The document discusses the installation and use of the PICkit 2 programmer. It can program most Microchip Flash microcontrollers and EEPROM devices. The PICkit 2 connects to a computer via USB and has status LEDs. It can check communication, calibrate its voltage, load and write hex files, erase memory, and program devices in-circuit using ICSP. MPLAB is used to select devices, add files, configure settings, and load programs onto the PICkit 2.

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Contents
OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................... 3
PICKIT2...................................................................................................................................... 3
PICKIT2 USER’S GUIDE ......................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION OF PICKIT2 ................................................................................................. 4
PICKIT2 PROGRAMMER APPLICATION............................................................................. 7
USING MPLAB........................................................................................................................ 17
ICSP(In Circuit Serial Programming)....................................................................................... 31
ICSP CONNECTION WITH DEVELOPMENT BOARD...................................................... 34

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OVERVIEW
PICKIT2
The PICkit 2 Development Programmer/Debugger is a low-cost development programmer.
It is capable of programming most of Microchip.s Flash microcontrollers and serial
EEPROM devices.
The PICkit 2 Development Programmer/Debugger kit contains the following items:
1. The PICkit 2 Development Programmer/Debugger
2. USB cable
3. PICkit Starter Kit and MPLAB IDE
PICKIT2 USER’S GUIDE
USB Port Connection
The USB port connection is a USB mini-B connector. Connect the PICkit 2 to the PC using
the supplied USB cable.
Status LEDs
The Status LEDs indicate the status of the PICkit 2.
1. Power (green) . Power is applied to the PICkit 2 via the USB port.
2. Target (yellow) . The PICkit 2 is powering the target device.
3. Busy (red) . The PICkit 2 is busy with a function in progress, such asprogramming.

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INSTALLATION OF PICKIT2
 Download the pickkit2 software.
 Run the setup.exe file
 Click on next.

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 Click on next ->Exit

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PICKIT2 PROGRAMMER APPLICATION

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Check communication
Check Communication . Verifies USB communication with the PICkit 2 and ICSP
communication with a target device by attempting to identify the connected device
by its device ID.

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Setting the VDD
 This will automatically set VDD when external supply is given .
 If there is no external supply
Calibrate VDD & Set Unit ID . Opens a wizard that steps the user through calibrating
the PICkit 2 VDD supplied voltage so it is more accurate, and optionally
assigning a Unit ID to identify between multiple PICkit 2 devices

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After setting the VDD

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Load the hex file

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 Click on open

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 Click on Write

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To erase the memory
Click on erase
The Blank Check function will read the entire device to determine if Program Memory,
EEPROM Data memory, User IDs and Configuration bits are erased.

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USING MPLAB
1) Open MPLAB
2) Create a folder in any drive.

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SELECT DEVICE
SELECT LANGUAGE SUITE

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CREATE NEW PROJECT
ADD FILES

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PROJECT WIZARD SUMMARY

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Write the Program

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Save the program in respective folder

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Add file

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Select the .c file

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CONFIGURATION BIT SETTINGS

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SELECT DEVICE DIALOG

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Choosing the pick kit 2 IC (16F877A)

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Selecting PICkit 2 as the Debug Tool
Load the program on to pickit2

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ICSP(In Circuit Serial Programming)
Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: VCC
Pin 3: MCLR
Pin 4:PGC
Pin 5:PGD

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NOTE:Connect Red strip to PGD

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ICSP is a technique where programmable device is programmed after device is placed in the
circuit board

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ICSP CONNECTION WITH DEVELOPMENT BOARD