PIC Programmer

[lemaster63]

Can anyone recommend a good, inexpensive, easy-to-use PIC programmer?

[Macrosill]

I use the PicKit2 and the programming cradle off ebay.

PicKit2 PG164120

Programming Cradle

[RJ]

Frank,Kiwi, I and a few others i believe are using this it works great also.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PIC-kit-2-COMPAT...QQcmdZViewItem

It comes with the zif adapter board.

[ppohlman]

I am also new (especially to PIC programming), but how about those cheaper ones on eBay like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Newest-Design-Mi...QQcmdZViewItem

Would those work just as well? What are the differences between the more expensive ones and the cheaper ones?

Thanks.

[blake_l]

Hey, Macrosill - how did you hook the two of them up? Did you have to build a cable? I have the exact same combination, but never got around to connecting the two. It wasn't immediately obvious and I was in a rush, so I put the socket aside.

[Wayne J]

I will have to find it, but you can make the demo board very cheap, instructions are here somewhere, I will look for them.

[Wayne J]

found it...
http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com...pic.php?t=1050

[ppohlman]

So do those cheaper programmers on ebay work? Or should I shell out the money and go with a PicKit 1 or 2 ?

[TED]

So do those cheaper programmers on ebay work? Or should I shell out the money and go with a PicKit 1 or 2 ?

I haven't used either but I think the cheaper ones would work fine. Even if there were limitations you would only be out a few dollars.

TED

[Dan Ross]

I bought this one and it has worked fine programming 3 REN-C's the only limitation is you can not use a USB to serial converter with it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll..._promot_widget