Oops, let it out. Well here come the flames..

--Bob

At 07:18 PM 8/12/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>What I am developing is a handheld programmer for PIC's and AVR, all
>self-contained, i.e. it holds up to 128Kx8 of binary images of PIC files.
>It is FRAM, so has a LONG R/W memory lifetime. So, a field engineer can
>download via RS232 up to 12 different programs then go on the road, or send
>it out. It uses the standard ICD (RJ116-6) receptacle so it'll be easy to
>use. Has an internal NiMH battery that'll recharge from RS232, 12V cig
>lighter, wallwart, or hand crank.  No oN/OFF sw, just times out and sleeps.
>
>Microchip will like this one, programs at whatever VCC it needs to, but can
>be set to VERIFY at 3V, 6V, etc. A high end product, not a kit, will be
>about $199 ea, all SMT, EVERY SIGNAL ESD-protected, built to take the
>stress of heavy service. Even has an internal switch that PREVENTS anyone
>from overwriting the data stored internally.
>Accepts data in a checksum-protected protocol, or a simple HEX dump through
>Win Hyperterminal interactive.
>
>I wasn't busy at all when I started, now I can't find the time to eat, so
>its been delayed...
>
>This was originally for my law enforcement clients, who must change their
>video overlays routinely and often, and these COPS are all thumbs, if you
>know what I mean...
>
>I'll be beta testing in a month. Want an beta version? Might solve your
>problem, and I can get some feedback. Maybe 1/2 price? Let me know; sorry I
>can't go sooner, I don't like to be strung out...
>
>I didn't let the PIC guys know because its not a fit for developers, at
>least I don't THINK it is.
>
>--Bob Axtell
>
>--Bob
>
>At 03:20 PM 8/12/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>>On Tue, 2003-08-12 at 14:24, Bob Axtell wrote:
>> > Not done yet, stay in touch.
>> >
>> > --Bob
>> >
>>
>>How soon?.....I could help.(...slow things down..)
>>
>>DD
>>
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PIC Hardware & Firmware Dev
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