Pickit3 -  Can It Program The 18f85K20 - Page 1
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author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 11:29:46 am
content: Guys ,Not Much of a pic fan ,One of my client is seeking this info can you program the 18f85K20 with the pickit3 .Also whats the difference between the clones and the pickit3 original if any .

author: JTR
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 12:04:49 pm
content: I am pretty sure that the pickit 3 can program this device but not when used in pickit 2 script compatible mode. Regarding clones all I can say from experience is that the sure electronics pickit 3 I bought just did not work and buying any clone is a risk you have to weigh-up against the cost savings.

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 12:18:13 pm
content: Quote from: JTR on March 13, 2013, 12:04:49 pmSir ,Customer Was saying the pickit2 cannot program this and was wanting me to verify the same .Pickit clones are what 100% same as original or what .

author: blewisjr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 04:08:31 pm
content: According to Microchip the PICkit 3 and program any 8 bit, 16 bit, or 32 bit chip on the market at the moment.On the PICkit 3 web page it literally states the PICkit 3 can reprogram any PIC uC.

author: Kaluriel
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 05:05:34 pm
content: Quote from: blewisjr on March 13, 2013, 04:08:31 pmIs that a recent change? I think I had a few chips that weren't supported, and when MPLABX came out they weren't listed in the setup wizard. I'm sure I came by a list somewhere once.

author: blewisjr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 05:17:07 pm
content: Quote from: Kaluriel on March 13, 2013, 05:05:34 pmI would assume it is correct. Under the bullet points on this page it says can reprogram any uC with the push of a button so I would assume it supports them all in order to do that.http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en538340&redirects=pickit3

author: JTR
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 07:43:02 pm
content: Quote from: Amarbir[Lynx-India] on March 13, 2013, 12:18:13 pmThe title in this thread says pickit 3 not pickit 2 so which is it?

author: Skimask
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 11:19:29 pm
content: The PICKIT2 will do the 18F45K20 family with the latest device files, e.g. Device File Version 1.62.09 (+modifications to do a lot of the PIC32MX), App. Version 2.61, OS Firmware Ver 2.32And it's a piece of cake to modify the device file to do practically anything in the 8 bit PIC range.16 / 32 bits...well, the PICKIT2 will do a lot of them, but not all.

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2013, 04:55:21 am
content: QuoteSir ,he has a pickit2 and was aspiring to get a pickit3 if it supported this

author: Skimask
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2013, 06:44:19 am
content: As the previous posts noted...The PICKIT3 supports almost everything in the Microchip PIC/dsPIC/PIC32MX lineup.The PICKIT2 supports most of the 8 bit parts, as well as some of the 16/32 bit parts.Who makes the 18F85K20?The PICKIT3 (or PICKIT2) "clones" are just that..."CLONES". Not an original part...Only as good as the person that designed and/or built it.I still don't get why anybody would buy or build a clone when the cost difference in parts is so small that it makes the trouble of building a clone a losing deal at best.