I have an old Pickit2 I haven't used in years. I also have a Pickit3 that I haven't used in about a year. I usually use either the Pickit4 or ICD4, depending on the board. I have the ME Labs U2 Programmer that I use often when breadboarding. Lastly, I have the inexpensive Snap, which I bought only to verify it worked on circuits I sent to my partner (who also has one). If cheap is a priority, you might look into the Snap:
It programs anything Microchip sells, but
- It cannot power the project
- It requires LVP for programming
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