Tom, Don't forget that not everybody needs / wants a DEV board, but they will need a programmer to get started. If you can build a good, cheap programmer - maybe with ICD support into MPLAB, you can't go too far wrong. Brian. -----Original Message----- From: pic microcontroller discussion list [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Tom Deutschman Sent: 24 November 2003 11:19 To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU Subject: [AD:] Yet another PIC prototype board? Is there room (need) for yet another PIC proto board? I'm considering designing and marketing a couple of PIC prototype boards. I am looking for input on features such as processors supported, desired peripherals (LCD, switches, LEDs, relays, digital pots, frequency synthesizers, audio amplifiers, keypads, etc.), size, cost, quality. Would folks like to see board with high-end PICMicro in SMT pre-soldered to board. Also considering supplying quick-turn "custom" proto boards if there is adequate demand for a particular configuration of above features. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Why am I doing this? After almost 25 years of working for other companies, I have finally jumped ship to work for myself. Translate this into moving to Spokane, WA USA for another start-up only to see it reduce staff by almost 50% in the past several months. So here we are in Spokane and here we want to stay. Thank you much for any input. Best regards, Tom Deutschman www.wizbangdesigns.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics