The only reason I suggested the U2 Melabs programmer and/or the EasyPIC 6
system is that I have both and have used both with great results. No real
reason not to recommend the PICkit2 or PICkit3 I just haven't had any
experience with them.  I think either of those would do what he needs.

Randy Abernathy
CNC Woodworking Machinery
Design, Repair, Installation and Service
Phone / Fax: 770-974-5295
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From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of
Dwayne Reid
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Subject: RE: [PIC]

Question for you, Randy.

Why wouldn't you suggest one of the low-cost Microchip units such as=20
a PICkit 2 or PICkit 3?  The PK2, in particular, is darned=20
inexpensive - I see clones available on eBay for less than US=20
$22.  However, both myself and my coworker much prefer the PICkit 3=20
over the PK2.

I'm not criticizing your suggestion, rather, I'm genuinely interested=20
in hearing your reasons.

Another option worth looking at for anyone who is working with=20
3.3V-only PICs such as most of the USB-equipped PICs is Olin=20
Lathrop's low-cost programmer - I think that he sells those for about=20
$20.  However, it doesn't work within MPLAB and you have to use=20
Olin's software to control it.

That said - I have one and it works well.

dwayne


At 08:01 AM 12/5/2011, Randy Abernathy wrote:
>My recommendation would be to purchase one from Microengineering Labs
>www.melabs.com they have their U2 USB programmer for around $95.00 USD.
>Unless you just want to make your own, which would cost as much or more
when
>one factors in the time and cost of components, I would recommend buying
one
>that is known to work.
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>Also, there is a complete development system from MikroElektronica.  I hav=
e
>their EasyPIC 6 system which is awesome and it cost around $140.00 USD and
>includes a built in USB programmer, among MANY other features.
>MikroElektronika has a new development system available which has a few
>added features over the EasyPIC 6 and it is around $149.00 USD.
>
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>[We have a project and we are trying to make a pic programmer.We want to
>learn how can we use usb port, how can we connect usb and pic and how can
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Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd    Edmonton, AB, CANADA
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