> > Is there something else I'm overlooking, or do we now have a 'free'
> > ICD?
>
> The schematic?  Does anyone have it who does not have the ICD?
> Otherwise it sounds good!

The full schematic is detailed in the Users Guide from page 63 to 76, including
the demonstration board.  The users guide is available online under
Development Tools
   MPLAB-ICD

in PDF format.

I've just downloaded the Users Guide and MPLAB 5, and it appears as though one
could easily obtain everything needed (sans PCB) and make their own ICD for
about $20-$30 [US].  The only chip needed other than the 'f876 is a max 232,
everything else are common parts (transisters, resisters, caps, 1 coil, some
diodes & connectors).  I don't see a reason why I couldn't just throw one
together tonight just to see if it communicates with MPLab...

-Adam