>
> > I posted a request for suggestions about which PIC16C84 programmer
> > to build. I have already received a couple of mime encoded
> > (LARGE) files. While I am thankful to those who take the trouble
> > to send the files, I would appreciate a discussion of which
> > setup is better than the other, and pointers to where they can
> > be found! Otherwise, I will have to build all the programmers
> > to see for myself if they work properly or not!
>
> Have a look at:
>
http://www.labyrinth.net.au/~donmck
>
> There is the free circuit and overlay of a Printer port driven
> programmer based on the original design by David Tait. There are free
> software drivers that include a disassembler, and support for the
> following devices: 61,62,63,64,65,71,73,74,84,620,621, and 622.
>
> This design was introduced in Feb 95 and has the advantage of using a
> 4PDT switch to allow a Program/Run mode for the 84, so it will program an
> 84 in circuit in around 2 to 10 seconds. About 250 have been built up on
> a Printed circuit board I can supply, however I would think that many
> more have been bread-boarded by home constructors.
>
> Don...
>
> Don McKenzie
@spam@donmckKILLspam
labyrinth.net.au
> DonTronics Tullamarine, Australia
>
http://www.labyrinth.net.au/~donmck
>
> Picosaurus-74. The 40 pin PICBasic with 8 channels of A-D, and real Uart.
> PIC Basic Compiler. Programmers from $15 US, and Pic-Axe: A New Tool.