Stuck on first attempt using MPLAB X (PICkit4)

[Demon]

So I deleted and created the custom programmer again and paid attention to the NEXT button.

-TSBUR223673449 -P$target-device$ -F$hex-filename$ -E -M -Y -OL -OB

Nope, NEXT button never comes on, and the command line seems complete if I EDIT the programmer again.



I compile and program again, I see HEX FILE NOT FOUND blink, and the command line window keeps closing despite the new command line.

Via the PICKit3 programmer
-TSBUR171738083 -P$target-device$ -F$hex-filename$ -E -M -Y -OL -OB
or
-TPPK3 -P$target-device$ -F$hex-filename$ -E -M -Y -OL -OB

Command Line Options:
-E erase before programming
-M program entire memory
-Y verify after programming
-OL release from reset
-OB batch mode (leaves cmd line window open)

I'm starting to think the command lines for the PK4 are different...?

[Demon]

I started a thread over at MeLabs with my latest findings.

Hoping someone there can fix me up; I bought my PK4 and MCS+5 from them.

https://support.melabs.com/forum/pic...-5-and-pickit4

[Ioannis]

I am sorry for the troubles you face Robert.

I do not have Pickit4 (yet) and for the 2 or 3 I use a very nice standalone program (https://pickitplus.co.uk).

I asked if they will support Pickit 4 too. Will report back.

I think you can update you PBP license to the latest 3.1.6. See melabs site.

Ioannis

[Demon]

I am sorry for the troubles you face Robert.

I do not have Pickit4 (yet) and for the 2 or 3 I use a very nice standalone program (https://pickitplus.co.uk).

I asked if they will support Pickit 4 too. Will report back.

I think you can update you PBP license to the latest 3.1.6. See melabs site.

Ioannis

Yeah, but I've already spent enough and can't even get a blinky working. Updating PBP isn't going to get this solved either, and I'm not likely to use whatever chip they've added since v3.0.8.4.

Hoping to get some help from MeLabs.

[Ioannis]

Its free for you!

Ioannis

[Demon]

Its free for you!

Ioannis

Nope, $50. Or am I missing out on "special promotion to forum moderators"?

https://store.melabs.com/cat/PBPUP.html

[Ioannis]

Well, there is no moderator offer.

Did you try to down load and install the later version and then auto activate it?

I do not really remember when was my upgrade that I had to pay. Then on, I just updated the compiler and it auto activated.

Ioannis