Suggestion for a production programmer with ICD(P) layout

hmmpic · Joined: 09 Mar 2010 Posts: 314 Location: Denmark

Suggestion for a production programmer with ICD(P) layout, like PICKIT2. It _must_ be a "to go" model.

I don't want boot-loader!

PK2 is well but old, PK3 is a real bad alternative for PK2. Don't understand why MC not made some nice software for the PK3 like the one for PK2.

The programmer must be pre-programmed ("to go") and the be sent to the factory for programming about 5000 unit.

Any suggestion?

Ttelmah · Joined: 11 Mar 2010 Posts: 19537

Seriously at 50000 chips, I'd just buy them preprogrammed....

However have you looked at devices like the Prime8?.

Best Wishes

hmmpic · Joined: 09 Mar 2010 Posts: 314 Location: Denmark

Hi
Not 50000 but 5000.
You are right, Microchip have a programming service, but we source all the components from another dealer, therefore I can't get the chip pre-programmed. My factory is doing it. I will take a look at the prime8 programmer.
Thanks.

asmboy · Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 2128 Location: albany ny

is your design amenable to actual in circuit programming?
prime 8 is very handy as mr T says.

i use a simple design for a CHEAP alternative to the ICSD modular jack
that w use to program panelized PCBS - 8 at a time, before breaking them apart

the "socket is actually just a 6 pin .1" center strip pin set on the end
of flat cables that plug in to a set of pads with one pad missing ( keyed )
to prevent wrong insertion - ie; an ad hoc socket that uses no parts - and requires little skill to operate - on finished boards.
the design was set to allow this by the way the design uses the PIC
ports of course

hmmpic · Joined: 09 Mar 2010 Posts: 314 Location: Denmark

Same layout here: 6 single pad 0.1" pitch, cheap and powerful.
Just plug the PK2 in and push it. If the prime8 can do 8 board in same time it will be ok.

newguy · Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Posts: 1909

We've been using the CCS Load-n-Go for about a year (I've been using it for prototyping for 2 years, and our field personnel have had it in their hands for approx. a year). I really like it as it's quite honestly idiot proof. Load it with your program and send it to the factory. They a) hit the power button, b) ensure that the proper program is selected, and c) hit the program button. Very simple, no mucking around with a computer (our field personnel have trouble with checking email at times), and very reliable.

bkamen · Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:48 pm

I would also vote with NewGuy on the Load'N'Go.

Uses the same pinout as the Microchip ICSP.

I have one for zapping units out in the field...

On the bench, the same 5-6 pin connector (you can use only 5 if it really matters) works for my PicKit2, PicKit3 ,ICD 2 or ICD3.

-Ben
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