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1. Pickit 3 Program

Again, thank you all for support.Something actually changed, but still doesn't workI followed step by step the guide, and now the error message when I try to compile is the following:'The target circuit may require more power than the debug tool can provide. An external power supply might be necessary.Connection Failed.' Of course I tried also to avoid the circuit powering via Pickit but without success.Actually, MPLab on mac sees the device!can you explain me better which software you refer to? I only know mplabX and the relative IPE. The software looks like the one attached below. If properly connected via usb to the PC/laptop, you'll be prompted a 'Device found' message.

I, myself, am using a clone PICkit3 and never had a problem with it.If you encounter this error: 'Pickit3 is in mplab mode', disconnect the usb and keep the button pressed down while reconnecting the usb. Adiboo magical playland direct. You must do this only once!! (or whenever you get this error).

Pickit 3 Program

Leave it like that 5-10 seconds and you should be good to go. Remember, always use Tools-Check com. To make sure your Pickit or MCU is detected.

2 System RequirementsNOTICE: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 is no longer supported in this release of MPLAB X IDE. However, the IDE may continue to function on this operating system.2.1 Minimum ConfigurationsNote: Using this configuration may result in hardware tool performance that is not acceptable to some developers. A few times along the way when I was getting set up I found that turning off and on again fixed 'connecting' type issues (including restarting MPLAB).But contrary to some of the other comments I wouldn't assume that your problem is due to it being a clone. I have had 2 different pickit3 clones, one from amazon, one from ebay (I fried my first one). Both worked fine out of the box and updated their own firmware no trouble. For £20 vs £60 I thought it was worth a punt and now I don't feel half as bad having fried one.