> Is there any extra circuit to connect a 3.3 v PIC24F to ICD2? Use the self-power option in MPLAB. > and PGC1 and PGD1 or PGC2 and PGD2 > which pair should i use? The one, you connct to the ICSD connector ;-) They are both equal, both will work. Happy new Year -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist