25. August 2011 by admin.

From http://sourceforge.net/projects/usbpicprog/

usbpicprog is a Microchip PIC programmer with simple hardware: one PIC18F2550 and some components. It’s therefore easy and cheap to build. Usbpicprog consists of 3 components: Hardware, Embedded software and a stand-alone program for Win, Mac and Linux.

Posted in SourceForge, GNU General Public License (GPL), Programmer, USB, 8-bit, PIC | Print | 2 Comments »

12. May 2011 by admin.

Check out the archives of the live training from the Embedded Systems Conference in Santa Jose May 3-5.

http://www.microchip.com/en_us/events/ESCSV2011/live.html

• Designing for Smart Energy and Low Power Applications
• Connectivity Solutions featuring USB and Ethernet
• Touch Sense and Graphics Solutions

• Wireless Solutions for Embedded Design
• Development Tools Featuring MPLAB® X IDE
• Smart Energy Monitoring Metering and Control

Posted in Wireless, WiFi, Ethernet, MPASM, Seminars & Confrences, Digital Power, Smart Energy, Embedded Systems Design, Tips & Tricks, Product Review, Programmer, Touch Sensing, 16-bit, dsPIC, Motor Control, 32-bit, PIC, ZigBee, Training & Education, USB, 8-bit, Microchip | Print | 1 Comment »

5. March 2011 by admin.

Thanks to Joe L for sumitting this one.

To win a FREE Microstick, simply complete and submit this form!

This is an exclusive invitation for attendees of Microchip’s Embedded Designers Forum, MASTERs Conference and regional training classes in Asia Pacific from December 2010 to June 2011. Winners will be personally presented with the Microstick by our sales representatives in their workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Microchip’s products and solutions and to ease your 16-bit development.

More details on the tool at http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en548414:

The Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H devices is designed to provide designers with an easy to use, economical development environment for 16-bit Digital Signal Controllers and Microcontrollers.

Microstick provides all you need to get started at a very low cost. It has an integrated programmer / debugger. It can be used stand-alone or plugged into a prototyping board for extremely flexible development. The device under test is socketed for easy change-out, and Microchip’s MPLAB Integrated Development Environment supports Microstick. It has never been more affordable to get started with Microchip 16-bit devices!

Posted in Programmer, Prototyping, Debugger, MASTERs Conference, Training & Education, PIC, Sweepstakes, dsPIC, 16-bit, Microchip | Print | 1 Comment »

26. February 2010 by admin.

For the fourth consecutive year, Embed Inc. has been awarded the prestigious GOLD level in the Microchip Technology, Inc. authorized consultant program.Their products include:LProg ultra low cost PIC programmer for the 3.3 volt only PICs.  $25 each, $60 for three.  
USBProg in-circuit USB PIC programmer for professional lab or bench use.  $80.  
The USBProg2 is the USBProg in a box.  For field use where taking a few hits is all in a day’s work.  $140.  
ProProg in-circuit PIC programmer for embedding into production fixtures.  $99.  
ReadyBoard-01 ready to go board for projects using PICs with the 28 pin footprint like the 16F886, 18F2620, etc.  Power supply, RS-232, debug LEDs and more all taken care of, with large breadboard area for your circuit.  From $66.67 to $89.99.  
ReadyBoard-02 ready to go for PIC USB projects.  Comes with 18F2550 and example software to control pins right out of the box.  Very flexible power supplies, RS-232, debug LEDs, and large breadboard area.  From $64 to $75.  
RSLink Logic level to RS-232 converter.  Converts the 0 - 5 volt UART signals of most microcontrollers to RS-232 compatible with a standard PC COM port.  Requires 5V power.  $18 for singles, $60 for five.  

RSLink2 Logic level to RS-232 converter.  Converts logic level microcontroller UART signals to RS-232.  Runs on 3.0 to 5.5 volt power.  $20 for singles, $69 for five.  

Posted in Embed Inc, RS-232, Programmer, USB, PIC | Print | 1 Comment »

12. February 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.mikroe.com/en/compilers/mikrobasic/pro/dspic/ Basic compiler for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 microcontrollers
A beginner? Worry not. Easy-to-learn BASIC syntax, advanced compiler features, built-in routines, and many examples we have provided allow a fast start in programming dsPIC30/33 and PIC24. 

Fully functional free Demo version of mikroBasic PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 2010 is available for download.

PRO Price: $199 USD  Buy it now and get freeproduct lifetime support.Buy mikroBasic with one of our dsPIC30 or dsPIC33/PIC24 development boards at 25% discount on compiler price! All of our previous customers are entitled to the discount! Price: $149 USD  

Posted in Free Demo, MikroElektronika, Programmer, Complier, USB | Print | 1 Comment »

23. November 2009 by admin.

Price:  $155.00 from http://store.nutsvolts.com/product.php?productid=16889&cat=0&page=1 

 Getting Started with PICs: 
In the January 2006 Nuts & Volts Magazine, Chuck Hellebuyck started a column titled “Getting Started with PIC’s” that focused on the beginner and PICBASIC PRO. It became a popular column and continues in Nuts & Volts Magazine today.

PIC Kit2 Starter Kit: 
The PICkit 2 Starter Kit contains a PICkit 2 Microcontroller Programmer and a PICkit 2 Low Pin Count Demo Board containing a PIC16F690 PDIP for getting started with programming baseline and midrange flash microcontrollers. PICkit 2 takes advantage of Microchips Full-Speed USB device, thereby significantly speeding up development programming. The PICkit 2 Low Pin Count Demo Board supports 8-, 14-, and 20-pin PICmicros. In addition to the PIC16F690, the board comes with 4 LEDs, a pushbutton, and a pot. Also included are 12 lessons to help get developers up to speed quickly on programming PICmicro MCUs.
 
PIC Kit2 Upgrade Parts
These components are added to the PICKit 2 that Chuck uses for his projects in his new book.

Posted in Nuts & Volts, Programmer, PIC, Books | Print | 1 Comment »

20. September 2009 by admin.

Check out http://www.microchip.com/cfc/

Trade in your old development tool clunker for a new one from Microchip!

Announcing the “Cash for Clunkers” development-tool exchange program, offering you a cost-effective way to do your part for the environment and get better mileage with Microchip. After all, Uncle Sam isn’t offering the electronics industry any bailouts; so Microchip thought it would stimulate better designs by giving embedded engineers an attractive incentive to trade up for more sleek and modern development tools.

Microchip’s Cash for Clunkers program allows embedded designers who are tired of looking at the faded paint jobs on their old tools to exchange selected models from Microchip’s competitors for savings up to 30%—up to a $120—on select PIC® Microcontroller, memory and analog development tools (see Web site for details). But you’d better act fast—the program ends on October 30, 2009. Of course, Microchip will dispose of all exchanged competitor tools in an appropriate manner.

Move up to Microchip and send us your Atmel, TI or Freescale development tool** and receive up 30% off the following Microchip development tools:

·         Starter Kit for PIC18F

·         Starter Kit for PIC24F

·         Starter Kit for PIC24H

·         PIC32 Starter Kit

·         Starter Kit for Memory Products

·         PICkit™ 3 Debug Express

·         PIC18 Development Kit (includes PICkit™ 3)

·         MPLAB^® ICD 3 Evaluation Kit (Includes PICDEM™ 2 Plus)

·         MPLAB^® ICD 3 and Explorer 16 Kit

In addition, you will receive a 20% discount off any of Microchip’s analog development tools.

Simply complete the form to register for this promotion. You will receive a confirmation Email with details on how to return your tool back to Microchip and when you will receive your discount coupons. This form needs to be completed for each tool you wish to return as part of this limited-time offer.

Posted in 8-bit, Programmer, Debugger, PIC, 16-bit, Microchip, Limited-time Offer, 32-bit, Development Tool | Print | 1 Comment »

6. August 2009 by admin.

USB Development Bundle - HIDFS, USBBOOK, LABXUA, PPUSB, U2C, 840Z, 2-4550, 2550, 10CAB, ACX, 2-UCAB from microEngineering Labs!

Includes:

• HIDmaker FS Software
• USB Complete by Jan Axelson
• LAB-XUSB Experimenter Board
• PICPROTO USB Prototyping Board
• melabs U2 Programmer in Plastic Case
• Programming Adapter for 8-40 Pin (840Z)
• (2) PIC18F4550 microcontrollers
• PIC18F2550 microcontroller
• 10-pin ICSP Cable
• AC Adapter for LAB-X Board
• (2) USB cables

$999 at http://www.cippsites.com/Merchant4/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HIDBUN&Category_Code=NEW&Store_Code=melabs 

Posted in Prototyping, Inc., microEngineering Labs, Programmer, Complier, USB, Software Stack, 8-bit | Print | 1 Comment »

9. July 2009 by admin.

Production (3 level) Programmer for Microchip PIC on Win9X,DOS,NT,Win2K. Flash and Eprom, 14 and 12 bit devices. Printer Port programmers and the BEL In-circuit Dual PRODUCTION Pic Programmer board.

Posted in GNU General Public License (GPL), SourceForge, Programmer, 8-bit, PIC | Print | 1 Comment »

5. July 2009 by admin.

Check out Advin’s site at http://www.advin.com/rental-programmers.htm for details.

Posted in For Rent, Advin, Programmer | Print | 1 Comment »