John, do you already have a higher voltage supplying the Pickit? Do you just need a 5V regulator, like a 7805 for the LCD.
As far as interfacing, check the voltage level inputs for the LCDs to check if they'll work with 3.3V logic inputs. Any signals from the LCD to the Pickit can be sorted with a resistor divider.
Hi Tony, I am aware of the 78xx range and I am not able to supply more than 3.3V, so will need to boost, to save the hassle I might just use a proper 3.3V LCD instead.
Hi Tony, I am aware of the 78xx range and I am not able to supply more than 3.3V, so will need to boost, to save the hassle I might just use a proper 3.3V LCD instead.
How about one of these:
http://uk.farnell.com/national-semiconductor/lm2623amm/dc-dc-converter-adj-powerwise/dp/8207445
It's capable of doing 5v from a 3.3v source and is cheap, small an efficient.
Thanks Again Kenny, you should work here in technical support!.