PICKit2 - warning about configuration words

[flotulopex]

I use PM.

Thanks for this clarification.

PICkit2 is really great and I was just wondering about those warning I don't get with other PICs.

[botsmaker]

I too sometimes have a problem with pickit2 recognizing the 16f88. It will state that the device is unsupported. It always has a problem with the hex file not having a complete configuration. I gave up using the 16F88 with pickit2.

[Darrel Taylor]

The missing CONFIG words are because the 16F88 has two CONFIG words.

When using PM, DEVICE sets CONFIG1 and DEVICE2 sets CONFIG2.

@ DEVICE  HS_OSC, WDT_OFF, PWRT_ON ; etc
@ DEVICE2 FCMEN_OFF, IESO_OFF

I too sometimes have a problem with pickit2 recognizing the 16f88. It will state that the device is unsupported.

Hmmm, that's odd.
No idea for that one.
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[Dave]

botsmaker, and others... Have any of you out there updated the OS for the pickit2? I havent had any problems with it programming 16F88 or any other pic's...

Dave Purola,
N8NTA

[botsmaker]

Just updated application software to 2.61 and updated OS to 2.32. I get the same response. It will recon the device when I connect it, then when I load the hex file I get the warning. "Device Error-hex file not loaded", "Unsupported part". I'm using micro studio and PBP.

[botsmaker]

This is the warning message I get from pickit2

[botsmaker]

I gave up trying to program the 16f88 with the pickit2 application program. Just use the mplab ide and select pickit2 as the programmer. I was able to program the 16f88 just fine with MPLAB. I used the same ic in both cases, so the ic is ok. I don't know what the problem is, but I need to get back to work.

[Archangel]

This is the warning message I get from pickit2

I have gotten that error too, and when it does so it usually sets code protection too!
The fine print in the pickit2 docs say to reselect the chip ( select another pic and then reselect the one you are using) and then write the chip without selecting a hex, then select your hex and write.

[flotulopex]

DEVICE sets CONFIG1 and DEVICE2 sets CONFIG2.

Darrel,

Where a hell did you find this information? Come on, tell us, you're working for the NSA or ex-KGB people, no?

Anyway, thanks a lot!!!

[Bruce]

Where a hell did you find this information?

It's explained in the PM assembler manual. PM.TXT.

[Darrel Taylor]

Bruce knew where it was...

Come on, tell us, you're working for the NSA or ex-KGB people, no?

I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
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[flotulopex]

Brrrrr!!!

Some freezing sweat drops fall along my back. Okay then, I better never ever ask this question again

NB: just a shame this info was not in some help file (MCS or PBP); would have been easier to find for me.