This schematic will not work with USB/serial adapter, not because of
the programming levels (which might be ok) but because of USB timings.
Will be fine with the old RS232.
Vasile

On 11/5/06, Paul Anderson <wackyvorlon@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hope I have this categorized right:)  If not, do let me know.  I have
> the Olimex PG4 board, with a PIC16F84A.  I'm aware that the olimex
> board uses the serial port for power, and it will not work with a USB
> to serial adapter.  Unfortunately, I don't have a serial port on this
> computer.  Is it possible to power the olimex board off of a 9v
> adapter while programming?  Or can that only be used while the chip is
> running?
>
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