Mplab 7.10 ????

[Kryten]

Does anyone know where i can find a downloable version of MPLAB 7.10. This as the Stoltz version (at least the hex file ICD660.hex) wont work with mplab v8.00

Plz help me if you know where to download either a hex/ bootloader that works or mplab 7.1

 

[Kryten]

Well I cant actually tell if it works or not as mplab 80 cant open the series port (im using a USB to serial adaptor)


EDIT:
error messages:
ICDWarn0027: The selected baud rate is not supported by your system. Chances are it will work anyway, but if persistent communications occur, consider switching to a lower baud rate.
ICD0019: Communications: Failed to open port: (Windows::GetLastError() = 0x2, 'Systemet finner ikke angitt fil.
')
ICD0021: Unable to connect with MPLAB ICD 2
MPLAB ICD 2 Ready

 

[ericgibbs]

hi,
This is an 'oldish' link, it may still be active.?

https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/MP701.exe

 

[3v0]

Two things.

Instead of downgrading MPLAB why not upgreade the firmware in the ICD2?
It is supplied with each version of MPLAB. MPLAB knows how to update the firmaware in an ICD2.

Are you sure the problem is not with the USB to RS232 adaptor?

 

[mvs sarma]

Two things.

Instead of downgrading MPLAB why not upgreade the firmware in the ICD2?
It is supplied with each version of MPLAB. MPLAB knows how to update the firmaware in an ICD2.

Are you sure the problem is not with the USB to RS232 adaptor?

By the way, MPLAB has ver8.10 now Hope many people would have already downloaded it by now.

 

[blueroomelectronics]

As 3V0 mentioned new firmware will allow your Stolz ICD2 to work with MPLAB 8.xx

 

[Kryten]

Ok Is it the BL0101010101.hex that is in the MPLAB directory?

Dont think its anything wrong with my rs232 adaptor

edit:
Dose anyone know a fast and easy way to test if it is my rs232 adaptor??

 

[blueroomelectronics]

Yes, that's it, as long as you're using a 16F877 (non A type) Else you need a modified bootloader for the 16F877A (on my site)

 

[Kryten]

Will it work with a 16f876A??
Belive i have read some where that it was the same bootloader for 877a and 876a pleas correct me if im wrong (I aim to learn as much as i can)

 

[blueroomelectronics]

Yes same thing. It'll work for both.

 

[Kryten]

Yes same thing. It'll work for both.

Cool

I also found a com test program at something calle B&B electronics. real sweet littlest thing so my port works for shure

 

[blueroomelectronics]

Can you post a link?

 

[Kryten]

Shure
Direct to **broken link removed**

 

[Kryten]

So little update from me.

Mplab cant "see" my rs232 serial usb adaptor (strange) so it cant open the correct port (com1)

Anyone got any ide what i can do?

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

So little update from me.

Mplab cant "see" my rs232 serial usb adaptor (strange) so it cant open the correct port (com1)

Anyone got any ide what i can do?

Reassign your USB adaptor to COM1.

 

[Kryten]

That wont help. Mplab somethimes has only USB option for ICD2 in settings-> com. I have tried everything i can think of but nothing seems to help (yeh i have just reinstalled Mplab 8.10)

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

That wont help. Mplab somethimes has only USB option for ICD2 in settings-> com. I have tried everything i can think of but nothing seems to help (yeh i have just reinstalled Mplab 8.10)

That's because you don't have any COM ports, reassign it to COM1 and reboot the computer, then check COM1 exists in control panel.

 

[Kryten]

well i have don it but will try again (as it is part of my final project to become an electronics enginner)

 

[3v0]

So little update from me.

Mplab cant "see" my rs232 serial usb adaptor (strange) so it cant open the correct port (com1)

Anyone got any ide what i can do?

What do you see in the device manager under
Ports(COM & LPT)?

 

[Kryten]

I see
Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (com1)

And when i try to connect now i get just:
ICD0021: Unable to connect with MPLAB ICD 2
MPLAB ICD 2 Ready

So i guess i need to use Bill's BL and try to see if it helps

Edit:

It also helps connecting the D-sub9 the correct way