PICKit2 vs. JDM (Noob question)

[Acetronics2]

I bought a cheap JDM programmer (which recommended winpic8000 software) before I found out that virtually all the web tutorials are geared towards PICKit 2 programmers. And I only have experience with BASIC (on a TI-83!) and a bit of html, so I cant deduce an answer from previous knowledge. And my library doesnt have any microcontroller books (lots of Twilight books though...)

So the question is, can a JDM combined with freeware be used in the same way as a PICKit 2?
Thanks!

Hi,

You really just can't compare both ...

JDM works when it has time to ( sorry, but read forums advices !!! ) and need some " old " serial ports from the computer.
after that ... freewares do not support the whole PIC range ... and some are really buggy ...

Pickit 2 has a logic analyzer and a programmer-to-go feature, runs on an USB port, and recognize the chip to program for safety ...

And also it can be used as a standalone programmer ...

overall it is a MICROCHIP product ... without any bug, and supporting a maximum range of processors !!!

Direct drive from MPLAB IDE also is a small bonus ...


Con's ...the very last chips are not supported ...

Considering your message ... it's not a real problem ...


Can the JDM replace a Pickit ???

JDM ( if it dares to works aboard your computer ...) will program some very usual chips. so it can be used as a very simple programmer.

that's all !

Alain

[HankMcSpank]

Hi,

Pickit 2 has a logic analyzer and a programmer-to-go feature, runs on an USB port, and recognize the chip to program for safety ...

Alain

& don't forget the PICKIT2's UART tool (which comes integral with the Pickit2 programmer software).....a positive boon for easily getting serial (debug) data displayed on your PC screen.


If money's too tight to mention...there are Pickit2 clones made in china (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Clone-Microchi...item3a5ed695d9 ) which are apparently almost identical to Microchip's offering (you can even use Microchip's Pickit2 firmware on them!)

[mackrackit]

You want free ware and do not mind learning?
MPLAB is free, learn ASM.

Cheap programmers? The cheapest is the PicKit2.
http://www.microchipdirect.com/produ...words=PG164120
The time you spend finding out a JDM does not work and whatever you pay for it will cost more than buying something that works the first time.