How to go forward?

[TheMadMan]

MCLR/Vpp
Vss
PGD
PGC

Handy information

As long your device is in the Pickit 1 list, you should be able to program it. Now, how's the support now for this one since Pickit 2 is on the market? i don't know.

Dont think the 16pin and larger will be there.
Seems like using the PICKit 1 for anything bigger than 14 pins (and older generation types) is a non-starter.

I'll have a look for a generic ICSP board circuit and make up the necessary adapters as I go.
Maybe take the the "Ludipino JDM Programmer" circuit, make the necessary mods and build one for each pin configuration as I need it. There cant be <B>THAT</B> many variations can there.

Dont think that Microchip are idiots. All chips in each pin-count range probably have PGD and
PGC placed on the same pin.

Having said that, I'll probably choose the chip that is the exception to the rule at some time or another and make some smoke.

Thanks for the input mister_e.

All the best.

PS. Like the play on your name on your home page. ;>)