01 How to use PICkit3 with PIC Controller

Introduction

PIKkit3 is a programmer for PIC Microcontrollers made by Microchip Technology. It us used to program and debug microcontrollers.

PICkit3 is a variation of  PICkit2 with same form factor and a new translucent case. it features a faster 16-bit PIC24F processor and wider voltage regulation range. There are some complaints of it not being as reliable as the PICkit2. Both PICkit2 and PICkit3 have internal, switch-mode voltage from 2.5 to 5 volts, or in the case of the PICkit3  2.5 to 5.5 volts, from a 5v USB supply, at around 100mA. Both have option for calibrating the output with a multimeter, for increased accuracy. Additionally, for some PICs, the MCLR programming voltage can be generated, at around 13 to 14 volts. This voltage is required to reprogram the flash memory.

This Component comes with PICkit3

1. Lanyard Connection
2. USB Port Connection
3. Pin 1 Maker
4. Programming Connector
5. Status LEDs
6. Push Button

Programming Connector

It  is  a six pin connector and is used to connect the target device with PICkit3. It consists of following pins.

1. Vpp/MCLR
2. VDD Target Voltage
3. Vss(Ground)
4. ICSPDAT/PGD
5. ICSPCLK/PGC
6. PGM/LVP 

Programmer with Controller

Here First pin is connected with first pin (MCLR/VPP) of Controller

Second pin of programmer is connected with  11 & 32(VDD) Pin of Controller

Third pin of programmer is connected 12 & 31(VSS) pin of Controller

Fourth pin of programmer is connected  40 (PGD) pin of controller

Fifth pin of programmer is connected 39 (PGC) pin of controller

sixth pin is not connected for normal uses

Use of PICkit3 Programmer

Usefulness of PICKit 3 Programmer:

1. Debug your application on your own hardware in realtime
2. Debug with hardware breakpoints
3. Set breakpoints based on internal events
4. Emulate at full speed
5. Program your device

For more details watch this video

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