Hi, Which one of the software is the best for a pic16pro? Thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: Mias Van Vuuren To: Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 3:40 AM Subject: Re: [PIC]: 16f628 and P16Pro programmer > Thanks Bob, that was the problem. I checked the config bits, and according > to the datasheet it should be 3F01. the software set it to 3F11. I also got > hold of a new version of the software, and it works like a charm > > Thanks again. > > Mias > > > * > Mias van Vuuren > e-mail : vanvuum@vodacom.co.za > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Simpson [mailto:bob@bobsimpson.freeserve.co.uk] > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 6:08 PM > To: Mias Van Vuuren > Subject: RE: [PIC]: 16f628 and P16Pro programmer > > Hi Mias, > On most programming software when you set the fuses there is a window which > gives you the fuse hex code. Check this manually against the data sheet for > the 628 chip. This will tell you if the programmer software is programming > the fuses correctly. If it is getting this wrong then most likely the osc > settings etc. will also be wrong. > > If you give me a list of the programming fuse settings you are wanting to > use I will get the hex fuse code that should be used. You can then compare > with your settings. > > The LVP setting will only affect the LVP pin (can't remember the pin, it's > in the spec), but check that you have the latest version of software. > > Let me know how you get on. > > Bo. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mias Van Vuuren [mailto:Vanvuum@vodacom.co.za] > Sent: 07 June 2001 16:22 > To: bob@bobsimpson.freeserve.co.uk > Subject: RE: [PIC]: 16f628 and P16Pro programmer > > > Thanks Bob. I have only recently started playing with this chip. If I leave > the lvp on, would it have any significant changes on the normal operatio of > the chip, i.e. will the chip operate in the same way as with lvp swithced > off? > > Mias > > > * > Mias van Vuuren > e-mail : vanvuum@vodacom.co.za > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Simpson [mailto:bob@BOBSIMPSON.FREESERVE.CO.UK] > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 4:53 PM > To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU > Subject: Re: [PIC]: 16f628 and P16Pro programmer > > Hi, > > I am not familiar with that programmer I use a Propic2 and had similar > problems with the fuse settings. > > What may be happening is the Code Protect is getting set by accident. When > this is set the chip reads all zero's and unless the programming software is > aware that to clear the code protect on a 628 requires an unusual code > string as part of the erase commands. > > Even now that I have the latest software for the Propic2 which will clear > the code protect I still get the odd chip death. > > Email me if you need any further information. > > Bob. > > -----Original Message----- > From: pic microcontroller discussion list > [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Mias Van Vuuren > Sent: 07 June 2001 15:22 > To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU > Subject: [PIC]: 16f628 and P16Pro programmer > > > Anybody , please help! > > I am trying to program a 16F628 with my P16PRO programmer, but each time I > disable low voltage programming in the configuration bits, and try to > program the pic, I blow the pic. It's not funny to 'blow' all that money in > one easy mouse click. It happened with 3 pics now already, and each time > it's the same problem. As long as I leave low voltage programming enabled, I > have no problem. > > Thanks > > Mias > > > * > Mias van Vuuren > e-mail : vanvuum@vodacom.co.za > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics > (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics > (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different > ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. > > -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body