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lclark · 2nd May 2008, 12:27 AM

I just got my Junebug kit finished and am trying to get started with the sample programs (particularly Blink) using Swordfish. When trying to complile and program, after going through the programming process, I get a message box that says I have to reset the microcontroller. I know it is probably something simple, but I can't figure out how to do this. Can anyone help me out? Thanks!

blueroomelectronics · 2nd May 2008, 01:20 AM

Are you using the Swordfish IDE?

blueroomelectronics · 2nd May 2008, 01:28 AM

If you are using Swordfish's IDE then you'll need the PK2CMD.EXE (download from Microchip)
From the Swordfish IDE
View/Program and Compile Options/Programmer
Create a new entry Junebug and enter

Code:

/PPIC$target-device$ /F$long-hex-filename$ /M /R /H2

This will program allow Swordfish to work directly with the Junebug (It also runs after compile automatically)

lclark · 2nd May 2008, 01:36 AM

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll try it as soon as I get home.

blueroomelectronics · 2nd May 2008, 01:39 AM

Try this one too.
http://www.electro-tech-online.com/micro-controllers/38313-junebug-ir-remote-protocol-viewer.html?highlight=Junebug

I can create a Swordfish BASIC version if you want. It's a very simple program.

mister_e · 2nd May 2008, 01:43 AM

Seems that this link is broken

blueroomelectronics · 2nd May 2008, 01:44 AM

Hmm, then I'll just repost it. It was small.
The new PICkit2 2.50 software includes a very useful logic analyzer tool. Here's a simple program that will let you use the LA tool to view / analyze many IR remote signals (36KHz - 40KHz)

Code:

;*** Junebug IR Bridge, uses PICkit2 Logic Analyzer mode Ch1
;*** DIP-4 (TX) should be on, Trigger Analyzer on Ch1 "/"
    list    p=18F1320        
    include    <p18f1320.inc>
    CONFIG    OSC=INTIO2,WDT=OFF,LVP=OFF
    org    0h
    movlw    72h
    movwf    OSCCON        ; 8MHz clock
    setf    ADCON1        ; set all I/O to digital
    bcf    INTCON2,RBPU    ; enable PORTB input pullups
    movlw    b'11111101'
    movwf    TRISB        ; RB0 in, RB1 out
loop    btfss    PORTB,0
    bsf    LATB,1    
    btfsc    PORTB,0
    bcf    LATB,1
    bra    loop        ; loop forever
    END

Sony 12bit SIRC power command from a Sony RVM-V202 remote control

mister_e · 2nd May 2008, 01:50 AM

I agree, PICKIT 2 (that JuneBug clone

) is really nice. ~40$ and you have all those nice features and more to come. I wish they could add some kind of protocol analyzer feature... but this would kill their PICKIT Serial Analyzer sales... if there's any...

lclark · 2nd May 2008, 04:09 AM

Thanks Bill. I downloaded and installed PICKIT2 but have no idea how to even input the program...I'm a total noob. I'll have to get my nose in the manuals and get to reading.

gramo · 2nd May 2008, 05:22 AM

I put together a video tutorial a while back for beginners and PIC programming, even goes into using SF and PICKit2 software and programming your PIC

From start to end - how to get an LED to blink!
Basic hardware requirements
Concept of breadboards
How to use PICKit 2 and Swordfish software
How to drive datasheets to extract pinouts etc

http://www.digital-diy.net/Tutorials/Tutorials.aspx

There's a new version with a few updated bits n pieces (eg, you can just use a normal 0.1uF ceramic disc instead of a tantalum cap on the voltage reg)

blueroomelectronics · 2nd May 2008, 02:13 PM

MPLAB is for creating / editing / debugging your firmware, it's an all in one development environment. It also includes a software simulator and a stopwatch. MPASM and many PIC compilers can be seamlessly integrated with MPLAB's IDE.

PICkit2 software is for reading / writing .HEX files, it also contains many utilities for your PICkit2 / Junebug. Diagnostics, naming your programmer, UART tool, LA tool, one button programming, EEPROM (SPI, I2C, Microwire) programming. It's an excellent complimentary tool to MPLAB.

PK2CMD is the command line programming tool. Swordfish can use this to program the target PIC from within its IDE.

The PICkit2 & Junebug are very flexible tools, you can even load custom firmware on them such as a FT232 emulator with the built in bootloader.

lclark · 2nd May 2008, 03:06 PM

Thank you very much to both of you! I'm diving into the tutorials and watching videos. I think they will be a great help in my learning process. I'll be trying some things out this weekend...pretty exciting stuff!
Thanks again!

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2nd May 2008, 12:27 AM	(permalink)
lclark	Swordfish SE Question I just got my Junebug kit finished and am trying to get started with the sample programs (particularly Blink) using Swordfish. When trying to complile and program, after going through the programming process, I get a message box that says I have to reset the microcontroller. I know it is probably something simple, but I can't figure out how to do this. Can anyone help me out? Thanks!

2nd May 2008, 01:20 AM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	Are you using the Swordfish IDE? __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com

2nd May 2008, 01:28 AM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	If you are using Swordfish's IDE then you'll need the PK2CMD.EXE (download from Microchip) From the Swordfish IDE View/Program and Compile Options/Programmer Create a new entry Junebug and enter Code: /PPIC$target-device$ /F$long-hex-filename$ /M /R /H2 This will program allow Swordfish to work directly with the Junebug (It also runs after compile automatically) __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com Last edited by blueroomelectronics; 2nd May 2008 at 01:30 AM.

2nd May 2008, 01:36 AM	(permalink)
lclark	Thanks for the quick reply. I'll try it as soon as I get home.

2nd May 2008, 01:39 AM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	Try this one too. http://www.electro-tech-online.com/micro-controllers/38313-junebug-ir-remote-protocol-viewer.html?highlight=Junebug I can create a Swordfish BASIC version if you want. It's a very simple program. __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com

2nd May 2008, 01:43 AM	(permalink)
mister_e	Seems that this link is broken __________________ Steve ______________________ info@mister-e.org www.mister-e.org

2nd May 2008, 01:44 AM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	Hmm, then I'll just repost it. It was small. The new PICkit2 2.50 software includes a very useful logic analyzer tool. Here's a simple program that will let you use the LA tool to view / analyze many IR remote signals (36KHz - 40KHz) Code: ;* Junebug IR Bridge, uses PICkit2 Logic Analyzer mode Ch1 ;* DIP-4 (TX) should be on, Trigger Analyzer on Ch1 "/" list p=18F1320 include <p18f1320.inc> CONFIG OSC=INTIO2,WDT=OFF,LVP=OFF org 0h movlw 72h movwf OSCCON ; 8MHz clock setf ADCON1 ; set all I/O to digital bcf INTCON2,RBPU ; enable PORTB input pullups movlw b'11111101' movwf TRISB ; RB0 in, RB1 out loop btfss PORTB,0 bsf LATB,1 btfsc PORTB,0 bcf LATB,1 bra loop ; loop forever END Sony 12bit SIRC power command from a Sony RVM-V202 remote control __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com

2nd May 2008, 01:50 AM	(permalink)
mister_e	I agree, PICKIT 2 (that JuneBug clone ) is really nice. ~40$ and you have all those nice features and more to come. I wish they could add some kind of protocol analyzer feature... but this would kill their PICKIT Serial Analyzer sales... if there's any... __________________ Steve ______________________ info@mister-e.org www.mister-e.org

2nd May 2008, 04:09 AM	(permalink)
lclark	Thanks Bill. I downloaded and installed PICKIT2 but have no idea how to even input the program...I'm a total noob. I'll have to get my nose in the manuals and get to reading.

2nd May 2008, 05:22 AM	(permalink)
gramo	I put together a video tutorial a while back for beginners and PIC programming, even goes into using SF and PICKit2 software and programming your PIC From start to end - how to get an LED to blink! Basic hardware requirements Concept of breadboards How to use PICKit 2 and Swordfish software How to drive datasheets to extract pinouts etc http://www.digital-diy.net/Tutorials/Tutorials.aspx There's a new version with a few updated bits n pieces (eg, you can just use a normal 0.1uF ceramic disc instead of a tantalum cap on the voltage reg) __________________ Spency. PIC Micro's - Your mind is the limit PIC's and interfacing with other devices - a PIC Basic Guide @ digital-diy.net

2nd May 2008, 02:13 PM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	MPLAB is for creating / editing / debugging your firmware, it's an all in one development environment. It also includes a software simulator and a stopwatch. MPASM and many PIC compilers can be seamlessly integrated with MPLAB's IDE. PICkit2 software is for reading / writing .HEX files, it also contains many utilities for your PICkit2 / Junebug. Diagnostics, naming your programmer, UART tool, LA tool, one button programming, EEPROM (SPI, I2C, Microwire) programming. It's an excellent complimentary tool to MPLAB. PK2CMD is the command line programming tool. Swordfish can use this to program the target PIC from within its IDE. The PICkit2 & Junebug are very flexible tools, you can even load custom firmware on them such as a FT232 emulator with the built in bootloader. __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com

2nd May 2008, 03:06 PM	(permalink)
lclark	Thank you very much to both of you! I'm diving into the tutorials and watching videos. I think they will be a great help in my learning process. I'll be trying some things out this weekend...pretty exciting stuff! Thanks again!