OK, maybe not, maybe the power supply is toast.  It reads 12.6VDC,
little to no ripple at no load and when programming the PS reads 11.3VDC
with 0.17VAC ripple, when the package says 9VDC.  I didn't find anything
about PS caps, the piclist site has a page about "wallwarts" and a
non-wallwart power supply, and it says that it really needs 9VDC to
work, much more won't work properly.  I have a wallwart and the thing is
sealed, I don't see a way to replace caps without breaking the case.

Suggestions?  I tried the archives but nothing relevant seems to come up
with any permutation of these key words:

picstart plus capacitor replacement power supply problem

Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff DeMaagd <jeff@DEMAAGD.COM>
>
> I have found a third 'F877 that programs and verifies just fine.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: M. Adam Davis <adampic@UBASICS.COM>
> > Check the power supply for the picstart.  It may be failing (check
the
> > archives for similar messages).
> >
> > The archives will give you an idea of how to repair the PS, it
> generally
> > means failed caps.  You might also make sure you're using the latest
> > firmware and software.  Since it was working before you might have
> > limited success, but it's worth a shot.

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