Get the new Microchip Snap, which is around US$15. Microchip were giving th= em away at the recent Masters apparently. The only trick to it is you need MPLAB-X 5.05 to run it. -----Original Message----- From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu On Behalf Of Neil Sent: 20 September 2018 03:14 To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. Subject: [PIC] PIC programmer recommendation? I've been having a frustrating experience with the Pickit 3 (intermittent a= nd finnicky connection and programming issues for some devices) which I've googled, but have not been able to resolve after much t= inkering with drivers, resistors, and registry settings. A brand new secon= d Pickit 3 gives me the same issues, and so does a new device on a new PCB.= So it's time to move on. I really miss using the Pickit 2's, but they don't support the newer device= s. Is there anything similar is size/cost that can program the newer devices t= hat any of you would recommend? FWIW, I have not faith in the Pickit 4. Cheers, -Neil. --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .