EasyPic 6 Mikroelectronika

[richard]

i assume you ep6 is connected like this

[Stargazer3141]

Sorry abt the second thread - just getting frustrated!
I did try your code but did not work - I know your code must be solid so maybe it is a fuse setting or a hardware issue?
I am using PBP 3.0.8.0 compiler with the mikroProg suite as my software. It lets you set the config bits when you load the hex file. My config bits set the oscillator as internal, watchdog timer enabled, power up disabled, master clear enabled, brown out detect enabled, low voltage program disabled, Data EE disabled. I can flash an LED so I know the PIC is good and everything is working on that end.
Thanks so much for taking the time and energy to help - I will try again tomorrow.

[Stargazer3141]

My connections are just like you printed

[Stargazer3141]

Could the fuse settings be an issue? What software do you use to program your Easypic7? I could not get microcode studio to work with it - it does not seem to be able to find the board.

[richard]

Could the fuse settings be an issue?

it often is that or failure to set pins to digital, its not the code thats a problem. i assume the contrast is not an issue and that the lcd works and the ep6 board is undamaged and has no conflicting jumper/switch settings

What software do you use to program your Easypic7?
I could not get microcode studio to work with it - it does not seem to be able to find the board.

command line use for the mikro onboard icd doesn't seem to be a possibility, its not going to run from the msc button.
i just load the hex file manually , if you compile my code the config fuse settings are embedded in the hex file
there is no need to set them

you could upgrade to 3.0.10 for free

[richard]

you realise there are two 18pin skts on the board for different chip pinouts, you need to use the proper one

[Stargazer3141]

I do realize there are two sockets - i am using socket B, and I can flash an LED so I think it is set up correctly

[Stargazer3141]

i set my pins to digital using cmcon=7 , but I think that only sets Port A to digital. By default, is port B digital? Do I need a command to do that?
I will try your code again tonight - thank you so much for your help!