Hi Byron A Jeff writes: > On Fri, Aug 24, 2001 at 12:14:22PM -0400, Andy N1YEW wrote: > > I am trying to convert linuxpp(david tait style hardware) from the 16f84 to the 16f87x.... > > > > What would I have to change to make it work?? > > > > I saw that BAJ said that(http://piclist.com/techref/microchip/16F877/taitlinux.htm): > > "The final patch to picprg 2.2 is changing the 0x08 begin programming command in lowlvl.c to 0x18, which is the 16F87X equivalent." > > > > I tried that but it still couldn't erase my new 16f876... > > > > Any suggestions? > > > > YES, RB3 is tied to ground! > > Oh that was long ago! We've had several threads since then on the subject. > > Let me suggest you try my trivial programmer. Essentially it's the Tait > programmer with all of the high voltage stuff removed. Only does low voltage > programmer. It's been tested with the 16F87X series and the 16F628. My > development environment is Linux based but as long as the software has > configurable pins, anything should work: > > http://www.finitesite.com/d3jsys I've seen your page, but no idea how it helps me. I want to use HVP so i can use RB3.. My circuit is directly connected on the data and clock, and MCLR is controlled by a NPN transistor. Andy > > Hope this helps, > > BAJ -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu