boot loader for 16f628a ?

[tdavis80]

I was wondering what people are using for a bootloader for the 16f628a ?

I have done some searching but it does not appear to be a popular chip for bootloaders.

I use pbp and microcode studio (which has a ICD but no bootloader for 16f628a)

[picnaut]

Hi,

As far as I know, the PIC16F628(a) can NOT write to it's own program memory. Hence, it can't be programmed via a bootloader. You may want to look at another chip - like the 16F88 for example. You can use a bootloader with that one.

To find out which PICs support bootloaders (at least if you're using MCSP), go to "C:\Program Files\Mecanique\MCSP\MCLoader\LoaderHEX" and look at the file names.

Cheers.

[Dick Ivers]

What is an example of a bootloader for 16F88? Where can I get it?

[Dave]

Dick Ivers,Mecanique has one that I use all the time. If you buy MicroCode Studio it come with the package. I use it w/16F88's all the time.

Dave Purola,
N8NTA

[Dick Ivers]

Thanks Dave..... I'll check it out.

Dick

[Panosso]

Dick . . .
. . I also can sugest you to try Tiny PIC Bootloader.
(you can find it on http://www.etc.ugal.ro/cchiculita/software/picbootloader.htm )

rgs.
Panosso