Microchip Snap programmer/debugger discount

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RobJ

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Mar 14, 2020, 8:22:42 AM3/14/20
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Hello all,

This is for your information.

Until the end of March you can purchase the inexpensive Snap programmer/debugger from Microchip with 50% discount , see:

Why purchase this? When testing new device files for new samples I noticed that I am not able to program a new sample with the PicKit3.

It was not officially confirmed by Microchip but it might be that the PicKit3 will not support newer chips. This may of course not be a problem for you if you are OK with the current set the PicKit3 can program.

The Snap programmer/debugger is capable of programming almost all MCU's, where the more expensive Pickit4 can program all.

I do not know that 'almost' means.

Anyway I ordered one to see if I am able to program a new PIC18F47Q43 which I currently cannot program with my PicKit3.

I will let you know if the Snap programmer solves this problem.

Kind regards,

Rob

Ptr

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Mar 16, 2020, 10:48:56 AM3/16/20
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Thanks Rob

 

Genieten bestaat dankzij off-dagen!

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Rob CJ

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Mar 16, 2020, 2:41:46 PM3/16/20
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Maybe good to know. I changed all sample files (using a script of Rob Hamerling 🙂) standard to Low Voltage Programming (LVP ENABLED) since that seems to become the default. This will be available in the next bee-packages.

Some older PICs do not support LVP so you still need a Pickit2 or 3 for these devices.

Note that if you have already been programming your PIC with High Voltage, you need a PicKit2 of 3 to set it back to Low Voltage Programming since an LVP programmer (like the Snap) cannot do that.

A virgin PIC with LVP is by default in LVP mode.

Enjoy!
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RobJ

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Mar 18, 2020, 1:46:06 PM3/18/20
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Hello all,

Today I received the Snap programmer and did some tests. This programmer was indeed able to program a PIC18F47Q43 which the PicKit3 could not, When you use MPLAB IPE and you have both a PicKit3 and a Snap connected to your PC you can select one of the two programmers in IPE.

The PIC was programmed with LVP ENABLED. As mentioned earlier, all sample files in the upcoming release have been changed to LVP ENABLED as default.

Kind regards,

Rob

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Sunish Issac

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Mar 23, 2020, 1:37:05 PM3/23/20
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I just ordered a snap paying a higher shipping fee. If you order now applying MCHPFREE you can get SNAP for just  7.47USD including shipping.

Kind regards,
Sunish

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