> So, the question for the list is: What programmers, if any, are known > to effectively 'drop out' of the circuit when they aren't programming. > That is, it can be safely left attached even to circuits which reuse the > RB6/RB7 pins in their own circuit. Wisp648 will tri-state the PGC/PGD lines, but MCLR will be connected to=20 (via a 1k R) to some circuitry. Note that the pickit2 firmware source is available, so why not correct=20 the problem yourself! --=20 Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .