Buying a PIC Programmer (PIC Burner)
Disclaimer. I provide this information just as a guideline for those who are interested. I have no connection with any of the suppliers mentioned in this page. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information, and I take no responsibility for any kind of damage it may cause.
[Prices are as of Jan 2003]
There are many PIC programmers available in the market. Here are two examples:
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PICStart plus from Microchip: $199The standard beginner's kit from Microchip. It comes with all the necessary parts and software. Expensive. See www.microchip.com. |
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P16Pro40: $19 to $42.50This is the one I use. It uses a parallel interface and programs the PIC much faster than the PICstart plus. And it's cheaper! See www.picallw.com. |
In the US you can get it from Amazon Electronics. Here are the parts you'll need:
| Part | Price | Order Code |
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| P16PRO40 PIC Programmer | $17.95 | |
| Parallel straight through cable | $4.95 | BB040 |
| AC power supply | $5.95 | BB041 |
| 40 Pin ZIF socket (Optional) | $13.45 | BB007 |
The P16Pro40 does not come with the necessary software to use it. Here are two programs that work with the burner.
- WinPicProg Free. http://www.winpicprog.co.uk. Works.
- PicAll $25. http://www.picallw.com. Fully implemented with support for a wide range of PICs.
