Hi -

How about per program?

/holger

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> From:         Quentin[SMTP:qsc@ICON.CO.ZA]
> Sent:         Thursday, March 25, 1999 12:18 PM
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      How to quote on PIC programming?
>
> Hi
> So far, all my designs were for complete systems, PIC programming, PCB
> board, etc.
> Recently I had an inquiry to do just PIC programming and give specs for
> I/O. The customer will manufacture the board and the rest (great!,
> hehe).
>
> I would like to know how PICsters charge for PIC programming. Do you
> work on time spend or do you charge per line?
>
> I see it this way:
> If you work on time, you can get involved in a program that is
> relatively small, but requires a lot of time to configure. Example is a
> complex timer program where you spend a lot of time configuring timer
> parameters etc.
> OTOH:
> If you work on charge per line, you can get a program that is fairly
> long but can be written quickly. Example is bit manipulation where you
> already have a library of frequently used stuff (multiplication, etc.).
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks
> Quentin
>