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Make your own PIC Programmer using PIC12C508

ezPIC is low cost serial port programmer for PIC microcontroller and I2C EEPROM. The programmer does not need external power supply and it takes all necessary power and signal from RS232 Serial Port.

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Ibrar Ayyub By Ibrar Ayyub
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CategoryProgrammers & ICSP
PIC modelPIC12C508, PIC16C71
Reading time~2 min

Summary of Make your own PIC Programmer using PIC12C508

ezPIC is a low-cost serial programmer for PIC microcontrollers and I2C EEPROMs that draws power directly from an RS232 port without needing an external supply. It features a high-quality 3M ZIF socket, supports software upgrades, offers in-circuit programming, and includes LED status indicators. The device works with IC-Prog software to program various supported PIC and EEPROM devices by selecting the chip, loading a file, and executing the "Program All" command.

Parts used in ezPIC Programmer:

  • RS232 Serial Port
  • 3M ZIF socket
  • PIC microcontroller (e.g., PIC12C508)
  • I2C EEPROM
  • LED indicator
  • IC-Prog software

Features

* No external power supply required
* High quality 3M ZIF socket for easy insertion and removal of
devices
* Software upgradeable for future PIC Microcontrollers
* Can program most PIC and I2C EEPROM devices
* In-Circuit Programming capability
* LED indication of Active programming mode.

Using IC-Prog for Programming

1. Select appropriate PIC / EEPROM Device to be programmed

2. Load a file, Click on open fileโฆ

3. Put your device in the hardware at proper location and check for
proper switch position.

4. Program All to write and verify the file into device.

Supported Devices PIC-Devices
PIC 12C508 PIC 16C71 PIC 18F258 PIC 16C773
PIC 12C509 PIC 16F873 PIC 18F442 PIC 16C774
PIC 16F84 PIC 16F874 PIC 18F448 PIC 16F818
PIC 12C671 PIC 16F628 PIC 18F452 PIC 18F1320
PIC 16C433 PIC 16C715 PIC 18F458 PIC 16F72
PIC 12C672 PIC 16F84A PIC 16F74 PIC 16F819
PIC 12CE673 PIC 16C505 PIC 16F73 PIC 18F6620

 

For more detail: Make your own PIC Programmer using PIC12C508

  • Does ezPIC require an external power supply?
    No, it takes all necessary power and signal from the RS232 Serial Port.
  • How do you load a file for programming?
    Select the appropriate device, click on open file, and load the desired file.
  • Can ezPIC perform in-circuit programming?
    Yes, it has in-circuit programming capability.
  • What indicates the active programming mode?
    An LED provides indication of the active programming mode.
  • Is the software upgradeable for future devices?
    Yes, the software is upgradeable for future PIC Microcontrollers.
  • Which software is used for programming?
    IC-Prog is used for programming with this device.
  • Can ezPIC program most PIC and I2C EEPROM devices?
    Yes, it can program most PIC and I2C EEPROM devices.
  • What type of socket does ezPIC use?
    It uses a high quality 3M ZIF socket for easy insertion and removal.
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