Getting into Pic programming

[MrDEB]

For same $$$ the Junebug will do more

more for same price
no debate
unless your in Washington D.C.

 

[3v0]

Is there any benefit in the PICkit-3 over the PICkit-2?

Not yet. The PICkit3 maybe a bit faster but I have yet to see a decent review.

3v0

 

[colin55]

The PICKit-2 new software is much faster.

PICkit-2 comes already assembled and with leads and 2 CD's. By using a simple connector shown on Talking Electronics site you can do In-Circuit Programming.
All my projects now use surface mount components. Once you have used them you never go back to through-hole.

A surface-mount project looks so simple because all the components seem to disappear.

 

[3v0]

The PICKit-2 new software is much faster then what ?

I think everything on the CD's can be downloaded from the microchip site.

3v0

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

I think everything on the CD's can be downloaded from the microchip site.

It can, you can even download the circuit diagram, the system firmware, and build your own.