How would you program the pic - without the programmer you were making?
I always think code should be published.


Tim

Keith Dowsett wrote:

>
> Yes, but as usual they don't include the source code for the PIC but expect
> you to buy one pre-programmed. IMO it would have been a nicer idea to have
> designed it around a 16C84 and included the source code. (Ideally on disk)
>
> I realise that the designers have to make a living, but for a home-build
> project preventing the builders from tweaking the code is not very helpful.
> For example it should be a fairly straightforward process to add
> 'production' programming capabilities the way Octavio has with the ProPIC.
>
> Of course if the designers publish the code for their programmer they won't
> sell quite as many PICs, but I think most constructors would still buy one
> because it's easier.
>
> Just my monday morning thoughts,
>
> Keith.
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