pic programmer died

[Darrin]

arnljot wrote:
Hm, just got nervous

I'm getting a MiniMig you see.

All the assembled Minimigs manufactured by aCube and sent to the retailers have Tiny Bootloader installed on the PIC which allows it to be updated via the serial port.

The original batch from aCube (mine included) didn't have Tiny Bootloader installed, but aCube replaced the PICs free of charge through the vendors as part of their waranty (yes, you have a waranty!!!).

[Darrin]

arnljot wrote:

So I need a serial capable machine... Hm, I think my amiga is the only one. Does it do?

Well hopefully the PIC of the one you've bought is already flashed with the new core.  If not, there are very cheap USB serial port adapters.  Here's one that even comes with a null modem cable as part of the package:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-to-RS232-Serial-Null-Modem-Cable-COM-DB-9-Pin-Lead_W0QQitemZ350094263076QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350094263076&_trkparms=72%3A985%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Thanks to The Daddy for finding that link.  :-)