I recently sold my Parallax ICE for the pic and purchased and ICD2 for
use with the newer PICMicro parts. I've been very pleased with my
decision.

I use the ICD2 ICSP to program the pic on my propagation misting timer.
I've put a 5-pin 0.1" header on-board and made a small PCB to convert
from the RJ connector to the 5-pin header (Also use this for connecting
ICD2 to experimenter strips).

So, the ICD2 can used as either a ICD or programmer. When used as an
ICD, the FLASH in the PICMicro is still programmed but the debug mode
configuration bit is set.

I recently finished the design of a small ICSP board I call the "uProg"
with a mating 5-pin connector (to my products) at one end, a PIC along
with some other electronics, and a RJ connector at the other. If any of
my customer's require a firmware upgrade, I'll load up the upgrade on
the uProg and send it to them. They connect the uProg to the 5-pin
header, upgrade their firmware, and send the device back to me.

Tom Deutschman

Wizbang Designs, Inc.
1629 W 8TH AVE
Spokane, WA  99204

Phone: (509) 251-4814
www.wizbangdesigns.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: pic microcontroller discussion list
> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU] On Behalf Of Ted Larson
> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 10:31 AM
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: [PIC]: ICSP advice needed...
>
>
> I have been using my trusty old PICStart plus for quite some
> time now, and am interested in starting to do ICSP instead,
> so I can start using some surface mount parts.
>
> I have been just starting to look for an ICSP that is
> inexpensive (i.e. < $200), can program both PIC16's, and
> PIC18's, is up-to-date with the latest PIC chips, and can be
> used from within MPLab (i.e. doesn't require loading a
> separate package just to program or running it from a DOS
> prompt by hand).
>
> I have been looking at the ICD-2, but it doesn't seem clear
> if I can use it for programming chips in more than just debug mode.
>
> Any ideas on the best way to go?
>
> All advice is much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Ted
>
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