Quote Originally Posted by Techbuilder View Post
What if my PICkit 2 is just the burnt cookie of the batch
which would mean I would have to purchase the development board and a new pic kit
honestly I love basic but I have not been able to find a way to properly compile and program to a chip

This has been my second programmer

1st one I bought was on ebay
it was a Chinese made board
I have 3 programmers, 2 $8.00 JDMs and a PICKIT2, I have Smoked a few PICS, and A nice Sure Electronics dot matrix board, but never a programmer. Is the USB port you are using working for other devices?
Maybe you should UnInstall the Software and reinstall it. The Low parts Demo board is pretty cheap, and plugs into the PICKit2. http://www.microchipdirect.com/produ...rds=DM164120-1
I just love it!