Byron A Jeff wrote: >>> I'm not sure I get this yet... What's wrong with using the modem pins >>> of a serial port? Or is this what you are thinking of using? >> >> That is exactly what he is wishing to do, but part of the discussion >> has revolved around how timings are unreliable when using USB-Serial >> interfaces. > > Bingo. Unreliable or slow? What's wrong with a beginner's bootstrap programmer where you can follow the individual bits on an LED? :) Gerhard -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist