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jakeselectronics · 6th November 2009, 08:55 PM

I need a new programmer.

I bought this one PIC Programmer a while ago and it is still a good programmer, but there are some updated chips that it doesnt support.

Like the 16F88, 16F886 and 16F887, and it only supports 2 18F devices.

What are people using?
What can you recomend.

I checked out microchips website and like their universal programmer, but not for 1000AUD bucks.

gabeNC · 6th November 2009, 09:01 PM

pickit2... pretty happy with it and it's cheap.

Mike2545 · 6th November 2009, 09:10 PM

Junebug from BlueRoomElectronics, AKA Pickit2 clone

jakeselectronics · 6th November 2009, 09:12 PM

It looks pretty good.

But i cant find what chips it supports.

Is this the newer version???
PICkit 3 Debug Express
and
Product Search - microchipDIRECT

Quote:

The PICkit 3 allows debugging and programming of PIC(R) and dsPIC(R) Flash microcontrollers using the powerful ...........................

Does this mean it programs most PIC chips????

blueroomelectronics · 6th November 2009, 09:12 PM

My Junebug

jakeselectronics · 6th November 2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

My Junebug

Your Junebug?

More info.
please

Is it compatible with most PIC chips?
Connectivity to comp? USB?

Maybe link me to it...

blueroomelectronics · 6th November 2009, 09:31 PM

It's a PICkit2 compatible kit with a tutor onboard.

Slorn · 6th November 2009, 09:54 PM

I use a Dwengo programmer! Its a PICkit2 clone so you can use it as a programmer and as debugger strait from MPLAB, and its only 20 euro.

http://www.dwengo.org/products/dwengo-programmer

Slorn

Lighty · 6th November 2009, 10:18 PM

PICKit 2, But I'm only starting out.

here a link Jakeselectronics

PICkit 2 Development Programmer/Debugger

and supported PICS

PICkit 2 Device Support List

jakeselectronics · 6th November 2009, 10:32 PM

Alright,
So there's alot of people happy with PICKit 2.
I think Im going to get it.

but whats the difference between PICKit 2 and PICKit 3?
is 3 just a later version?
or is it a different thing?

on the PICkit 2 page (PICkit 2 Development Programmer/Debugger) there is a link to PICkit 3,
But no where on the PICkit 3 page (PICkit 3 Debug Express) does it say it is a newer version of PICkit 2.

Which one do I get?

3v0 · 6th November 2009, 11:15 PM

I have several Junebugs, an original PICkit2, several ICD2 clones, and a JDM programmer. The Junebug is my favorite.

We have looked into it, here at ETO, at least twice and so far there is no reason to buy a PICkit3 instead of the PICkit2. The PICkit2 is about 1/2 the price too.

I use Bill's Junebug when I teach PIC programming and it works very well. In some ways it is more versatile then then original PICkit2 it is based on. Currently my students have a TalkBotBrain from Roman Black and and a PIR sensor connected to Junebugs. It is a blast.

3v0

Wp100 · 6th November 2009, 11:20 PM

Hi,

Simply put, the Pickit3 is an updated version of the Pickit2 designed mainly to handle the new top end chips.
For the average diy guy the Pickit2 wil serve you well for many years, but if you want to do top end stuff in the future then consider a Pickit3 or ICD3.

As well as the ready made Pickit2 and its clones that are available you can also build a cut down diy Pickit2 Lite - just search these pages for details.

AllVol · 7th November 2009, 01:38 AM

Arriving late for the conversation, but show me in with the PICkit2 crowd.

MrDEB · 7th November 2009, 01:48 AM

the JUNEBUG is what you want
very nice unit, easy to use
and it has lots of bells n whistles that the pickit2 doesn't have.

jakeselectronics · 7th November 2009, 02:45 AM

MrDEB, please expand on these "bells n whistles"

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6th November 2009, 08:55 PM	#1
jakeselectronics	PIC Users!! What programmer do you use? I need a new programmer. I bought this one PIC Programmer a while ago and it is still a good programmer, but there are some updated chips that it doesnt support. Like the 16F88, 16F886 and 16F887, and it only supports 2 18F devices. What are people using? What can you recomend. I checked out microchips website and like their universal programmer, but not for 1000AUD bucks. __________________

6th November 2009, 09:01 PM	#2
gabeNC	pickit2... pretty happy with it and it's cheap.

6th November 2009, 09:10 PM	#3
Mike2545	Junebug from BlueRoomElectronics, AKA Pickit2 clone __________________ Mike2545

6th November 2009, 09:12 PM	#5
blueroomelectronics	My Junebug __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com/

6th November 2009, 09:31 PM	#7
blueroomelectronics	It's a PICkit2 compatible kit with a tutor onboard. __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com/

6th November 2009, 09:54 PM	#8
Slorn	I use a Dwengo programmer! Its a PICkit2 clone so you can use it as a programmer and as debugger strait from MPLAB, and its only 20 euro. http://www.dwengo.org/products/dwengo-programmer Slorn Last edited by Slorn; 6th November 2009 at 09:55 PM.

6th November 2009, 10:18 PM	#9
Lighty	PICKit 2, But I'm only starting out. here a link Jakeselectronics PICkit 2 Development Programmer/Debugger and supported PICS PICkit 2 Device Support List

6th November 2009, 10:32 PM	#10
jakeselectronics	Alright, So there's alot of people happy with PICKit 2. I think Im going to get it. but whats the difference between PICKit 2 and PICKit 3? is 3 just a later version? or is it a different thing? on the PICkit 2 page (PICkit 2 Development Programmer/Debugger) there is a link to PICkit 3, But no where on the PICkit 3 page (PICkit 3 Debug Express) does it say it is a newer version of PICkit 2. Which one do I get? __________________

6th November 2009, 11:15 PM	#11
3v0	I have several Junebugs, an original PICkit2, several ICD2 clones, and a JDM programmer. The Junebug is my favorite. We have looked into it, here at ETO, at least twice and so far there is no reason to buy a PICkit3 instead of the PICkit2. The PICkit2 is about 1/2 the price too. I use Bill's Junebug when I teach PIC programming and it works very well. In some ways it is more versatile then then original PICkit2 it is based on. Currently my students have a TalkBotBrain from Roman Black and and a PIR sensor connected to Junebugs. It is a blast. 3v0 __________________ Please post questions to the forums. PM's are for personal communication. BCHS/3v0's Tutorials Junebug USB PIC programmer kit., USB Bit Whacker, The 15 Minute Printed Circuit Board! (+drill time)

6th November 2009, 11:20 PM	#12
Wp100	Hi, Simply put, the Pickit3 is an updated version of the Pickit2 designed mainly to handle the new top end chips. For the average diy guy the Pickit2 wil serve you well for many years, but if you want to do top end stuff in the future then consider a Pickit3 or ICD3. As well as the ready made Pickit2 and its clones that are available you can also build a cut down diy Pickit2 Lite - just search these pages for details.

7th November 2009, 01:38 AM	#13
AllVol	Arriving late for the conversation, but show me in with the PICkit2 crowd. __________________ Creationists have a world of evidence

7th November 2009, 01:48 AM	#14
MrDEB	the JUNEBUG is what you want very nice unit, easy to use and it has lots of bells n whistles that the pickit2 doesn't have.

7th November 2009, 02:45 AM	#15
jakeselectronics	MrDEB, please expand on these "bells n whistles" __________________