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Dr@gon
post Nov 10 2010, 01:29 AM

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Hey guys, I'm new here.

Can you guys recommend me a nice PIC programmer. I'm a little tight on the budget and I'm working something on a PIC18F4620 (40-pin DIP).

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Dr@gon
post Nov 11 2010, 08:41 AM

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QUOTE(tgrrr @ Nov 10 2010, 05:55 PM)
Yes.
Search for Pickit2 or the newer Pickit3 programmer/debugger. Cost roughly ~MYR200 though I haven't been keeping myself updated. If they cost almost the same now, then Pickit3 is hands down the better choice.
Or if you've got more budget, then ICD3 is the next step. Should be >MYR1k in Malaysia.

There are also plenty of Pickit2 and ICD2 clones, but note that both are based on the older version "2", with limited future support.
My advise is don't get a cheap programmer that doesn't have debugging capability.
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Thanks for the reply but I still have a little doubt. When I searched around, some told me the PicKit series is kinda slow (programming speed) because it's ICSP? Can you clarify this?

Ya I was considering those clones, since you recommned PicKit3 I think I will get that one if there is no better option. I'm not looking at anything above RM500. blush.gif sweat.gif

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