I did see something on the website stating specifically that the 'f876A
isn't considered acceptable.  However, I just looked again and can't
find that reference, so it may be okay.

My thinking: try it and see.  I believe that the A series is electrically
identical to the original, and the primary difference is in adding some
peripheral function.  As long as you have the 20 MHz resonator on
your board, and you keep the old chip, you should always be able to
go back.  Just make sure you do the diagnostics before putting in a
new PIC and trying to program it.

BTW, you can just load this firmware as a regular hex file now.  You
don't need to use the "Load Firmware..." option from the file menu.

Please let me know if this works...I have some A's as well that could
come in handy for that purpose.

Mike H.

>Hi all. Since Jim has had to withdraw email support for the Warp13 in
>order to remain in business, I thought I'd ask here. I want to upgrade
>to the new RX28 firmware. The website states that you need a 16f876. I
>happen to have a few extra 16f876a. Will it work?

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