J jameske New Member Apr 17, 2009 #1 What is the best way to go about a uC programmer tool? a) make one specially for the microcontroller being used or b) buy a universal programmer. Thanks, Jameske
What is the best way to go about a uC programmer tool? a) make one specially for the microcontroller being used or b) buy a universal programmer. Thanks, Jameske
Nigel Goodwin Super Moderator Most Helpful Member Apr 17, 2009 #2 Think "jack of all trades, master of none". 'Universal' programmers never actually are, and cost far too much.
Think "jack of all trades, master of none". 'Universal' programmers never actually are, and cost far too much.
3v0 Coop Build Coordinator Forum Supporter Apr 17, 2009 #4 The best choice is A, depending on the microcontroller it may help debug code too.
P Pommie Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Apr 17, 2009 #5 3v0 said: The best choice is A, depending on the microcontroller it may help debug code too. Click to expand... I would suggest changing choice A slightly, a) Buy one specially for the microcontroller being used If your competent in building electronics then making one is an option. Mike.
3v0 said: The best choice is A, depending on the microcontroller it may help debug code too. Click to expand... I would suggest changing choice A slightly, a) Buy one specially for the microcontroller being used If your competent in building electronics then making one is an option. Mike.
J jameske New Member Apr 17, 2009 #6 Looks like it will be A (with the moderations from Pommie)! Thanks to all for your thoughts and suggestions. They are very helpful. As I am a beginner all I can do is learn and experiment! Jameske
Looks like it will be A (with the moderations from Pommie)! Thanks to all for your thoughts and suggestions. They are very helpful. As I am a beginner all I can do is learn and experiment! Jameske
P Pommie Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Apr 17, 2009 #7 You still didn't answer the question, what do you wish to program? Mike.
J jameske New Member Apr 17, 2009 #8 I'm not too sure yet, I'm just trying to figure out the best and cheapest way of programming/using uCs (doing my homework on it all...so to speak...)! Thanks again, Jameske
I'm not too sure yet, I'm just trying to figure out the best and cheapest way of programming/using uCs (doing my homework on it all...so to speak...)! Thanks again, Jameske