Hi, I'm looking at programming the Microchip PICs 16F1455 and 16F1459 on my GQ-3X programmer. There is no current support for any of those chips on the 3X, but there is one thread on this forum that talks about adding the 16F1455 to the 4X (http://www.mcumall.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5319). I've actually made these modifications in my installation folder and the device now shows up. Unfortunately the software says that it requires the ICSP/PIC adapter+ (http://www.mcumall.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4264).
So I have a few questions... Is the device file for the 16F1455 (found in the other thread) correct to use with version 5.03B of the programming software (last version that supports the 3X)? Do I really need the PIC Adapter+? Does anyone have a device file for the 16F1459?
I know this is a lot of questions, but I hope I can get all my answers.
On GQ-3X, you can use ICSP connector without the PIC Adapter+. ICSP connector is located at the top right of the ZIF socket. Check the chip datasheet for those ICSP pins.