Getting started... again...

[mister_e]

I've had to re-flash my PICkit2 twice since I started using it.

I had that problem too in the begining... never happen since awhile. Maybe because it's no longer plugged into a USB hub... who knows...

Out of curiosity, do you have the Red or Black Button version? In case you have the Black Button, here's a well documented step by step PICKIT 2 update.

http://www.seniordesignlab.com/sd_do...%20Updates.pdf

[Bruce]

Hi Steve,

Mine has the red button. It's directly connected to a USB port. Not a hub. I've had to reload the boot-loader twice.

It is a nifty gadget, and it's 'really' nice having the source code.

[mister_e]

I know they worked a lot on that recently. I haven't compare the original Bootloader with the actual to see if they already changed it.

Fortunately we have 3rd party programmer huh? JDM wouldn't work anyways

[Neosec]

OK, so If I got this right I should get...
PicBasic Pro
A U2 Programmer w/ ZIF adapter
Pickit2 Starter kit
mikroElektronika EZPic5 board

Seems like a lot of programmers but I suppose they each have their purpose.

[Bruce]

If you can afford all that, it would for sure be one nice package to have, but the minimum would be just PBP and a U2 programmer.

I have an EasyPIC3 board I'll give you if you order it from us. I've used it once. It's nice, but I just have no need for it. I use in-circuit programming, and prefer to build the circuit I'm working with VS using a dev board.

[Neosec]

Thanks all for the input... I ordered the items on tuesday and they showed up today. Picbasic Pro, U2 Programmer w/ Zif socket, and EasyPIC proto board (Thanks Bruce!) Had the Blinky LED going in less time than It took to install the software! You guys Rock! Thanks again.