More MCS+ Bootloader Questions

[milestag]

David,

Thanks for the info. I guess I'll just have to build a small programming "dongle" with the Max232 in it. Still better than adding an extra IC to every PC board.

regards,

Jim

[NavMicroSystems]

...I guess I'll just have to build a small programming "dongle" with the Max232 in it...

Jim, you can easily fit an SMD MAX233 inside a standard DB9 plug.

All you then need is four wires to your target board.

[keithdoxey]

I have a couple of these on their way to me

http://www.dontronics.com/micro-usb.html

which I am hoping will enable me to bootload my projects with just a USB lead as my Laptop is legacy free and it seems pointless to go

USB >> RS232 >> MAX232 >> PIC

when I can go

USB >> MicroUSB >> PIC

I also have a couple of these colour LCD displays coming as well

http://www.dontronics.com/micro-lcd.html

I hope to be able to create some pretty cool Menu's for my project

[NavMicroSystems]

Keith,

ok, we're a bit off topic, but

you should have a look at the LANTRONIX Xport

[Dick Ivers]

David,

You may consider this heresy but, ..... why not offer a version of Microcode Loader that operates from inverted logic? This may appeal to those not wanting a hardware interface, and maybe increase sales of MS+.

[picnaut]

Hi,

I may be wrong, but implementing inverted serial communication on the PC-side would NOT be an easy task. I have a feeling that it can't be done.
If it can, I'd love to hear about it.
It would be useful.

Cheers.