dontronics has info on converting to read & prog. the 8 pin pics(lookup dt001) James Cameron wrote: > Larry Fostano wrote: > > I have a 12c509a chip and would like to ask the dumb question if the > > Pic 16c/f84 programmer could read the code on this chip.I was led to > > believe it would but somehow don't believe it. > > It can. There may need to be some minor changes to wiring to ensure > that the pins match up properly ... I've done that myself on one > programmer. Check the schematic for connections to the 8 pin pinout. > > It also helps to have suitable software. > > -- > James Cameron (quozl@us.netrek.org) > > Linux, Firewalls, OpenVMS, Software Engineering, CGI, HTTP, X, C, FORTH, > COBOL, BASIC, DCL, csh, bash, ksh, sh, Electronics, Microcontrollers, > Disability Engineering, Netrek, Bicycles, Pedant, Farming, Home Control, > Remote Area Power, Greek Scholar, Tenor Vocalist, Church Sound, Husband. > > "Specialisation is for insects." -- Robert Heinlein.