> I was looking at the ICD2, but apparently you need header boards for > some PICs., I was also looking at the PICStart plus, and although it > is a little above what I was hoping to spend, I think it might be my > best option. Thoughts? You are the best judge of your own needs, but I would never consider buying a PS+. ICSP is what I like best, and the ICD2 is cheaper too. But why not buy a Wisp628/Easyprog/DIY-150 now, and save the money for when you realy need to program a chip that can not be done with that progger? Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist