Diference between PK3 and production programmer

[Ioannis]

Now that I come to think more about it, the PK has this cheap pin head connector, that I suppose it may have a shorter life that other types of connections.

On my Elnec, I use the ISP connector with a spring type needles to get in contact with PCB pads of the ICSP connections. These needles have very sharp ends and make very good contact with the pcb. And they are easy to change with spares. You just pull them out and replace with new ones.

Unfortunately I do not know the english term to help you find them. I got them from the local market.

Also made an adapter and use this needles with PK2, 3 or ICD3.



Ioannis