David Meiklejohn wrote 2014-11-25 21:05:
> Neil wrote:
>>
>> What is the latest preferred choice for a PIC programmer that can
>> program directly from pre-compiled hex files?  Microchip is trying to
>> fade off the PICkit2 (which I love), and replace it with the PICkit3.
>> However, there is only a beta standalone app for that which is buggy
>> and apparently is not going to be supported anymore. I generally prefer
>> to use the manufacturer's tools, but willing to go third party here if
>> I can trust it will be properly supported over time (ie: being updated
>> for better apps).
>
> Have you considered the IPE utility that is bundled with MPLAB X?  It is
> supported, works well with the PICkit3, and its main function is programm=
ing
> from hex files.
>
>
> Regards,
> David Meiklejohn
> www.gooligum.com.au
>

I might be old fashioned, but I'd like a tool where I can setup
a desktop shortcut including command line parameters to run the
full programming without seeing a complex GUI. Could very well
be the IPE, but I have not found anything about CLI parameters
in the help file, at least.

Regards,
Jan-Erik.



(could very well
be the IPE)
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