Post by thread:PICSTART PLUS firmware UPDATE

Hello there ... I use now MPLAB 4.00 IDE for PIC projects with the PICSTART PLUS development programmer. When i program a device i get the message: "An updated version of PICSTART Plus firmware is available, containing enhancements and new device support." Currently i don't need new device support but i was wondering what the enhancements are so i can see if it's worth to get updated. Where can i get such upgrade ?? is it software downloadable ? ... Bart

On Thu, 4 Feb 1999 09:22:12 +0100, you wrote: >I use now MPLAB 4.00 IDE for PIC projects with the PICSTART PLUS >development programmer. > >When i program a device i get the message: > >"An updated version of PICSTART Plus firmware is available, containing >enhancements and new device support." > >Currently i don't need new device support but i was wondering what the >enhancements are so i can see if it's worth to get updated. > >Where can i get such upgrade ?? is it software downloadable ? ... It's downloadable from microchip, To upgrade the firmware, read the README.PLS file, in your MPLAB directory. You'll need another 17C44 though.... Steve Blackmore -- Pilot Consultancy Limited ***** Computer Consultants Telephone 01744 752256 Mobile 0831 768478 Email: spam_OUTsteveTakeThisOuTpilotltd.u-net.com WWW: http://www.pilotltd.u-net.com

Initialise PICSTART + from MPLAB. Import the PSF15000.HEX file through FILE / IMPORT. Then program a new 17C4X with the same old PICSTART +. Replace the old firmware with the newly programmed one. Pailoor Mark J Anstice wrote: > I have a query along the same lines. I have downloaded the upgrade > hex file, > how do I actually program the programmer????! > > Mark. -- Chip Technologies Microchip Design Consultant No. 70, 9th Main Road, Mathikere, Bangalore - 560 054. INDIA Tel : +91-80-3362807 Fax : +91-80-3369451 Email : .....chiptechKILLspam@spam@vsnl.com Webpage : http://business.vsnl.com/chiptech