The PICkit is a low-cost programmer/debugger from Microchip for the PIC-architecture.
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Is it possible to use AVR ISP programmer to program a PIC chip?
I want to try programming a PIC chip and just see, how much different it is compared to an AVR, what are the differences and so on. I've got an AVRtinyISP and would like to know, if it would be ...
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How do I program a PIC12?
I have a PIC12F675 that I need to program. I'm using a Pickit 2 and the Pickit 2 software. Supposedly I should be able to program it using this circuit, but the Pickit 2 software is not detecting the ...
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MPLAB 8: Hotkey for “Program Target Device”
I am looking for a hotkey that will have the same effect as "Program Target Device" from the toolbar or menu.
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Failed to get Device ID - PICkit 3 & PIC16F684-ICD & AC16205
Like it is already mentioned in the title I have question regarding this dev stack:
MPLAB X IDE v1.80
PICkit 3
PIC16F684-ICD (datasheet)
AC16205
There is image of how things are connected (I don't ...
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How to get a PIC32 SPI port working for transmitting data?
I am looking to get a SPI serial port running on a PIC32 (PIC32MX360F). can anyone point me to some good resources on how to do this so that a newbie can figure it out? I am using the PIC32 starter ...
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PIC18F4520 ADC Conversion in MC18
I have a dilemma.
I need to read ADC values from PIC18F4520. My configuration, and code, is as follows:
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DsPIC development board recommendation
In a few months I should begin developing a power converter and I was told I should get used to dsPIC. The currently used model is "dsPIC30F6010" which is kind of "old" (compared to the newer ...
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PICkit3 vs PICkit2
I would like to know the difference between the pickit3 and the pickit2?. Currently I'm studying in an electronics course and am using the pic18F. What I'm looking for is an introductory guide to ...
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Using the PICkit3 and PIC18F4550
For my microcontrollers class, I am using an advanced 8-bit microprocessor, the PIC18F4550. I am trying to program it with a PICkit 3.
I have used the device datasheet and the PICkit 3 datasheet to ...
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PIC UART to work with USART
I face a road block with my PIC UART/USART. Previously I was working with UART in PIC18F452. But when bring my code to use with PIC16F1824, it doesn't work. I guess this is because PIC16F1824 is using ...
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PICKIT 2 verification failed at memory address 0x0000
I have been using a DSPIC30f4011 for two days but suddenly I am no longer able to program the chip again.
The message I am getting:
Failed to verify at programming address 0x0000 (when I click the ...
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PICKIT 3 and 16F684 in-circuit debugger
I am not sure which other parts (except PIC KIT 3) do I need for in-circuit debugging of PIC 16F684...
Do I need additional ICD header?
What about RJ-11 adapter/cable to connect PICKIT and header? ...
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Need help with 16F887 and Microchips 44-pin demo board
I need some help using a PIC16F887 and the provided 44-pin demo board from Microchip. Its being programmed with a PicKit2.
On this demo board, there is a push button connected to RB0 in such a way so ...
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Using Pickit3 as a logic analyzer
I need to sniff some legacy SPI hardware and at hand have a Pickit3 and lots of PIC18F2550/4550.
While there is no project out there that builds a logic analyzer out of a PIC18F2550/4550 (I will be ...
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Connect PICKit2 to PIC18F14K50
I have these two reference images:
and
and I'm trying to put a 6-pin header on my circuit so that I can easily reprogram the PIC if needed, without having to resolder. (I'm using the surface ...
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USART communication with PIC16F688
I am trying to make my pic to send the value of the potentiometer (on PICKIT 1) through serial. At this step I am using an oscilloscope to see if it is doing well.
I wrote the code below, but nothing ...
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Need help with software config on PIC12F629 to blink LED
I started learning PIC some days ago and have played around with different tutorials. Many of the tutorials I have read, doesn't work for me. I always have to change stuff in the code to make it work, ...
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How to show PIC cycles in MPLAB when using PICKit?
The MPLAB SIM has a nice stopwatch that shows the cycle count. But when using a PICKit 3, the stopwatch is not there. Any suggestions on how to bring this function back?
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Powering a Microchip development board externally
I have a PIC18F14K50 with a Microchip PICKit2 and the development board pictured below:
Up until now, I've been using the board only for programming using the power supplied by the USB/PICKit, ...
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Pickit J3 expansion header pinout
I am trying to find out a diagram for pickit1 J3 header, it is not in the manual and I was not able to search it on google. I wonder if somone have it to share here.
Thanks.
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How to Load .bin file using PICKIT 3?
I wanted to load the .bin file to the PIC controller using PICKIT 3. I dont want to convert it to the HEX format before loading. So how can I do that ? Are there any utility for this ? I know easier ...
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PICkit 2: find out why my processor is crashing
I have some buggy code, which is causing my processor to crash. I'm almost certain in what function it's in, but I don't know how to narrow down what the crash is, or where it is, for that matter. I ...
