On Sun, 8 Jul 2001, Benjamin Bromilow wrote: > It will now let me program the chip but when I read it, it appears to have > filled everything with '000'. At least its a change from '3FF'. Also I can > only program the chip if I erase it first. Perhaps code protection is being > activated?? It sure shouldn't be..... Sure sounds like it. Take a look at the config bits in the hex file. I seem to recall a hex file intended for an 'F84 will turn on CP if you use it unaltered on an 'F877, but I could be wrong. Dale -- A train stops at a train station. A bus stops at a bus station. On my desk I have a workstation... -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body