. We hope this guide was helpful and you enjoyed using your TL866CS programmer. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below.