Programming Problem PIC12F683

[StoneColdFuzzy]

Which ZIF adapter are you using?

Bruce,

I'm using the 8-40 ZIF adapter. On the under side of the adapter on the board it says 03221 JMS. The cable from the programmer is plugged into the 8-18 connector and pin number 1 on the IC is lined up with Pin 1: 8-18.

~ Dave

[Bruce]

Sounds like you have it connected right. If you have a 2nd 12F683 to test, and that one
won't program either, I would contact MeLabs support directly.

The only problems I'm aware of on the older 840Z 03221 ZIF adapter series were for 18F
parts which required a modification for AVdd connections to pin #7.

[tenaja]

One other thing to check... if you've already programmed the chip once. Make sure your programmer is set to high voltage programming.

[StoneColdFuzzy]

Problem solved. I downloaded Beta Software for EPIC™ Programmer, including the update for the firmware and the programmer works great now. On the download page, there is the following statement "It does not support the advanced command-line switches of the paid upgrade." I don't know what that means for me.

~ Dave