On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 5:15 AM, Jason Hsu<jhsu802701@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for your responses on what surface mount programmer to get.
>
> Now I realize that I need to understand the differences between an
> in-circuit emulator and an in-circuit debugger. =A0Keep in mind that my
> experience in programming PICs so far has been limited to the PICSTART Pl=
us.
>
> What exactly are the advantages and disadvantages of an in-circuit emulat=
or
> and in-circuit debugger? =A0For what types of projects is an in-circuit
> emulator more appropriate, and for what types of projects is an in-circuit
> debugger more appropriate? =A0What other questions should I be asking?

This may not be relevant to your topic, but I have a PICKIT2 and I
love it. You can easily debug with it in real time, with the hardware.
It's only $35 if I remember right so you should buy one as soon as
possible. I think that would count as an "in circuit debugger".

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