Doesn't run without PicKit2

I'm doing my first PIC project. I have a PicKit2 and have successfully programmed the PIC (P24HJ128GP202) and everything seems fine when running using the PicKit2 as a debugger. When I remove the PK2 and power the PIC from another 3.3 volt power supply, it doesn't seem to start (software doesn't do the same thing).

I've checked:

1) POR constants and configuration bits
2) power supply output (3.3 volts)
3) MCLR connections -- it's connected like the data sheet says to connect it (resistor to power, cap to ground)

Any ideas? Maybe this is a dumb question, but it has me stumped.

Thanks!

Brad

You have to program the pic for use without the debugger.

Choose programmer instead of debugger in MPLAB.

maybe we should make a tutorial on how to:

1. Debug a PIC
2. Program a PIC
3. ReDebug (same as 1 just mention it)
4. ReProgram (same as 2 just mention it)

i have noticed a lot of people confusing the 1 and 2...

The info is there if people care to look for it.

If my vote count for anything use your time to do new stuff.

I have been impressed by some of the tutorials done by the arduino people. Maybe pick a topic that is hard to find and write it up. Maybe how to connect a pic to a BLDC motor, like the ones in a hard drive.

3v0

Thanks guys, I'll give it a try.

Brad