Hi Everyone! Something very odd just started happening to my pickit2 programmer about an hour ago. All of the sudden, it's destroying chips. I'm using the PIC16F628A. and the software recognizes that I have inserted a blank micro with that model on it. Program it once, and suddenly the device is unrecognizeable. Interestingly enough though, if I power VDD to the unit, it will run the firmware on the chip with what seems to be without issue. I just can't ever access the chip again. It's very frustrating and was wondering if anyone experienced something similar? Thanks, -Eric -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist