Josh Koffman wrote:

>Will there be a button on it or something to trigger the programming
>cycle when you're using a long USB extension and not right by the
>computer? Some sort of go/no go indicator might help to figure out if
>programming was successful if you can't see the monitor.
>
>Just an idea :)
>
>Josh
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>On 10/6/05, Bob Axtell <engineer@cotse.net> wrote:
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>
>>I designed one for Peter C (DIY electronics), the K185. Both
>>VPP and VDD are in 0.25V increments, and it operates from the
>>USB port, with a stepup/stepdown switcher set, allowing USB V-level as
>>low as 4V. It is intended for production useage, with a throwaway
>>socket, etc. Uses PIC16F88, and the firmware is upgradeable
>>via the web. I plan it to be operable with those long USB extension
>>cables (100ft+) so it can be dragged over the production floor. Of
>>course, it drops its power when unused.
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>>
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The new application will sense the presence of the chip, even in ICSP 
mode, and after
a solid detection cycle, programming commences. When finished, a 
GREEN/RED LED
will indicate sucess/failure.

--Bob

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