Thanks. Yeah, I understand that the bootloader is just for convenience, but for my project I think using one would be a neat idea. (ease for the user)
Of course I read you have to modify a bit your code if you dont use the bootloader.
Thanks for the answer about the 5v. I will try it today.
By the way, another (although related ) question.
Think of the following scenario:
One 18F2550 connected to a PC through USB.
input circuit from a potentiometer (5v)
output circuit involving a transistor to activate/deactivate a 5V solenoid valve that requires: 200 mA and has a power comsumption of 1.0W
Do you think this system can be powered solely from the USB???
What is the limit current that the USB provides?
I have a feeling that the solenoid valve can overwhelm the circuit and make the PIC reset when turn on/off
Any comments about this???
Thanks a thousand for all the help ^^
Kansai