I just ordered a PICKIT 3. I now need help.

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I just ordered a pickit 3 and a chip designer board.

Now what I decided to do is get things ready. First, What software do I need to download?

I thinkI need the "PMLAB XC" software, but I am not sure. I am using WIN 10.

CHIPS.

I have no idea what chips I need to order. Iknow I will want 16+ pins, but I do not wish to order anything that is not programmable with the PK3.

How can I figure out what I need to get? I am looking to something very versatile to learn with.

The DEV board can handle up to 40 pin (I think), And I am not opposed to ordering some, but again, I have no clue as to where to look to.

But I wanted to order something so when I get the PK3 I won't need to wait.

Lastly, I need advice on any books or sites to get/look at for a very new PK3 User.

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What chips would you recommend me starting off with? (16or more pins to have plenty of options please, (I can go to a smaller more production chip later))
What programs do I need to install, as far as anything free?
What references would you recommend? (books, etc)

Thank you in advance.

MicrochipRTCfr · Accepted Answer

Hi,

What you ordered is a copy of the original Pickit3...Hopefully it works.

You can download MPLABX here : http://www.microchip.com/mplab

You can download Microchip free compilers here : http://www.microchip.com/compilers

To get started, I recommend you use Microchip Developer Help website which has tutorials, on-line trainings, live-online trainings : Training - Developer Help

In some countries there are also training centers and regularly scheduled trainings : http://www.microchip.com/RTC

Regards

jc2048 · Answer

This is what mine looks like. You can probably spot the differences with the one you show.

The best way to choose a chip is to go to the Microchip website and use the parametric product search. That allows you to set the various periperals you need (UART, I2C, SPI, PWM, etc) and the data and program memory you require and you'll then see what devices are available that match your specification.

MicrochipRTCfr · Answer

Hi, If you look at your Pickit3 the top of the Pickit3 should have the Microchip Logo (TM), not a W.... Still, there are lots of Pickit3 copies in the market so I expect this should work OK. Regards

I just ordered a PICKIT 3. I now need help.

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