Summary of Unique New Programmer for the Popular PIC Microcontroller in a Key Fob Package
Kanda's Key Fob mini-programmer is a portable, cost-effective tool for programming PIC microcontrollers. Housed in a car key fob case, it operates via a single button press after initial PC loading through a printer port interface. Green or red LED indicators confirm success or errors, enabling unskilled users to perform field upgrades and production line tasks without a connected computer.
Parts used in the Key Fob mini-programmer:
- Car key fob case
- PIC microcontroller
- Printer port interface
- PC software
- Green LED indicator
- Red LED indicator
- Programming button
(PRWEB) April 7, 2005
Kanda are specialists in designing and manufacturing tools for electronics engineers. All our tools have the same design philosophy they must be cost effective and easy to use. Our new Key Fob mini-programmer for the popular PIC microcontroller follows these rules and it is the simplest programmer available.
The key fob programmer is literally that, as it comes in a car key fob case. This makes it very small, light and portable, as well being really simple. If you can unlock your car, you can use this programmer. All you have to do is plug it into a target circuit and press the button. If the light stays green, programming was successful, a red light means there was a problem what could be easier than that?
The key fob programmer is first loaded from the PC using simple software and a printer port interface. Once it is loaded, it is completely portable and can be used anywhere. To change your data, such as the PIC device type or the file to program, just reload it from the PC as many times as you like.
Once loaded, the key fob programmer can be used where you want, not where you have a PC. This makes it ideal for use in the field or on the production line. If you need to upgrade your products or systems after they are in service or customize them on the production line, the key fob programmer is ideal. Due to its simple operation, unskilled operators can use it without making mistakes. So, if you dont want programming errors, you dont have skilled staff or you dont want to go on a visit, the key fob programmer provides the answer.
Here are a few comments from our customers about the key fob programmer:
I use it for easy field upgrades on our electronic control project
We use the keyfob on our production line to avoid having a PC on the line.
We can upgrade an end user by mailing a keyfob.
Our remote monitoring systems are programmed using a key fob as the skill level of the person doing the programming can be much lower (you cant make a lot of mistakes if you just need to push a button).
For more information, visit http://www.kanda.com/pic-keyfob-handheld.html
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- What is the design philosophy behind Kanda tools?
All tools are designed to be cost effective and easy to use. - How do you know if programming was successful?
A green light indicates success while a red light means there was a problem. - Can the device be used away from a PC?
Yes, once loaded from a PC, it is completely portable and usable anywhere. - What interface is required to load data onto the programmer?
The device uses a simple printer port interface connected to a PC. - Who can operate this programmer?
Unskilled operators can use it because the operation is so simple that mistakes are unlikely. - Is this programmer suitable for production lines?
Yes, it is ideal for production lines where avoiding a PC on the line is necessary. - How can end users be upgraded remotely?
Companies can mail a keyfob to an end user to allow them to upgrade their system.
