http://www.kitsrus.com/k96_119.html

That's the programmer I use, it's super easy to build, supports
www.picallw.com software which is EXCELLENT.  And it inexpensive while still
programming lots of chips.  I was kinda disappointed with the El Cheapo's
software, which for being a free thing, is awesome, but I am one picky
little guy :)

I also bought Predko's book, and read over the instructions and a few sample
projects but it really didn't help me much compared to diving in and trying
things, then having a specific question to solve, THEN going to the book for
help.  I had prior MCU experience though so I had it a little easier
adapting, only having the learn the instruction set.

nick@veys.com | www.veys.com/nick

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Bill Katsma
> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2001 1:32 PM
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: [PIC]: Please help me get started
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am very eager to get started in this PIC stuff.  I bought "programming
> and customizing PICmicro microcontrollers" by Myke Predko and "PIC
> micrcontroller project book" by John Iovne and read as much as could
> handle.  I learn better hands on.  So I would like to start playing but
> it appears the first thing I need to do is but a programmer.  I am
> looking at the PICStart Plus or thinking about building the El Cheapo.
> But before I made a move I was hoping to get some input from the ones
> already doing this.  I am completely new to al this and I am looking far
> any and all input.  Are there better books or websites to read is there
> other things I need to be aware of or other programmer solutions?
>
>
> Thank you
>
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