Hi-
I thought the 2x5 pin header with a pinout compatible with the RJ11/12
on the ICD2, such that the two connectors could use crimp-on ribbon
cable, would be best choice.
David


Mike Hord wrote:

> I see a lot of people saying that using the 5-pin header is a bad idea,
> because it can't be keyed.
>
> The Warp-13a has a keyed 5 pin connector.  Furthermore, improper
> connection of the connector goes from a disaster to an annoyance
> by rearranging the pinout thus:
> 1 Vdd
> 2 Gnd
> 3 Vpp
> 4 RB7
> 5 RB6
>
> That way, if hooked up backwards, Vpp still goes to the proper place.
> I'm not sure what the effect of power to the RB pins would be, but
> as long as the on-board circuitry is designed with care, the problem
> could be minimized.
>
> Thoughts?  I do like the idea of keeping it at .1" increments, as well.
> It irks me that DB9 and RJ11/RJ45 are so hard to use on breadboards.
>
> Mike H.
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> <b>Get MSN 8</b> and help protect your children with advanced parental
> controls.  http://join.msn.com/?page=features/parental
>
> --
> http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList
> mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu
>

--
http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic:
[PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads