On May 9, 2005, at 10:22 AM, Wouter van Ooijen wrote: >> The software could be modified therefore by a knowledgable person? > > This is a common misconception. The software can be modified by any > determined person with sufficient time. Indeed; software can be modified more easily than written. Sometimes. I once modified a LISP program! Shudder. System utilities shouldn't be written in LISP... In this case, at least part of the programming algorithm is going to be in the 16C745 on the pickit1 itself, and that will probably limit the range of PICs you can program somewhat. BillW -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist