Dumping eeprom using EZP eeprom reader

I've never heard of the EZP but I have used a similar looking device called SOFI programmer and it uses a similar interface and device setup. Using the SOFI I was unsuccessful it using it for any type of ISP operations. The only success I had with it was after physically removing the chip and flashing it externally which is honestly more work than is needed. I cannot say anything about the EZP flasher but if it's anything like a majority of the other flash devices I've used before finally buying a Pi then it will not be able to pull a read because there is a voltage drop on the VCC pin. In your second picture if you look at the right side of your connector you will see two holes for VCC and GND that are unused. The developers of these devices know about the specifications needed with ISP devices and give you the option to add additional voltage directly into your VCC line from the nearest possible point. If you wish to have any luck using this device then my advice is to solder two pin heads into those spots and connect a 3.3v line into it. Most Vape pens take 3.3v batteries to operate so if u have any or know anybody who does then that is a perfect use for the battery. Just connect lines from the battery ends into those two spots on the connector I mentioned and give it a try. Honestly though we all advise using the Pi not just to be particular to it but because it is efficient and has many other uses besides using it as an SPI device. Also try different combinations of battery/MagSafe plugged in or not as this makes all the difference in certain models. Best of luck, let us know your results!


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