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Tissy
- 26th February 2005, 16:41
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
- 27th February 2005, 09:53
Those i know that work 100% safe without any kinda problems
PICSTART

EPIC SERIAL version
Mecanique (http://www.mecanique.co.uk/products/pic-prog/serial.html)
or
Crownhill ... serial model not listed but i'm sure they have it (http://www.crownhill.co.uk/level3.php?cat=50)

Those i heard about but never tested not pure UK but...:
Olimex (http://www.olimex.com/dev/index.html)

free stuff :
IC-PROG (http://www.ic-prog.com/index1.htm)
Tissy
- 27th February 2005, 12:23
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
- 27th February 2005, 13:02
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
- 27th February 2005, 13:19
Can't find that one, do you have a direct link please.

Cheers,
mister_e
- 27th February 2005, 20:11
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
- 27th February 2005, 20:16
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