The ZIF socket that came with my PICkit3 did not support the 24LC64 foot print. 7.4.1 Connecting the PICkit 3 in Analyzer Mode.
And then, the real work can begin… Build your programmer The Analyzer mode of the PICkit 3 Logic Tool enables using the PICkit 3 as a simple 3-channel logic analyzer to capture, view, and measure the digital waveforms of up to three signals. Then, in the programmer, switch the PICkit from MPLAB mode to programmer mode. Newest firmware I could find is included with the programmer, version PK3OSV020005.hex.
Usually, you have to upgrade the firmware of your PICkit to something newer using Tools -> Download PICkit operating system. Pickit L (data sheet) is a highly versatile camera for picking medium to large-sized parts or surfaces. It allows operation in bin picking applications. It is similar to the Pickit L (see below), but with a smaller field of view. For instance, you can’t exit the program – it crashes! Also, when you unplug and replug your PICkit whilst the program is running, it’s no longer guaranteed to work. Pickit M (data sheet) is a camera for picking medium-sized parts or surfaces. It’s not easy to find as it’s not officially supported. Then again, it’s not exactly the truth either.įirst of all, you have to use a piece of software they don’t include – the PICkit3 programmer v3.10. PICKIT-3 Mch Np PIC Giao Tip USB, H tr Microchip PIC MCU, giao tip cng USB (28)3896. This software tool has been replaced by the MPLAB Integrated Production Environment (IPE) application that is included with the MPLAB X IDE installation package. You see, the Microchip PICkit3 seems like a steal – a cheap, full featured PIC programmer that can also write EEPROMs! The PICkit 3 Programming App and Scripting Tool was developed to control the PICkit 3 In-Circuit Debugger independently from the MPLAB IDE. Since it took me about 8 hours to fetch all the information together and get it running, maybe this post will be useful for other loonies like me who think this is a good idea □