jana1972@centrum.cz wrote 2011-10-22 15:22: > Thanks for your reply > I thought that PICkit3 works as > a debugger and a programmer Yes, if you have a PIC that has support for in-curcuit debugging. Do you ? > > So, when I compile a sample program > I must upload to ( program) a microchip, in my case to PIC16F628A. > Only after that I can debug it. I think that most smaller PICs such as the 628A need a special header (a special version of the processor with extra pins so that debugging can be done without loosing any standard pins). Check the docs for the PICkit3 ! --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .