Microcode v3.0

[Nestyplus]

Hi Guys,

Anybody knows on what's new with the latest version 3.0 of Microcode Plus?

I just noticed it on the site of melabs.

Thanks

[Bruce]

The new version is compatible with Windows Vista.

[flotulopex]

I assume some other enhancements must habe been included, no?

I could'nt find a detailed version history on MECANIQUE's site.

Is there any?

[Bruce]

I'm not sure just what has been changed other than being Vista compatible, but I'm sure once they find time, they'll update the history page.

[Nestyplus]

The new version is compatible with Windows Vista.

Bruce,

Thank you for the swift reply. I tried to click the Online Updates when inside the Microcode environment and it shows that it is connecting with final comment at the right bottom bar 'No new updates'.

I just don't understand it looks to me that their online update isn't really working. Have you tried it?

Btw, I have the microcode plus 2.3.0.0 and I'd like to have it updated through its online update button.

Thanks

[Bruce]

As far as I know only the free version is out. Im guessing a little more time
& preparation goes into the paid version before it gets released or announced.

Patience...;o}

[Nestyplus]

As far as I know only the free version is out. Im guessing a little more time
& preparation goes into the paid version before it gets released or announced.

Patience...;o}

Bruce, thanks I believe you're in close contact with them since you market their product. Don't forget to send a note in this forum when the paid version is ready for released through online.

Regards,

[Bruce]

You should be able to update MCS+ using the online update now.

[mister_e]

AND those having the original MicroCodeStudio PLUS on a black CD...don't forget to read the whole thing about the update before doing it...

[flotulopex]

Hi,

I've bought the PICKit2 from MICROCHIP and received also a 16F690. Well, since it's here, let's try it ;)

I'm using MicroCodeStudio v3 and this chip is in the device list.

After looking at the chip's bibel and the P16F690.INC file from MPLABS, I established the fuse list in the editor.

Unfortunately, I always get errors "undefined symbol xxx" when compiling where xxx are four fuse settings appearently not recognised by MCS.

This is probably a syntax error on my side but I don't know where I can find this information.

Does anyone know?

NB: can't get any answer from MECANIQUE... :(

[Bruce]

Post your config settings. I use this one a lot. It's the controller for our
new serial LED display module.

[flotulopex]

Hello Bruce,

Here is my fuse list. I could correct two fuses since my last post.

There are only two fuses not beeing compiled (bolded) without error in MCS at this moment.


' Fuses
@ DEVICE PIC16F690,FCMEN_OFF
@ DEVICE PIC16F690,IESO_OFF
'@ DEVICE PIC16F690,BOR_OFF
@ DEVICE PIC16F690,CPD_OFF
'@ DEVICE PIC16F690,CP_OFF
@ DEVICE PIC16F690,MCLR_OFF
@ DEVICE PIC16F690,PWRT_OFF
@ DEVICE PIC16F690,WDT_OFF
@ DEVICE PIC16F690,INTRC_OSC_NOCLKOUT

If possible, can you explain how anyone can do this by himself?

[flotulopex]

Bruce,

I just found the syntax for the last two fuses.


@ DEVICE PIC16F690,BOD_OFF (instead of BOR_OFF)
@ DEVICE PIC16F690,PROTECT_OFF (instead of CP_OFF)

Still don't know how to find this out without chance...

[Bruce]

Hi flotulopex,

The only way to know which config fuse options you can use the the PM
asembler & the @ DEVICE options is to look in the PBP header file.

They don't always follow the Microchip device header file naming conventions,
so it's always a good idea to look at the PBP device header file 1st to know
which options are available.