On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 8:07 PM, Martin wrote: > The USBProg is "open source" in the sense that the schematic is > available, as is the firmware and host-side protocol: > > It's not an open-source license but I'd bet that you can't find a better > programmer for 80 USD. > - Better is subjective. To me PICkit 2 at US$35 is better than USBprog since it supports more PICs. It even supports PIC32 that I am now experimenting with. Yes USBprog solved one problem for PICKit 2 (USB port voltage can be low) so it is better in a way. Xiaofan -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist