>>>Jens Madsen's Pic Programmer 2 is superb! It uses any 2 general purpose NPN >>> transistors, 2 caps, 2 resistors and 6 diodes. >Is it just general purpose silicon or germani transistors? >Is it just general purpose silicon germani diodes? >I so curious because i planing to use local parts... Michael, The transistors are general purpose silicon transistors. The diodes are general use silicon diodes. 2 Diodes are low power Zener (5.1V and 8.2V) Mo