(Sorry now going slightly off topic now...) Found a source in the UK for the PicStart+ firmware which is Future UK @ #15.95 each. They have 46 in stock but have a minimum order of #500.00. Which seem ridicules as I only want 1. Also I cannot believe anyone wanting more than 1 or 2 at the most. Just cannot understand the logic behind this policy of the accounts department which is what the sales guy said to me. This stock will end up on the shelf with no buyers. So.. unless I can get another 31 request along with me ..... I'll just have to wait for MC to deliver. thanks again z ----- Original Message ----- From: "zantos" To: Sent: 22 June 2004 11:11 Subject: Re: [PIC]:Old PICSTART PLUS > Thank you all for your input. I'm sure the way forward is the upgrade. It's just > trying to get hold of the kit in the UK.now!! > z > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Duffy" > To: > Sent: 22 June 2004 10:45 > Subject: Re: [PIC]:Old PICSTART PLUS > > > > zantos wrote: > > > > >According to the MC website any REV above 5 that is the -RXX after the serial > > >number on the back of the plastic enclosure can be upgraded to the latest > flash > > >firmware. It a great pity the kit is out of stock from MC till the 12th of > July. > > >This is holding up my project as I am having a problem with the 'A' part > > >(pic16F628A). My MPLAB is not showing the 'A' part for the pic16F628. Could > this > > >be the problem? It will program fine for the first time then fail after that. > I > > >cannot erase also. This was tested across 12 different parts. > > > > > > > > > > Zantos, > > I upgraded my Rev3 and Rev5 PicStart+ units with no problems. > > David... > > > > -- > > http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different > > ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. > > > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different > ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.