Urgent~PIC24FJ128GA106 bootloader using CCS

[howardyu]

Hi all,

I have a bootloader problem.
I use CCS as my firmware application compiler and I need a bootloader that can program my firmware image.

I check Microchip website, they have bootloader built via MPLAB and I have no idea how to program my hex file.
Any idea ?
Or does anyone have bootloader of PIC24FJ128GA106?

Thanks.
Howard

[jeremiah]

A quick note, this forum is a user forum, so marking matters as urgent won't really help. If you end up needing actual CCS tech support you have to call or email them.

Have you checked the supplied PCD bootloader that came with your compiler purchase? It's in the driver's folder of you compiler install directory. Additionally there is a an example program that uses it in the examples folder of your install directory. I found those very useful in getting started. Some might be familiar with the Microchip bootloader and may weigh in a bit (I've never used the Microchip one).

EDIT:
Make sure you look for pcd_bootloader rather than just bootloader.

[bkamen]

On of the biggest problems is that a single bootloader doesn't fit all situations.

At BEST -- any bootloader you find will be "a good start" to get you started on the bootloader you need for your project.

And the bootloader you end up writing? It will never perfectly match up with the next project you write.

So....

find an example to get you started and get busy. It's the only way.

-Ben
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Dazed and confused? I don't think so. Just "plain lost" will do. :D

[howardyu]

I have a bootloader from Microchip web site and I try to load my CCS hex to bootloader.
I found a problem that CCS build image as Intel 8-bit hex format and I need 32-bit intel hex format now.
Any idea that CCS can generate intel 32-bit hex ?
Thanks in advance.
-Howard