To put the processor into HVP mode put 5V on Vdd, 0V on Vss, between 12V and 14V on MCLR, and 0V on RB4. -----Original Message----- From: pic microcontroller discussion list [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Kieren Johnstone Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 6:13 PM To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU Subject: [PIC]: Flashing LED Pt. III Hi, Thanks all for your ongoing support! Please find attached "V3" of the circuit!! Also, I have a question about a programmer I can use. After some investigation I found the "PARPIC" programmer, as found on http://people.man.ac.uk/~mbhstdj/piclinks.html (download FPP if you want, it's got schematics etc.!). Anyway, I was wondering if I could use this design directly, or adapt it somehow to work with the PIC16F877? I'm also a little confused about the 12V "programming voltage"... is it required if I power the PIC as it would be during regular operation (the V??, MCLR pins at 5V etc.)? Can I use a small 12V alkaline battery (I think it had about 20mAh..). Thats a spicy meatball, Kieren (toodleoo) -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body