The K150 is a popular, budget-friendly USB programmer for Microchip PIC microcontrollers

  • Incorrect device selection:

    References

    Automatic Verification

    : Includes a checksum feature to ensure code was written correctly.

    The "K150 Hack"

    : A detailed technical breakdown by Eric M. Klaus explains the electronics of the programmer and how to bypass troublesome USB chips entirely using a TTL serial signal .

    Download the Legacy Driver:

    Look for the Prolific USB-to-Serial Driver v1.7.0 or a Vista-compatible driver.

    • Click the Config menu.
    • Select the specific chip you are using (e.g., PIC16F628A, PIC12F675).
    • Important: The K150 supports mostly older PICs (12F, 16F series). It does not support newer PIC18F series or dsPICs effectively.

    Configure your programming software: