Buddha 20th Anniversary (Purchased Sept 2018) How to verify if my Buddha Module need a Flash upgrade?

wbrejnia · Feb 7th 2022

How do I verify if my Buddha unit needs a flash?

I read on the support wiki page that some older Buddha's (Pre Feb23rd, 2018) need a flash update.

I purchased my Buddha module Sept 21st, 2018 from AmigaKit store. When Buddha arrived I succesfully did some limited testing of (DOM, IDE Drive & IDE-Compact Flash Adapter).

I plan on using the Buddga again with renewed interest in my A2000 since I just ordered a PiStorm2K to experiment with, so will be expanding my use of Buddha IDE module.

I don't have a cable to flash the Buddha however it shouldn't be difficult to make my own. I don't want to flash the Buddha if not necessary, or cause any new problems to the working unit.

Jens · Feb 7th 2022

Please note that for this specific CPLD, it's an upgrade, not just an update, as essential features have been added that haven't been advertised before.

You wrote it yourself: The purchase date is what you need to look at. You're well over half a year into the upgraded period, and with AmigaKit never really taking stock of anything, you can be sure that it's the latest CPLD version.

Further, the flash tool will show if the unit is recommended for an upgrade or not.

wbrejnia · Feb 7th 2022

Thank you for the reply. Sounds like my Buddha card should be fine based on Amiga Kit stocking and my purchase date.

What you are saying is If I attempt the flash tool it will not cause any harm if done properly.

Jens · Feb 8th 2022

Quote from wbrejnia

What you are saying is If I attempt the flash tool it will not cause any harm if done properly.

That's the case for all flash tools and controllers

If you only flash the ROM on the card (not the CPLD with the JTAG cable), you will a) have the latest device driver and b) know what version of the CPLD you currently have.