Houston we have a problem:
I wrote software for a micro PIC16F18346 convinced that it could be programmed with PICKIT3.
What a disappointment! ... and what a problem ...
I have to program also a PIC18F47K40, not supported.
Now, apart from PICKIT4, without spending a fortune, there are valid alternatives able to program these micro ???
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Years ago I used "xloader" for arduino.
I have pickit2+ and 3+. shame I like 328 arduinos or pics that don't need special software or programmable pins.
Last edit: stan cartwright 2019-05-26
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Nearly ANY PIC can be programmed with Pickit 3 using Microchip IPE that is included with MPLAB X (Ver 5.20). This requires downloading & installing IPE. Programming can be done with either the IPE GUI or with the IPECMD command line utility.
IPE is slow but usefull if you are not in a hurry. However, the best option is to spend a few bucks and get PickitPLus.
William
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And in order to install IPE you have to download and install the entire MPLabX Suite, which is massive, the opposite of user friendly and a waste of space unless you intend to "TRY" and use it for programming with a Microchip compiler.
To make matters worse, even if you only use IPE you still have to update the entire suite just to add new devices to IPE.
Several of us are here because we were looking for a way to program PIC Devices without having to use MPLabX and its constant Bloat,, the fact that GCBASIC generates more efficient code than XC8 is a bonus.
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It is not necessary to install the entire MPLAB X Suite. During the installation process only check the IPE box and the 8-bit support box. This reduces the installation size slightly but it sill is excessive ... about 1.6 gigabites just to program a modern PIC microcontroller with IPE. IPE itself is less than 10 Mb. But in Microchips infinite wisdom a dedicated version of Java is installed as well as Netbeans and many other unnecessary files and modules. Many cab be deleted to reduce the bloat somewhat.
The bottom line is that IPE is a viable option for Pikit3 programming from within the GCB IDE when one is desperate or is unwilling/unable to financially support PicKit Plus (or other solutions that may cost a few bucks)
I am not endorsing IPE, only offering up as a Pickit3 programming solution.
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Houston we have a problem:
I wrote software for a micro PIC16F18346 convinced that it could be programmed with PICKIT3.
What a disappointment! ... and what a problem ...
I have to program also a PIC18F47K40, not supported.
Now, apart from PICKIT4, without spending a fortune, there are valid alternatives able to program these micro ???
The PICKit+ Software can program them both with either a PICKit2 or a PICKit3.
http://www.pickitplus.co.uk/
Another vote for the PICkit+ software - gives a new lease on life to the PICkit 2 and 3 programmers.
I'd only buy a PICkit 4 if I needed to program AVR devices as well.
I haven't tried it but I think that PICKit+ can program AVR devices.
Evan would have to say an official Yay or Nay on that though.
Correct. A PICKIT2 can program AVR. Just use AVRDUDE software. I use this method to program the Mega328p.
Evan
THANKS !
Years ago I used "xloader" for arduino.
I have pickit2+ and 3+. shame I like 328 arduinos or pics that don't need special software or programmable pins.
Last edit: stan cartwright 2019-05-26
Nearly ANY PIC can be programmed with Pickit 3 using Microchip IPE that is included with MPLAB X (Ver 5.20). This requires downloading & installing IPE. Programming can be done with either the IPE GUI or with the IPECMD command line utility.
IPE is slow but usefull if you are not in a hurry. However, the best option is to spend a few bucks and get PickitPLus.
William
And in order to install IPE you have to download and install the entire MPLabX Suite, which is massive, the opposite of user friendly and a waste of space unless you intend to "TRY" and use it for programming with a Microchip compiler.
To make matters worse, even if you only use IPE you still have to update the entire suite just to add new devices to IPE.
Several of us are here because we were looking for a way to program PIC Devices without having to use MPLabX and its constant Bloat,, the fact that GCBASIC generates more efficient code than XC8 is a bonus.
It is not necessary to install the entire MPLAB X Suite. During the installation process only check the IPE box and the 8-bit support box. This reduces the installation size slightly but it sill is excessive ... about 1.6 gigabites just to program a modern PIC microcontroller with IPE. IPE itself is less than 10 Mb. But in Microchips infinite wisdom a dedicated version of Java is installed as well as Netbeans and many other unnecessary files and modules. Many cab be deleted to reduce the bloat somewhat.
The bottom line is that IPE is a viable option for Pikit3 programming from within the GCB IDE when one is desperate or is unwilling/unable to financially support PicKit Plus (or other solutions that may cost a few bucks)
I am not endorsing IPE, only offering up as a Pickit3 programming solution.