I have own build Stick programmer without High Voltage Programming Power Circuits. Programmer works good with ST7Lite (SX/0X/1X/2X)Family. But i have problem with PProgrammer RESET signal.
Programmer RESET signal is high when programing and it is ok, but after programming Reset signal is LOW so I must unplug ICP socket to start MCU.
If its own build programmer, Put the reset signal of stick in input state so that it does not keep low. Keeping Low, for sure will keep the micro in reset.