Serial Port Pic Programmer using USB

[Syd]

Can a PICmicro programmer which normally uses a Serial port be used on
a USB port with a Serial to USB adaptor?

 

[Frank Buss]

Can a PICmicro programmer which normally uses a Serial port be used on
a USB port with a Serial to USB adaptor?

Yes, but maybe it is better to use something like the 18F2455, but this
depends on your project.

 

[Don McKenzie]

Yes, but maybe it is better to use something like the 18F2455, but this
depends on your project.

in most cases, the answer is yes.
for instance, the ftdi family of chips simply adds an additional comm
port when you plug in the USB to serial adapter.

see:
http://www.dontronics-shop.com/EasySync-Premium-GOLD-USB-RS232-Adapter-cable-10cm-cable-p-16139.html

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[Anthony Fremont]

Can a PICmicro programmer which normally uses a Serial port be used on
a USB port with a Serial to USB adaptor?

It depends upon the software. There are some quirky differences in the
behavior of the USB to serial adaptor vs. regular serial i/o.

 

[Jamie]

Can a PICmicro programmer which normally uses a Serial port be used on
a USB port with a Serial to USB adaptor?

In most cases yes how ever, Some USB to Serial converters are not 100%
compatible and thus may effect the way the programmer works.
Voltage levels is the number one rule... Some of these converters do
not generate the expected out of voltage and current on the control
lines that the programmer wants to see.
Also, there are a few that do not support the control lines to 100%..

 

[Don McKenzie]

In most cases yes how ever, Some USB to Serial converters are not 100%
compatible and thus may effect the way the programmer works.
Voltage levels is the number one rule... Some of these converters do
not generate the expected out of voltage and current on the control
lines that the programmer wants to see.
Also, there are a few that do not support the control lines to 100%..

http://www.dontronics-shop.com/EasySync-Premium-GOLD-USB-RS232-Adapter-cable-10cm-cable-p-16139.html

we have the following guarantee on our adapters:

Dontronics Guarantee: These converters are packed in a plastic envelope
that can easily be re-packed without any damage. If you purchase this
product, and it doesn't work for you, return it in a re-sellable
condition, that is, in the same condition that it was delivered to you,
and will will refund your money in full, provided you return it within 7
days of receiving it.

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[Martin Riddle]

In most cases yes how ever, Some USB to Serial converters are not 100%
compatible and thus may effect the way the programmer works.
Voltage levels is the number one rule... Some of these converters do
not generate the expected out of voltage and current on the control
lines that the programmer wants to see.
Also, there are a few that do not support the control lines to 100%..

I think that was in the past when they were first introduced. All the USB-serial adaptors I picked up inthe last year or so work without a hitch. But its just as easy to pick up another one if one fails to work correctly.

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