On Tuesday 27 May 2003 15:24, Wouter van Ooijen scribbled:
> - Microchip support might last longer than mine (but of course each
> product can be discontinued)

I've actually come to the impression over time, that support is more rela=
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to popularity than company-size.  Larger companies have more motivation t=
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discontinue support to clear the way for a new revenue stream.  Look at W=
in98=20
for example.


> - Wisp628 does flash PICs only, PS+ also EPROM-based PICs

For me, all I need is Flash.


> - Wisp628 is ICSP, PS+ is (intended for) Ex-Circuit, has a ZIF (might d=
o
> ICSP with some trouble)

Again, Wouter, I need to ask here cause I don't have a clear answer yet. =
 My=20
app circuits have a 7805 directly tied to Vdd.  How is the Wisp connected=
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the Vdd line during programming?


> - PS+ has MPLAB support

Would be nice, but lower priority.


> - Wisp628/XWisp runs on each platform that supports Python and serial
> port access

So I can program my pics with a Palm-pilot?  Not as useless as it sounds,=
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cause I've been doing mostly automotive PIC applications.


> - all Wisp628/XWisp info is available for DIY (*not* for commercial
> replication!)

One thing that disappointed me about the Wisp is that although it has=20
flash-upgradeable firmware, and it has ICSP capabilities, the target=20
programming clip cannot be put on it's own firmware F628 to upgrade itsel=
f. =20
Wat up with dat, Wouter!?!? :-) :-) :-)

Cheers,
-Neil.

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