Yes i'm a beginner and there are so many different programers and names for them that I have no idea which one to buy. I'm looking for a programmer that is easy for beginner but still be useful when I become an expert.
That's Olimex incarnation of the JDM programmer...i prefer EPIC,or Tait programmer,or propic2...any programmer that uses an external power supply...the JDM takes it's power from the serial port,and may not work with your machine...search for EPIC,everything's here...
i've designez my own programmer ( équialent to jdm, programs only 16f84a now, but, the futurs revisions... who know :wink: ) , it uses only 11 components, if you want pcb and schématic, you would knwo where have that :wink:
If you are intending to use PIC microcontroller then my suggestion for you is Technocrafts Universal PIC programmer and Technocrafts PIC Trainer Board..
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