For production, I use spring loaded pins on 1x5 pads on the PCB. Press the button (just below the thumb) and in just a few seconds, the device is programmed and verified.
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For production, I use spring loaded pins on 1x5 pads on the PCB. Press the button (just below the thumb) and in just a few seconds, the device is programmed and verified.
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I already used some IC clips... works a treat too, you just need to make your own adapter.
But yeah.. you have to make an adapter for each PIC package.
Steve
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Where did you buy the connector ?Originally Posted by rmteo
Hi Steve, I have 1 of those for 40 pin.
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Joe, I assume you are referring to the spring loaded pins. I got 10 of them for $6.97 about 2 years ago (I am still using the original 5) from here:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...name=ED8186-ND
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Thank You ! Did you then just stuff them into a connector shell ? Do the long pins protrude through or are these pins just inserted into the PICKit2s connector ?
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The long, skinny end is inserted directly into the PicKIT2. The other end is spring loaded with about 0.1in. of travel.
If you lay out your board with 1x5 pads (0.1in. spacing, about 0.03in holes) and connect them to VPP/MCLR, PWR, GND, PGD and PGC, the spring loaded end will make good contact. This method will allow you to use any type and size package PIC, whether DIP, SOIC, TSSOP, TQFP, QFN, etc. without needing a different adapter for each one.
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BTW, for a semi-permanent connection during the development phase, solder a 1x5 header (right angle is best) and do not use the pins. It is best to place these pads near the edge of the board.
The PicKIT2 has a neat feature called "AutoLoad & Program". In this mode, everytime the HEX file changes, it will automatically load it and program the PIC. This makes it really convenient during development - no matter which compiler you use. I believe it checks the time and date stamp and whenever this changes, it goes and does it thing. No need to figure out a way to integrate it into your compiler or development system.
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And this feature also works across a net work.
Dave
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