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Bryan76 · 2nd February 2007, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gayan Soyza

From where did you get the hex file? Did you intalled the driver of IC PROG? if installed check the hardware tab in the IC PROG whether is correctly fixed to COM PORT..Also check whether windowsNT chechbox clicked.restart IC PROG & feed the hex file.

The windows nt was not checked and I missed the driver part. That seems to have fixed my prob. Thanks for the input. Wow it only took 6hrs to build this and get it running

lol. Well now I need to put it to use.

Any suggestions?

mvs sarma · 2nd February 2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 3v0

First see the sticky posts for this forum for a lot of how to get started info.

For a first time PICer I suggest you buy your first programmer. It will save you a lot of time and headache. Maybe the PIC-PG2. With shipping about $15. You will not be able to use MPLAB with it, but since the 16F84A does not have any breakpoints there is no real downside. SparkFun provides the schematics for the PIC-PG2 and other programmers so you could build one from scratch if you like.

In time you will want to move up to an In Circuit Debugger like the Inchworm ICD2 clone kit that was designed by one of the regulars on this forum.

3v0

Hi,

how to beleive the specs and supported devices listed especially ones like 16C54 with a programmer like pic-pg2 ( it is OLIMEX type and suitable for icsp and mostly one lands into Vpp problems-- it may not support modern PCs and Laptops with low voltage com and USB ports unless the Vcc and Vpp are suitably processed and ensured.

Bryan76 · 2nd February 2007, 05:31 PM

Well I started my comp and fired up ic-prog and now its back to not working. I think the program cant find the drivers, any ideas?

**3v0** · 2nd February 2007, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvs sarma

Hi,

how to beleive the specs and supported devices listed especially ones like 16C54 with a programmer like pic-pg2 ( it is OLIMEX type and suitable for icsp and mostly one lands into Vpp problems-- it may not support modern PCs and Laptops with low voltage com and USB ports unless the Vcc and Vpp are suitably processed and ensured.

Your point is well taken.

I would rather people start with an ICD2 clone which gives them a very good programmer. Just as important is the debugger support that the ICD2 provides. That is my opinion.

But there are people that want to use simple programmers. It can be difficult for them to sort through all the problems you mentioned above on a scratch built in addition to possible wiring/build errors. The purchased unit cuts out the hunt for wiring errors. Makes it a bit easier to get started.
3v0

Bryan76 · 2nd February 2007, 06:11 PM

Got it back up and running. Anyone know of a simple project I can do to test out the pic? (no LCD)

Ayne · 2nd February 2007, 07:15 PM

Bryan76
If u r using Windows XP then ICprog not run on Windows xp. Infact it runs, but not work correctly.

First of all send any hex into pic using programmer and load it again. if it loads correctly then go to next step(making some project).

Bryan76 · 2nd February 2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayne

Bryan76
If u r using Windows XP then ICprog not run on Windows xp. Infact it runs, but not work correctly.

First of all send any hex into pic using programmer and load it again. if it loads correctly then go to next step(making some project).

Well that stinks. I am using XP. It seems to work. I loaded a hex and then made some changes to it. Then I shut down the program and restarted. I load the pic and it had the correct hex changes on it. So it seems to work. What part is not functioning with xp?

Ayne · 2nd February 2007, 07:31 PM

You install some addtional drives with ICProg???

infact when i start with ICprog, it was not working on Windows XP. But it worked right on Windows 98.

Ayne · 2nd February 2007, 07:37 PM

Which language u want to use for Programing???

www.mikroe.com
Good compliers are there of both C and Basic language. and they are free but limited to 2k program memory. it is enough memory for newb.

Basic is easy make ur first program ur self, u will be more happy.

**Nigel Goodwin** · 2nd February 2007, 07:55 PM

ICProg works under XP fine, although as with any program that directly accesses the hardware you need a driver DLL to allow it to do so. Access under Win98 is easier, because their's no restriction on direct access.

Ayne · 2nd February 2007, 08:04 PM

when i open in XP a message box show

"Privileged instruction"

can i solve this problem if yes then how?

**Nigel Goodwin** · 2nd February 2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayne

when i open in XP a message box show

"Privileged instruction"

can i solve this problem if yes then how?

You read the first page of this thread where it tells you!

Bryan76 · 2nd February 2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayne

when i open in XP a message box show

"Privileged instruction"

can i solve this problem if yes then how?

Get the driver dll, goto options and enable nt/2000/xp driver

ljcox · 2nd February 2007, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayne

You install some addtional drives with ICProg???

infact when i start with ICprog, it was not working on Windows XP. But it worked right on Windows 98.

I had to install a driver to make it work on XP. I can look up its name if you need it.

Bryan76 · 3rd February 2007, 06:25 AM

Well I have ran into a wall on this project. The pic programmer is working, but for the life of me I cant figure out how to load a hex file. I have used visual and C+ before and am not all that new to programming.

1. I am using the JDM Programmer along with ic-prog, the chip is the pic16f84a.

2. What compiler can I use for this programmer?

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2nd February 2007, 05:31 PM	(permalink)
Bryan76	Well I started my comp and fired up ic-prog and now its back to not working. I think the program cant find the drivers, any ideas?

2nd February 2007, 06:11 PM	(permalink)
Bryan76	Got it back up and running. Anyone know of a simple project I can do to test out the pic? (no LCD)

2nd February 2007, 07:15 PM	(permalink)
Ayne	Bryan76 If u r using Windows XP then ICprog not run on Windows xp. Infact it runs, but not work correctly. First of all send any hex into pic using programmer and load it again. if it loads correctly then go to next step(making some project). Last edited by Ayne; 2nd February 2007 at 07:19 PM.

2nd February 2007, 07:31 PM	(permalink)
Ayne	You install some addtional drives with ICProg??? infact when i start with ICprog, it was not working on Windows XP. But it worked right on Windows 98.

2nd February 2007, 07:37 PM	(permalink)
Ayne	Which language u want to use for Programing??? www.mikroe.com Good compliers are there of both C and Basic language. and they are free but limited to 2k program memory. it is enough memory for newb. Basic is easy make ur first program ur self, u will be more happy.

2nd February 2007, 07:55 PM	(permalink)
Nigel Goodwin	ICProg works under XP fine, although as with any program that directly accesses the hardware you need a driver DLL to allow it to do so. Access under Win98 is easier, because their's no restriction on direct access. __________________ PIC programmer software, and PIC Tutorials at: http://www.winpicprog.co.uk

2nd February 2007, 08:04 PM	(permalink)
Ayne	when i open in XP a message box show "Privileged instruction" can i solve this problem if yes then how?

3rd February 2007, 06:25 AM	(permalink)
Bryan76	Well I have ran into a wall on this project. The pic programmer is working, but for the life of me I cant figure out how to load a hex file. I have used visual and C+ before and am not all that new to programming. 1. I am using the JDM Programmer along with ic-prog, the chip is the pic16f84a. 2. What compiler can I use for this programmer?