A little help please.

[sittinguphigh]

Tried to turn off the computer and it said the pickit3 program was running.
I remember some thing that would hide the program running.
I will check in to that.

[sittinguphigh]

OK. The programming bar came on.
But the drop down bar doesn't work.

[rrowan]

Mort

I think the programing is running but you need to update the pickit operating system going by the message box next to the microchip logo

Click on the Tool menu and see if the last item is not grey out - Click on Download Operations System

Let it run and follow any prompts you get.

Once done then see if the pic drop down works

Rick R.

[sittinguphigh]

I have done that and now it's working right I think.
How do you know the the programming has gone threw and done?

[rrowan]

It normally just takes a second or two and then comes back to the main screen

It doesn't have hey I am done popup box

Hopefully its working now
 

Rick R.

[sittinguphigh]

No pop up I'm done.

I always check target power on.

What box do you check off.

The red line is still moving forward.

Went to verify and this message can up.

How do you test it?

[sittinguphigh]

How do you know if the firmware went threw on the SSC?
I saw a test mode. I down loaded it. How do you use that?
I saw a verify button on the pickit3. Will that tell you?

[chrisatpsu]

when you  load the firmware, there is a checksum that shows up.

if you plug into a ssc that's been programmed, you can "read" the PIC and verify that the checksum matches.

note: after you programmed your start address, the checksum will be different

[sittinguphigh]

I programmed it last night. Turn off my computer.
Can I still go in to it and check it.
I saw some thing in the site about testing the lights and SSC threw THE computer.
I see were the check sum is.  What should it say?
Can I plug it in again and check it?

So I plug in the SSC with RGB lights threw the computer.
With the 4 port system and a 12v power.

[keitha43]

You can plug it back in and choose the correct PIC number and choose "Read". The checksums are in the WIKI where you download the firmware from.

[sittinguphigh]

Firmware   Checksum
Pickit2   Pickit3
Standard   ECE8    ED60
Test           2180    21F8

What one is the check sum?

I have 795A. I guess not programmed correct.

Do I have to delete and reprogram?

[chrisatpsu]

Firmware   Checksum
Pickit2   Pickit3
Standard   ECE8    ED60
Test           2180    21F8

What one is the check sum?

you're using a pickit3, so disregard the first column.

standard firmware is ED60, and the test firmware is 21F8

[sittinguphigh]

I have 795A check sum. I guess not programmed correct.

Do I have to erase and reprogram?

[keitha43]

Yes. Choose the correct device (number on chip) Check the power checkbox. Erase and watch the text box for a done message. Then import the correct hex file and "Write". The text box will tell you when it is done and the checksum should change to the correct one. Make sure you have followed the correct hardware modification first. Cut trace. Install jumper wire. And have the correct resistor value.

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[sittinguphigh]

What jumper wire?
The USB wire?