>In message , Reginald Neale > writes > >What does this package do that the simulation function of MPLAB > >doesn't do? The Watch Window etc. looks very similar. How does it > >handle devices that have built in A/D? > >It uses a pre-programmed 16F877, and as such you can use all the >functions of that chip, with the obvious exceptions of the pins and >memory used for interfacing to the PC. The advantage over a simulator is >that it runs in actual hardware, so can be connected to your physical >sensors etc., plus it runs at full speed as well. > >My next little test project is to use the A/D and display the results on >the LCD screen. >-- Nigel: Thanks for your reply. I'm still a little confused. Does it allow you to debug code for devices other than the 16F877? Are you limited to devices that have the extra 4K for the debugging code? Thanks, Reg