PROGRAMING THE PIC chips... NO WORRYS !

[Electrosonic]

Using the simple ICSP connector to the board will allow
a very simple JDM programmer to be used in situ; ( $15 ) assembled from Sparkfun
or even a PCB from SmashTV... only the cost of an RS conector, header and a
few discrete components! Even a USB to RS lead can be purchased on ebay POST FREE
for $6

[Dustypeaches]

So, just to be clear, instead of buying the 89 dollard programmer from sparkfun, I can buy the 14 dollar socketed serial port programmer and a USB to RS lead from Ebay for all the programming?

[Electrosonic]

Yes that is correct; a ICSP lead is included and a number of different freeware interfaces available... a proper SERIAL PORT is advised for certain ones. Speak to Matt directly also, as he has offered help in this area. P

[maldrich]

You need to make sure the programmer is capable of programming 18F2525 and 18F4525 chips. Which it probably is. Hmm, just a post a link and Ill check it out.
Matt

[Dustypeaches]

I'm assuming this is the one he is talking about. Unfortunately, I am not seeing 18F2525 and 18F4525 chips on there unless I am just reading it wrong. I'm really interested in finding an alternative to the $90 one because other than a few discrepancies I'll be asking about later about certain parts on the EBOM, I have everything I need to finish a board and have already started soldering.

[Electrosonic]

Hi Dp... HOW IS THIS GOING, is the econo prog working out?? P

[Dustypeaches]

No response back from maldrich about whether it was compatible so I never got it. I also found discrepancies on the electronic bill of materials and I kind of put it on the back burner since I never got a response about the programmer.

[maldrich]

Hey after checking out the programmer, like dusty said, no word on the 4525 or the 2525. That is never really a good sign, but maybe with some more research. Too bad, that is a nice cost effective programmer.

[Electrosonic]

Ok then... the new batch of Pcb's are shifting, who needs Programmed PIC's?

Please post your response on the Forum as I WILL NOT respond to direct inquires;
way to many people contacting me directly... that is what the Forum is for... P

[Dustypeaches]

I could definitely use a programmed PIC.