While not a hardware regulator, the software now displays voltage hints (3.3V/1.8V) based on the selected chip. This serves as a safety reminder to use a level shifter if your programmer doesn't support 1.8V logic.
Given the trajectory, expect in 2.2.x:
Neo Programmer 2.1.0.19 is a software release (major.minor.patch.build style) of the Neo Programmer application — a development tool for writing, compiling, debugging, and deploying code. This guide summarizes key user-facing aspects: install/update, new and changed features, bug fixes, known issues, configuration tips, usage examples, and troubleshooting. Neo Programmer 2.1.0.19
For PC repair technicians, SPI Flash is the bread and butter. This version excels at: While not a hardware regulator, the software now
Older versions required manual chip selection from a poorly categorized dropdown menu. Build 2.1.0.19 introduced a robust "Detect Chip" function that performs a signature-by-signature handshake with the IC, significantly reducing the risk of writing to the wrong memory model. Clones still work, but with reduced max VPP
Cheap TL866 clones flooded the market with substandard voltage regulators. Starting v2.1.0.19, Neo Programmer performs a hardware signature check at startup:
Clones still work, but with reduced max VPP (locked to 15V) and slower algorithms. Controversial, but arguably protective.