I have been looking at and considering building a programer for the
pic 16c6x and all other serial programable pics.  But as I have a
programmr, i have put it off. Not I am at the point I need a in-circuit
programer, so I am back to this project again.  Anyway, it is not like
I am limited on choices.  I wan to ask some simple question and get
some feedback as to what people think is the best rout...
I belive a derivation of the David Tait paralel port programer is the
best choice, but i have noticed many vertions.  Anythink I need to
keep in mind so it will be compatable with all the software out thier
for the programers?
Also, I am not considering the RS232 port programmers, because they
seem to have some speed limitations, so are realy only good for the
EEPROM and the 16c8X parts.
Also, if I am planning on in-circuit programming, I have seen jumpers
used to seperate the VPP and the VCC, how about just a resistor?