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Where to buy Programmers

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	[http://www.ebay.com/itm/iCA03-USB-Microchip-PIC-dsPIC-EEPROM-ICSP-Zif-Socket-Programmer-Set-PICkit2-SW-/390699614574 Pickit2 clone with ZIF socket] from EBay<br/>		[http://www.ebay.com/itm/iCA03-USB-Microchip-PIC-dsPIC-EEPROM-ICSP-Zif-Socket-Programmer-Set-PICkit2-SW-/390699614574 Pickit2 clone with ZIF socket] from EBay<br/>
	[http://www.ebay.com/itm/MCU-Universal-ZIF-socket-use-PICkit-2-3-Program-/350445510228 Zif socket only] Useful if you want to buy the socket later and for multiple sizes.<br/>		[http://www.ebay.com/itm/MCU-Universal-ZIF-socket-use-PICkit-2-3-Program-/350445510228 Zif socket only] Useful if you want to buy the socket later and for multiple sizes.<br/>

			==Software to Program PICs==
			The PICKIt2 is used to download a .HEX file to the PIC. Frequently the software is availble in .ASM format, that will need to be compiled using a compiler as shown above in the documents and videos. If firmware is available in an assembly file (.asm) file that needs to be compiled and built with Microchip's free [http://www.microchip.com/Microchip.WWW.SecureSoftwareList/secsoftwaredownload.aspx?device=en019469&lang=en&ReturnURL=http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en019469# MPLAB IDE software] or [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en019469 MPLAB X IDE].

			If you have never compiled firmware before, there is an excellent series of tutorials available above.

			Older versions of MPLAB IDE may not support some of the newer PICs like the 16F1825 PIC and you my need to update the MPLAB IDE to a later version.

			If you are just looking to download a .hex file to a PIC, you can use the easier [http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/PICkit%202%20v2.61.00%20Setup%20A.zip PICKIT2] software. You may also have to update the PICKIT2 software to support the 16F1825. [http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/PICkit%202%20v2.61.00%20Setup%20A.zip Version 2.61] supports the 16F1825 PIC and allows you to program the firmware into the PIC. While you are updating the PICKIT 2 software, you might want to also download the latest device file [http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/PK2DFUpdate-1-62-14.zip Version 1.62.14] and replace the file in the PICKIT 2 program directory with this file.

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Jklingert at 23:48, 3 January 2014

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	Here you will find guides on how to perform basic programming of a PIC.		Here you will find guides on how to perform basic programming of a PIC.
			==How to guides and videos==
	[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: Please note that this guide uses a PICKit2, The most common PIC programmer among DIYC members, but the process should be very similar for other PIC's and programmers.		[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: Please note that this guide uses a PICKit2, The most common PIC programmer among DIYC members, but the process should be very similar for other PIC's and programmers.

	[[File:PICKit III.pdf]]: Guide for using a PICKit III to program a PIC using a "HEX" file. The first few screens would be the same for the "ASM" file but then you should be able to use [[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming \| Waynes videos]] for the "project creation". You should also be able to use this for the diagnostic firmware, just change the file name that you select in the file browser. Made by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=53 Mmulvenna]		[[File:PICKit III.pdf]]: Guide for using a PICKit III to program a PIC using a "HEX" file. The first few screens would be the same for the "ASM" file but then you should be able to use [[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming \| Waynes videos]] for the "project creation". You should also be able to use this for the diagnostic firmware, just change the file name that you select in the file browser. Made by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=53 Mmulvenna]

	[[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming]]: For those that prefer to see t done in a video.		[[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming]]: For those that prefer to see it done in a video.

	[[Microchip PIC References]]: Other information and tutorials on PICs.		[[Microchip PIC References]]: Other information and tutorials on PICs.
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	[http://www.gooligum.com.au/tut_baseline.html Gooligum] PIC Programming tutorial series		[http://www.gooligum.com.au/tut_baseline.html Gooligum] PIC Programming tutorial series

			==Where to buy Programmers==
			Depending on the controller design you will either need just a programmer like the Pickit2 or you will also need a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_insertion_force ZIF] socket to program the PIC. If the controller has an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Circuit_Serial_Programming_(ICSP) ICSP] header then you do not need a ZIF socket, but it is a good idea to purchase one. <br/>
			[http://www.ebay.com/itm/ICSP-Adapter-8-14-pin-PIC-w-PICkit-2-USB-Programmer-/230432419578 Pickit2 and 14pin ZIF socket] from DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?5441-j1sys J1sys]<br/>
			[http://www.diyledexpress.com Pickit2 clone with built in ZIF socket] from DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?2860-tjetzer tjetzer]<br/>
			[http://www.ebay.com/itm/iCA03-USB-Microchip-PIC-dsPIC-EEPROM-ICSP-Zif-Socket-Programmer-Set-PICkit2-SW-/390699614574 Pickit2 clone with ZIF socket] from EBay<br/>
			[http://www.ebay.com/itm/MCU-Universal-ZIF-socket-use-PICkit-2-3-Program-/350445510228 Zif socket only] Useful if you want to buy the socket later and for multiple sizes.<br/>

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Jklingert at 12:05, 20 September 2012

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	[[PIC Programming Hints]]: Hints to programming PICs.		[[PIC Programming Hints]]: Hints to programming PICs.

			[http://www.gooligum.com.au/tut_baseline.html Gooligum] PIC Programming tutorial series

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	[[File:PICKit III.pdf]]: Guide for using a PICKit III to program a PIC using a "HEX" file. The first few screens would be the same for the "ASM" file but then you should be able to use [[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming \| Waynes videos]] for the "project creation". You should also be able to use this for the diagnostic firmware, just change the file name that you select in the file browser. Made by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=53 Mmulvenna]		[[File:PICKit III.pdf]]: Guide for using a PICKit III to program a PIC using a "HEX" file. The first few screens would be the same for the "ASM" file but then you should be able to use [[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming \| Waynes videos]] for the "project creation". You should also be able to use this for the diagnostic firmware, just change the file name that you select in the file browser. Made by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=53 Mmulvenna]

			[[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming]]: For those that prefer to see t done in a video.

			[[Microchip PIC References]]: Other information and tutorials on PICs.

			[[PIC Programming Hints]]: Hints to programming PICs.

Ravinglunatic at 00:14, 29 January 2011

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	[[File:PICKit III.pdf]]: Guide for using a PICKit III to program a PIC using a "HEX" file. The first few screens would be the same for the "ASM" file but then you should be able to use [[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming \| Waynes videos]] for the "project creation". You should also be able to use this for the diagnostic firmware, just change the file name that you select in the file browser. Made by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=53 Mmulvenna]		[[File:PICKit III.pdf]]: Guide for using a PICKit III to program a PIC using a "HEX" file. The first few screens would be the same for the "ASM" file but then you should be able to use [[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming \| Waynes videos]] for the "project creation". You should also be able to use this for the diagnostic firmware, just change the file name that you select in the file browser. Made by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=53 Mmulvenna]



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	[[File:PICKit III.pdf]]: Guide for using a PICKit III to program a PIC using a "HEX" file. The first few screens would be the same for the "ASM" file but then you should be able to use [[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming \| Waynes videos]] for the "project creation". You should also be able to use this for the diagnostic firmware, just change the file name that you select in the file browser. Made by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=53 Mmulvenna]		[[File:PICKit III.pdf]]: Guide for using a PICKit III to program a PIC using a "HEX" file. The first few screens would be the same for the "ASM" file but then you should be able to use [[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming \| Waynes videos]] for the "project creation". You should also be able to use this for the diagnostic firmware, just change the file name that you select in the file browser. Made by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=53 Mmulvenna]

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Jrd: Added Mmulvenna's guide for the PICKit 3

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Added Mmulvenna's guide for the PICKit 3

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	Here you will find guides on how to perform basic programming of a PIC.		Here you will find guides on how to perform basic programming of a PIC.

	[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: Please note that this ~~does not cover all~~ PIC's and programmers but should ~~give~~ you ~~a good base to start from~~.		[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: Please note that this guide uses a PICKit2, The most common PIC programmer among DIYC members, but the process should be very similar for other PIC's and programmers.

			[[File:PICKit III.pdf]]: Guide for using a PICKit III to program a PIC using a "HEX" file. The first few screens would be the same for the "ASM" file but then you should be able to use [[WayneJ's video series on PIC programming \| Waynes videos]] for the "project creation". You should also be able to use this for the diagnostic firmware, just change the file name that you select in the file browser. Made by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?u=53 Mmulvenna]

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	[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: ~~A Beginners Guide To Programming A PIC.~~ Please note that this does not cover all PIC's and programmers but should give you a good base to start from.		[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: Please note that this does not cover all PIC's and programmers but should give you a good base to start from.

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	[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: A Beginners Guide To Programming A PIC		[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: A Beginners Guide To Programming A PIC. Please note that this does not cover all PIC's and programmers but should give you a good base to start from.
	Please note that this does not cover all PIC's and programmers but should give you a good base to start from.

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	Here you will find ~~guide~~ on how to perform basic programming of a PIC~~. The following guide will help you program a PIC. Please note that this does not cover all PIC's and programmers but should give you a good base to start from~~.		Here you will find guides on how to perform basic programming of a PIC.

	[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: A Beginners Guide To Programming A PIC		[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: A Beginners Guide To Programming A PIC
			Please note that this does not cover all PIC's and programmers but should give you a good base to start from.