At 04:35 AM 3/22/2004 -0800, you wrote:
>I am a software developer (Java, C++, C, ...) with
>some basic hobby experience breadboarding very simple
>circuits.  I want to get started with PICs, but I am
>having a tough time figuring out which chip,
>programmer, and compiler to use.
>
>What (I think) I want is:
>* a PIC using the newest CPU core -- i.e., 18Fxxx
>* in circuit programming -- I don't like the thought
>of moving the chip around, breaking pins, etc.
>* programmer software that runs on Windows XP
>* an inexpensive C compiler
>* All this for under $200 -- otherwise my wife will
>make me pay in other ways :)
>
>Am I asking too much?
>
>Here are some options I am considering:
>1. Wouter van Ooijen's Wisp628 programmer. Uses
>bootloader, but I have to get the bootloader
>programmed.  Also, I think I would have to use JAL.
>While this seems like a reasonable language, I would
>prefer not to learn another language.  Also, it
>doesn't sound like the programmer software for the PC
>supports Windows XP.


No, you don't have to use a bootloader.  It loads naked chips. I use it all
the time. XWISP (the PC part) is written in Python, which should run under
XP (although I have not tried it) You don't need to use JAL - that's what
Wouter wrote WISP628 with, but you can use any programming language for the
PIC.

>2. Warp 13.  This looks like a decent programmer, but
>the disclaimer about in-circuit programming concerns
>me.  I really would like to do in-circuit programming.
>3. MPLAB ICD 2.  This sounds like it might work, but
>is a bit expensive.  Also, I'm not sure if it supports
>18Fxxx chips or whether I need additional parts.
>
>I would greatly appreciate any help with my decision
>so I can get started.
>
>-- DW
>
>
>
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Larry Bradley
Orleans (Ottawa), Ontario, CANADA

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