PIC programming using MPLAB software

[Wayne J]

I made up some new videos for programming PICs. They are more detailed and narrated. They show downloading and working with the Renard firmware, and the flash software of the programmer.
With these videos, you will see that programming is a very simple task and something anyone can do. The videos are short and broke up into sections for quick reference. So.... here they are...............


Downloading the .asm file and sing MPASMWIN software to create a .HEX file

http://jamesfamilychristmas.com/PICprogram1.swf


Program the PIC using PicKit2 flash software and generated .HEX file.

http://jamesfamilychristmas.com/PICprogram2.swf


New instructions for using the PicKit III by 'mmulvenna'


Okay folks here it is. Dont be too critical as I threw it together pretty fast. This is only to program the chip using the "HEX" file. The first few screens would be the same for the "ASM" file but then you should be able to use Waynes videos for the "project creation".

EDIT: You should also be able to use this for the diagnostic firmware, just change the file name that you select in the file browse.

Hope this helps... and good luck. Happy PICkiting

Old man Mike
http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5924&d=1264521468


**** Notes... Links to these videos can also be found in the Christmas Wiki : General Information and Tips (http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=General_Information_and_Tips) ****

[Mudsculpter]

and should be stickied

[Wayne J]

I plan to add another video to this soon. One using the PicKit2 software, just to show how it should be setup, and using it. I think I am the only one here with a PicKit 1.

[Macrosill]

I might have to agree with that.

[Wayne J]

Added PicKit2 video.

[derekbackus]

Thank you! These videos helped A LOT!

[Wayne J]

Thank you! These videos helped A LOT!


Ah, glad to be of help! Welcome to the club!

[CaptKirk]

Wayne, +1 on a great job. Have you considered doing videos with the latest "X" version of MPLAB from Microchip? It has some interesting characteristics that make it problematic for recreating binaries for some of the code here and a "how to" would be very helpful. For example, I've found that it is VERY particular about you having the CODE directive in your code that apparently was optional on previous versions. I've also had some issues trying to compile the FAST code and have it work that I cannot figure out.

[Wayne J]

Wayne, +1 on a great job. Have you considered doing videos with the latest "X" version of MPLAB from Microchip? It has some interesting characteristics that make it problematic for recreating binaries for some of the code here and a "how to" would be very helpful. For example, I've found that it is VERY particular about you having the CODE directive in your code that apparently was optional on previous versions. I've also had some issues trying to compile the FAST code and have it work that I cannot figure out.

I have thought about it, many times in fact. I choose not to do one simply because MPLABS is constantly updating and changing. I personally think and made a note in the videos page, that using the MPASMWIN software to create a .HEX file is the best method anyways. It is easier simply put. Then just load up the programmer software when needed.
I will however, add a video of the updated software if anyone wants to make one. :)