> OK.  I have built a general pic programmer, with a 5V and 13.5V,
> regulated external, power supply.
>
> I am new to pic's.  I am a proficient programmer in Intel(IBM
> PC)Assembly Language(TASM), C+(Borland Builder) and Pascal(Borland
> TurboPascal).
>
> I wish to experiment with pic programming, my question is this:  What
> is the cheapest flash pic(electrically erasable, and can be programmed
> multiple times) and, where can I get it in small quanties?
>
>
> Warmest regards,
> Brett L. Ostrom

I would reccomend to start with the PIC16F84 and the free Hi-Tech
C compiler (limited to the PIC16x84 series). The PIC16F627 and
628 are cheaper (the cheapest FLASH PICs I think) and have some
really cool features, but then you'd be looking to buy a compiler.
There should be dozens of places to get an 'F84 from - local
electronics shops often sell them or buy it off the web from
someone like digikey.

Brent Brown
Electronic Design Solutions
16 English Street
Hamilton, New Zealand
Ph/fax: +64 7 849 0069
Mobile/text: 025 334 069
eMail:  brent.brown@clear.net.nz

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