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Microchip PIC Resources

 This is where you can find information that I think you will be helpful when first learning how to work with Microchip PIC microcontrollers.  Take a look in the links section to visit some of my favorite PIC related sites.

PIC Midrange Basic Training Modules

Here are some training modules for the x14 family of parts.  They don't cover all of the latest PIC microcontroller features, but still offer a lot of great information.

PICmicro x14 Architecture

PICmicro x14 Instruction Set

Development Tools Overview

PICmicro x14 Device Configuration

PICmicro x14 Resets

PICmicro x14 Oscillator

Connecting a PICkit 2 to a Breadboard

The PICkit 2 is capable of programming and performing ICD (in circuit debug) on a number of PIC devices.  To find a list of supported devices open the "Readme for PICkit 2.htm" which is located in your MPLAB installation path (C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLAB IDE\Readmes\Readme for PICkit 2.htm).  Microchip is continuously adding support for new parts, so it is a good idea to recheck the readme file when you update MPLAB.  Here is a list of the parts that were supported as of MPLAB v7.62:  Link

Upgrading a "Black Button" PICkit 2

An updated version of the PICkit 2 Microcontroller Programmer is now shipping; unfortunately most of us have the older model.  The new PICkit 2 offers improved connection reliability when performing in circuit debug.  The new PICkit 2 modules are easy to identify since the button color has been changed to red.  The upgrade involves adding several surface mount resistors to the modules pcb.  Here is a basic description of the process:  Link

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