Joe Koberg wrote: > On 2011-02-23 00:49, Jon Chandler wrote: > =20 >> While I don't really recommend programmers other than the PICkit2 or >> PICkit 3, my Olimex MPLAB Compatible ZIF Programmer is up for sale on >> ebay. It's a good low-cost alternative to JDM-type programmers and other >> home-brew solutions. This is a current product on the SparkFun website, >> costing over $90. >> >> The programmer has been updated to the latest firmware and programs >> using a ZIF socket or ICSP. >> >> ebay listing >> >> >> >> =20 > I found the Olimex PICstart+ clone (this model) didn't support newer > chips, so I had to buy a Pickit2. > > For older chips it works great! > > $90 is pretty steep! It seems like they used to charge less for it. > > > Joe > > =20 It's been re-listed for a starting bid of $10 and a buy-it-now price of $30= .. Some people like the ZIF socket for programming loose chips. I think it was $80 or $90 when I bought it, but that was before the=20 PICkit 2 came out. Jon --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .