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Thanks I think that really settles all of my queries. Thanks for all the help

Would it come with an accurate description of which pins I would need to connect in order to program it then?

Thanks f95toli DesignSpark works out, thanks for the help :)

I actually have the port on both of my computers haha. I get what you are saying.I did look at the PICkit 2 that you suggested using however I am not too sure how to use it, the programmers that I'm looking at all seem to have the easy plug it into computer, place mcu into slot and program...

It does but nowhere near the amount of pins on the PIC 18F4550

Just so I can see what parts I need and how I would wire it. If it could simulate that would be brilliant but the bare minimal is to be able to be put into a circuit.

Hi I am working on a project at the moment and I was wondering if there is any circuit simulator that includes the PIC 18F4550 microcontroller. I currently use Crocodile Technology and I have tried editing the code to get the chip to just appear (I don't need it to do anything just sit there so...

Thanks, for the JDM programmer would this one work? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microchip-PIC-JDM-Programmer-16F628A-16F877A-18F4550-/320968681098?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4abb39668a[/URL How would I connect via computer would mplab's standard hex programmer work through this? And then for...

I am making this as a one off however I am hoping it will get me further business with different companies (so I want to create it one way even if its harder as to minimise the work I will have to do if it is succesful). The website I was on about was the one I listed (the one you listed I...

I currently have an arduino (Mega ADK to be exact) but because the project is supposed to be permanent I don't want to go overkill on the microcontroller as this will cause expense (the whole project is supposed to be on a budget). Also what is the website showing how to do, its very...

By cheap burner I meant programmer (couldn't think of the word at the time), I want to be able to build the project (a darts scorer) and then at a later date program in updates. However my understanding is that there is a separate programmer for the chip, and it is programmed before it is put...

It is my understanding that this pic chip has usb wiring ability. Does this mean i can create a very cheap burner, or that it can comunicate to a computer? In the case of the cheap burner being possible could i implement the chip into the circuit and then program it later (that's just an...

I am currently looking at charlieplexing that can in theory cause me to be able to control eight 7 segment displays using 8 microcontroller pins, however in practice there is not enough current to drive all the displays. What I need is to increase the current drive from the microcontroller...

Hi I've been thinking of a project (nothing to do with college work) for me to do for a while now and finally came up with making a darts scorer as I can't find a diy one online. So I went to my crocodile technology and started mocking up a circuit. So far I have designed a 16 bit adder and when...

Thanks, that has really helped me in my understanding in perpetual motion. I can put my mind at rest now. :smile: