Pickit 3 MPLAB X IDE v2.05 Settings

[f234fr32r4]

Sigh - Nothing is ever simple is it?

So I have been using my Pickit 3 MPLAB X IDE v2.05 and really really want to jump to flow code but I cant send my work to my device. To help - I am programming a pic16f690 with my pickit 3 and my settings in flowcode 6 are:

Programmer
location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode 6\tools\PICkit3\PK3CMD.exe

Parms: -P$(chip) -F$(target).hex -E -M

If I click "compile to chip" it just sits there forever with a bunch of dots until I cancel it out (and get a 255 error)
Here is what's interesting - if I click "compile to C" in the toolbar - everything is good but if I click "compile to hex" it just sits there forever with a bunch of dots like before when trying to write it to the chip until I cancel it out

HELP!

[kersing]

1. The Firmware used for PICkit3 by MPLAB X is not compatible with the command line tool. See this message to restore working firmware. Another option is to use compile to HEX, import the HEX/COFF file in MPLAB X and program from there, more steps involved but no need to switch PICkit firmware.
2. For the compile to HEX issue, could you post your "Linker/Assembler" settings and the output appearing in the "Compiler Messages" window? (Use "Upload attachments" next to "Options" below the "Submit" button if you want to attach files.)

[f234fr32r4]

I would much prefer to use the option you suggested which is to not touch the firmware on the pickit 3, compile to hex in flowcode then use mplab x ide and finish it out that way.

My settings for Pic --> linker / Assembler:
Location: $(appdir)compilers\pic\boostc\boostlink_picmicro.exe
Parameters: -ld "$(appdir)compilers\pic\boostc\lib" libc_$(family:/12F/16F).lib rand_$(family:/12F/16F).lib float_$(family:/12F/16F).lib "$(target).obj" -t PIC$(chip:u) -d "$(outdir:~-1)" -p "$(target)" -swcs 6 2

If it matters (because I am writing to a pic16f690) the Pic16 settings are:
location: $(appdir)compilers\pic\boostc\boostlink_picmicro.exe
Parameters:-ld "$(appdir)compilers\pic\boostc\lib" libc_$(family:/12F/16F).lib rand_$(family:/12F/16F).lib float_$(family:/12F/16F).lib "$(target).obj" -t PIC$(chip:u) -d "$(outdir:~-1)" -p "$(target)" -swcs 6 2


The output when I click "compile to hex" looks like this:

Target folder: D:\FLOWCO~1
Source name: D:\Flowcode projects\light8.fcfx
Title:
Description:
Device: PIC.16F.16F690
Generated by: Flowcode v6.0.1.0
Date: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 21:16:23
Users: 0
Registered to: 33114247
Licence key: 1XBAWY
NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE
http://www.matrixmultimedia.com
Launching the compiler...
C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode 6\compilers\pic\boostc\boostc_16F.exe -v -t PIC16F690 "light8.c"
.....
Launched program C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode 6\compilers\pic\boostc\boostc_16F.exe
Launching BoostC...
..
BoostC Optimizing C Compiler Version 7.11 (for PIC16 architecture)
http://www.sourceboost.com
Copyright(C) 2004-2013 Pavel Baranov
Copyright(C) 2004-2013 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


light8.c
Starting preprocessor: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode 6\compilers\pic\boostc\pp.exe" light8.c -i "C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode 6\compilers\pic\boostc\include" -d _PIC16F690 -la -c2 -o light8.pp -v -d _BOOSTC -d _PIC16 -d _CHAR_INDEX

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

[kersing]

It looks like you are using an old version of Flowcode 6 which has an older version of BoostC. Could you upgrade to 6.0.7.0 (Help menu, 'Check for Updates' or log on to http://www.matrixmultimedia.com/accounts/login.php with the user name and password used to activate Flowcode and use the 'Download Flowcode 6' link)
You will probably have to re-activate FC6 after upgrade.

[f234fr32r4]

Demo version - I downloaded it from your home page, what - 20 days ago?

[f234fr32r4]

Ok, I did as suggested and upgraded the demo to the newest version - but the results are the same, compiling to hex lasts until you cancel it.


Target folder: D:\FLOWCO~1
Source name: D:\Flowcode projects\light8.fcfx
Title:
Description:
Device: PIC.16F.16F690
Generated by: Flowcode v6.0.7.0
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014 08:59:29
Users: 0
Registered to: 33114247
Licence key: 1XBAWY
NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE
http://www.matrixltd.com
Launching the compiler...
C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode 6\compilers\pic\boostc\boostc_16F.exe -v -t PIC16F690 "light8.c"
Launching BoostC...
BoostC Optimizing C Compiler Version 7.20 (for PIC16 architecture)
http://www.sourceboost.com
Copyright(C) 2004-2013 Pavel Baranov
Copyright(C) 2004-2013 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


light8.c
Starting preprocessor: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode 6\compilers\pic\boostc\pp.exe" light8.c -i "C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode 6\compilers\pic\boostc\include" -d _PIC16F690 -la -c2 -o light8.pp -v -d _BOOSTC -d _PIC16 -d _CHAR_INDEX

...............................................................................................
Completed BoostC compilation, return = 255

C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode 6\compilers\pic\boostc\boostc_16F.exe reported error code 255


FINISHED

[kersing]

Which version of Windows are you using?

[f234fr32r4]

OS Name: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
OS Version: 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
OS Configuration: Standalone Workstation
OS Build Type: Multiprocessor Free
Registered Organization:
Original Install Date: 8/25/2010, 2:28:40 PM
System Boot Time: 5/10/2014, 5:55:05 PM
System Manufacturer: INTEL_
System Model: DX58SO__
System Type: x64-based PC
Processor(s): 1 Processor(s) Installed.
[01]: Intel64 Family 6 Model 44 Stepping 2 GenuineIntel ~3326 Mhz
BIOS Version: Intel Corp. SOX5810J.86A.5599.2012.0529.2218, 5/29/2012
Windows Directory: C:\Windows
System Directory: C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2
System Locale: en-us;English (United States)
Input Locale: en-us;English (United States)
Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Total Physical Memory: 6,134 MB
Available Physical Memory: 4,163 MB
Virtual Memory: Max Size: 12,266 MB
Virtual Memory: Available: 9,988 MB
Virtual Memory: In Use: 2,278 MB

[f234fr32r4]

Any ideas yet? - I have been stuck not able to use this product for weeks now.

[DavidA]

Hello,

Can you export your Flowcode settings for the PICkit you are tyring to use and attach them to a reply here. I can hopefully then check them and test them out here

[f234fr32r4]

Are you looking for what flowcode seetings were in my very first post or something different?

This is all I can really give you....

pic16
compiler tab
Location:
$(appdir)compilers\pic\boostc\boostc_$(family:/12F/16F).exe

Parameters:
-v -t PIC$(chip:u) "$(target).c"

Linker / Assembly
Location tab:
$(appdir)compilers\pic\boostc\boostlink_picmicro.exe

Parameters:
-ld "$(appdir)compilers\pic\boostc\lib" libc_$(family:/12F/16F).lib rand_$(family:/12F/16F).lib float_$(family:/12F/16F).lib "$(target).obj" -t PIC$(chip:u) -d "$(outdir:~-1)" -p "$(target)" -swcs 6 2

Programmer tab:
Location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode 6\tools\PICkit3\PK3CMD.exe

Parameters:
-P$(chip) -F"$(target).hex" -E -M



Project options are a pic16f690
General options - clock speed = 19660800


Compile to C works every time
Compile to Hex sits....forever.....with dots.......like this...........LOL