USB Programmer

The microEngineering Labs (melabs) USB programmer is driven and powered from a single USB port on your computer. No additional power adapter is needed. The programmer is recognized by Windows as a HID (Human Interface Device), rather than a virtual serial port. This improves the speed and reliability of the system.

The programmer board can be used for In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) or a ZIF adapter can be used. This arrangement allows you to program almost any ICSP-capable PIC in almost any package. For example, program your MCU in circuit using a development board. No MCU switching between programmer and development board is required.

The new design is small and compact. A dual colour LED indicates programmer status. The connection to the computer is via a standard USB cable (Type-A to Type-B).

  • Low cost programmer for most PIC microcontrollers
  • No external PSU needed
  • Connects to USB port
  • Software upgradeable for future PICmicro microcontrollers
  • Program your microcontroller in circuit, or use an optional ZIF adapter. Alternatively, hook it up to one of our development boards.

RoHS Compliant Programmer £69.95 buy item view cart
            USB Cable (A to B, 1.8 metre) £2.95 buy item view cart

We are now offering a special USB programmer starter bundle. The starter bundle includes a USB programmer, 8 to 40 ZIP adapter and 1.8 metre USB lead

Starter Bundle £99.95 buy item view cart
 
Optional ZIF Adapters
Features
  • Low cost programmer for most PIC microcontrollers
  • Dual-color indicator shows ready/busy states
  • In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) connector for interface to project board
  • Full featured software included with support for all ICSP-capable PICMicro MCUs
  • Compatible with Microchip HEX format files

The programmer includes software for Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP. This software allows you to control the programmer and set the configuration bits on the PIC. The software may be run as a standalone application or launched from most program editor/IDE packages such as MicroCode Studio.

The melabs programmer software is compatible with the standard Microchip HEX format files. Any assembler or compiler for PICMicros can be used to create the program, including MPASM, "C", PicBasic, PicBasic Pro or Proton BASIC.

The software allows you to set configuration bits on the PIC with an easy-to-use list of options. Each configuration option is selectable in a drop-down list. Configuration data may be read from a hex file or from a PIC.

A consolidated view-memory window lets you view each section of memory in the PIC with a click. A right-click gives you the choice of viewing ASCII, Decimal, or Hexadecimal.

A formidable list of options allow you to customize the way you interact with the software. You control what areas of the device are erased, programmed, and verified. Save mouse clicks with options like "Disable completion messages" and "Erase before programming".

The programmer's firmware can be upgraded electronically with the click of the mouse. You don't have to worry about whether your hardware is compatible when purchasing a software upgrade. Any required firmware changes will be included in the purchased upgrade.

A 10-pin expansion header on the serial programmer allows in-circuit programming using a development board, a ZIF adapter or you can use your own custom circuit.

Microcontroller Support

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PIC10F200, 10F202, 10F204, 10F206: **Supported using 10F Adapter.

PIC12C508(A), 12C509(A), 12C671, 12C672, 12CE518, 12CE519, 12CE673, 12CE674, 12F508, 12F509, 12F510, 12F629, 12F635, 12F675, 12F683: Supported using 8/40 Pin ZIF adapter.

PIC14000: **Supported using PIC14000 ZIF Adapter.

PIC16C432, 16C433: Supported using In System Programming (ISP).

PIC16C52, 16C54, 16C55, 16C56, 16C57, 16C58, 16HV540: Not supported.

PIC16C505, 16C554, 16C557, 16C558, 16C61, 16C62(AB), 16C620(A), 16C621(A), 16C622(A), 16CE623, 16CE624, 16CE625, 16C63(A), 16C64(A), 16C642, 16C65(AB), 16C66, 16C662, 16C67, 16C71, 16C710, 16C711, 16C712, 16C715, 16C716, 16C717, 16C72(A), 16C73(AB), 16C74(AB), 16C745, 16C76, 16C765, 16C77, 16C773, 16C774, 16C84: Supported using 8/40 Pin ZIF adapter.

PIC16C770, 16C771, 16C781, 16C782: Supported using 8/40 Pin ZIF adapter.

PIC16C923, 16C924, 16C925, 16C926: **Supported using 68 Pin PLCC Adapter.

PIC16F505, 16F506, 16F54, 16F627(A), 16F628(A), 16F630, 16F636, 16F639, 16F648A, 16F676, 16F684, 16F685, 16F687, 16F688, 16F689, 16F690, 16F716, 16F72, 16F73, 16F737, 16F74, 16F747, 16F76, 16F767, 16F77, 16F777, 16F785, 16F818, 16F819, 16F83, 16F84(A), 16F87, 16F870, 16F871, 16F872, 16F873(A), 16F874(A), 16F876(A), 16F877(A), 16F88, 16F913, 16F914, 16F916, 16F917: Supported using 8/40 Pin ZIF adapter.

PIC16F57: **Supported using F5 28-Pin ZIF Adapter.

PIC16F59: **Supported using F5 40-Pin ZIF Adapter.

PIC17C42(A), 17C43, 17C44: Not supported.

PIC17C752, 17C756(A): **Supported using 1768 PLCC Adapter.

PIC17C762, 17C766: **Supported using 1784 PLCC Adapter.

PIC18C242, 18C252, 18C442, 18C452: Supported using 8/40 Pin ZIF adapter.

PIC18C601, 18C658: **Supported using 1868 PLCC Adapter.

PIC18C801, 18C858: **Supported using 1884 PLCC Adapter.

PIC18F1220, 18F1320, 18F2220, 18F2221, 18F2320, 18F2321, 18F2331, 18F2410, 18F242, 18F2420, 18F2431, 18F2439, 18F2455, 18F248, 18F2480, 18F2510, 18F2515, 18F252, 18F2520, 18F2525, 18F2539, 18F2550, 18F258, 18F2580, 18F2585, 18F2610, 18F2620, 18F2680, 18F4220, 18F4221, 18F4320, 18F4321, 18F4331, 18F4410, 18F442, 18F4420, 18F4431, 18F4439, 18F4455, 18F448, 18F4480, 18F4510, 18F4515, 18F452, 18F4520, 18F4525, 18F4539, 18F4550, 18F458, 18F4580, 18F4585, 18F4610, 18F4620, 18F4680: Supported using 8/40 Pin ZIF adapter.

PIC18F6310, 18F6390, 18F6410, 18F6490, 18F6520, 18F6525, 18F6527, 18F6585, 18F6620, 18F6621, 18F6622, 18F6627, 18F6680, 18F6720, 18F6722: **Supported using 1864 TQFP Adapter.

PIC18F8310, 18F8390, 18F8410, 18F8490, 18F8520, 18F8525, 18F8527, 18F8585, 18F8620, 18F8621, 18F8622, 18F8627, 18F8680, 18F8720, 18F8722: **Supported using 1880 TQFP Adapter.

PicStic1, PicStic1 2K, PicStic2, PicStic2 2K, PicStic3, PicStic 3 2K, PicStic4, PicStic4 2K, and PicStic5: **Supported using PicStic Adapter.

rfPIC12C509AG: Supported using 8/40 Pin ZIF adapter.

rfPIC12C509AF, rfPIC12F675F, 675H, 675K: **Supported using 20 Pin SSOP Adapter.

dsPIC30F2010, 30F2011, 30F2012, 30F3010, 30F3011, 30F3012, 30F3013, 30F3014, 30F4011, 30F4012, 30F4013: **Supported using dsPIC ZIF Adapter.

dsPIC30F5011, 30F5015, 30F6011A, 30F6012A, 30F6015: **Supported using dsPIC 64 Pin TQFP Adapter.

dsPIC30F5013, 30F5016, 30F6010A, 30F6013A, 30F6014A: **Supported using dsPIC 80 Pin TQFP Adapter.

dsPIC30F6010, 30F6011, 30F6012, 30F6013, 30F6014: Supported using In System Programming (ISP).

MCP25020, 25025, 25050, 25055: **Supported using MCPZ Adapter.

**Mecanique do not currently stock these adaptors. However, they are available for purchase directly from microEngineering Labs.