What Programmer are you using?

[Tissy]

I currently have MPLAB ICD ver 1 and it would appear it is not compatible with the latest devices, as it is 5-6 years old. I would like to use a 16F628A at the moment.

I also like MPLAB as a programmer and debugger. Is there hardware out there with possibly a protype / developement area that will also allow me to serial program a PIC once its in circuit.

Oh, and a UK supplier would be good.

Thanks for any recommendations.

Steve

[mister_e]

Those i know that work 100% safe without any kinda problems
PICSTART

EPIC SERIAL version
Mecanique
or
Crownhill ... serial model not listed but i'm sure they have it

Those i heard about but never tested not pure UK but...:
Olimex

free stuff :
IC-PROG

[Tissy]

Thanks for your reply. Looks like the EPIC SERIAL version will be my best option, not cheap are they !

Does this support the latest MPLAB software (ver 7) or is it best to use their own melabs Programmer with PicBASIC ?

Regards,

Steve

[Acetronics2]

Hi, Tissy

Did you had a look to the PIC X1-K ( Kit ) from Melabs ... ???

That's just a not-too-expensive-idea ...

Alain

[Tissy]

Can't find that one, do you have a direct link please.

Cheers,

[mister_e]

Thanks for your reply. Looks like the EPIC SERIAL version will be my best option, not cheap are they !

Does this support the latest MPLAB software (ver 7) or is it best to use their own melabs Programmer with PicBASIC ?

Regards,

Steve

Both version EPIC or SERIAL EPIC will support MPLAB V7. Since it's the tool who will make all your PIC and application work, consider every pounds as a great investement for you. You'll pay once... for awhile. i'm still afraid of those 'free or cheap stuff' on the web.

[Tissy]

Your guidance over the last week or so has been invaluable and i trust your judgement. The order has been placed for the EPIC Serial Programmer along with the UK power supply and the 8-40 ZIF Adaptor.

Thanks again,

Steve