> In the last two days, a potential client has requested 
> something unusual. He
> asked if there is a way to include the PIC programmer INSIDE 
> the product PCB.

Not that unusual at all.

> Of course the bootloader came to mind, but PICs don't have an 
> internal 
> bootloader,
> so the "bootloader code" have to be programmed in anyway; so his 
> suggestion overrides the input.

I don't understand that, but if you have a good reason to exclude
bootloaders so be it.

> use the FT232R with pins arranged in bit-bang mode. 

Sounds good. If you use an LVP PIC you would not need a Vpp generator.

Or include a second PIC to do the work (embedded
Wisp628/esayprog/pickit2/...)

Wouter van Ooijen

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