> I assume you have /MCLR connected to the programmer > and isolated from Vdd. IIRC, on the '877 you should > ground PGM (low-voltage programming) if you are not > using it. Wouter's diagram shows PGM connected to his > programmer. Wisp628 has a dedicated pin that is pulled low during programming-entry. You can use it for this purpose, or arrange for your target circuit itself to pull LVP low. But better not let it float, that will cause occasional problems (which is much worse than causing problems every time). Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products -- 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