On 9/29/06, Debbie <cyberia429-piclist@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> --- Marcel duchamp <marcel.duchamp@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> > > PS: Are there any gotchas I should watch out for?
> > Check this page:
> >
> http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=3DSS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=
=3D1406&dDocName=3Den010020&part=3DDV003001
>
> > The gotcha is that for the older units they no longer support
> > programming newer devices with the old 17c44 chips.  So if you buy a new
> > 17c44 and put in the latest code (at least 5 years old now?), it won't
> > program newer parts.
>
> Uh Oh! :o
>
> On that page it says --->
> "Before You Begin
> You can only use this upgrade with MPLAB IDE v6.40 or later, PICSTART Plus
> hardware revision must be Rev 5 or later.The hardware revision of the PIC=
START
> Plus is the last digit(s), immediately following "-R", of the serial numb=
er on

But if you go here:

http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=3DSS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=3D=
1406&dDocName=3Den010069&part=3DUK003010

They say:

Is the PUM compatible with my PICSTART Plus?

Some PICSTART Plus units with revision letters R4 or earlier have been
known to have problems operating with firmware versions 3.11 or later;
however, this should not be a deterrent from purchasing a PUM if it is
needed.

If a PICSTART Plus fails to work properly after installing a PUM =96
such as receiving communication errors or the power light will not
turn on, it can returned to Microchip for replacement.

------------

But since your's is R10, there shouldn't be an issue.

> the bottom of the plastic product enclosure port."
>
> My numbers @ back of plastic box are --->
>
> 10-00157-R10
> JIT980124038
>
> Am I in the soup or what??
> ie Can I use the 17C44?
>
> >
> > The flash mod part is about US$30 or so...
> >
> > I have one and like it.
>
> u-chip Direct has them but the prices do look a little steep.

Yes, it's US$29.99 at DigiKey, same direct.  Best get one now while you can=
 IMO.

Orin.

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