I have an old PIC 16C55-RC/P005 controller chip that I would like to make a duplicate of as I wish to rebuild a circuit that it currently resides in. I am willing to send the complete circuit board (or chip on its own) as well as a new/blank PIC 16C55-RC chip to be programmed.

 

Why do you need a PicStart Plus to do that?

John

 

Why do you need a PicStart Plus to do that?

John

What are other options/alternatives? (I apologize as I am not very experienced with the process programming chips/ Eproms etc., The PicStart Plus was something I came across while researching via Google)

 

PICkit 2 can do that.

Includes software CDs and programmer.

http://www.newark.com/microchip/pg164120/pickit-2-microcontroller-programmer/dp/51M8937

Cost: $34.99

Though I recommend you get the newer PICkit 3 as it will work with newer devices:

http://www.newark.com/microchip/pg164130/pickit-3-in-circuit-debugger-only/dp/25R8311

Cost: $44.95

I can program a chip if you need (PM me - depends if I'm free), but it is easier to buy them from Microchip programmed.

 

Hello,

When the copy-protect bit is set, copying is not possible.

Bertus