> If you are the DIY type person, you can use the Davit Tait programmer > and interface it to an 8 pin SOIC test clip (ie from www.mouser.com). > The clip is $11 so the whole thing will probably run you < $20. I used > a modular connector and some CAT 5 to interface the clip w/ the > programmer. I've done that. I had a project that required me to program about 100 SOIC 16f629s, I just used a piece of ribbon cable, a dip-ic header and soldered the other end to a SOIC test clip, plugged it into my PICKIT1 and voila - instant ICSP. -Denny _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist