Hi Tissy,

I am using the EPIC parallel programmer with ICSP and I used the drawing from the MELABS site that shows 5vdc connected to pin1 of the ICSP connector. I am using this setup on 16F74's. The only thing I have noticed that is different on my ICSP setup is one of the led's on the EPIC board stays on even when I am not programming. I do have my board removed from the normal power source of my product so it only gets its power through the ICSP connector. Try it and see if it makes a difference.

Regards,

BobK.