> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roman Black [SMTP:fastvid@EZY.NET.AU]
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 7:47 AM
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      Re: [AD]: New PicStart Plus For Sale
>
> Thomas C. Sefranek wrote:
> >
> > Yes, we really need THREE copies of your ad.
> >
> > T C wrote:
> >
> > > Brand New Picstart Plus still in shrinkwrap.
> > > $120 + $5 Shipping
>
>
> Hi, which firmware version is it? That is an important
> part of it's value. If it is not the latest firmware
> it won't program 16F877 etc, and the owner will need
> to buy a 40 pin PIC and program with the new firmware
> and plug that inside the Picstart Plus and then throw
> away the 40 pin OTP chip which is already in there.
> I had to do mine a few months back. This changes the
> price significantly! How much are they charging for
> new Picstarts?
> -Roman
>
Probably a better idea to keep the original chip, and buy a 17C44JW.  That
way you will never need to buy another chip for firmware upgrades.

Mike

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