I second what Trevor posted.
I have been using the PICKit+ software for a few months now on 2xPICKit 2's
and a PICkit 3.
I have an ICD 3 for debugging but have rarely found a use for it but with
renewed lease of life from PICKit+ my 3 PICKit programmers are going strong=
..

I disagree with Trevor's only 8 devices statement, however, the update that
was sent out this week supports Hundreds of devices including PIC16, PIC18,
PIC24, DSPIC and PIC32.
If you need specific support post the device list and I will look them up
for you.

Cheers
Chris

On 20 September 2018 at 05:26, Michael Johnston <michaelwjohnston1@gmail.co=
m
> wrote:

> Hi I just picked up the new Icd4 from microchip direct on sale a little
> over a month ago and it works great for me! Michael Johnston
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 19, 2018, at 9:41 PM, Isaac M. Bavaresco <
> isaacbavaresco@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Neil, I have had debugging problems with PIC Kit 3, but very seldom
> > programming issues.
> >
> > The most frequent problem is related to the PIC Kit not being able to
> > supply power to the board. The solution it to power the board with a
> power
> > supply.
> >
> > The second most common problem is due to cable and connector wear and
> tear.
> > When I start getting too many failures I cut the ends of the debugging
> > cable and fit new connectors.
> >
> > Is this board of yours an already proven design? Sometimes poor board
> > design can lead to debugging failures.
> >
> > The PIC Kit can behave erratically after being connected to the PC for =
a
> > long time when debugging, but just programming takes very little time.
> When
> > I suspect that the debugger is starting to misbehave I just unplug it,
> > close the IDE and start over.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Isaac
> >
> > Em qua, 19 de set de 2018 23:15, Neil <picdude3@narwani.org> escreveu:
> >
> >> I've been having a frustrating experience with the Pickit 3
> >> (intermittent and finnicky connection and programming issues for some
> >> devices) which I've googled, but have not been able to resolve after
> >> much tinkering with drivers, resistors, and registry settings.  A bran=
d
> >> new second Pickit 3 gives me the same issues, and so does a new device
> >> on a new PCB.  So it's time to move on.
> >> I really miss using the Pickit 2's, but they don't support the newer
> >> devices.
> >> Is there anything similar is size/cost that can program the newer
> >> devices that any of you would recommend?  FWIW, I have not faith in th=
e
> >> Pickit 4.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >> -Neil.
> >>
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