Reliable, high speed, professional quality USB Flash PIC® Microcontroller Programmer with ZIF programming socket and 6-pin ICSP connector. Programs a wide range of Flash devices and requires no external power supply. FREE Windows software interface (details below).
6-pin header cable for ICSP supplied (GND, VCC, CLK, DAT, LOW, VPP1). Please note that LV programming is not supported.
The AS3150ZIF is supplied pre-assembled as pictured complete with ZIF socket and ICSP lead. The board is a high quality double sided PTH PCB (85 x 47mm).
SoftwareThe price includes our own tailor-made and fully functional MicroBurn software interface which is available for free downloading. Software is compatible with Windows 3.1 to 7 (32 and 64 bit versions). N.B. Prolific PL2302HXA USB used in this version cannot be used with Windows 10 and above!
It accepts HEX/Object files and has Program, Verify, Read, Blank Check, OSCAL and Fuse functions. Software tells you where to place the PIC you are programming.
Devices SupportedDevices currently covered by this programmer (when used with the latest version of MicroPro) are listed below. If you do not find the device you want to program here please check our other Programmer (kits 3149).
ZIF Programming SocketThe AS3150ZIF is supplied with a 40-pin wide slot ZIF socket that accommodates 8 and 18-pin 0.3" wide devices and 28 and 40-pin 0.6" wide devices.
NotesThis hardware version does not support the software Auto Program feature. Please see our 3149 programmer if you require this facility. On Windows 7, the "Reset Programmer" option on the "Programmer" menu may not function correctly. All other functions work as expected.
A standard USB type A to type B lead is required (Order Code HQM601B18)
Like shelling peas
Pros: Chip programmed in in a flash
Cons: No case supplied
I tried a PIC3 programmer not only was it a failure the software too intrusive leaving me ages to clean up after an uninstal, the latest version is even worse. As a last resort to gving up I tried this.... success at the first attempt, my first ever PIC Countdown timer, I fiddled with the other far, far longer and gave up. Just two little niggles though, it would be nice if there was a case for it and would protect the components, the ZIF socket could be outside the case, thats why I knocked a start off. I noted the available on board programming chip is available, could have been a through-hole component, a socket far better.... but thats irrelevant. It got the job done far easier than I expected AND far quicker..... when setting up I did things in order without any problems. Oh, I missed something important out, I think Quasar will agree a diagram pops up showing you the way the chosen chip is inserted..... BUT which is top and which is bottom, i.e no pin 1 marker.....and no mention. Pin 1 end is the key lock end this being the top. Be sure to fit the chip as in the window that is shown AFTER selecting the chip..... now that IS dandy that is, it takes the guessing out. DO NOT put it on bare metal as it will short the copper tracks
Submitted by: Pentode on 24/05/2023 16:49:15
