PIC Programming with the PICkit 3
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Getting started with the PICkit 3 programmer - a step-by-step PIC programming guide
- 1. Download the latest MPLAB IDE software (see the WIKI Software section for links).
- 2. Install the software to your system - unzip the downloaded file & double-click on Setup.exe. Follow all instructions, to complete the installation.
- 3. Download the firmware for the PIC device you wish to program. This should be downloaded from the WIKI Equipment page.
Setting up to program your device
- 1. Connect the PICkit 3 programmer to the PIC interface adapter (see Bare bones PIC18F programmer interface as an example). Make sure any required jumpers are properly configured for the device to be programmed (this will be specific to your PIC interface adapter).
- 2. Plug the USB interface cable into the PICkit 3 programmer, and the other end into your PC's USB jack.
- 3. Start the MPLAB IDE software by double-clicking the icon on your desktop (if you had the installer place an icon there), or by going to the Start menu, and selecting All Programs > Microchip > MPLAB IDE v8.43 [your version may be different] > MPLAB IDE.
