efm8load.py

A python-only implementation of the efm8 bootloader protocol

see http://fishpepper.de/2016/10/15/efm8-bootloader-flash-tool-efm8load-py/ for more info

Status:

• tested on EFM8BB10F8G: identify, write, verify and read are working

Usage:

• connect rs232 (3.3V level!) to the RX and TX pins of your MCU
• empty targets boot right into the bootloader (flash[0] = 0xFF -> bootloader)
• flashed targets need the C2D pin pulled low during powerup to enter bootloader mode

TODO: add a protection to stop users from overwriting the bootloader area