I use sockets for my ICs, but I don't have a format that can support 7-segment LEDs. I don't even know if they exist.
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EDIT: I have 7-segment LEDs in multiple formats: single, 2-bit, 3-bit and even 4-bit, in varying sizes and colours: .28", .36" and .56". They have varying pinout styles.
Robert
EDIT SOME MORE: Well, what do you know, the .28" LEDs fit nicely in 14 pin sockets. Too bad I don't have 12 pin sockets, I'd have less driling to do.
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Re: PBP and IDE/programmer
Glad you got it working!
Ioannis Today, 08:37Yeah, that stand alone revive of Pickit application is my favorite! Love it! Fast, compact and easy to use.
I think you cannot ged rid of the MPLABX as the PBP needs...