MPLAB PICkit 4 Quick Start Manual

MPLAB PICkit
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QUICK START GUIDE
GETTING STARTED
1
Install the Latest Software
Download the MPLAB X IDE software from
automatically loads the USB drivers. Launch MPLAB X IDE.
2
Connect to Target Device
1. Connect the MPLAB PICkit 4 to the computer
using the supplied Micro-B USB cable.
2. Attach the communications cable between the
debugger and target board.
3. Connect external power to target board.
Typical Debugger System – Device with
On-Board Debug Circuitry
Power
Target Board
Alternative Debugger System – ICE Device
Standard
Header Adapter
Device-ICE
if needed
Power
Transition Socket
Target Board
*External target board power supply to be provided by user.
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Micro-B USB
from computer
Micro-B USB
from computer
and install onto your computer. The installer
3
Create, Build and Run Project
1. Refer to the MPLAB X IDE User's Guide or online help
for instructions to install language tools, create or
open a project, and configure project properties.
2. Check that the configuration bits in your code match
the Recommended Settings below.
3. To execute your code in Debug mode, perform a
debug run. To execute your code in Non-Debug
(release) mode, perform a run. To hold a device in
Reset after programming, use the Hold in Reset icon
in the toolbar.
Recommended Settings
Component Setting
• OSC bits set properly
Oscillator
• Running
Power Supplied by target
WDT Disabled (device dependent)
Code-Protect Disabled
Table Read Protect Disabled
LVP Disabled
BOD V > BOD V
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JTAG Disabled
AV and AV Must be connected
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PGCx/PGDx Proper channel selected, if applicable
Programming V voltage levels meet programming spec
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Note: See MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger online help for more information.
Reserved Resources
For information on reserved resources used by the
debugger, see the MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger
online help.
C: 10 M: 100 Y: 100 K: 20
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