So if you wanted to build your own PIC dev-board (like this one) you can use your Arduino to flash the bootloader. This post comes hot on the heels of the Arduino being used as a PIC 16F programmer.

But these Arduino-compatible platforms are far from the only microcontrollers available. The flash-based PIC family of microcontrollers is another popular choice.

Since you lacked the USB interface in your own Arduino board, it becomes necessary to use a homemade/ready-made USB to Serial Converter Module as an efficient and economical solution. Inexpensive and ...