Robotic - MPLAB

What is MPLAB IDE?
MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is a free, integrated toolset for the development of embedded applications employing Microchip's PIC® and dsPIC® microcontrollers. MPLAB IDE runs as a 32-bit application on MS Windows®, is easy to use and includes a host of free software components for fast application development and super-charged debugging. MPLAB IDE also serves as a single, unified graphical user interface for additional Microchip and third party software and hardware development tools. Moving between tools is a snap, and upgrading from the free software simulator to hardware debug and programming tools is done in a flash because MPLAB IDE has the same user interface for all tools.

Don't know where to start?
Download MPLAB IDE and use the tutorial in the MPLAB IDE Quick Start manual at the bottom of this page to explore how easy it is to create an application. Write assembly code, build and assemble your project with MPLAB's wizards, then test your code with the built-in simulator and debugger. When you are ready to test your own application, select one of our low-cost debugger/programmers to program a device and analyze your hardware.

Want to write your code in C?
Choose MPLAB C18, the highly optimized compiler for the PIC18 series microcontrollers, or try the newest Microchip's language tools compiler, MPLAB C30, targeted at the high performance PIC24 and dsPIC digital signal controllers. Or, use one of the many products from third party language tools vendors. Most integrate into MPLAB IDE to function transparently from the MPLAB project manager, editor and debugger.

Learn about MPLAB IDE with on-line seminars?
See the Microchip Web Seminars for up-to-date information on using Microchip products. The archive section contains the Introduction to MPLAB IDE Web Seminar for a tutorial that will get you started quickly with MPLAB projects. A seminar entitled Tips and Tricks in MPLAB IDE identifies many of the latest features to make code development even easier. The Visual Device Initializer is demonstrated in a VDI Seminar. There is also an Overview of Microchip Development Tools Seminar, and a walk-through of the powerful features of the simulator and stimulus generator in the MPLAB SIM Seminar.
MPLAB IDE features include:
Flexible customizable programmer's text editor
Fully integrated debugging with right mouse click menus for breakpoints, trace and editor functions
Tabbed editor option or separate source windows
Recordable macro
Context sensitive color highlighting for assembly, C and BASIC code readability
Auto indent
Choice of fonts
Adjustable tab size
Custom tool bars
Auto indent tab to space conversion
Brace match
Comment/uncomment block
Bookmarks
Code folding/browsing to expand and collapse areas of code for more efficient browsing
Find in files
Find in project
Mouse over variable to instantly evaluate the contents of variables and registers
Set breakpoints directly in editor to instantly make changes and evaluate their effects
Set tracepoints directly in editor to quickly mark points for trace collection of real time activity
Run to cursor
Set PC to cursor

Simple, powerful Source level debugging
Auto alignment of breakpoints after source code modification
Mouse-over variable inspection
Drag and drop variables to watch windows
Watch variables, structures and arrays
Mixed source code/disassembly view
Stack symbolic return label display
Automatic single-step "animate" feature
Pass counts and break on PIC18F, PIC24 and dsPIC file register R/W for MPLAB ICD 2
Step-Out-Of function
Custom hot keys
Powerful simulator stimulus generator
Trace to source correlation to compare real time data collected with original source code and comments


Latest Production Release:
MPLAB IDE v7.60 New in MPLAB IDE v7.60:
The most recent full release of MPLAB IDE v7.60 introduces these new features:

MPLAB IDE - Expanded trace captures and displays more data using a disk buffer up to 2G byte. - Multiple path inclusions in project build options replaces the previous single line, semi comma delimited entry. - ASM30 files can be processed through the Microchip C preprocessor so that C style directives embedded in assembly files are converted by the preprocessor. - Relative paths are now supported in the Project Wizard. - Standard “make files” can be generated for all processors. - The DMCI (Data Monitor and Control Interface) has new sliders, split window panes, data capture graph buffers, and a number of other enhancements.

MPLAB REAL ICE - MPLAB REAL ICE can collect and display data in the DMCI. - PIC18 support, software breakpoints for 16-bit devices, and complex triggers are now supported

MPLAB SIM - Simulator code coverage is re-designed in the simulator to be exactly like in-circuit emulators

New device support: For full specific device support listings and details on changes to MPLAB IDE v7.60, refer to the associated release notes.


New in MPLAB IDE v7.61 Interim Release:
Docking Windows: This release introduces an improved facility for standard docking windows. .
REAL ICE Stopwatch:
REAL ICE now provides an MPLAB ICE-style stopwatch.
REAL ICE Complex Breakpoints: Breakpoints can be grouped by sequencing or combined with a Boolean AND operation. Code Folding in Assembly Language: A comment with an open brace (;}) indents the following block. A comment with a closing brace (;{) out-dents the following block.
Reading Device ID via PM3 utilities: A new switch has been added to PM3CMD to read the Device ID of the device in the programmer.
Calibration Memory programming in PRO MATE II: An MPLAB ICD 2-style facility to program calibration memory is now presented in the PRO MATE II menus.
New part support. Check the Release Notes for support by the individual components


New in MPLAB IDE v7.61:
The most recent interim release of MPLAB IDE v7.61 introduces these new features over v7.60
Docking Windows: This release introduces an improved facility for standard docking windows. .
REAL ICE Stopwatch: REAL ICE now provides an MPLAB ICE-style stopwatch.
REAL ICE Complex Breakpoints: Breakpoints can be grouped by sequencing or combined with a Boolean AND operation.
Code Folding in Assembly Language: A comment with an open brace (;}) indents the following block. A comment with a closing brace (;{) out-dents the following block.
Reading Device ID via PM3 utilities: A new switch has been added to PM3CMD to read the Device ID of the device in the programmer.
Calibration Memory programming in PRO MATE II: An MPLAB ICD 2-style facility to program calibration memory is now presented in the PRO MATE II menus.
New part support: Check the v7.61 Release Notes for support by the individual components


Proteus VSM SPICE Simulator
Labcenter Electronic’s Proteus VSM MPLAB viewer enables schematic capture for Microchip embedded software development. The Proteus VSM plug-in functions as a mixed mode SPICE simulator for MPLAB IDE and is available as a separate download below. Install MPLAB v7.5x, then install the Proteus VSM plug-in.. Please direct any comments or questions about MPLAB IDE to the MPLAB IDE Online Discussion Group in the Development Tools Forum or to http://support.microchip.com. Archived versions of older MPLAB IDE software and MPLAB ASM30/LINK30 GCC source are available here. If you have problems with the installation check http://consumer.installshield.com. If you have any difficulties downloading any of these files, please e-mail webcorrections@microchip.com

Robotic - MicroCode

MicroCode Studio is a powerful, visual Integrated Development
Environment (IDE) with In Circuit Debugging (ICD) capability
designed specifically for microEngineering Labs PICBASIC™
and PICBASIC PRO™ compiler.

The main editor provides full syntax highlighting of your code
with context sensitive keyword help and syntax hints. The code
explorer allows you to automatically jump to include files,
defines, constants, variables, aliases and modifiers, symbols
and labels, that are contained within your source code. Full cut,
copy, paste and undo is provided, together with search and
replace features.

MicroCode Studio now includes EasyHID Wizard, a free code generation tool that enables a user to quickly implement bi-directional communication between an embedded PIC™ microcontroller and a PC.

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Full syntax highlighting of your source code Quickly jump to include files, symbols, defines, variables and labels using the code explorer window Identify and correct compilation and assembler errors View serial output from your microcontroller Keyword based context sensitive help Support for MPASM

It's easy to set up your compiler, assembler and programmer
options or you can let MicroCode Studio do it for you with its
built in autosearch feature. Compilation and assembler errors
can easily be identified and corrected using the error results
window. Just click on a compilation error and MicroCode Studio
will automatically take you to the error line. MicroCode Studio
even comes with a serial communications window, allowing you
to debug and view serial output from your microcontroller.

In Circuit Debugger (ICD)

Each line of source code is animated in the main editor window,
showing you which program line is currently being executed by
the host microcontroller. You can even toggle multiple
breakpoints and step through your PICBASIC PRO™ code line
by line.

Using the MicroCode Studio ICD can really help accelerate program
development. It's also a lot of fun and a great tool for learning
more about programming PIC microcontrollers.

Supported Platforms

MicroCode Studio and MicroCode Studio Plus will run under
Windows 98 SE, ME, WindowsNT with service pack 6,
Windows 2000 and XP. If you find any problems with using
the software on these platforms, please drop me an email.

Robotic - PICBasic PRO(TM) Compiler

The PICBASIC PRO™ Compiler is the easiest way for you to program the fast and powerful Microchip Technology PICmicro® microcontrollers. PICBASIC PRO converts your BASIC programs into files that can be programmed directly into a PICmicro MCU.PICBASIC PRO is a Windows program. Specially designed editor/interface software is provided that allows you to edit your program with color-coded syntax, jump to portions of your program using a left-pane navigation system, and compile and program with a single click of the mouse. For DOS users, a command-line version of PBP is also included.

The PICBASIC PRO Compiler features: BASIC Stamp II commands, direct and library routine access to pins on PORTA, C, D, E, as well as PORTB, arrays, real IF..THEN..ELSE and interrupt processing in BASIC.

The PICBASIC PRO Compiler gives you direct access to all of the PICmicro MCU registers - I/O ports, A/D converters, hardware serial ports, etc. - easily and in BASIC. It automatically takes care of the page boundaries and RAM banks. It even includes built-in commands to control intelligent LCD modules. Floating-Point calculations are possible with downloaded routines.

The PICBASIC PRO Compiler instruction set is upward compatible with the BASIC Stamp II and Pro uses BS2 syntax. Programs can be compiled and programmed directly into a PICmicro MCU, eliminating the need for a BASIC Stamp module. These programs execute much faster and may be longer than their Stamp equivalents. They may also be protected so no one can copy your code.

The PICBASIC PRO Compiler can create programs for any of Microchip's PICmicro microcontrollers and works with most PICmicro MCU programmers, including the melabs USB Programmer. A printed manual and sample programs are included to get you started.

The PICBASIC PRO Compiler can also be used inside Microchip's MPLAB® IDE. This allows you to use Microchip tools for source-level debugging. More information is available the MPLAB installation help page.

PICBASIC PRO Compiler now has limited support for the 12-bit core microcontrollers and BASIC source-level debugging. If you are a current PICBASIC PRO owner and would like the latest version, please see the upgrade page for upgrade information.

True compiler provides faster program execution and longer programs than BASIC interpreters
Direct and library routine access to any pin or register
Automatic page boundary handling past 2K
Bit, byte and word arrays
Real If..Then..Else..Endif
Hierarchal expression handling
Interrupts in BASIC and assembler
BASIC Stamp I and II library
Built-in LCD support
Oscillator support from 3.58MHz to 40MHz
I2C instructions to access more external devices including serial EEPROMs
In-line assembler and Call support
MPLAB / MPASM / ICE compatibility
Windows and DOS compatible
Supports all Microchip PICmicro microcontroller families
Compatible with most PICmicro MCU programmers (see melabs USB Programmer).



Current PICmicro® MCU support:

10F202, 10F206, 10F222: Limited support. (more information)

12C508(A), 12C509(A), 12F508, 12F509, 12F510, 12CE518, 12CE519: Limited support. (more information)

12C671, 12C672, 12CE673, 12CE674, 12F629, 12F635, 12F675, 12F683: Supported.

14000: Supported.

16C432, 16C433: Supported.

16C505, 16C54(AC), 16C55(A), 16C56(A), 16C57(C), 16C58(B), 16F505, 16F506, 16F54, 16F57, 16F59, 16HV540: Limited support. (more information)

16C554, 16C557, 16C558, 16C61, 16C62(AB), 16C620(A), 16C621(A), 16C622(A), 16C63(A), 16C64(A), 16C642, 16C65(AB), 16C66, 16C662, 16C67, 16C71, 16C710, 16C711, 16C712, 16C715, 16C716, 16C717, 16C72(A), 16C73(AB), 16C74(AB), 16C745, 16C76, 16C765, 16C77, 16C770, 16C771, 16C773, 16C774, 16C781, 16C782, 16C84, 16C923, 16C924, 16C925, 16C926, 16CE623, 16CE624, 16CE625, 16F616, 16F627(A), 16F628(A), 16F630, 16F631, 16F636, 16F639, 16F648A, 16F676, 16F677, 16F684, 16F685, 16F687, 16F688, 16F689, 16F690, 16F716, 16F72, 16F73, 16F737, 16F74, 16F747, 16F76, 16F767, 16F77, 16F777, 16F785, 16F818, 16F819, 16F83, 16F84(A), 16F87, 16F870, 16F871, 16F872, 16F873(A), 16F874(A), 16F876(A), 16F877(A), 16F88, 16F883, 16F884, 16F886, 16F887, 16F913, 16F914, 16F916, 16F917, 16F946, 16HV616, 16HV785: Supported.

17C42A, 17C43, 17C44, 17C752, 17C756(A), 17C762, 17C766: Supported.

18C242, 18C252, 18C442, 18C452, 18C601, 18C658, 18C801, 18C858, 18F1220, 18F1230, 18F1231, 18F1320, 18F1330, 18F1331, 18F2220, 18F2221, 18F2320, 18F2321, 18F2331, 18F2410, 18F242, 18F2420, 18F2423, 18F2431, 18F2439, 18F2450, 18F2455, 18F248, 18F2480, 18F2510, 18F2515, 18F252, 18F2520, 18F2523, 18F2525, 18F2539, 18F2550, 18F258, 18F2580, 18F2585, 18F2610, 18F2620, 18F2680, 18F2682, 18F2685, 18F4220, 18F4221, 18F4320, 18F4321, 18F4331, 18F4410, 18F442, 18F4420, 18F4423, 18F4431, 18F4439, 18F4450, 18F4455, 18F448, 18F4480, 18F4510, 18F4515, 18F452, 18F4520, 18F4523, 18F4525, 18F4539, 18F4550, 18F458, 18F4580, 18F4585, 18F4610, 18F4620, 18F4680, 18F4682, 18F4685, 18F6310, 18F6390, 18F6410, 18F6490, 18F6520, 18F6525, 18F6527, 18F6585, 18F6620, 18F6621, 18F6622, 18F6627, 18F6680, 18F6720, 18F6722, 18F8310, 18F8390, 18F8410, 18F8490, 18F8520, 18F8525, 18F8527, 18F8585, 18F8620, 18F8621, 18F8622, 18F8627, 18F8680, 18F8720, 18F8722: Supported.

18F24J10, 18F25J10, 18F44J10, 18F45J10, 18F63J11, 18F63J90, 18F64J11, 18F64J90, 18F65J10, 18F65J11, 18F65J15, 18F65J90, 18F66J10, 18F66J15, 18F66J60, 18F66J65, 18F67J10, 18F67J60, 18F83J11, 18F83J90, 18F84J11, 18F84J90, 18F85J10, 18F85J11, 18F85J15, 18F85J90, 18F86J10, 18F86J15, 18F86J60, 18F86J65, 18F87J10, 18F87J60, 18F96J60, 18F96J65, 18F97J60: Supported.

PicStic1, PicStic2, PicStic3, PicStic4, PicStic1 2k, PicStic2 2k, PicStic3 2k, PicStic4 2k, PicStic5: Supported.

rfPIC12C509AF, rfPIC12C509AG, rfPIC12F675F, rfPIC12F675H, rfPIC12F675K: Supported (select 12C509A or 12F675)

Robotic- EPIC Programmer

The pocket-sized EPIC™ Plus Programmer quickly and easily programs most microcontrollers from Microchip, including the PIC16C55x, 6xx, 7xx, 84, 9xx, PIC16CE62x, PIC16Fxxx, PIC14Cxxx, PIC17C7xx, PIC18Cxxx, 18Fxxx, the 8-pin PIC12Cxxx, PIC12CExxx, PIC12Fxxx and the 14-pin 16C505 microcontrollers.The programmer has a built-on 18-pin socket for programming 8-, 14- and 18-pin DIP-packaged PICmicro MCUs. The accessory package includes Your choice of 40/28 Pin ZIF Adapter or 8/18/20 Pin ZIF Adapter. ZIF adapters are also available to program surface mount and PLCC packaged devices. (It will not program or read the PIC16C5x or 17C4x series.)


Features:
Low cost programmer for most microcontrollers from Microchip (see below)
Powered by an AC adapter (included) or two 9-volt batteries
Connects to PC parallel printer port
Software upgradeable for future PICmicro microcontrollers
Can be used with MPASM, "C", the PICBASIC™ Compiler or the PICBASIC PRO™ Compiler
The EPIC Plus Programmer is software upgradeable for future microcontrollers. It includes Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP programming software.http://www.picbasic.com/images/meprog_window.gif

The EPIC Plus Programmer is available assembled and tested with program CD, parts list and assembly instructions. The programmer runs off two 9-volt batteries or the recommended AC adapter (16VDC, 500ma). It plugs into the PC parallel printer port using an optional 25-pin male to 25-pin female parallel printer extension cable. A serial cable may not have all the necessary connections so be sure to use a parallel printer extension cable.

A 10-pin expansion header on the EPIC Plus Programmer allows in-circuit programming on LAB-X Experimenter Boards.


Current device support, EPIC™ Programmer for Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP:

See special notes for low-voltage PIC MCUs with "J" or "K" in their part numbers.

PIC10F200, 10F202, 10F204, 10F206, 10F220, 10F222: Supported using 10F Adapter.

PIC12C508(A), 12C509(A), 12C671, 12C672, 12CE518, 12CE519, 12CE673, 12CE674, 12F508, 12F509, 12F510, 12F629, 12F615, 12F635, 12F675, 12F683, 12HV615: Supported using 840Z Adapter.

PIC14000: Supported using PIC14000 ZIF Adapter.

PIC16C432, 16C433: Supported using In-Circuit Serial Programming.

PIC16C52, 16C54, 16C55, 16C56, 16C57, 16C58, 16HV540: Not supported.

PIC16C505, 16C554, 16C557, 16C558, 16C61, 16C62(AB), 16C620(A), 16C621(A), 16C622(A), 16CE623, 16CE624, 16CE625, 16C63(A), 16C64(A), 16C642, 16C65(AB), 16C66, 16C662, 16C67, 16C71, 16C710, 16C711, 16C712, 16C715, 16C716, 16C717, 16C72(A), 16C73(AB), 16C74(AB), 16C745, 16C76, 16C765, 16C77, 16C773, 16C774, 16C84: Supported using 840Z Adapter.

PIC16C770, 16C771, 16C781, 16C782: Supported using 820Z Adapter.

PIC16C923, 16C924, 16C925, 16C926: Supported using 68 Pin PLCC Adapter.

PIC16F505, 16F506, 16F54, 16F616, 16F627(A), 16F628(A), 16F630, 16F631, 16F636, 16F639, 16F648A, 16F676, 16F677, 16F684, 16F685, 16F687, 16F688, 16F689, 16F690, 16F716, 16F72, 16F73, 16F737, 16F74, 16F747, 16F76, 16F767, 16F77, 16F777, 16F785, 16F818, 16F819, 16F83, 16F84(A), 16F87, 16F870, 16F871, 16F872, 16F873(A), 16F874(A), 16F876(A), 16F877(A), 16F88, 16F883, 16F884, 16F886, 16F887, 16F913, 16F914, 16F916, 16F917, 16HV616, 16HV785: Supported using 840Z Adapter.

PIC16F57: Supported using F5 28-Pin ZIF Adapter.

PIC16F59: Supported using F5 40-Pin ZIF Adapter.

PIC16F946: Supported using 64TQFP Adapter.

PIC17C42(A), 17C43, 17C44: Not supported.

PIC17C752, 17C756(A): Supported using 1768 PLCC Adapter.

PIC17C762, 17C766: Supported using 1784 PLCC Adapter.

PIC18C242, 18C252, 18C442, 18C452: Supported using 840Z Adapter.

PIC18C601, 18C658: Supported using 1868 PLCC Adapter.

PIC18C801, 18C858: Supported using 1884 PLCC Adapter.

PIC18F1220, 18F1230, 18F1320, 18F1330, 18F2220, 18F2221, 18F2320, 18F2321, 18F2331, 18F2410, 18F242, 18F2420, 18F2431, 18F2439, 18F2450, 18F2455, 18F248, 18F2480, 18F2510, 18F2515, 18F252, 18F2520, 18F2525, 18F2539, 18F2550, 18F258, 18F2580, 18F2585, 18F2610, 18F2620, 18F2680, 18F2682, 18F2685, 18F4220, 18F4221, 18F4320, 18F4321, 18F4331, 18F4410, 18F442, 18F4420, 18F4431, 18F4439, 18F4450, 18F4455, 18F448, 18F4480, 18F4510, 18F4515, 18F452, 18F4520, 18F4525, 18F4539, 18F4550, 18F458, 18F4580, 18F4585, 18F4610, 18F4620, 18F4680, 18F4682, 18F4685: Supported using 840Z Adapter.

PIC18F6310, 18F6390, 18F6410, 18F6490, 18F6520, 18F6525, 18F6527, 18F6585, 18F6620, 18F6621, 18F6622, 18F6627, 18F6680, 18F6720, 18F6722: Supported using 1864 TQFP Adapter.

PIC18F8310, 18F8390, 18F8410, 18F8490, 18F8520, 18F8525, 18F8527, 18F8585, 18F8620, 18F8621, 18F8622, 18F8627, 18F8680, 18F8720, 18F8722: Supported using 1880 TQFP Adapter.

PIC18F24J10, 18F25J10, 18F44J10, 18F45J10, 18LF24J10, 18LF25J10, 18LF44J10, 18LF45J10: Supported using 840Z Adapter with U2 Programmer only. All other programmers are NOT CAPABLE of programming these parts using an adapter. All programmers are capable of programming these parts in-circuit. Attempts to program with incorrect hardware or software settings could damage the target device.

PIC18F63J11, 18F63J90, 18F64J11, 18F64J90, 18F65J10, 18F65J11, 18F65J15, 18F65J90, 18F66J10, 18F66J15, 18F66J60, 18F66J65, 18F67J10, 18F67J60: Supported using 1864 TQFP Adapter with U2 Programmer only. All other programmers are NOT CAPABLE of programming these parts using an adapter. All programmers are capable of programming these parts in-circuit. Attempts to program with incorrect hardware or software settings could damage the target device.

PIC18F83J11, 18F83J90, 18F84J11, 18F84J90, 18F85J10, 18F85J11, 18F85J15, 18F85J90, 18F86J10, 18F86J15, 18F86J60, 18F86J65, 18F87J10, 18F87J60: Supported using 1880 TQFP Adapter with U2 Programmer only. All other programmers are NOT CAPABLE of programming these parts using an adapter. All programmers are capable of programming these parts in-circuit. Attempts to program with incorrect hardware or settings could damage the target device.

PIC18F96J60, 18F96J65, 18F97J60: Supported using In-Circuit Serial Programming. Attempts to program with incorrect hardware or settings could damage the target device.

PicStic1, PicStic1 2K, PicStic2, PicStic2 2K, PicStic3, PicStic 3 2K, PicStic4, PicStic4 2K, and PicStic5: Supported using PicStic Adapter.

rfPIC12C509AG: Supported using 840Z Adapter.

rfPIC12C509AF, rfPIC12F675F, 675H, 675K: Supported using 20 Pin SSOP Adapter.

dsPIC30F1010, dsPIC30F2010, dsPIC30F2011, dsPIC30F2012, dsPIC30F2020, dsPIC30F3010, dsPIC30F3011, dsPIC30F3012, dsPIC30F3013, dsPIC30F3014, dsPIC30F4011, dsPIC30F4012, dsPIC30F4013: Supported using dsPIC ZIF Adapter.

PIC24FJ32GA002, 24FJ32GA004: Supported using dsPIC ZIF Adapter with U2 Programmer only. All other programmers are NOT CAPABLE of programming these parts using an adapter. All programmers are capable of programming these parts in-circuit. Attempts to program with incorrect hardware or settings could damage the target device.

dsPIC30F5011, dsPIC30F5015, dsPIC30F6011A, dsPIC30F6012A, dsPIC30F6015: Supported using dsPIC 64 Pin TQFP Adapter.

PIC24FJ128GA006, 24FJ64GA006, 24FJ96GA006, 24HJ128GP206, 24HJ128GP306, 24HJ128GP506, 24HJ256GP206, 24HJ64GP206, 24HJ64GP506, dsPIC33FJ128GP206, dsPIC33FJ128GP306, dsPIC33FJ128GP706, dsPIC33FJ128MC506, dsPIC33FJ128MC706, dsPIC33FJ256GP506, dsPIC33FJ64GP206, dsPIC33FJ64GP306, dsPIC33FJ64GP706, dsPIC33FJ64MC506, dsPIC33FJ64MC706: Supported using dsPIC 64 Pin TQFP Adapter with U2 Programmer only. All other programmers are NOT CAPABLE of programming these parts using an adapter. All programmers are capable of programming these parts in-circuit. Attempts to program with incorrect hardware or settings could damage the target device.

dsPIC30F5012, dsPIC30F5016, dsPIC30F6010A, dsPIC30F6013A, dsPIC30F6014A: Supported using dsPIC 80 Pin TQFP Adapter.

PIC24FJ128GA008, 24FJ64GA008, 24FJ96GA008, dsPIC33FJ128GP708, dsPIC33FJ128MC708, dsPIC33FJ64GP708, dsPIC33FJ64MC508: Supported using dsPIC 80 Pin TQFP Adapter with U2 Programmer only. All other programmers are NOT CAPABLE of programming these parts using an adapter. All programmers are capable of programming these parts in-circuit. Attempts to program with incorrect hardware or settings could damage the target device.

24FJ128GA010, 24FJ64GA010, 24FJ96GA010, 24HJ128GP210, 24HJ128GP310, 24HJ128GP510, 24HJ256GP210, 24HJ256GP610, 24HJ64GP210, 24HJ64GP510, dsPIC33FJ128GP310, dsPIC33FJ128GP710, dsPIC33FJ128MC510, dsPIC33FJ256GP510, dsPIC33FJ256GP710, dsPIC33FJ256MC510, dsPIC33FJ256MC710, dsPIC33FJ64GP310, dsPIC33FJ64GP710, dsPIC33FJ64MC510, dsPIC33FJ64MC710: Supported using ICSP. Attempts to program with incorrect hardware or settings could damage the target device.

MCP25020, 25025, 25050, 25055: Supported using MCPZ Adapter.

Robotic-The Software Installation

Yesterday I installed the softwares for PIC and Tektronix into Dell Optiplex USBproject desktop PC in the R&D room.

As for the PIC two softwares are installed. The first one is the Micro Code IDE while the second one is the MPLAB. These two softwares are basically needed to program the PIC microcontroller chip as well as to burn it onto the IC.

Meanwhile the Tekonix software is the one that come along with the oscilloscope TDS2002B. This software interacts through USB port between scope and PC where we can view and play around with the measurement done by the scoope. Here are the snapshots of the test that I have been doing yesterday.


This is the snapshot for both channels using builtin 5v square wave test signal with 1000us period. The file can be downloaded at http://www.gigafiles.co.uk/files/4310/USBproject/tektronix/TEK0001.BMP


This is the snapshot for both channels using builtin 5v square wave test signal with 500us period. The file can be downloaded at http://www.gigafiles.co.uk/files/4310/USBproject/tektronix/TEK0002.BMP


This is the snapshot for both channels using builtin 5v square wave test signal at 900ns Rise Time. The file can be downloaded at http://www.gigafiles.co.uk/files/4310/USBproject/tektronix/TEK0003.BMP


This is the snapshot for both channels using builtin 5v square wave test signal at 930ns Fall Time. The file can be downloaded at http://www.gigafiles.co.uk/files/4310/USBproject/tektronix/TEK0004.BMP


This is the snapshot for channel2 using builtin 5v square wave test signal at 1ms period. The file can be downloaded at
http://www.gigafiles.co.uk/files/4310/USBproject/tektronix/TEK0000.BMP