Revision as of 13:57, 3 May 2016

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

Installing Pickit 2 Software

Download and Install the Pickit2 software from the below link

PICkit 2 Programmer Software

Pickit 2 Software Setup

Step1: 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.

Step2: Connect the Pickit2 programmer to target board as shown below. Ensure the pic programmer is connected to your PC/Laptop.

Step3: Run the Pickit2 application and check the device communication.
Go to Tools tab click on the Check communication.

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

Refer the below labeled image of PICkit 2 programmer application software.

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

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.

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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>
 [[File:PICKIT 2 programmer.png|none]]
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-=Installing PICkit 2 Software=
+=Installing Pickit 2 Software=
 Download and Install the Pickit2 software from the below link<br>
 * [https://www.exploreembedded.com/wiki/images/1/14/PICkit2.zip PICkit 2 Programmer Software] <br>
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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>
+<b>Step2:</b>
-* 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.
+Connect the Pickit2 programmer to target board as shown below. Ensure the pic programmer is connected to your PC/Laptop.
 [[File:PICkit2andstater.jpeg#sthash.oRFNF44v.dpuf|none]]<br><br>
-<b>Step3:</b> Go to Tools tab click on the Check communication,now status window will show PICkit 2 connected. <br><br>
+<b>Step3:</b>
+Run the Pickit2 application and check the device communication.<br>
+Go to Tools tab click on the Check communication.
 [[File:PICkit2 check communication.png|none]] <br><br>
+Now status window should show  PICkit 2 connected, with proper device(PIC16F877A), else double check the connections and try again<br><br>
 * Refer the below labeled image of PICkit 2  programmer application software.
 [[File:PICKit2 application software.png|none]]<br><br>
-<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.
+<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>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.
+<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:0PICkit2 succesful.png|none]]

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Revision as of 13:57, 3 May 2016

Installing Pickit 2 Software

Pickit 2 Software Setup