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MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC18F User’s Guide

3.1 SETTING UP AN EXAMPLE APPLICATION FOR DEBUG

Once the starter kit software is installed, the on-board debugger must be connected to

any available USB port on the PC or powered hub, then to the starter kit at the mini-B

receptacle, J2, on the debugger/programmer side of the board (Figure 3-1). At the

same time, a sequence of pop-up balloons in the system tray (lower right of desktop)

will appear, stating that (1) new hardware has been found, (2) drivers are being

installed and (3) the new hardware is ready for use. If you do not see these messages

and the starter kit does not work, try unplugging and reconnecting the USB. If this does

not work, refer to Section 3.9 “Troubleshooting”.

FIGURE 3-1: CONNECTING THE STARTER KIT

DEBUGGER/PROGRAMMER

If you debug a USB device application, a second USB cable must be connected to

another USB port on the PC or power hub, then to the starter kit at the mini-B

receptacle, J3, on the application side of the board (Figure 3-2).

FIGURE 3-2: DEBUGGING A USB APPLICATION ON THE STARTER KIT

A to mini-B USB Cable

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A to mini-B USB Cables

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