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    How Can the PIC18F4550's USB Capabilities Be Utilized?

    Thanks I think that really settles all of my queries. Thanks for all the help
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    How Can the PIC18F4550's USB Capabilities Be Utilized?

    Would it come with an accurate description of which pins I would need to connect in order to program it then?
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    Which Circuit Simulation Software Includes PIC 18F4550 Microcontroller?

    Thanks f95toli DesignSpark works out, thanks for the help :)
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    How Can the PIC18F4550's USB Capabilities Be Utilized?

    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...
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    Which Circuit Simulation Software Includes PIC 18F4550 Microcontroller?

    It does but nowhere near the amount of pins on the PIC 18F4550
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    Which Circuit Simulation Software Includes PIC 18F4550 Microcontroller?

    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.
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    Which Circuit Simulation Software Includes PIC 18F4550 Microcontroller?

    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...
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    How Can the PIC18F4550's USB Capabilities Be Utilized?

    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...
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    How Can the PIC18F4550's USB Capabilities Be Utilized?

    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...
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    How Can the PIC18F4550's USB Capabilities Be Utilized?

    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...
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    How Can the PIC18F4550's USB Capabilities Be Utilized?

    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...
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    How Can the PIC18F4550's USB Capabilities Be Utilized?

    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...
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    Tristate Logic - Increasing current drive

    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...
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    Using 7 segment displays with adders

    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...
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    Working out an equation for forces upon an object

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