PIC USB Programmer

[PICtron]

Hi,

does anyone have experience with THIS USB Programmer ?

What I read from it's description it appears to be a bargain.

[mister_e]

looks good. For 79$ USD, you have an USB PIC programmer that it supposed to be an PICSTART+ clone. I think it worth to give a try and keep other here poste on that.

[PICMAN]

looks pretty good, only problem i have withmine is geting the chips off, looks like that one would be a bit easier

[NavMicroSystems]

Jerry, Steve & PICMAN

I have ordered one and will let you know how it works.

[NavMicroSystems]

I have received my PIC-MCP-USB Programmer today.

(Fully assembled PCB with precision gold-plated 40pin ZIF-Socket on Board)

What I can tell so far is:

- It is really Plug&Play
- works nicely on a USB-port of my Notebook computer
- does not require any external Power-Supply.
- is fully supported by MPLAB 7.00


The only thing that is a bit disappointing to me is the speed.

It might be faster as PICSTART+, but it is still slow.

However,
if you are looking for a Plug&Play USB-Programmer
that supports the full Range of PIC MCUs
at a reasonable price,
it appears to be a good choice.

[PICtron]

Hi,

I have received my Programmer today and just can confirm what Ralph has already said.

Somewhere on the WEB (can't remember where)
I have read that OLIMEX is working on a "standalone" Software for this Programmer.

With this Software you could use the Programmer without MPLAB,
and it is supposed to be MUCH faster.

[NavMicroSystems]

If you ever experience a "USB device not recognized" error

with PIC-MCP-USB
or
any other OLIMEX USB Product

have a look at THIS

[RubenR]

I'm using the K150 USB programmer from kitRus http://kitsrus.com/upuc.html#k150

It's a high speed USB-programmer with ZIF-socket included and ICSP-support. The only disadvantage is that you have to use a 16 Volt DC adapter with it.

But the price is nice: USD 47.45 at Electronics123:
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....it.A/id.298/.f

[PICMAN]

am i the only one surprised that programer worked off a laptop usb port,,

in my readings it seemed u were lucky to get one to work w/o powersuply off usb, , let alone laptop usb,

[PICtron]

The PIC-MCP-USB does not need any external PowerSupply.
It has a witching DC-DC converter on board that generates the higher voltages from +5V (off the USB port).

B.T.W.

OLIMEX is working on a standalone programming Software for the PIC-MCP-USB.

(With this software you don't need MPLAB anymore to just program a HEX-file onto the PIC)

According to Tsvetan (OLIMEX) the Software should be available by the end of this month.

[gdgdx]

I'm using the K150 USB programmer from kitRus http://kitsrus.com/upuc.html#k150

It's a high speed USB-programmer with ZIF-socket included and ICSP-support. The only disadvantage is that you have to use a 16 Volt DC adapter with it.

But the price is nice: USD 47.45 at Electronics123:
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....it.A/id.298/.f

This is a brand-new USB & serial port dual mode PIC programmer. It is fully compatible with the popular Kit 149 PIC programmer, with several added enhanced features. It takes power from the USB port and generates various required Vpp voltages via an onboard DC-DC upconverter IC circuitry, thus NO AC/DC adapter is required. Unlike the original K149 PIC programmer where upgrading firmware means taking the firmware chip out and having it programmed externally, this programmer has a built-in circuitry for easy on-board firmware upgrading. It also includes an advanced six-pin ICSP pinheader. USB and RS232 working modes are switchable via a simple push button. When USB mode is selected, the serial cable is not needed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Serial-Dual-...QQcmdZViewItem

[malc-c]

I came across a guy on e-bay selling ready built GTP-USB programmers. He also offers bare boards and complete kits for £21

http://www.ct-tuning.co.uk

I've purchased a bare PCB as I had 99% of the descrete components (just waiting for the order from RS to arrive with the crystals in) - I received the board and USB socket for £5.00. The quality of the PCB is very good.

I also have the original HEX firmware and winpic800 ver 3.55g when the originator made the files available. Later versions are only supported by the commercial GTP-USB plus programmer.

I'll let you know how it performs

[EE42]

does anyone have experience with THIS USB Programmer ?

I bought one of these programmers, the Olimex pic-mcp-usb, but wish I hadn't.

It doesn't support all the chips they advertise.

If you upgrade the firmware to support new chips, you loose the ability to program some of the old ones. Apparently they ran out of programming space.

The firmware upgrader is designed so that you can never go back to a prevous version. The onboard chip is code protected so you can't copy it before doing an upgrade.

They don't tell you any of this, and you won't find out until you try to program a non-supported chip and you get the error message: "Structure transfer unsuccessful. Please reset PICSTART Plus."

It may take you hours to figure out what is going on because this is not documented anywhere.

If you own this programmer and it is working for you, then NEVER UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE.

If you do, you may loose the ability to program the chips you need. The company (Olimex) will not remedy this. You will have to buy a new programmer.

More info here:
http://www.sparkfun.com/cgi-bin/phpb...pic.php?t=1216

[sanpic]

I'm use a GTP USB Lite programmer, the best , and totally free.
Support all F series and dsPIC chip.
http://perso.wanadoo.es/j1m/proyecto...lite/index.htm


Original version is here , http://perso.wanadoo.es/siscobf/winpic800.htm .
This version support ZIF adapter for F series and ICSP.
The zip files included : schematic, soft programmer (the best), firmware (18F2550) and USB drivers.


Enjoy it.




This version is a ICSP programmer.

[crematory]

Hello

I am using that software, its really nice.

I was sick of extracting the zipped file and put winpic800 in the program files directory, so I made it as a setup file, if ny intrested, I can upload it here

[mizk_electro]

Hello

I am using that software, its really nice.

I was sick of extracting the zipped file and put winpic800 in the program files directory, so I made it as a setup file, if ny intrested, I can upload it here

Crematory,

Appreciated if you can upload winpic800(which WORKING with GTP-USB Lite).

Thnks in advanced for your contribution.

[mizk_electro]

I'm use a GTP USB Lite programmer, the best , and totally free.
Support all F series and dsPIC chip.
http://perso.wanadoo.es/j1m/proyecto...lite/index.htm


Original version is here , http://perso.wanadoo.es/siscobf/winpic800.htm .
This version support ZIF adapter for F series and ICSP.
The zip files included : schematic, soft programmer (the best), firmware (18F2550) and USB drivers.


Enjoy it.






This version is a ICSP programmer.

Sanpic,

Can you upload/share the WORKING GTP-USB Lite programmer .... schematic,firmware(hex code),PCB & guide(if any) ... if possible in zip format.

I tried many sch & firmware on the net but fail ....

If you can share it, I thks you very very very much ... Now I'm using laptop with no serial port & i need to go to my friend house (40km ++) just to program PIC .... real badddddd ....

[mister_e]

by a USB to serial adapter. It's under 20$ now and always usefull.

[uiucee2003]

http://www.picbasic.co.uk/forum/show...newpost&t=4385

This is my first experience with both USB and equipment from meLabs, and I am having trouble communicating with my USB programmer. This is what I have done so far:

1. Once the programmer software was booted, I inserted the USB cable into the programmer for the first time, which prompted Windows 98 to install the necessary drivers.

2. I eventually find the two it asked for - hidparse.sys and hydusb.sys - and Windows completed its task.

3. I attempted to load a program and use the "Get target information" option but I received an error message: "Lost communication with Programmer"

4. When I try the steps in 3 with the USB cable off, I get "Unable to communicate. Check USB cable"

5. This errors occur w/wo the Lab X-2 board plugged into the programmer. The "Port" in the programmer software is set to Auto; the other options are greyed-out

This is what's in my computer, as far as drivers and such:
hidparse.sys C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS 40KB
hidusb.sys C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS 9KB
HIDagentXControl1.ocx C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM 732KB
HIDagentXControl1.ocx C:\Program Files\meLabs Programmer 732KB
regsvr32 C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM 37KB

I am using Windows 98 [Version 4.10.1998].

The computer knows the programmer is there, but for some reason losses communication with it. Does anyone know what the problem could be? I have already read through the common problems section in the readme and help files provided by meLabs.

Thanks!

http://www.picbasic.co.uk/forum/show...newpost&t=4385