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ELCouz
Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 427 Location: Montreal,Quebec
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CCS ICD-U64 vs Pickit2 |
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:13 pm |
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Hi,
I want to upgrade my programmer (Pickit2) to a new version.
Pickit3 is out of question because you require MPLAB-X to program correctly and you have the standalone programmer like the Pickit2 but it's fan made and very buggy!
What about the ICD-U64...
Any pros and cons vs the old mighty pickit2?
I see that it's more integrated with the CCS IDE which is good.
How's debugging with that programmer and CCS IDE ?
Thanks for you feedback!
*mods: you might move this topic to the other branch _________________ Regards,
Laurent
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dyeatman
Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 1924 Location: Norman, OK
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:38 pm |
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I use the ICD-U64 and it works great for me on all chips I have tried
PIC33,30,24,18 and 16 series. _________________ Google and Forum Search are some of your best tools!!!! |
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ELCouz
Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 427 Location: Montreal,Quebec
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temtronic
Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 9177 Location: Greensville,Ontario
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:41 pm |
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You do NOT have to use MPLAB-X to use a PICKit3 !!!!
I've used MPLAB V 8.86 ( somewhere in there) for YEARS and have NEVER had a problem burning PICs.
Burned everything from 12Fs, 16F to 18F46K22s...
There's even a 'clone' of the PICkit3 out now....
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Joined: 03 Feb 2011 Posts: 116
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ELCouz
Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 427 Location: Montreal,Quebec
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Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:47 pm |
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Thanks for the tip... however since my Pickit2 has been loyal to me for 10 years I prefer to keep it in case the Pickit3 is not as rugged
I think If it wasn't of this programmer ATMEL would have 99% of the hobbyist market share right now! ![Cool](images/smiles/icon_cool.gif) _________________ Regards,
Laurent
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jgschmidt
Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 184 Location: Gresham, OR USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 10:35 am |
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I still prefer PicKit2 whenever possible - it is fast, has standalone software, and provides selectable voltage to my circuit. I depend on it so much I always keep a spare. Also, unlike the ICD-U64, I don't have to click on "RUN" to get my application to start running after I load a program.
Unfortunately, Microchip is not keeping the devices file current, so newer chips are not supported.
I use ICD-U64 only when the PicKit2 won't serve. With PicKit2 attached I can usually use the PGD and PGC pins for other functions, for example I usually have the heartbeat LED PGD or PGC. Not so with ICD-U64 - I have to physically disconnect it for my heartbeat LED to work. Bummer...
There is standalone programming software for the PicKit3, similar to that used by the PicKit2 - you can find it in the software archives. It's just real sloooow!
You can find it on this page:
http://www.microchip.com/pagehandler/en_us/devtools/mplabxc/
Click on the Downloads Archive tab and scroll down. _________________ Jürgen
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