> >A 12F675 comes with the kit. The question surfaced about whether this board
> >can program other PICs. My impression is that there is no reason that is
> >shouldn't be able to program other Flash parts, with perhaps some work.
> >So for $36 you can get a PIC programmer that runs off of the USB port.


>At $35, it does seem like a pretty good deal. I was hoping that
>it could double as a USB programmer. I agree that it could probably
>be modified to do more PICs, but I'd have to add the cost of a
>16C745/JW ($11.74 at Digi-Key) and a UV eraser.
>This makes the bargain a bit less attractive.

Lyle,

I have not had the time to try any sort of experimentation at all. It might
just be that the firmware of the 745 doesn't even have to change, perhaps
just the VB code.

So there are three possible cases:

1) For $USD36 you have a programmer for 12F629, 12F675, 16F630, 16F676

2) By modifying the PC application you get a USB PIC programmer for more
flash parts. (Assume the firmware doesn't need to change.)

3) By modifying the '745 firmware and PC application you get a USB PIC
programmer for more flash parts. (Assume you have a way to program the '745)

I'm hoping for #2, as are you, I think. I bought this programmer just to
see if this could be done. I hope to experiment soon.

-Rob
www.usbmicro.com

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