where to buy pickit 3 in aus - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: blackjames
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2013, 06:04:27 am
content: hey, i want to learn to progrm pic chips. where can i get the pickit 3 cheapest. thanks

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2013, 06:13:38 am
content: Element14 (Farnell) and RS Components both have the PicKit3 for around $55 + GST. Free freight too.

author: blackjames
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2013, 06:41:53 am
content: what else would i need to get started?

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2013, 10:01:47 am
content: You can also get the PicKit packaged with a development board for a fairly reasonable price.http://au.element14.com/microchip/dm164120-4-16f1827-pg164130/pickit-pic16f648a-demo-board/dp/1811570There are others too. Just search for PicKit on Element14's web site.You can get the programmers and dev kits cheaper overseas, but steer clear of the clones as it's good to start with something known.

author: dimlow
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2013, 10:08:34 am
content: I thought the key here was cheapest. Have a look on eBay, there are clones from sure electronic. Very cheap.

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 14, 2013, 11:25:37 am
content: Quote from: blackjames on February 14, 2013, 06:41:53 amCheck out the tutorials (and board) here:http://gooligum.com.au/tutorials.html

author: ttp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2013, 04:55:03 am
content: Quote from: dimlow on February 14, 2013, 10:08:34 amI guess that op is a beginner and getting original Pickit3 to work can be a bit of a challenge, I wouldn't recommend a clone that may have a bit of "personality" of its own. I bought a few things from Sure Electronics and have nothing against them, good thing is they a lot of documentation (in English) available comparing to other manufacturers from China. I was looking at pickit3 and Sure version while (12-18 months) ago and recall something about a small problem with Sure clone. Don't remember details but it was something easy to fix, i just don't think someone asking where to buy pickit3 will have enough skill to google the solution if the clone is not working out of the box. Personally ended up buying Microchip original version when it was on special at element14 or RS, paid about $10 more than Sure price.

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2013, 05:43:34 am
content: Exactly. When you're starting out adding another unknown (the programmer) just seems silly. Spending a little more on a genuine product can save a lot of frustration.

author: blackjames
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2013, 06:15:03 am
content: Quote from: David_AVD on February 16, 2013, 05:43:34 ami agree strongly, i always learn new things with a genuine product, it makes live so much easier

author: dimlow
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2013, 08:50:17 am
content: Price always comes first in my house. Being a mother and father of three hungry teenage mouths.I have never used an original programmer. I built my own clone ICD2, but in the end found it cheaper to buy a Sure Electronics Pickit 2 and IDC 2. Never had a real problem with them. Plus i think you will get the added advantage of the extra education when you don't do things the easy way all the time. You learn more from you mistakes.

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2013, 08:58:52 am
content: Quote from: dimlow on February 18, 2013, 08:50:17 amI agree to a point, but having two unknowns (programmerandfirmware) can waste a lot of time and send you on a wild goose chase.

author: dimlow
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2013, 09:03:23 am
content: Yep, granted.