Return code 34

[ben]

Hello
Can anyone help me please. I seem to spent more time on resolving issues than programming. This is the latest, I am using PICKKit2.
The program itself is very simple one and it did work before! I have ofcouse checked the connection and setup many times.

Thank you

Ben

Launching the compiler...
C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\BoostC\boostc.pic16.flowcode.exe -v -t PIC16F88 "laser gun.c"
BoostC Optimizing C Compiler Version 6.95 (for PIC16 architecture)
http://www.sourceboost.com
Copyright(C) 2004-2009 Pavel Baranov
Copyright(C) 2004-2009 David Hobday

Licensed to FlowCode User under Single user Pro License for 1 node(s)
Limitations: PIC12,PIC16 max code size:Unlimited, max RAM banks:Unlimited


laser gun.c
Starting preprocessor: C:\PROGRA~1\MATRIX~1\FLOWCO~2\BoostC\pp.exe "C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\laser gun.c" -i C:\PROGRA~1\MATRIX~1\FLOWCO~2\BoostC\include -d _PIC16F88 -la -c2 -o "C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\laser gun.pp" -v -d _BOOSTC -d _PIC16


..................

laser gun.c success

success

Return code = 0

Launching the linker/assembler...
C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\BoostC\boostlink.pic.exe -ld "C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\BoostC\lib" libc.pic16.lib flowcode.pic16.lib rand.pic16.lib float.pic16.lib "laser gun.obj" -t PIC16F88 -d "C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia" -p "laser gun"
BoostLink Optimizing Linker Version 6.95
http://www.sourceboost.com
Copyright(C) 2004-2009 Pavel Baranov
Copyright(C) 2004-2009 David Hobday


Warning unreferenced functions removed:
FCI_FLOAT_TO_STRING in: C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\FCD\internals.h
FCI_NUMBER_TO_HEX in: C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\FCD\internals.h
FCI_STRING_TO_INT in: C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\FCD\internals.h
FCI_STRING_TO_FLOAT in: C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\FCD\internals.h
Wdt_msDelay in: C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\FCD\internals.h
Wdt_Delay_S in: C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\FCD\internals.h
Wdt_Delay_Ms in: C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\FCD\internals.h
isinf in: C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\FCD\internals.h

Building CASM file
Memory Usage Report
===================
RAM available:368 bytes, used:37 bytes (10.1%), free:331 bytes (89.9%),
Heap size:331 bytes, Heap max single alloc:110 bytes
ROM available:4096 words, used:147 words (3.6%), free:3949 words (96.4%)



success

Return code = 0

Launching the programmer...
C:\PK2CMD_MTX\pk2cmd_mtx.exe -PPIC16F88 -FLASERG~1.hex -M -A5 -H
\ \ \ \ PICkit 2 Program Report
20-Nov-2009, 09:52:28
Device Type: PIC16F88

Program Memory Errors

Address Good Bad
000000 002860 003FFF


Return code = 34

Flowcode was unable to transfer the flowchart to the microcontroller. Check the programmer options and physical connections.

FINISHED

[medelec35]

Error 34: PGMVFY_ERROR Returned if a program or verify operation fails.


Your setting up of Pickit looks wrong.
Found this in a different post:

Linker /assembler
Location C:\Program Files (x86)\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\BoostC\boostlink.pic.exe
params -ld "C:\Program Files (x86)\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\BoostC\lib" libc.pic16.lib flowcode.pic16.lib rand.pic16.lib float.pic16.lib "%f.obj" -t PIC%p -d "%d" -p "%f"

programer
Location C:\Program Files (x86)\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\tools\PICkit2\pk2cmd.exe
params -PPIC%p -F%f.hex -M -A5 -T -R -BC:\Program Files (x86)\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\tools\PICkit2\

use external program ticked

Location C:\Program Files (x86)\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\Tools\PPP\PPPv3.exe
Params -cs 2 -chip PIC%p -config

Notice the -M -A5 -T -R -BC whereas you have got: M -A5 -H
Hope this helps

Try the above settings in bold and let us know how you get on please.

[ben]

Hi medelec35
Thank you very much and I will try your suggestion later, but the strange thing is though, my setting were always the same and I have had no problems before!!

[ben]

Hi medelec35
I did try your suggestion, with no success. Also after receiving the code, I can't use the PICs for anyother program for some reasons!!

[Benj]

Hello

Is it possible that the device has been code protected etc in the chip configuration. This could be causing the verify process to think that there is a problem. It also might be worth trying another device just to make sure the device you are using has not become damaged.

[ben]

Hi Benj
well, thats what I thought, but I have checked the settings and it is not code protected. I have also used new PIC, in case one is damaged. results are the same. if however I program my own very simple code, the programming is done and the PIC works. So far I have used seven PICs which are no longer usable!!

Regards
Ben

[Benj]

Hi Ben

Ok thats very odd for the 16F88 they are normally quite nice reliable little devices.

What hardware are you using? Is it a microchip development board or one of your own?

I will investigate the PICkit settings you were using but I dont think this can be the cause of your problems.

Is there anything else that may need to be taken into account eg OS or potential computer issues.

[ben]

Hi Benj,
The hardware is Microchip development board and my OS is XP. On a separate post I was advised to change some programmer setting to "F%f.hex". I am now able to download my program and so far so good. I think the other PICs are totally damaged.

Regards

Ben