At 08:24 PM 13/06/01 -0600, you wrote:
>thanks for the programming tutorial answers guys heres another silly
>question
>
>how does one program a pic?
>do i have to by a programmer type device?

For the 16C71x parts you do need a programmer each time you wish to program
or reprogram if we are talking the windowed, UV erasable type.

>or is there a rs232 type cable i can build (like the bot-board [HC11]
>computer connection)?

Not for the 16C71x parts, other "Flash" Pics can sort of be programmed like
this but I will not confuse you with unnecessary details.

>my boss has purchased the ?picplus? (not sure if that is right) and was
>wondering if it would be able to reburn a eeprom in it.

You mean the picstart plus. This can program all pics but nothing else.
It can program the eeprom part of pics but not "stand alone eeproms."

>we are using the PIC16C711, is there any info (i have the 16C71X doc
>from Microchip) or hints for using/programming the device?

If you have a picstart plus then follow the various MPLAB guides, particularly
the picstart plus help file.

Regards,

Jim

>
>any help is greatly apreciated
>thanks alot guys!
>
>--
>
>later
>- Chris
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