ok, i wanted to use the 16F1824, i checked my programmer (pickit2 compatible).
What i forgot to do is to check is if it's supported by pbp2.60a, and their is no inc files for it.
however, mpasm has an inc file...

So, first question, how do i get PBP and MCS to 'recognise' the 16F1824? is it as simple as copying mpasm's inc file into pbp directory? or as pain in the but as having to create my own?

Secondly...
i recommended the melabs U2 programmer to a friend as the bee's knees... but the chip is not listed on the U2 programmer, and yet, it's listed on mine. Suffice it to say, this is a tad embarrassing since my programmer cost my 1/4th of the price of the U2...

so, why is it listed on mine and not the U2?
Is it something to do with the VPP programming voltage?
I've seen reference to VPP being ~13V and on the 16F1824 it seems to be 9V, if i've read the datasheet correctly?

This opens up a bucket load of questions like if i build a voltage limiter for the VPP line, how do i get the U2 programmer to recognise the 16F1824, or can i select the 16F1826 just for programming?

Help is always appreciated.