is there a way to program an STR9 without uv3?

alright, that is good news - thanks. one more thing: are you aware of any limitations of evaluation boards (such as my MCBSTR9) in terms of program size payload that they allow to be flashed on them? I have a binary < 16 kb that runs correctly. the same binary (built with a licensed machine), that slightly exceeds 16kb (only added some redundant stuff to inflate it) does not reach main after being flashed by a non licensed uv3! I see the call to __main, and then it is over. is this generally an indication of a software problem?

alright, that is good news - thanks. one more thing: are you aware of any limitations of evaluation boards (such as my MCBSTR9) in terms of program size payload that they allow to be flashed on them? I have a binary < 16 kb that runs correctly. the same binary (built with a licensed machine), that slightly exceeds 16kb (only added some redundant stuff to inflate it) does not reach main after being flashed by a non licensed uv3! I see the call to __main, and then it is over. is this generally an indication of a software problem?

There are no limitations imposed on the hardware. You pay for the hardware and get exactly identical hardware as people who own the commercial license.

I tried to find a link to any reference for downloading. I known I have seen a thread about it before. But a tool vendor that requires a full development license for downloading an existing application would quickly loose customers.

ok. fully understood. thanks.