gnupic: DIY USB programmer ?
Subject:
Re: DIY USB programmer ?
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Date:
11 Jan 2005 14:30:52 +0000
Message-Id: <200501111426.j0BEQdGi021050@ylpvm25.prodigy.net>
On Tuesday 11 January 2005 01:45 am, Justin Fielding wrote:
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> How about a real open source USB pic programmer
> If done well it could even be made MPLAB compatable (I
> currently use the Warp13,
Newfound Electronics is out of business, so Warp-13s are no longer available.
I've been looking for a suitable replacement and believe I've found one
(MPLAB compatible and inexpensive). I should receive one later this week or
next week for testing.
> because soon enough Microchip will release a Linux port
Don't bet on it. A few people at MC have (apparently) done a Linux port, but
the business/marketing dweebs keep shooting them down.
> Schematics, software and firmware for
> the onboard microcontroller/s should be available for free, with kits
> and prebuilt units available in the US, EU and Australia for a
> reasonable price.
If the Warp-13 replacement I have in mind works well and the business
arrangements also work out, kits and prebuilt units will be available in the
US (already available in EU). Linux software (picp) is FOSS, but firmware and
schematics will likely not be available.
Jeff
