PIC 12F6xx or 16Fxxx Programmer

great information but i'm looking for a serial or usb design

sorry i did not specify before

thanks

Hi,

There are many out there I am sure but here is a simple parallel port one together with its driver -

Cheers - Joe

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Google it!

As important as the hardware programmer is the software you're going to be using.. These links may help;

for the software (is very good).

And try a JDM programmer for starting out;

(schematic there)

Be aware that some of these programmers just won't work properly. The one above will program 16f628A's just fine, but 16F877A's it just isn't happening. Is likely RS232 levels causing it.

You really need something like this if ironing out the unknowns;

___ You might want to check out the Olimex PIC-MCP-USB from sparkfun.com in Colorado at about $87. Will do all DIP types up to 40 pins except

17000 series and is meant to be compatible with the PIC Start+ from Microchip. As new versions of PICStart+ come out, free firmware upgrades are available at the Sparkfun site. Runs seamlessly under the MCLAB IDE software, available free at the Microchip site. Runs on 40 pin ZIF socket. USB power, no external power supply needed. ICSP header and cable provided.

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