What Programmer are you using?

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

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

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

Hi, Tissy

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

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

Alain

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

Cheers,

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Originally Posted by 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

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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.

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