I'm not sure what is that algorithm? I got my algorithms from Programming Spcifications for PIC16C6X/7X/9XX OTP MCUs (30228h.pdf). Robin Abbott wrote: > > Kyle > > I assume that you are using the EEPROM programming algorithm with the C84? > > Robin Abbott - robin.abbott@fored.co.uk > > ************************************************************************** > * > * NEW from FED - WIZPIC - visual PIC development > * - see web site for more details ! > * > * Forest Electronic Developments > * http://www.fored.co.uk > * > ************************************************************************** > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Kyle Stemen > To: > Sent: 22 November 1999 23:59 > Subject: Problems with custom made programmer > > > I am trying to make my own programmer for the PIC16CXX series. I have > > gotten to > > successfully work with the PIC16C74A, but it does not work at all with > > the PIC16C64. My > > programmer interfaces through the parallel port. My VPP is very close to > > 13 volts. > > > > What could the problem be? All of my timing is extra slow. Is there a > > limit to how long I can > > wait? The specifications do not mention any limit. Does VPP have to > > first stay around 5V > > before it goes up to 13V? What kind of voltages are needed for a logic 1 > > and 0 on the data > > and clock lines? When the PIC is outputting data how much current can it > > sink or source? Is it > > ok if I keep the power on most of the time, even when VPP is not on? > > What differences could > > the be for programming between the PIC16C64 and the PIC16C74A? I have > > checked both chips > > with the official programmer and they both work