Known Issues

Known Bugs and Limitations:

Direct programming is single panel only.
Checksum computation is wrong for some devices (especially old ones).
Compilation may fail for file "about.cpp" if you have an old version of subversion installed. Please replace the content of file "svn_revision.h" with

#define SVN_REVISION ""

icd2 debugging not working with 16F873/874/876/877 and sometimes for 18F devices: update to 0.13.1
icd2 debugging not working with 16F7X7: update to 0.13.2
wrong icd2 debug executive for some 18F devices: update to 0.13.2
error connecting Picstart+: update to 0.13.2
spurious errors with gpsim: update to 0.13.2
tool views not shown at first or difficulty making thme docked again: update to 0.13.3
crash in command-line compiled for Qt3 when using gpsim

crash in advanced dialog for gpsim: update to 0.12.1
problem with custom linker script for sdcc: update to 0.12.1
register names are not displayed in register view: update to 0.12.2
compilation fails with gcc 3.3.x (ie Slackware): use the following patches [1] [2] [3]

Disassembly listing is wrong for project compiled with picc compilers
Custom direct programmer configurations not appearing in dialog: upgrade to 0.11.2
Compilation failing with Suse due to libcurses not found: upgrade to 0.11.2
Crash in register view for 18F devices: upgrade to 0.11.2
Crashes possible in command-line programmer: upgrade to 0.11.3

Compilation may fail for file "prog_config_widget.h". Please replace line 28 with const Group &group() const { return _group; }
Compilation may fail for file "pic_prog.cpp". Please replace line 560 with if (ok) ok = verifyRange(_singleType, pmemory, ::Programmer::NormalVerify);
Compilation may fail for file "mem24_prog.cpp". Please replace line 34 with ::Programmer::VerifyActions actions)
Disassembly listing is wrong for project compiled with picc compilers.
Parsing the coff file at the end of compilation is slow for picc compilers.
The register view does not work properly when debugging.
The changed status of registers is not updated properly in the watch window.

Version 0.9

Compilation may fail for file "gdis.cpp". Please add the line #include "assert.h" at the top of the file.

Version 0.8

Checksum computation is wrong for some devices (especially old ones).
Firmware uploading for PICkit2 does not working.
Inversed read logic for parallel direct programmers: as a workaround, use opposite logic for "Data In".
The newly released 1.20.0 firmware for PICkit2 does not work with Piklab.
Programming 18F devices with PICkit2 does not work.

Version 0.6

Creating a new hex file with "auto" device will crash: please upgrade to version 0.6.1
Calibration word is lost when programming/erasing 16F devices with ICD2: please upgrade to version 0.6.1
Writing to 18F devices with a direct programmer is not working.

Version 0.5

programming 18F devices with ICD2 may fail: please enable the "program all memory" option if it's the case.
piklab will crash if it's your first use: please upgrade to version 0.5.1
saving an hex file is not working: please upgrade to version 0.5.2<
connection problem may not be reported correctly for USB. If you are having problems with ICD2 or pickit2 programmers, watch for the message USB Port: Error resetting USB interface.: most likely you don't have access to your USB port. You need to setup your system correctly. See the FAQ.
pickit2 do not correctly read/write calibration words for some devices including 10F2XX, 12F5XX, and 12F6XX devices.
piklab will crash when selecting "auto" device in configuration.

Version 0.4

disassembly listing will not work by default: please upgrade to version 0.4.1
band gap bits are not displayed in the hex editor for devices like 12F675 (they appear as being 0). They should be preserved though: please update to version 0.4.1
programming will fail for some 18F devices (18F2610/2620/4610/4620 18F8520 18FX680 18F2515/2525/4515/4525).

Version 0.3

If "libusb" is not detected at compilation, you can provide an option to the "configure" script. Example: ./configure --enable-libusb=/usr/local
program will freeze if serial cable is disconnected from ICD2: please upgrade to version 0.3.1
there is a bug in direct programming 16F81X and 16F87XA devices: please upgrade to versio 0.3.2
compilation will fail for at least gcc 3.4: please upgrade to version 0.3.2
command-line programmer cannot run without a running X server: please upgrade to version 0.3.2

Version 0.2

Compilation will fail if "lisbusb" or "parport" headers are not found (see this support request for fixes).
Serial and USB ports are not very reliable.
Problem with setup of device powering from ICD2.