Resetting a slave from master mcu

[Demon]

... diodes can be like signal diodes 1N4148. Not backwards in order to pull MCLR low to reset and that is considering you do LOW VOLTAGE PROGRAMMING setting...

Nah, I'm doing regular ICSP programming for now, but I'm considering using ZIF socket adapter for programming, and then installing the PICs on IC sockets.

The nice thing with IC sockets, I can't damage the PIC while soldering. A dab of hot glue at both ends should stop the PIC from falling out.

... The @ RESET is an assembly instruction using the @ for PBP to do machine code directly ( I think you know all that stuff). ...

I graduated back in '83, was 2nd in my assembler classes. But I've never used it in my professional career as mainframe programmer.

... if not doing that then would use the 2n3906 or any NPN to pull down all the slaves through the diodes.

Can you explain this like I'm 5? I looked at NPN and PNP transistors but I can't figure out how to do that.