First off, thank you everyone for your information. Byron, Im just starting so I am just using the 16f84 to learn but plan to move on. Thanks, Jesse >From: Byron A Jeff >Reply-To: pic microcontroller discussion list >To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU >Subject: Re: [PIC]: El Cheapo Programmer >Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 11:09:15 -0400 > >On Fri, Aug 06, 2004 at 07:16:09AM -0700, Jesse Hartel wrote: > > Hey everyone, > > > > I have a quick question regarding the El Cheapo programmer by Myke >Predko. > > > > 1. The schematic for the homebuilt programmer on his site > > (http://www.myke.com), does it work? > >I haven't built it but sure it'll work. It's similar to my Trivial >Programmer >designs here: > >http://www.finitesite.com/d3jsys > > > > > I just wanted to see what others experiences have been with this device > > before I order the parts. > >As a parallel port programmer developer I can tell you that the most >critical thing is to keep your cables short. Unless the design has >specifically addressed the issue of transmission line effects, you'll >end up with a perfectly wired board that doesn't work. So whatever design >you tackle, be sure to test with a short parallel cable. > >BTW what chips are you planning on programming? > >BAJ > >-- >http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different >ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.