Tony Nixon had designed something like that a number of years ago: his keyfob programmer. Kanda currently offers something similar - we've recently ordered one for a customer but haven't received it yet. However, using the PICkit2 would be truly excellent. Inexpensive, readily available from multiple sources, reliable. Great news! dwayne At 08:02 PM 1/22/2008, Funny NYPD wrote: > >Another possible feature might never come true without some third >part help. The PICKit2 was designed with 1M EEPROM on board which >has the capability to store hex file, as of today, it wasn't used >yet. The Au Group Electronic BB0703 design provides an additional >power supply. With the BB0703 design, the hardware is ready for >download all your hex file into the PICKit2 box, bring it to the >filed, hook up the power supply and ICSP connector, a button push >will download your hex file to your target board. No PC operation at all. -- Dwayne Reid Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd Edmonton, AB, CANADA (780) 489-3199 voice (780) 487-6397 fax www.trinity-electronics.com Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist