Paul Waterfield wrote: > > I have just downloaded MPLAB 3.21 and installed it all, but when I > come to downloading the new firmware for promate from MPLAB it starts > gets someway through then stops throwing up a message to check serial > and power leads. Does it work or is it my system ? > Paul Waterfield I've been using the new MPLAB with the PRO MATE for about a week and so far it's working great. The PRO MATE accepted the new firmware without any problems. Make sure you have the correct COM port settings under Options|Programmer Options|Communications Setup and that you don't mistakenly have the PICSTART Plus selected as the current programmer instead of the PRO MATE. -- Eric Stevens mailto:axeme@vivanet.com How much bark can ridged dog barf, when a ridge dog would barf bark? - Dawn Pier from rr-folk