Which device do I need to read out a PIC18F8720 with ICSP?

[Kjelt]

Hi, I am not very familiar with Microchips PIC controllers so probably a beginners question for some of you.
I have multiple commercial devices with different firmware versions that I would like to check if I can read them out (small chance probably but hey I can give it a try) and flash them all with the latest firmware.
What is the cheapest device available to read out a PIC18F8720 with low voltage ICSP?
Thanks in advance people for the help

[Hideki]

Microchip PICKIT 3 is the standard cheap tool, but you can probably get an ever cheaper clone from china if $45 is too much.

[Kjelt]

Ok thanks would the predecessor (pickit 2) also work? I might be able to lent that from a colleague.

[Hideki]

yes

[amyk]

You can do it with a few wires and a parallel port... ditto for the AVRs.

[kayvee]

It's highly unlikely that you will be unable to do that as the norm is to enable the code protection fuse after programming to prevent just that.

I have yet to see a commercial product where the code protection has not been enabled.

[Kjelt]

Ok thanks all! I will ask the Pickit2 from the colleague since I don't have a PC with parallel port anymore  .

It's highly unlikely that you will be able to do that

You're probably right, but I just have to check it out, there is always a (small) chance.