Could anybody please tell me the best (?) way to program a PIC16C924..CL
using the PICStart + programmer. I have read the programming specs
(DS30228F) on the CD-ROM, but this doesn't help.
I am aware that MicroChip sells an adapter for this however the cost from
FAI is $180.00 and I assume that I should be able to make a cable (adapter
board) that will go from several of the programmer pins to a 5 pin
in-circuit serial programming connection as shown in section 14.11 of the
data book.

Is this a realistic expectation?
If I can make a cable to use the PICStart + what pins should go to what
pins?

Should I make an adapter board with a PLCC socket on 1 side and a 40 (?)
pin DIP socket (pins) on the other side?
If I can make an adapter board to use the PICStart + what pins should go to
what pins?

Should I buy / make a different programmer?
Will a different programmer work from within MPLAB?

Thank you very much for any assistance.

Guy Farebrother, VE6GWF