Re: USB programmer

On Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:20:54 -0600, Jesse Cronce wrote:

> I am very new to pic programming, but am very excited to learn! I have  
> been looking for a USB powered pic programmer that will run on my  
> laptop, which currently has Fedora Core 7. There are several options,  
> but before I pull the trigger I'd like to hear from someone who has  
> had success with this.
>
> [snip]

Afternoon Jesse.

I've just recently purchased a PICKit2 for use on my Ubuntu laptop (8.04 Hardy
Heron).  I've got to say that I'm very impressed with it, despite the various
corner-cutting people say about it.  It took a little bit of fiddling to get
it working though, but nothing major - you'll probably find Xiaofan's blog a
good starting point should you decide to go this route:

        http://mcuee.blogspot.com/search/label/PICKit

Before the PICKit2 I used a few JDM programmers, but they're not USB-based.
The PICKit2 is definitely superior to the couple of JDMs I have; and it didn't
cost that much either (eBay).  Even through regular retailers it's very
reasonably priced.  You'll probably want to get an adapter/knock up a simple
board/use ICSP for your designs though, since it's fitted with a 5-pin header
rather than a traditional ZIF or DIP socket.

And somebody may correct me on this (I've just recently picked up PICs too so
not had a great exposure myself), but I think the 16F627 is an old part - the
16F627A is newer, but not sure how much newer.  Somebody with experience of
the various chips (of which there are a fair few !) should be able to give
you a run-down.  Probably not important if this is just a hobby exercise
though.

Regards,

Pete Restall

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