Hi Don. I just wanted to let you know that I placed an order for the P16Pro software with you. One again thank you so much for offering great stuff at excellent prices. BTW I received my #96 PIC Programmer kit from you last week. All I can say
is "It's GREAT". It was a snap to assemble and an incredible value! Thanks for the speedy shipping to the USA.
Take Care Ken

Hi Don.  Finally found a couple of hours to myself away from the family and had some fun putting together the pic programmer kit.  VERY VERY easy to do. The kit itself is great, packaged neatly, and an excellent PCB.  It performed flawlessly the first time. Many thanks for offering this fine product. Take Care. Scott Arnold.

Don,
The programmers came in today...I am really impressed that I can place an order to Australia and the product is drop shipped from China in less than 10 days. It's about time someone can deliver what they say!

The kit looks simple and complete. I will finish them tonight and keep you posted for future orders. Thanks again from a satisfied customer,
Fred Bonilla
Orlando, FL USA 

Dear Don,

I just thought I would let you know what I think of your DT001 Board. I found it to be the best printed circuit board I have seen in many years; the quality of manufacture, the silkscreening, the layout, and the ease of assembly (everything fits exactly in the holes provided - no bending or squashing to make things fit). Well Done!

Subject: BASCOMLT
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 13:52:32 +0100
From: Rafe Aldridge rafe@oxinet.co.uk
To: "'don@dontronics.com'" don@dontronics.com

Don,
I bought BASCOM LT from you (online) a little while ago.
I don't think I sent you an email saying how impressed I
was - the whole process was prompt, efficient and faultless!
Many thanks! Regards, Rafe Aldridge

From Australia, Aug-98.

Subject: Re: help should i build my own programmer or buy one
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 20:10:07 -0700
From: Graeme Odgers graemeo@TRIODE.NET.AU
Reply-To: pic microcontroller discussion list 
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU

Hi John,

I am a TAFE teacher at Bankstown Technical College in Sydney, so my
application is somewhat different to production applications.  There are a
number of reasons for building a cheap programmer:

1.  Cost effective for small scale applications.  Most students do not have
the money to spend on fabricated units

2.  TAFE does not have the resources to make programmers available in bulk
for students.  We are lucky to have one unit for a class as most moneys goes
to beuracratic overheads

3.  To maintain a learning atmosphere of interest and application it is
desirable that students have equipment that is portable and can be used at
home or work to aid in project design and construction.

4.  The Simmstick product and similar units, offer a high degree of
portability and hence experimentation.

5.  At the end of the course the students walk away with a unit they can
continue to use.

6.  I have found that students will always put in extra study and effort
when the application can be directly applied to personal interests.

7.  Software can be obtained at little or no cost from internet resources
for units such as the Dontronics DT001
depending on the students needs,  assembly, PICBasic, CCS

8.  Its highly motivating and fun to construct and design a unit that will
work first time.

Hope this explains my point of view and encourages other students reading
the list to "giveitago"
Regards,
Graeme Odgers


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From Australia, Aug-98.
Subject: DT001
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 23:08:05 +1000
From: "Osman Mehmed" ose@netspace.net.au
To: 

Hi Don,
            its Osman here.  I bought a DT001 PCB and kit to build a
programmer for Pic's off you last Thursday.  This is just a note to say it
works beautifully and thanks very much for your help.  Keep up the excellent
work.

regards Osman

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From Bilthoven The Netherlands, Feb-98.
Subject:  Re: your bascom order
   Date:  Sun, 22 Feb 1998 22:28:49 +0100
   From:  Michel van Deventer michel@het.grote.net
     To:  Don McKenzie don@dontronics.com

Hi Don,

Thanks !! This is real quick... ordered on Sunday at 3.00pm, got it at
night at 10:00pm :)

Regards, Michel

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From Courtenay Canada, Feb-98.
From: "Thomas M. Alldread" tmaldred@mail.island.net
To: "Don McKenzie" don@dontronics.com
Subject: order received OK
Date:   Tue, 3 Feb 1998 09:34:04 -0800

Greetings Don:

Just a short note to let you know I received my PC boards yesterday,
Feb 02/98 - just six days after placing the order with you.

Six days from Australia to Canada is better than I expected.
Many thanks for the prompt service!

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From Wien Austria, Jan-98.
Date:   Sun, 18 Jan 1998 20:01:05 +0100
From: Peter Stiassny print@gps.at
Organization: Print-Technik
To: Don McKenzie don@dontronics.com
Subject: Re: Order update

Hi Don,

Thanks for the fast response, I have downloaded and installed the
files and BascomLt works.

Very best regards
Maximilian Spousta
Print-Technik
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From Tokyo Japan, Jan-98.
Date:   Mon, 5 Jan 1998 11:23:49 +0900 (JST)
From: David Van Cleef dvc@aeug.org
To: don@dontronics.com
Subject: thanks

Don, Thanks once again for the speedy service.  The boards and book were
waiting for me at the office after coming back from the year-end holiday.
--
David Van Cleef         - Global Online Japan
dvc@gol.com             - Engineering Department
dvc@aeug.org

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From Northgate QLD Australia. Nov-97.

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 21:41:48 +1100
To: sisuser@ip.co.za
From: Wolfgang Maier scorpia@powerup.com.au
Subject: Hello .... and some Bouquets

Hi,

As a relative newcomer to PIC's et al, I would just like to leave a
message to others who may be contemplating using some of the products
advertised via the web and also this list.

I have used these myself and have found them very useful and excellent
value :-

1) SLI (Serial LCD Interface) from WIRZ Electronics. This is a simply
brilliant product for anyone doing any work with serial devices on
PICs, PCs or whatever. A great deal of thought and some clever
software has obviously gone into the design. 10 out of 10 to Mr Wirz.

{Note *** Although the kit is from Wirz Electronics, I must point out
that the design is by Myke Predko of Canada. Ben Wirz was involved in
some initial beta testing as were other DonTronics and SimmStick
dealers. Ben had the foresight to grab and promote the product for
distribution. (Don...)}

2) The SIMM Stick DT001 Programmer and SIMM (DT) PCBs from DONTRONICS.
Initially I thought the SIMMstick concept was a bit gimmicky until I
started using it. The programmer works extremely well and the SIMM
cards are great to use. The flexibility of the SIMM concept makes
prototying a breeze (and enjoyable). The blank PCBs are a giveaway at
the prices DON charges for them.

3) PICOSAURUS from FOREST ELECTRONIC DEVELOPMENTS. For those not
familiar, this is a PIC16C74 (40 Pins) which has FED Basic programmed
into it. It is like a GIANT STAMP, with 8 channel A-D and a Real
Serial UART. It includes a Windows Based Development Environment to
develop programs and program the chip,like the STAMP, but MUCH MUCH
better and MANY MANY more features. I have just learnt to use this
(last week) and within two days have completed and debugged a test
unit which characterises NiCad Cells. This device drives four relays,
an LCD, uses the A-d, drives a controlled current source, and sends
results to a PC for logging and charting. I am a TERRIBLE programmer,
so if I can do this in two days, anyone can do it. THIS DEVICE is
terrific.

4) Easy PIC'n & PIC'n UP THE PACE. These two books from SQUARE 1 are
written to teach users the gentle art (???) of programming PIC chips
in ASSEMBLER. Both books are well written and logically presented.
Both books are targetted at those who wish to learn assembler, and
those who need some ideas about interfacing certain peripheral devices
to PICs. RECOMMENDED for anyone brave enough to delve into the
fascinating world of PIC assembly.

5) NUTS and VOLTS MAGAZINE. This mag from the USA (see web page) is
probably the best and most interesting mag I have come across for
anyone at all interested in GADGET electronics and amateur robotics.
If you enjoy FUN electronics, this is the best mag on the market.

NO, I am not involved in the sale of any of these products. I usually
get my supplies from DONTRONICS Australia who's mail order service is
second to none.

Hope this info is of use to anyone thinking of using any of the above
products.

Regards,

WOLFGANG MAIER

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From New York USA Nov-97.

Date: Fri, 07 Nov 1997 17:06:06 -0500
From: Kevin McCusker gangbox@mindspring.com
To: stamps@parallaxinc.com
Subject: Re: [STAMPS] Hardware not found

You may want to check out the basic stamp windows front end. It is being
distributed by Dontronics and it's 27 bucks and a very good product.
I've been using for about 4 or 5 weeks now and I love it.
Kevin

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From Singapore Oct-97.

From: #LOH KAI SIANG# BD7421850@ntu.edu.sg
To: "'Don McKenzie'" don@dontronics.com
Subject: RE: (autoresponder"sales" handled) Order of "Easy PIC'n"
Date:   Fri, 24 Oct 1997 12:20:49 +0800

Hi,

Wooah!! This is excellent !  Your service is tops ,man !!!

Thanks a million.  

Kai Siang

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From Stuhr Germany Oct-97.

Date:   Sun, 12 Oct 1997 13:02:51 +0200
From: "R.-Holger Gabling" gabling@is-bremen.de
To: don@dontronics.com
Subject: Hey that was really fast.

Hi Don,
That what was almost an online order!!!!!
I'm still sitting at my computer (it's Sunday 13.00 hours) and I just
visited the Sistudio BBS when your message came in. That was fast.

OK then, 

Thanks again Don and Bye, bye

Holger

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From Skien Norway Oct-97.

From: Geir Soland soland@griptech.no
To: "'don@dontronics.com'" don@dontronics.com
Subject: Warp3 upgrade and BSWFE
Date:   Thu, 2 Oct 1997 23:02:40 +0200

Hi Don

Thanks for speedy service - I thought that Speedy Gonzales was a
Mexican not an Australian

Have a nice day!!

/geir

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From Herts U.K. Oct-97.

From: "William Stanley" wstanley@globalnet.co.uk
To: "Don McKenzie" don@dontronics.com
Subject: Re: (autoresponder"sales" handled) emailed order
Date:   Thu, 2 Oct 1997 22:20:25 +0100

Don, package arrived here wednesday morning. What the hell do you feed
them pigeons on? Thanks for the great service.
William

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From Ontario Canada Oct-97.

Date:   Mon, 13 Oct 1997 13:34:22-0400
To: Don McKenzie don@dontronics.com From: "J.Adams" jadams@idirect.com
Subject: Re: Home page link

Hi Don,
Thanks for the link. Every little bit helps. I remembered reviewing
your site when I compiled that Net book and giving it top ratings -
thats why I linked to it. (and I just love the idea of the Simm Stick)

Maybe we can make a trade for a copy of my book for a copy of 
"Easy Pic'n Beginners guide" which I hear is the best book out for
PICs.

Thanks, John Adams

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Date:   Thu, 29 May 1997 17:02:43 +1000
From: Peter Homann peterh@ADACEL.COM.AU
Organization: Adacel Pty. Ltd.
Subject:      Re: Newbie:  Where to start?
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU

David Boone wrote:

> If have done a lot or surfing for PIC sites, and found plenty.  But I
> haven't found the perfect site which takes you right through from buying
> the supplies to actually programming the chips.  Once I get started with
> PICs, I hope to put up my own site with all the info that I used (or wished
> I had.)

David,

I was in the same situation as yourself a while back. My recommendation
to look at Don McKenzie's site at:

         http://www.dontronics.com

His site has collated all the info you need and he can supply bare
programmer boards, development boards, programmer software etc.

I found his site and his service invaluable. I hope this helps.

By the way I am not connected with him at all, just pleased with his
service.


Regards,

Peter.
_______________________________________________________________________
Peter Homann   email: peterh@adacel.com.au       Work : +61 3 9596-2991
Adacel Pty Ltd                                   Fax  : +61 3 9596-2960
250 Bay St, Brighton 3186, VIC, AUSTRALIA      Mobile :     014 025-925

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Date:   Thu, 29 May 1997 18:40:33 +1000
From: "Paul B. Webster" paulb@MIDCOAST.COM.AU
Organization: Webster Medical Pty. Ltd.
Subject:      Re: Ross McKenzie = Newbie Questions
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU

BIG SNIPS------------

> 4. Which development machine could be used economically for a
> production of say 10 units?

  The cheapest!  See Dontronics.   http://www.dontronics.com
... he=B4s just round the corner (as it were)!

  Cheers!
    Paul B.

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