gnupic: Open source hardware/software for programming the 16F627/628
Subject:
Re: Open source hardware/software for programming the 16F627/628
From:
####@####.#### (Byron A Jeff)
Date:
29 Nov 2001 17:07:51 -0000
Message-Id: <200111291704.MAA24850@cleon.cc.gatech.edu>
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> It appears that Microchip are trying to phase out the 16F84 as the basic PIC by adjusting the price to be undesirable. I think that the most appropriate replacement is the 16F627/8 which are quite a bit cheaper.
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> I have access to 'real' programming hardware and software here at work, but would ideally like to program the PIC16F627/8 devices at home using my Linux system with a home built/or 'cheap to purchase' board.
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> Short of nicking the company's Picstart Plus programmer and using Picp, I have yet to find a solution.
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> Does anyone have any suggestions?
Yup. Take a look at my Trivial LVP programmer. It programs F62X and F87X parts
in Low Voltage Programming Mode. The schematic and Linux programming software
can be found on my page:
http://www.finitesite.com/d3jsys
Hope this helps,
BAJ
