I have seen quite a few scematic for PIC programmers, but know very little about micro controllers to begin with. Has anyone had any experience with home built programmers? Low voltage or high voltage? Serial or parallel chips? Ultimatly, I would like to buy a good universal programmer, but do not have the spare ~$500 right now. There are some cheap programmers to buy for the PICs, but I would prefer to built my own. Which PIC series are the most suitable for small/easy embedded products? Lots of questions, but any answers would be great.
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PeteS in CA
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Re: Home built PIC programmer
I have found the Atmel AVR micro controllers very easy to use. The DT006 Programmer is cheap, assemble and solder yourself. Connects to computer via parallel printer port: http://www.dontronics-shop.com/home.php?cat=307
The programming is in Basic and free for small home user projects. BASCOM-AVR at: http://www.mcselec.com/
The ATTiny25/45 are very flexible and powerful 8 pin devices:http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/de...?family_id=607
ATTiny25 price US$1.66 at Digikey: http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSea...S&Cat=32965529Last edited by davmax; 11-11-2006, 10:10 PM.Gigabyte EP45-DS3L Ultra Reliable (Power saver)
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Re: Home built PIC programmer
Thanks for the info everyone! I had planned on programming in assembly, but I like the idea of a gcc kit for the Amtel and Basic for quick stuff. I was thinking of building a programmer similar to the link fro PeteS, but I see there are cheap programmer kits for Amtel as well. gcc would be nice when thinks get complicated.
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