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We have a lot of PIC experience. You can fill out the form at http://awc.al-williams.com/microtask.htm. If the scope of your task doesn't fit into the microtask format, we'll contact you.

I had some spare room on a PCB panel and did a few boards for this simple programmer: http://www.zws.com/products/epromr2/ <p>I also wrote a very simple console Windows program to drive it. Unfortunately, it doesn't reliably do 256K parts although for the others it works like a champ. I think there ...

You might also enjoy the tutorials at http://tutor.al-williams.com <p>On top of that http://www.piclist.com is a wealth of information in general.

Have a look at this article for another idea. I never did post the pictures, but if you really want to see it, drop me a note and I'll try to rustle up a photo:<p>http://www.wd5gnr.com/power.htm

The Stamp is a great way to get started since it lets you focus on the problem and not lots of micro voodoo. Check out the Stamp FAQ at http://www.wd5gnr.com/stampfaq.htm <p>You might also enjoy the project of the month at http://www.al-williams.com/som.htm which is usually (but not always) about th...

You mention the Radio Shack kit. Here's a few tips:<p>1) Clean the board really well before you start. After you clean it, rinse in alchohol and then don't touch the copper surface.<p>2) Draw your pattern using the resist pen. You can use any permanent marker, in general. You can also buy "rub ...

I haven't thought about those for years!<p>Have a look at
http://my.core.com/~sparktron/pbox.html<p>http://www.kirtland.com/p-box.html

There are several ways you might approach this. Of course, you could just write your own programmer. The protocol is well documented and many people have done it (some in public view, most in private).<p>Another option would be to use a boot loader. For example, we make the APP-II (http://www.al-wil...

The Basic Stamp is a great way to dip a toe in. If you are looking at PICs, be sure to check out this PIC tutorial.<p>Al Williams
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