> I am trying to test my new wisp628 programmer and first (breadboarded) > 'design', but the program will not get loaded. the programmer does not 'see' the target chip. obvious possible problems are: - too much load on the /MCLR (what is the voltage on this line after a programming attempt?) - bad connections and/or too mmuch load on RB6 and RB7 - LVP (white wire) not connect and/or high - bad ground connection - 5V is too low or not sufficiently decoupled Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist