>> One thing I don't like is the T1 LED sticking out.  I'd really
>> rather have a light pipe press fit into the hole, then the other end of the
>> light pipe ending right above a SMD LED on the board.  I looked into that,
>> but couldn't find any way to do it for a reasonable cost at the expected
>> volume.
> 
> This is exactly what Microchip ICD2 was designed. Use SMD LED is much easier for assembly line.

And if you look carefully at the ICD2 light pipes you will notice that 
they are shortened by hand - each one is different and the cuts are 
clearly visible. Apparently ordering custom parts isn't feasible even 
for Microchip.

Djula

>  Funny N.
> Au Group Electronics, http://www.AuElectronics.com
> http://www.AuElectronics.com/products
> http://augroups.blogspot.com/
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Olin Lathrop <olin_piclist@embedinc.com>
> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. <piclist@mit.edu>
> Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 9:10:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [PIC] ICD3 vs PICKit 3, PIC18 Explorer demo board
> 
> Xiaofan Chen wrote:
>> This photo is also not good. It is cut off to the right.
>> http://www.embedinc.com/products/usbprog2/eusb4_1_1024.jpg
> 
> I was trying to show both ends of the box, which is why that picture is
> right next to http://www.embedinc.com/products/usbprog2/eusb4_2_1024.jpg
> showing the other end of the box.  I'll look into maybe a third picture
> showing the whole box.
> 
>> The cost adder of USB-Prog 2 compared to USB-Prog is US$45
>> and IMHO it deserves a better looking casing.
> 
> You still haven't said what constitutes "better looking" other than not so
> tall.  I'd like it flatter too, but couldn't find a suitable box off the
> shelf.  One thing I don't like is the T1 LED sticking out.  I'd really
> rather have a light pipe press fit into the hole, then the other end of the
> light pipe ending right above a SMD LED on the board.  I looked into that,
> but couldn't find any way to do it for a reasonable cost at the expected
> volume.
> 
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