PICKIT 2 update

We were using PICKIT software version 2.60.00 which gave the message “unsupported device”. To use a 25K22 with a PICKIT 2 we need to update the PK2DeviceFile.dat file which is usually in C:\Program Files\Microchip\PICkit 2 v2.

Download it from Microchip, the PK2 page is here

MPLAB update

Older versions of MPLAB will need updating.

Download it from Microchip, the PK2 page is here

How to install the update file:

1. Close PICKIT software if it’s running.
2. Simply rename (don’t delete) the old file to something memorable, I always change the file name by putting OLD at the but the choice is yours.
3. Copy the file into the directory.
4. Start PICKIT software.
5. You can now use your PICKIT2 with the 18F25K22

DS30 bootloader

Our 25K20 version of the 64Mhz PLL bootloader HEX was programed into the 25K22. When restarted the PIC refused to run the loader. It will need a new version of the DS30 bootloader creating.

DS30 is opensource and can be downloaded from here

What compilers/languages support the 18F25K22 on a XINO basic for PIC?

AMICUS: Will in a future update we are told (date unknown)
Proton: Probably should (as yet untested by us)
Swordfish: Here’s a post from the SF forum http://www.sfcompiler.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1344&sid=85ec5887a57e8964c9e08f96db7cd466 (as yet untested by us)

PICAXE: Yes, the 28×2 that is based on this device has had limited testing.

If you know of any other compilers that do support this PIC that you have tried sucessfully on a XINO basic for PIC please let us know and we’ll add them.