PIC Programmer

[Wayne J]

Hey Wayne,
Noticed that when I go to the site Brian listed that they have both the starter kit for same price but also the Debug express for same price as well. Would you recommend one over the other/ will both work etc?

Thanks in advance for your advice.
Leon

hmmm, the Debug unit also has lessons in C. That is a useful thing to learn, as that is what is used to write some of the files for this hobby.
Either is fine though.

[Wayne J]

How much would it cost to get that demo board from you and populate it?

http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com...ead.php?t=2161

[scorpia]

if cost is an issue you might want to look at the pik kit 2 clone i bought.

from memory it cost about $25 US shipped.

check http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com...ead.php?t=2406

works great and the links to the seperate programming adaptor are good as well but i have seen sure electronics sell both the programmer and adaptor for a good price.

might be worth a look

Peter

[Vadoo]

I want a programmer that I can do more then just program for the Christmas stuff. I want something I can learn about microcontrollers from. Would I be better off getting a pickit2 with the debugger and demo board for $50? Or can someone suggest anything better for both purposes.

[shocker]

i use the easypic

[WWNF911]

I want a programmer that I can do more then just program for the Christmas stuff. I want something I can learn about microcontrollers from. Would I be better off getting a pickit2 with the debugger and demo board for $50? Or can someone suggest anything better for both purposes.

After looking around that kit seems to do it all. However, I JUST got it and have yet to use it. Shipping is a bit pricey but it comes FEDEX 2nd day. Sorry no choice on that one.

[dirknerkle]

For those who are looking for a good little programmer, I bought an inexpensive USB pic programmer from kee electronics via eBay this last spring, and it works perfectly, every time. Cost was only $39 including shipping!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Microchip-PI...d=p3286.c0.m14

[BuzzKill]

PIC2Kit - 'nough said.

[dirknerkle]

PIC2Kit - 'nough said.

Buzzkill's right. The PICKIT2 is the best deal. About the same price as you could find a cheapo but with a lot more "stuff" -- probably written in English, too...

I'll probably buy one and keep my cheapo as a backup...

[budude]

I'll Third that - I got the PICKit2 also - just figured it would have the longest life/most support since it's from the guys that make the chips!