hummm, F628 has a internal USART. You can use a simple bootloader software. As IDE you can use MicroCode Studio. The free version allow you to program/Debug F628 with a simple circuit.
http://www.rentron.com/PicBasic/MCS_X3.htm
As you see it's simple to use and build. If your device is not support by the ICD, you must build/buy external programmer like EPIC,PICSTART or else.
I heard often about IC-PROG and PONY-PROG. Seems to be easy to build/use.
IC-Prog : http://www.ic-prog.com/index1.htm
PONY-Prog : http://www.lancos.com/prog.html
But, i do not like those free prototype ones... It's my own opinion here. I prefer use one build/supported by a well known/trustable company. For sure more expensive but for sure, it worth the investement.
I use PICSTART since several years without any problems. EPIC is also a good choice.
Once your code is compile with PBP, you can use every programmer you want. Every programmer have is own software.
Steve
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