Pickit3 from Microcode Studio

[andywpg]

I have discovered the programming parameters to program using Pickit3 directly
from Microcode Studio IDE.

The Programmer name for the IDE is PK3CMD.exe and is located at:
C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLAB IDE\Programmer Utilities\Pickit3\PK3CMD.exe
The parameters are:
-P$target-device$ -F$hex-filename$ -E -M -B -L
The -B (batch) is only to keep the DOS window open after programming to
see completion messages and could be left out. A space bar press will exit DOS.
The -L will release the MCLR.
Add an V5 or V.3 and possibly other voltages to power the PIC from the Pickit3 USB.

Thanks for this - the only thing I added to your parameter list is -Y since I like to verify after programming.

Andy

[jmgelba]

IS this the Microchip version or the Olimex version? I am considering picking up the Olimex version from Digikey for about $42US.
http://www.digikey.com/product-detai...066-ND/3471442

[HenrikOlsson]

The parameters apply to the PICKit 3 from Microchip but if the Olimex unit is compatible it should be compatible.
On the other hand, why by a clone when the genuine one is the same price?
If you want a clone they are available on EBAY or from places like SURE Electronics for ~$29 including shipping.

/Henrik.

[jmgelba]

The parameters apply to the PICKit 3 from Microchip but if the Olimex unit is compatible it should be compatible.
On the other hand, why by a clone when the genuine one is the same price?
If you want a clone they are available on EBAY or from places like SURE Electronics for ~$29 including shipping.

/Henrik.

Honestly, I havent checked. I was going to buy a U2 but this is around 60% of the price and I can have it in the morning. I hadnt looked around for the Microchip version because I assumed it would be a higher price.

[spcw1234]

$44.95 from Digikey for a real PICKit 3 http://www.digikey.com/product-detai...130-ND/2171224

[jmgelba]

$44.95 from Digikey for a real PICKit 3 http://www.digikey.com/product-detai...130-ND/2171224

I knew I'd seen it on Digikey in an earlier search! Thanks. Couldn't find it yesterday, not sure why it didnt appear. Is this directly compatible with Microcode Studio? I've only ever used an old EPIC and a U2 which are awesomely simply to use with their GUI interface.

[Normnet]

...If you want a clone they are available on EBAY or from places like SURE Electronics for ~$29 including shipping.

/Henrik.

I can second the use of the clone at SURE Electronics.

Norm

[Demon]

The comments on the Sure unit scares me. I'd be tempted to buy the other one above.

Robert

[Archangel]

The comments on the Sure unit scares me. I'd be tempted to buy the other one above.

Robert

Hi Robert,
My original purchase of PICKIT2 was actual microchip and it failed in short order, which by the fact I paid them licensed me to buy the clones which to my mind are better, have lasted longer, cost 1/2 as much and even bear the PICKIT 2 & PICKIT3 logos, and run without a hitch on microchip software. It is possible they are licensed vendors. I have had zero issues with Sure's products.

[andywpg]

I have had zero issues with Sure's products.

+1 - what he said

[Demon]

Does the debugging feature work with PK3 and MCS?

Robert

[HenrikOlsson]

No, I'm afraid not.
Source level debugging is only available from within MPLAB as far as I know. It's one of the reasons I've been wanting to "get into" MPLAB X.
I wish they'd add it to MCSX though, that and code folding.

/Henrik.