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In this tutorial, we will see how to use XploreFlash for flashing the hex files to AT89s52.<br>
First, we will see how to install the XploreFlash software along with UsbAsp drivers and then continue with flashing the controller.

=Installing UsbAsp Drivers=
Download the UsbAsp drivers from [http://www.fischl.de/usbasp/usbasp-windriver.2011-05-28.zip this link] and follow the below steps.<br>
In case your are using <b>Windows7/Vista/Xp</b>, skip the first 7 steps and directly jump to step8.<br>

Windows 8 and above do not allow the installation of drivers that are not digitally signed. This needs to be disabled by following the below steps.<br>

<b>STEP 1:</b>Go to Advanced Start Options by searching the same in Windows Start Menu. 
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps.png ]]  <br>

<b>STEP 2:</b> Click on Restart Now in Advanced Start Up options.
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 1.png]]  <br>

<b>STEP 3:</b> Now choose the Troubleshoot option.
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 2.jpg]]  <br>

<b>STEP 4:</b> Click on Advanced Options.
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 3.jpg]]  <br>

<b>STEP 5:</b> Click on StartUp Settings.
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 4.jpg]]  <br>

<b>STEP 6:</b> Now Click on Restart and wait till the PC restarts.
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 5.jpg]]  <br>

<b>STEP 7:</b> Once the PC restarts, Press 7/F7 to disable <b>Driver Signature Enforcement</b>. 
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 6.jpg]]  <br>

<b>STEP 8:</b> Now Connect the Usbasp programmer to the system and it will be listed under other devices in device manager.
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 7.PNG]]  <br>

<b>STEP 9:</b> Right Click and choose <b>Update Driver Software</b>
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 8.png]]  <br>

<b>STEP 10:</b>Now browse and select the folder where the drivers are stored.
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 9.PNG]]  <br>

<b>STEP 11:</b> After selecting the driver folder, click on Next to install the drivers.
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 10.PNG]]  <br>

<b>STEP 12:</b> Click on <b>Install This Software Anyway</b>
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 11.PNG]]  <br>

<b>STEP 13:</b> Once the installion is successful, below message will be displayed.
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 12.PNG]]  <br>

<b>STEP 14:</b> Now the device will be listed under libusb-win32 devices.
[[FILE:UsbAsp Setup Steps 13.PNG]]  <br><br><br>

=Using XploreFlash(AVR Dudes)=
#Xplore flash is based on various open source software, it requires avrdude. Avrdude is part of WinAVR GCC compiler. [http://sourceforge.net/projects/winavr/files/latest/download?source=files Download and install it.]<br />
#The GUI software will require [http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=16614 .NET framework] 2.0 or later please download and install it.
# Download and install [http://exploreembedded.com/wiki/images/e/ef/XploreFlash.zip  XploreFlash GUI] and follow the below steps.<br>
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<b>STEP 1:</b> Run the Xplore Flash(Avr Dudes) software and
#<font color="red">'''Keep the P1.5 - P1.7 open as they are used for flashing the code using USBasp'''</font>
#Select the UsbAsp programmer from the dropdown as shown below.<br>
#Select the AT89S52 controller from the drop down.<br>
#Check the write option to flash the .hex file to the controller.<br>


[[File:XploreFlash 01.png ]]  <br>

<b>STEP 2:</b> Browse and Select the .hex file to be flashed.
[[File:XploreFlash 02.png]]  <br>

<b>STEP 3:</b> Finally hit the GO button to flash the .hex file.
[[File:XploreFlash 03.png]]  <br>

<b>STEP 4:</b> Flashing status will be displayed in the conosle window.
[[File:XploreFlash 04.PNG]]  <br>


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