This board is most definately worth the money. I own two of these boards plus the EasyPIC6 made by MickroE. For simplicity and having reconfigurable hardware, the QL200 wins hand down. It is also MCD2 debug compatible as is the EasyPIC6.

Both have pro’s and con’s but I will focus on the QL200.

Pro’s
1. Value for money
2. Ease of use, even for an absolute beginner
3. Expandable
4. Supplied with additional hardware FOC i.e. LCD’s etc
5. Compatible with a number of aftermarket debuggers
6. PIC Controller I/O lines are easily accessible and have at least two methods of connecting to each line
7. Well assembled

Con’s
1. The technical support is very limited but is good enough to keep you going.
2. Does not have USB onboard connector for use with 18F series PIC, but it can easily be added
3. Programmer can be ‘quirky’ at times
4. No touch screen connector

In summary, the hardware is excellent, software is ok as is the technical support. If you want to go from zero to running quickly, this is the board to buy. Even with the missing hardware as described in the Con’s, it can be added to the system.

-burgerfeet