I use a short cable to connect my PICSTART Plus to
various boards to do ICSP.  It works well, except I
have to eliminate or reduce the power supply
capacitors because the PICSTART is not strong enough
to compensate for them.

I realize I could build a driver board like the one
Microchip suggests.  But I am wondering if there isn't
another stronger programmer that may work, without
costing a fortune.  Any ideas?

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