Andrew Warren wrote:

> Personally, I'll keep my PIC-Masters -- I use the hardware trace and
> the external probes a LOT -- but I'd have no problem recommending the
> ICEPIC to anyone looking for a reasonably-priced emulator that
> supports the entire PIC16/17 range of products.
>
> Even with its current software, the ICEPIC isn't ALL that bad... The
> software is sometimes irritating, but the hardware is solid and (aside
> from the few design issues mentioned above) emulation is completely
> accurate.

You got the nail right on its head there. I would only add that the
extra month or two of bread and water would (probably) be worth it
in the long run.

The local service we get on the PICMaster is incredible. I had a
problem with a 16J pod. The local engineer came to our offices to
try and sort it out. When it turned out to be a real problem, he
swapped the pod immediately, and at NO cost.

Since I don't use the ICEPIC that often, I haven't had the
opportunity to test the service, but I don't think it will be as good,
even though it is also done by the Mchip people.

--
Friendly Regards

Tjaart van der Walt
mailto:tjaart@wasp.co.za
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