This is a guide to help those who are familiar with electronics and writing PIC microcontroller software to program and use them at home.
The first part of this guide will help select a PIC programmer by comparing the current options versus cost and functionality. The second part of this guide will demonstrate the use of one of the programmers mentioned in part I. The third and final part will explain the setup and use of various supporting hardware necessary to use the PIC microcontroller.
http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~db283101/pichowto.html
