EPICtm Plus Pocket PICmicro Programmer 1.41/2.10 README file
Copyright 1999 microEngineering Labs, Inc.

This diskette contains the files the necessary for the construction and
operation of the EPIC Plus Programmer.  The files on this diskette should
include:

        BUILD.TXT               Parts list and construction details
        EPIC.EXE                EPIC DOS programming software
        EPIC.HTM                EPIC Windows 95/98/NT HTML help file
        EPIC.INI                EPIC Windows 95/98/NT device data file
        EPIC.TXT                EPIC Plus Programmer instruction file
        EPICCFG.INI             EPIC Windows 95/98/NT configuration file
        EPICWIN.EXE             EPIC Windows 95/98/NT programming software
        PICLPT95.VXD            EPIC Windows 95/98 driver
        PICLPTNT.SYS            EPIC Windows NT driver
        README.TXT              This file
        *.GIF                   EPIC Windows 95/NT image files for help



PIC12C508(A)/509(A)/671/672/12CE518/12CE519/12CE673/12CE674/16C505 Notes:

These parts are not completely blank from the factory.  They contain a
calibration value in the last location.  Simply tell EPIC that it is OK
to program them anyway if it finds they are not blank.  Or check the box
for Skip Blank Check.

This also affects reading a programmed part and writing it back to a new
part.  If the calibration values for the two parts are not the same, EPIC
will report a verify error at the last location.



EPROM/OTP Programming Notes:

The EPIC programming software defaults to a device type of 16F84.  You
must be sure to change this if the device is an EPROM or OTP part.  These
parts cannot be programmed using the '8x algorithm and may be damaged by
it.



EPIC for DOS Notes:

The code buffer in EPIC for DOS is not large enough to hold an entire
8K program.  It will only hold about 6 or 7K of it.  If the program is
larger than this size, use EPIC for Windows 95/98/NT.



EPIC for Windows 95/98/NT Notes:

Many menu items are grayed out and are not selectable.  Some of these
items, such as Erase, are only available for use by certain devices.
These become enabled when the appropriate device is selected.  Other
items, including the entire Edit menu, will be enabled in future versions.

Be sure to check the configuration settings, particulary code protect,
immediately before programming a device.

See the file EPIC.TXT or EPIC Help for EPIC operation information.



PICmicro support, EPIC for Windows 95/98/NT:

12C508(A), 12C509(A), 12C671, 12C672, 12CE518, 12CE519, 12CE673, 12CE674:
Supported.

14C000: Supported using PIC14C000 ZIF Adapter.

16C505: Supported.

16C52, 16C54, 16C55, 16C56, 16C57, 16C58: Not supported.

16C554(A), 16C556(A), 16C558(A), 16C61, 16C620(A), 16C621(A), 16C622(A),
16C71, 16C710, 16C711, 16C84, 16CE623, 16CE624, 16CE625, 16F83, 16F84(A):
Supported.

16C62(AB), 16C63(A), 16C64(A), 16C641, 16C642, 16C65(AB), 16C66, 16C661,
16C662, 16C67, 16C72(A), 16C73(AB), 16C74(AB), 16C76, 16C77, 16C773,
16C774, 16F873, 16F874, 16F876, 16F877: Supported using 40/28 Pin ZIF
Adapter.

16C923, 16C924: Supported using 68 Pin PLCC Adapter

PicStic1, PicStic2, PicStic3, PicStic4: Supported using PicStic Adapter.



PICmicro support, EPIC for DOS:

12C508(A), 12C509(A), 12C518, 12C519: Supported (Using EPICWin recommended).

12C671, 12C672, 12CE673, 12CE674: Not supported.

14C000: Supported using PIC14C000 ZIF Adapter.

16C505, 16C52, 16C54, 16C55, 16C56, 16C57, 16C58: Not supported.

16C554(A), 16C556(A), 16C558(A), 16C61, 16C620(A), 16C621(A), 16C622(A),
16C71, 16C710, 16C711, 16C84, 16CE623, 16CE624, 16CE625, 16F83, 16F84(A):
Supported.

16C62(AB), 16C63(A), 16C64(A), 16C65(AB), 16C66, 16C67, 16C72(A),
16C73(AB), 16C74(AB), 16C76, 16C77: Supported using 40/28 Pin ZIF Adapter.

16C641, 16C642, 16C661, 16C662, 16C715, 16C773, 16C774, 16F873, 16F874,
16F876, 16F877: Not supported.

16C923, 16C924: Supported using 68 Pin PLCC Adapter

PicStic1, PicStic2, PicStic3, PicStic4: Supported using PicStic Adapter.



Note: The included software will also work with the original
EPIC Pocket PICmicro Programmer.  The main difference is that the
EPIC Plus only has one LED and allows the programming of 8- and 14-pin
PICmicros in its 18-pin programming socket.  The original EPIC
Programmer requires the 8/18 Pin ZIF Adapter to program 8- and 14-pin
PICmicros.

Please read through the instruction files if you have any problems
using your EPIC Plus Programmer.  If you require assistance,
please contact:

microEngineering Labs, Inc.
Box 7532
Colorado Springs CO 80933-7532
USA
(719) 520-5323
(719) 520-1867 fax
http://www.melabs.com
email: support@melabs.com
