I think there is a distinct advantage to using the PIC-ICD if you are doing in circuit programming since it also allows the in-circuit debugging. True, it ties up some hardware lines but short of a full blown expensive ICE it can save you hours of debugging. John Dammeyer Wireless CAN with the CANRF module. http://www.autoartisans.com/documents/canrf_prod_announcement.pdf Automation Artisans Inc. Ph. 1 250 544 4950 > -----Original Message----- > From: pic microcontroller discussion list > [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU] On Behalf Of Bob Blick > Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 8:05 AM > To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU > Subject: Re: [PIC]: In Circuit Programming of 16F87X - Howto??? > > > > I would like to use a 16F873 or 16F876 type device. > > > > I want to use in-circuit programming. > > > > Can I use the 16F84 type parallel programmers and software for this? > > Yes. This software works: > http://jaichi.virtualave.net/pic16fxxx-e.htm > with almost any Tait-style programmer, including the one I > show plans for: > http://www.bobblick.com/techref/projects/picprog/picprog.html > > > Cheers, > > Bob > > -- > 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#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body