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[Squibcakes]

What software do you lot use to program the 18F4550?

I've always used IC-Prog with my JDM programmer to program other chips ok - but it looks like IC-Prog doesn't support this chip yet.

I've tried winPic800 - but that doesnt detect the chip.

Help appreciated.
Squib

[mister_e]

over the year i discovered and confirm that what you invest in really worth if you use it daily. Even if you spend 400-500$ or more

simple calculation
OriginalPrice/(DaysOfUseInAYear*Years) ... after 1-2 years you'll discover than less than 1$ a day really worth all time wasting if XYZ odd problem happen due to the limited support.

Picstart is still workable but i don't recommend it now. It have still some problem on some device. All problem are solved here using BK precision 844a another Elnec relabeled). Work 100% of the time. The software upgrade is free and support by far more than only PIC.

Now if you plan to program only PICs... Melabs EPIC or Microchip ICD2 are some great tools too. At least often mentionned here and on other forum.

Those freebies like JDM & Pals are probably good for older device.. 16F628, 16F84... but come-on and give a break to those poor guy who develop FREE software around that like IC-Prog, WinPIcProg, PonyProg and how many others.

You're serious, use serious stuff

Sorry, it's my own and single opinion. Please, no flames.

[Squibcakes]

Sorry, found my problem.. wrong pinout in my Connector! Ahhhhh!!!

$2 JDM cheapy saved the day again!!

You're right... Hahahaha. I should spend the bucks and get a specialist programmer... maybe if the tax man is good to me this year I'll get one.

Cheers

[mister_e]

As i said, if you're a serious developper or work most of your time 'round PIC and other programmable IC (eeprom include) the investement and support really worth... at least to me.