So you're new to PBP and want a simple step-by-step guide? This one will show how how to get started with
  • PICBASIC PRO Demo
  • MPLAB
  • PICKIT 2 programmer
  • PICKIT 2 Low Pin Count Demo Board (DM164120-1) PIC16F690
  • Windows 7 64 bits.
This tutorial assume a "next to none knowledge" level. Sorry for the "more advanced" user.
  1. Go on Microchip website and download the latest MPLAB version (As of June 22, 2011, Latest Version is 8.70)
  2. Extract and run the Setup file
    If you're running Vista of Win 7, you want to raise your privilege, right click on the file then, click on "run as administrator"
  3. Accept the agreement
  4. If you want to install only the minimum, when prompted for the Setup Type, choose Custom and follow the instructions bellow. Unless, jump to step 7
  5. Use the default Destination Folder
  6. Check the following when you'll be prompted to select the features to install
    • Microchip Device Support
      8 Bit MCU
    • Microchip Application
      MPASM Suite
    • MPLAB IDE
      MPLAB SIM
      PICKIT 2
  7. Continue the installation normally, wait 'till the end
  8. Go on Melabs Website and download PBPDemo
  9. Run the install file
    If you're running Vista of Win 7, you want to raise your privilege, right click on the file then, click on "run as administrator"
    • Accept the agreement
    • Use the default installation folders
    • Continue the installation and decide if you want to Install Microcode Studio... or not. I suggest you do so, it's a pretty nice tool.
  10. I also suggest you to download and install the PICKIT 2 standalone application, there's quite a few interesting feature included in. Just Install it in the default folder.
  11. Create a new folder to store & test our new code. It's a good idea to create one close to the root.
    Let's use C:\PBP_Prog
That's it for the installation phase