Hi, I have a true programmer from Dobaj so I do not know the differences, but in my version the output pins can be configured. Per default, the D2 pin is the MCLR control so you should check, and if do not match, then either reconfigure the software, or - if it is not possible - then re-wire the h/w. BTW u can test the port with debug in dos, using the 'o' command. I hope this helps. Regards, Imre +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity | | to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or | | privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or | | other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this | | information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient | | is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the | | sender and delete the material from any computer. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ On Mon, 13 Aug 2001, Alaa El-agha wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I am new to PIC. I have the Parallel programmer assembled (from P. Andesren at http://www.phanderson.com/PIC/picstart.html ) and got Bojan's P16prol for 16F84. However, I did not get the programmer to work. > > I am sure that the circuit is wired correctly, and the s/w settings are ok. What I noticed is the that D3 (pin 5) on the parallel port is always low, which makes the 13.4V voltage appear all the time on /MCLR, hence preventing correct setup. > > I am runing Windows98. I tried running from DOS, but also got he same problem. > > Any suggestion, help is appreciated. > > REgards, > Alaa > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body > > > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu