12F509 programmer

[Michael]

I didn't see the 12F509 listed as chip that I can use with P16pro40 programmer under winpicprog or the picall software I'm using now.

Could anyone verify whether it definetly can be used?

If not, what programmer would you suggest?

Thanks.

[Archilochus]

If not, what programmer would you suggest?

Thanks.

The EPIC or serial/USB programmers from MELabs do the F509

Arch

[Michael]

Always something--I may try another chip rather than shell out another 100 bucks.

By the way, what happens when you want to program a surface mount device?

Build your own adapter or something?

Is there such a thing as a special programming socket for surface mount parts?

[Archilochus]

I'd just do ICSP for surface mount parts.

BTW - with PicAll you're supposed to be able to add new own chips by modifying the DEVICE.INI file - I've never tried it though.


It seems that almost all of the 'free' software for the various PIC16PRO type programmers has been abandoned by the developers - and no new device types are being added.

Arch

[bbarney]

I've asked Nigel at WinPicProg if he's going to support those chips, just waiting for an answer.here's a link
http://www.winpicprog.co.uk/bbs/index.php

[bartman]

Check this thread for two simple ideas for programming a SMD with a DIP programmer. I had the same question a few weeks ago.

Bart

http://www.picbasic.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=3014