PICKitPlus help

[shantanu@india]

Hi,
I've installed PICKitPlus in my Windows 11 Laptop since MPLAB IPE doesn't seem to detect PICKit3.
My problem is "no device detected" error is being thrown irrespective of whatever PIC I connect. I am trying to power the PIC from the programmer.
I am unable to measure any voltage across the PIC power pins.
I know many of you use this software. Any suggestions please?
Thanks.

[RGV250]

Hi,
What device are you using, if it is an 18xxx I have found you need to select the device from the drop down list (under Device configuration) first. I think it was the same with Pickit 2 as well so not an issue unique with Pickit Plus.

Bob

[shantanu@india]

I'm using 16F15213 SOIC package.
It now detects & programs 18F2553 without any issues.
Does 16F15213 need any special pullups etc.?

[Fanie]

Hello Shantanu !
If the 16F15213 is not directly supported you can probably substitute one that is supported, perhaps 16F684.
Only thing to watch is the memory size of the substitute pic in which your code should fit too.

Also, usually, if you re-install MPLab it updates with newer devices.
I'm almost sure the older MPLab versions which did support the older programmers is still available.
Try, something will work.

[shantanu@india]

Thanks Fanie.
Reason for choosing 16F15213 was hardware Uart in a 8-pin package with a decent 3.5K flash.
Ultimately I was able to  flash 16F15213 successfully. Just a connection problem.

[Fanie]

Just a connection problem.