{"id":131474,"date":"2023-12-05T22:19:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T06:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stevenrhine.com\/?p=131474"},"modified":"2026-04-15T02:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:34:44","slug":"building-your-own-xeltek-universal-adapter-a-diy-project-for-tech-enthusiasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stevenrhine.com\/?p=131474","title":{"rendered":"Building My Own Universal CX DX Adapters For Xeltek Superpro With Magic Chip"},"content":{"rendered":"

Building My Own Xeltek Compatible Universal CX DX Adapters
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Sometime back I acquired a Xeltek Superpro 5004EGP Universal Gang Programmer<\/a>.
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I Currently, I do not possess an adequate number of Xeltek CX0001<\/a> adapters to conduct a thorough test on the Xeltek Superpro 5004EGP Universal Gang Programmer. Moreover, I am lacking PLCC20 chips for the adapters that were included with the Xeltek Superpro 5004EGP<\/a>. To exacerbate the situation, Xeltek is requesting a sum of $95.00 for each CX0001 adapter, totaling $380.00, and an additional approximate $20 for shipping. (Yes, I Know I could have Ordered a handful of PLCC Chips but wheres the fun in that)<\/p>\n

Therefore, I had to improvise by using Alexander’s Magic Chip<\/a> to test it. Initially, I believed I had an extra 0001 adapter that I could use and pair with another Magic Chip. However, it turned out that I did not have an extra adapter after all.
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\nAlthough I still lacked sufficient CX\/DX0001 Adapters, A while back Alexander publicly released the Magic Chip V1 for the Superpro 5000E and Superpro 6100N<\/a>, which operated on Xeltek 6100 pre-September 2019<\/a> software.\u00a0 Being Inspired by Alexander’s groundbreaking Mega Magic Adapter<\/a> for the 6100N, I decided to create my own CX0001 Adapters with Integrated V1 Magic Chips and ISP Headers for this Gang Programmer. (Please Support Alexander He Has Done Some Awesome Work) You can get the Mega Magic Adapter Directly Form Him Message Him On His Telegram<\/a> they Relatively Inexpensive about the cost a 1-2 Xeltek Adapters. And you Will have the Ability to use Standard common adapters.
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It was high time for me to acquaint myself with modern PCB EDA software. Having not actively worked with it for over 20 years, except for using it to view files, I was determined to complete this project and a couple of others that had been on the back burner for some time. Therefore, I dedicated several days to immersing myself in the latest software offerings. Throughout my exploration, I delved into a vast variety of Modern PCB EDA software options, including Altium, KiCad, Eagle, Pads, Sprint Layout 6, and EasyEDA. After carefully evaluating each option, I ultimately settled on JLCPCB’s EasyEDA Pro due to its exceptional user-friendliness, ease of navigation, and the massive footprint\/parts library tied to LCSC, a major supplier of parts in China.
\nWith my software choice made, I turned my attention to the Xeltek CX\/DX 0001 Schematic.<\/p>\n

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Xeltek CX\/DX 0001 Schematic Drawn By Sergey.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This adapter has a straightforward and simple design. Once I had everything set up and ready to go, I eagerly began experimenting and exploring the abundant features it easyeda had to offer. Here is a rendering of the PCB I created.<\/p>\n

This is the 4 Layer PCB and a 3D model of my adapter made with EasyEDA Pro<\/a> for the 5000\/5000E series. I added a 10Pin IDC Header for Using on Devices that have a In Circuit Programing Capability Vs Having to Use a Xeltek ISP-Header-01<\/a> (Here is the Xeltek CX\/DX Footprint<\/a> for the Hirose FX2 Layout For Easy EDA) UX0001 For Xeltek Gerber Files for Rev 1<\/a> I never produced Rev 1A all it had was correction of silk screen.
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\nRendering of the 2 Prototypes one set up just for the Magic Chip V1 and a second one that can be used for both Mgaic Chip V1 and V2 Configurations. The EDA software is Limited so Rendering places all parts on the board.
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Placed order for the V1 Only boards from JLCPCB on Monday July 3rd
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\nJLCPCB gives some Good progress Updates. Shipped July 5th whats what 2 Days MFG Time. I Ordered Rev 1.2 a little bit later.
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\nJLCPCB is really Fast and Affordable, The Boards with $1.46 Line Haul Shipping Arrived In My Mail Box On July 12th 2023<\/p>\n

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