The design seeks to adapt the GPIO header so that it may be used for programming PIC microcontrollers ... the 6V linear regulator built into the system using the Pi’s 3.3V pins.

Written for Linux users that are familiar with microcontrollers, basic circuits, the C programming language, and can read a datasheet, this how-to should get you up and programming a PIC quickly ...

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