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[[Category:Starter PIC18F4520]]
In this tutorial we will see how to upload hex file using the below [https://www.exploreembedded.com/product/PIC%20USB%20Programmer PICKit 2 programmer]. <br>
[[File:PICKIT 2 programmer.png|none]]
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=Installing Pickit 2 Software=
Download and Install the Pickit2 software from the below link.
* [https://www.exploreembedded.com/wiki/images/1/14/PICkit2.zip PICkit 2 Programmer Software] <br><br>

=Pickit 2 Software Setup=
<b>Step1:</b> 
Connect the Pickit2 programmer to target board as shown below. <b>Ensure the Boot Jumper is disconnected</b>.
[[File:PICkit2andstater.jpeg#sthash.oRFNF44v.dpuf|none]]<br><br>


<b>Step2:</b>
Run the Pickit2 application and check the device communication as shown below.<br> 
[[File:PICkit2 check communication.png|none]] <br><br>

<b>Step3:</b>
Now status window should show  PICkit 2 connected, with proper device(PIC16F877A), else double check the connections and try again.
[[File:Flashing HEX file to pic18f4520.png]]<br><br>


<b>Step4:</b>
Import the .hex file from the menu File->Import Hex as shown below.
[[File:PICkit 2 import hex file.png|none]]<br><br>


<b>Step5:</b>
<b>The Configuration bits should be set to 0x3F3A.</b>
Now click on Write to upload the hex  file to target device.<br>
Status window will show the uploading status.<br>
[[File:Flashing HEX file to pic18f4520 1.png]]<br><br>