I think the big problem is that the OP did not explain why they wanted to build a programmer. Is it a learning experience? Cost sensitivity? Requirement that they have complete control over the process? No recommendation makes much sense without understanding the rationale behind the request. BAJ On Mon, Dec 05, 2011 at 01:33:03PM -0500, Randy Abernathy wrote: > 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. >=20 > Randy Abernathy > CNC Woodworking Machinery > Design, Repair, Installation and Service > Phone / Fax: 770-974-5295 > Email: randyabernathy@bellsouth.net > or cnc002@bellsouth.net=20 > -----Original Message----- > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf = Of > Dwayne Reid > Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 1:12 PM > To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. > Subject: RE: [PIC] >=20 > Question for you, Randy. >=20 > 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. >=20 > I'm not criticizing your suggestion, rather, I'm genuinely interested=20 > in hearing your reasons. >=20 > 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. >=20 > That said - I have one and it works well. >=20 > dwayne >=20 >=20 > 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. > > > >Also, there is a complete development system from MikroElektronica. I h= ave > >their EasyPIC 6 system which is awesome and it cost around $140.00 USD a= nd > >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. > > > >-----Original Message----- > >From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf= Of > >saniye tokel > >Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 3:12 PM > >To: piclist@mit.edu > >Subject: FW: [PIC] > > > > > > > > > >From: sanietokel@hotmail.com > >To: piclist@mit.edu > >Subject: [PIC] > >Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:52:08 +0200 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >[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 ca= n > >communicate pic and usb?] > > > >-- > >http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > >View/change your membership options at > >http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > > > >-- > >http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > >View/change your membership options at > >http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >=20 >=20 > --=20 > Dwayne Reid > Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd Edmonton, AB, CANADA > (780) 489-3199 voice (780) 487-6397 fax > www.trinity-electronics.com > Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing >=20 > --=20 > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1873 / Virus Database: 2102/4658 - Release Date: 12/05/11 >=20 > --=20 > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 Byron A. Jeff Department Chair: IT/CS/CNET College of Information and Mathematical Sciences Clayton State University http://cims.clayton.edu/bjeff --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .