Since it's so general a problem, I'm curious why someone hasn't come up
with a XML format for describing programming algorithms for the ICSP
chips.  Then Microchip would come out with the spec once, it would be
converted once, and those who maintain their own software could import
it into their own system.

It would be fairly complex, I suppose, depending on how the firmware and
software is actually designed.

It could join all the wishlist XML projects like the circuit description
language, device description for ECAD software, etc...

-Adam

Ken Pergola wrote:

>Hi Tony,
>
>I share your pain -- it's very hard to put bread on the table by developing
>device programmer software (GUI application and firmware). Tremendous
>amounts of time is spend just creating it. Then, since most people expect
>upgrades to be free, any additional time you spend on maintaining it for
>current and future device support just eats away at your hourly wage.
>Easily comes out that you are making large amounts of 'negative money'. :)
>
>I love doing it anyway however -- it's a labor of love for me and great fun.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Ken Pergola
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