Does any of this interfere with ISCP? I have no basis for this question, just that programming this part has given me troubles. I don't know if they're due to me always trying ISCP or the programmer. I recently bought a ICD so I haven't tried any '628s lately. Thanks, Kevin Jinx wrote: > > > On a 16f84, if I bring Mclr to ground will this reset the chip? > > Yes, but you risk damage to the chip if you ground it directly > > > > 220 ohm current limiting resistor from MCLR first of all > > > > From the free end of the 220R - > > > > 10k to Vcc > > > > Button + 100R to 0V > > > > 10nF to 0V (ie in parallel with the button and the 100R) > > > > The 10nF + 10k to Vcc provides some noise filtering and > > > also ensures that MCLR stays low for a short time after > > > Vcc goes high at power-up > > > > You can also add a small diode in parallel with the 10k, with > > > the cathode (stripe end) to Vcc. This is a discharge path for > > > the 10nF at power-down > > -- > 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