Microcontroller Development Tools

PICulator

The PICulator is a bootstrap loader for Flash PIC devices such as the popular PIC16F876. It allows in circuit programming of the PIC without the use of a PIC programmer, a simple RS232 buffer is all that is required to allow programming from a PC. Unlike most bootstrap loaders the PICulator does not use the PICs on chip serial port, this leaves the PICs UART completely free for use by the application.

Low Cost - FREE for evaluation, personal or educational use.
Small - Uses only 272 words of Flash program memory, zero RAM.
Low overhead - Needs only 1 I/O pin (RA4) + access to the MCLR pin.
Easy to interface - A simple RS232 buffer and resistor is all that is needed to interface to the PC. Build your own or use the µPod.
Fast - 19K2 serial communications with the PC driver.
Easy to use - Drag a Hex file and drop it on the Windows based driver icon, that's it!
Complete - Can program both Flash program memory and EEPROM data memory.
Secure - All data is verified by read back.
Transparent - User application is run 150mS after reset in the absence of a load signal from the driver.
Reliable - Based on our proven µFlash technology.

The initial version of the PICulator is restricted to the PIC16F876/877 @ 20 MHz. If you have other requirements, please contact us and we may be able to accommodate you.

As of Ver 3.11 the µFlash and PICulator share a common PC driver program.

PICulator User Manual
µFlash/PICulator Driver User Manual

Driver & Loader files (zip 36K)

Programming a PICulator PIC16F876 with a µPod

µPod

The µPod is a compact and easy to use interface for the PICulator bootstrap loader. Simply plugs onto a 4 pin header on the target board and allows direct programming from a PC using the µFlash/PICulator Driver utility.

µPod User Manual

Order Code : UPOD
Price (Unit) : 24.00 euro

For a suitable PC to µPod serial cable please see our Components & Accessories page (Order code CABD9S)

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PICulator The PICulator is a bootstrap loader for Flash PIC devices such as the popular PIC16F876. It allows in circuit programming of the PIC without the use of a PIC programmer, a simple RS232 buffer is all that is required to allow programming from a PC. Unlike most bootstrap loaders the PICulator does not use the PICs on chip serial port, this leaves the PICs UART completely free for use by the application. Low Cost - FREE for evaluation, personal or educational use. Small - Uses only 272 words of Flash program memory, zero RAM. Low overhead - Needs only 1 I/O pin (RA4) + access to the MCLR pin. Easy to interface - A simple RS232 buffer and resistor is all that is needed to interface to the PC. Build your own or use the µPod. Fast - 19K2 serial communications with the PC driver. Easy to use - Drag a Hex file and drop it on the Windows based driver icon, that's it! Complete - Can program both Flash program memory and EEPROM data memory. Secure - All data is verified by read back. Transparent - User application is run 150mS after reset in the absence of a load signal from the driver. Reliable - Based on our proven µFlash technology. The initial version of the PICulator is restricted to the PIC16F876/877 @ 20 MHz. If you have other requirements, please contact us and we may be able to accommodate you. As of Ver 3.11 the µFlash and PICulator share a common PC driver program. PICulator User Manual µFlash/PICulator Driver User Manual Driver & Loader files (zip 36K)	Programming a PICulator PIC16F876 with a µPod
µPod The µPod is a compact and easy to use interface for the PICulator bootstrap loader. Simply plugs onto a 4 pin header on the target board and allows direct programming from a PC using the µFlash/PICulator Driver utility. µPod User Manual Order Code : UPOD Price (Unit) : 24.00 euro For a suitable PC to µPod serial cable please see our Components & Accessories page (Order code CABD9S)