Note that 16F886 is *not* included in this document: http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/51292R.pdf "Header Board Specification" So my first guess would be "no". :-) Which doc is confusing ? And are you talking about PICkit2 or 3 (not sure it matters) ? Jan-Erik. John Gardner wrote 2011-12-09 23:02: > Are the ICD Header& RJ-11 to ICSP adapter required for > In-Circuit debugging with this board (which comes with a > 16F886 installed) ? The docs are a bit confusing... > > Thanks, Jack --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .