Lee Johnston wrote:
>
> > I just got interested in the Microchip 16C84 and want to know where to
> buy one
> > without spending two arms and a leg. I am not above buying used.
>
> The pic 84s are not that expensive, it is the programmer that can be
> expensive.  However, go to Microchip's homepage
> http://www.microchip2.com/index.html  and  take a look at application note
> an589. It describes how to build a programmer for a PC.  This is a low cost
> solution and it is useful for students just starting with pics.
>
> Lee Johnston
> Blacksburg, VA

Or you can get the full circuits and overlays in gif format, plus
several software drivers, general 84 info, and a disassembler all for
free from:
http://www.labyrinth.net.au/~donmck/84.html

Don McKenzie donmck@labyrinth.net.au
DonTronics Tullamarine, Australia
http://www.labyrinth.net.au/~donmck

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