Hi,

Has anyone given any thought to just burning a new chip with the code protected and SELLING it to the customer? This is a great idea unless of course you are using SMT chips. But when you design your product and PCB you should have this idea in mind. Install a socket for the PIC and Sell upgrades. Your investment in a chip is between $5 to $10 and a few minutes preping a new chip. You sell this "UPGRADE" for $75 or $100 or whatever its worth to you and everyone makes money.

BobK