> Surprisingly enough Paul it is.
>
> The PICStart-16B1 which programs the '5x family also programs the '71 and
> '84. When this programmer came out these were the only midrange chips
> available and being 18 pin devices they were included with the '5x parts.
> With the introduction of the '64 and '74, both 40 pin devices, a new
> PICStart-16C was introduced to support all 40 and 28 pin midrange PICs.
>
> Since the '61 is basically a '71 with no A/D its programmer compatible
> with the '71 and may be programmed with the PICStart-16B1.
>
> As even more midrange parts become available we'll just have to wait for
> another of life's little mysteries to unfold and reveal how they'll be
> supported by PICStart.
>
> Something's just defy explanation...
>
> John E. A.     7:)

Great - thanks John!

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