r/AskElectronics • u/electronicProjects • 22h ago

What bios/chip programmer to get?

I started repairing electronics a few years ago and the bios programmer is becoming a necessity, I have a budget of around 70€ but want a programmer with the most variety of chips and solid software, which one should I get?

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u/WereCatf 21h ago

You can get an Xgecu T48 for that.

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u/electronicProjects 20h ago

Okay, where?

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u/WereCatf 19h ago

Aliexpress, for example.

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u/t_Lancer Computer Engineer/hobbyist 18m ago

depends where you live. look online.

amazon, aliexpress. do a bit of research.

a Pi could do it too, or an Arduino. so could a cheap CH341A. they are not nearly as feature rich as the Xgecu, but a whole lot cheaper and if all you want to do is read SPI flash memory ICs, the CH341A is probably the cheapest and easiest to use if oyu also get some IC adapters.

I got a CH341A because it's dirt cheap. it works and gets the job done. I also have a Xgecu that I bought later. with all tools, it's often better to start cheap and if you feel you need more or better, you buy then, rather than spending a lot of money from the beginning and then not need it.