Karg Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Hello all, is anyone aware of a programmer for the PIC16F88 (and perfectly also the 18F PIC) that uses a USB port and works on a Mac or Linux? I guess I will manage to find a Windows computer as well, just a parallel port is tough these days :) Thanks a lot in advance. , Karg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK. Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I'm using a PICkit2 meanwhile, see also: http://www.ucapps.de/mios_bootstrap_experts.html And I'm a Mac user. The PICkit2 programming software can be started under Windows in a VirtualBox, but there might be better solutions for the case that you've no Windows VM running yet... Best Regards, Thorsten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I on a Mac and use a PICkit 3 and the Microchip Mac Dev tools to program PICs. It works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karg Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks for the answers! :) Since the PICkit 3 (I guess it is this one: http://www.microchipdirect.com/ProductSearch.aspx?Keywords=PG164130) is only 9 Euro more than a clone of the PICkit 2, I guess I will go for the first one. @Rowan: You need to use it with some kind of adapter, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashikoma Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Hello Karg i use a pickit3 clone on windows....15 bucks ...perfect... works well .. i think it's the same unit than the original....same chinese manufacturer ...but not labelled microchip! use with MPLAB X IDE or PIckit 3.01 programmer (free download on microchip) depend the .hex and device.... pickit 2 is better for some reasons... but pickit 3 compatible with latest device... you have to use adapter or building it for each device in respect of datasheet.... and the "read me text" on "help" menu in software Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karg Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 On 16/03/2016 at 4:47 AM, tashikoma said: Hello Karg i use a pickit3 clone on windows....15 bucks ...perfect... works well .. i think it's the same unit than the original....same chinese manufacturer ...but not labelled microchip! use with MPLAB X IDE or PIckit 3.01 programmer (free download on microchip) depend the .hex and device.... pickit 2 is better for some reasons... but pickit 3 compatible with latest device... you have to use adapter or building it for each device in respect of datasheet.... and the "read me text" on "help" menu in software Best Hey Tashikome, by now, I also got a Pickit 3, however, when burning the PIC16F88, I go from error message to error message. My suspicion is that is has something to do with the wiring of the PIC. Could you (or anyone else) please post how you have wired yours? Thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latigid on Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 http://www.ucapps.de/mios_bootstrap_experts.html http://www.ucapps.de/mbhp/pickit_dip40_adapter_board.pdf For the 16F:http://www.ucapps.de/mbhp/mbhp_burner_16f88_adapter.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karg Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Just now, latigid on said: http://www.ucapps.de/mios_bootstrap_experts.html http://www.ucapps.de/mbhp/pickit_dip40_adapter_board.pdf For the 16F:http://www.ucapps.de/mbhp/mbhp_burner_16f88_adapter.pdf Hi Latigid On, thanks for the quick reply, but I don't understand what you want to tell me with it. Maybe I should explain my problem in more detail. I have a Pickit3 and use the MPLAB IPE software. I connected: PICKIT_PIN1-16F88_PIN4 PICKIT_PIN2-16F88_PIN14 PICKIT_PIN3-16F88_PIN5 PICKIT_PIN4-16F88-PIN13 PICKIT_PIN5-16F88_PIN12 In the IPE, I select "Power from Tool" (or something like that) in advanced options. I also tried puting a variety of caps and resistors around the PIC as found on the web. However, I always get "Target Device ID (0x0) does not match expected Device ID (0x70)" as an error message... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashikoma Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Hi karg my pinning yours is right PICKIT_PIN1- 16F88_PIN4 a 10k resistor between PICKIT PIN 3 (so 16f88_pin5 ( vdd )) PICKIT_PIN2 -16F88_PIN14 (Vcc) to connector for external power supply PICKIT_PIN3-16F88_PIN5 ( vdd ) and to connector for external power supply PICKIT_PIN4-16F88-PIN13 PICKIT_PIN5-16F88_PIN12 i power with external power supply in my remenber at 13.1v cause the pickit can't provide more than 5v...so don't click power from tool... i use Mplab X IDE or this (mirochip archive)http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/PICkit3%20Programmer%20Application%20v3.10.zip but don't remember wich was .hex app buggy with wich pic.... (i had a problem one time with the pickit apps) and you've got to switch with the correct mode with MPlab the pickit... also the pickit v3.1 apps don't want to close at home you've got to force it. i haven't 16f88 in my stock to explain you the process! Edited May 26, 2016 by tashikoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karg Posted May 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 @tashikoma: Thanks, I'll give it a try :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karg Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Worked well! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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