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In this tutorial we will see how to upload hex file using [https://www.exploreembedded.com/product/PIC%20USB%20Programmer PICKit 2 programmer]. PICkit 2 is low cost programmer. It is capable to program most of the  PIC controllers. <br>
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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>
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Below shown image is Explore Embedded PIC programmer which is PICkit 2 compatible. <br>
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=Installing PICkit 2 Software=
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=Installing Pickit 2 Software=
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For installing PICkit2 Software we need to download the below mentioned PICKit 2 Programmer software. <br>
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Download and Install the Pickit2 software from the below link.
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* [https://www.exploreembedded.com/wiki/images/1/14/PICkit2.zip PICkit 2 Programmer Software] <br>
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* [https://www.exploreembedded.com/wiki/images/1/14/PICkit2.zip PICkit 2 Programmer Software] <br><br>
  
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=Launching  PICkit 2 Software=
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=Pickit 2 Software Setup=
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<b>Step1:</b> Once we download the PICKit programmer Software, start the PICkit 2 Software by selecting Start>Programs>Microchip>PICkit 2. When the PICkit 2 Programmer application is first opened, it will attempt to identify the connected device by the device ID and display it in the Configuration window. In our case it is showing PICkit 2 not found because PICkit 2 is not connected to target device yet.  Refer below image. <br>
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<b>Step1:</b>  
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Connect the Pickit2 programmer to target board as shown below. <b>Ensure the Boot Jumper is disconnected</b>.
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<b>Step2:</b> Plug one end of the USB cable into PICkit 2 USB connector. Plug the other end into a USB port on your PC. <br>
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* Connect the PICkit 2 to a target board via a 6-pin connector. The target board can be the Explore Starter PIC board or Explore PIC Breakout board.Refer the below image for board connection.
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<b>Step3:</b> Go to Tools tab click on the Check communication,now status window will show PICkit 2 connected. <br><br>
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<b>Step2:</b>
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Run the Pickit2 application and check the device communication as shown below.<br>  
 
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* Refer the below labeled image of PICkit 2 programmer application software.
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<b>Step3:</b>
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Now status window should show  PICkit 2 connected, with proper device(PIC16F877A), else double check the connections and try again.
 
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<b>Step4:</b>To import a compiled program (hex file) to be programmed into the target device, select File>Import HEX as shown in below image.
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<b>Step4:</b>
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Import the .hex file from the menu File->Import Hex as shown below.
 
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<b>Step5:</b>After a device family has been selected and a hex file has been imported, the target device can be programmed by clicking '''Write'''. The device will be erased and programmed with the hex code previously imported. Status window will show Programming Successful.Refer below image.
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<b>Step5:</b>
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<b>The Configuration bits should be set to 0x3F3A.</b>
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Now click on Write to upload the hex file to target device.<br>
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Status window will show the uploading status.<br>
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[[File:0PICkit2 succesful.png|none]] <br><br>
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Latest revision as of 17:59, 14 March 2017

In this tutorial we will see how to upload hex file using the below PICKit 2 programmer.

PICKIT 2 programmer.png


Installing Pickit 2 Software

Download and Install the Pickit2 software from the below link.

Pickit 2 Software Setup

Step1: Connect the Pickit2 programmer to target board as shown below. Ensure the Boot Jumper is disconnected.

PICkit2andstater.jpeg



Step2: Run the Pickit2 application and check the device communication as shown below.

PICkit2 check communication.png


Step3: Now status window should show PICkit 2 connected, with proper device(PIC16F877A), else double check the connections and try again.

PICKit2 application software.png



Step4: Import the .hex file from the menu File->Import Hex as shown below.

PICkit 2 import hex file.png



Step5: The Configuration bits should be set to 0x3F3A. Now click on Write to upload the hex file to target device.
Status window will show the uploading status.

0PICkit2 succesful.png


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