Getting back into some PIC dev lately, I and I can't read-back 18F46K22=20
code with my trusty old Pickit 2.  The Pickit 3 standalone app is an=20
apparently abandoned joke.  The MPLAB X IPE does not work either (not=20
connecting).  And yes I fully erased the chip and reprogrammed it with=20
all protection fuses off.  I'm thinking it's time to some updated tools=20
anyway.

I've traditionally not been big on debuggers/ICE's, as it seemed to=20
required hardware and some software changes to account for the=20
debugging, so I've generally preferred to build in a serial output for=20
an LCD or even just a couple status LEDs, and the Saleae logic I got=20
some years has been indispensible.  Also, some developers that have done=20
coding for me also don't bother with ICD's.  But it's time I revisit this.

Are any of you really using an ICD to its full intent and can say that=20
it's useful?  Do I really need to change much of my circuit/code to use=20
an ICD?  An ICD3 is only a couple hundred bucks... are there any better=20
options for a bit more?  FWIW, my applications usually have a lot of=20
external analog sensing and very finely timed digital interfacing, some=20
with non-standard protocols. Will I be unable to properly debug any of=20
this with an ICD?

Cheers,
-Neil.

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