Comments on: 02. Getting Started

By: Omary

Omary — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:48:54 +0000

Thank you so much
it is a good point to start programming PIC24.

By: xl97

xl97 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:19:28 +0000

Thanks..

so I can still follow along with the tutorials..no matter if Im using the PICKIT2 or an ICD2/3? correct?

this is my first step into this world.. I just only installed MPLAB and C30 compiler..

Thanks

By: jliu83

jliu83 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:30:28 +0000

The PICKIT2 use to support less PIC models. And from what I heard it can be a bit flakey in Debug mode. However, it can power your pick circuits with any voltage up to 5V. The ICD2 however can only power a 5V (not sure about the ICD3). I usually turn this option off anyway because I don’t want to accidentally blow any of my 3.3V circuits. If you already have a PICKIT2, then I would just keep on using it until you absolutely find a reason to switching. Also the PICKIT is about $40 dollars, whereas the ICD2/3 is over $180.

-J

By: xl97

xl97 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:57:45 +0000

Thanks.. Im just getting started..and have never programmed a chip before (still havent).. I have flashed a chip (PIC24f) with pre-existing HEX files..but what to learn to do my own.

Finding your site gives me hope..LOL

My question is.. what is the difference between an ICD2/3 vs the PICKIT2 programmer I already own?

Thanks

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:43:25 +0000

Thank you!