PIC18F2550 ICSP - newbie

[icicle]

Thanks for your replies.

Yes, I did download and read the datasheet on the 18F2550 and it does say that its supports ICSP, BUT it doesn't say HOW to do it !!

The Microchip site isn't the easiest website to navigate at the best of times so if you can point me to somewhere that tells me HOW to use ICSP please do.

[rhino]

Typically, ICSP is done with a hardware programmer. If or when you get a programmer, it should have some documentation on how to use it for ICSP. If your looking for other options, I know there was a thread some time ago about using a PIC for the ICSP programmer... but I'm not sure that's what you need. Does your project require ICSP? If you're just starting out... you can't beat a good hardware programmer. Maybe some of the guru's have a better idea for you?

[NavMicroSystems]

The Microchip site isn't the easiest website to navigate at the best of times so if you can point me to somewhere that tells me HOW to use ICSP please do.

A search for "ICSP" on the Microchip site would have taken you to the ICSP Programming Guide

[icicle]

Thanks NavMicroSystems.

I did search the MC site for ICSP and found and read that document - but excuse me for being dumb - it doesn't reference the 18F2550 anywhere. Are you implying that it should be programmed the same as another device ? If so, which one ?

I think I'm going to buy the ICD2 programmer/debugger - it looks like it supports the 18F2550.

[NavMicroSystems]

icicle,

see: 18F2xx0 Programming Specs

BTW
The ICD2 is an excellent choice!

[icicle]

NavMicroSystems : Many thanks - thats exactly what I was looking for.