PICkit 2 "pk2cmd" update for 2.6x device files (MichaelS)
By popular demand, here is an unofficial, testing version of the pk2cmd application modified to work with the latest 2.6x device files (same as the current version of the GUI). As usual, device file...
View ArticleUniversal Seat (waynerr@comcast.net)
Hello, I am a novice with PICs. I have programmed maybe ten PICs, successfully, but only a few. I have purchased a PICkit 3 with the cables and stuff to go with it. The instructions on the use of the...
View ArticlePICKIT3 and PIC32MZ2048ECM063 (ElliotHC)
Hi, I am trying to connect a PICKIT3 with a PIC32MZ2048ECM064 with the In Circuit programming connection and I keep getting 'Unable to connect to the target device, Failed to get Device ID. I am...
View ArticlePK3CMD closes it's window when error occurs (Frizie)
Hi folks! Hmmm, now I've bought a PICkit3 and I have the same (stand-alone) issue as with the PICkit2 years ago. What is the problem with PICkit3 and was the solution for PICkit2? Well, the stand-alone...
View Articlepickit2 - PIC16F1788 (bandi12)
Hello. I am trying to program PIC16F1788 with pickit2. I downloaded multiple deviceFiles saying that they support this model but the pickit2 software is still saying unsuported part. Dose anybody...
View ArticleJTAG file for PIC32MX695F512H (cyd)
Good Afternoon, Thank you for considering my problem! I am attempting to program a custom board consisting of a XC2C32A cpld, and a PIC32MX695F512H. The programming device is Xilinxes' Platform Cable...
View ArticlePickit3 - Maximum size for "Programmer to go" (DirkF)
Hello,what is the maximum size the Pickit 3 can handle in "programmer to go" mode ?I am using PIC32 chips, which have 128 / 256 / 512 KB of Flash memory.Now in the Beginning of the project, my program...
View ArticleReading Pickit3 with "Programmer to Go" (Trewlod)
Hi everybody, There is some way to read a program saved in the PicKit3 via "Programmer to Go"?I think that it is not possible, but if yes: we can protect it with the "code protect bit"? Thank you...
View ArticleTarget Id wrong using DSPIC33EP512GM304 with PICKIT3 (cpeckham)
I have been using the PICKIT3 with a pcb using the DSPIC33FJ128GP804 and all works great. The PicKIT is connected to PGED1/C1 on pins 21 and 22 of the FJ part. I then changed the part to a...
View ArticlePICkit2 cheaper hardware (Motz)
In order to have access more hobbyist at PICKIT2 hardware I thought to design a cheaper version. Exist cheaper PIC16F1455 with USB. I wrote here if someone joins the project to modify schematic. I...
View ArticleTag Connect "Plug of Nails"... anyone used one with a PICkit3? (SpokaneNexus)
Has anyone tried the Tag Connect "Plug of Nails" with Microchip debuggers/programmers? I really like the concept, but am concerned that adding the cable length plus adapter board (from RJ to six-pin...
View ArticleProgram HEX file with MPLB IDE and Pickit 3 (AlecTrician)
I am sure this has come up before but I couldn't find with a search.The title say's it all, If anyone can provide a link, It would be much appreciated.In the old Pickit 2 it was a cinch with the stand...
View ArticlePicKit 3 and ESD (viki2000)
In a very specific setup, the connections between PicKit 3 and the target board are exposed. There is a mother edge connector with 5 pins where the target board with the PIC MCU is inserted. There is a...
View ArticlePICKIT3 is missing its Device Data (pickit3... sinister joke created in some...
OK so I got C18 compiler working with the 18f45k20, so I tried a new chip with the ht soft picc lite for the 16f684. Got that working... all after alot of hair pulling... well now that that works now...
View ArticleLatest MPLAB IDE / IPE 3.45 on Linux with bios upgrade on PM3 20161110 (swmcl)
Hi,Somehow everything has gone smoothly for me so far but I get the following message after upgrading the BIOS on the PM3. **********MPLAB OS Suite Version .............. .....81.01.99 BIOS Version...
View ArticleThird dead PICKit 3 (arigead)
I play with a number of PIC processors and use a PICKit-3 a lot. Every few months I find that they just crap out, lights on but nobody home. I've just managed to upset and brick my third PICKit-3, the...
View ArticlePICkit3 / PICDEM PLUS gives "too much current" error at 5V (fsonnichsen)
I have moved from a PIC18LF26K22 to a PIC18F26K22 for a special application. I am using my old PICkit3 with the new version of X IDE on a PICDEM 16 Plus board. I have set the configuration for the...
View ArticlePICkit2 - What is its future...don't want to be forced into PICkit3 (road...
Hi everybody, I have been using PICkit2 for about 3 years (when I have the time.) I am very satisfied with the variety and choices of PIC micros I have available (all 8-bit 8, 14 and 18 pin) at the...
View ArticleVerify Failed: Address (doge)
On PIC18F14K50, when I set bit6 of CONFIG7H (EBTRB , boot block table read protection bit), then read the device memory from pickit3, the data on address "0000" is always "00" and verified fail. but...
View Articlestarter kit 3 in mplab X (christou2c)
i get the pic32 strater kit III so sisapointed the I/O can't be used for cause of it's flat weird connector and the expension board is way expensive! so i just i want to start to learn the pic32 by...
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