User manual

MPLAB

X PICkit™ 3 User’s Guide

DS52116A-page 8  2013 Microchip Technology Inc.

DOCUMENT LAYOUT

This document describes how to use the PICkit 3 as a development tool to emulate and

debug firmware on a target board, as well as how to program devices. The document

is organized as follows:

Part 1 – Getting Started

• Chapter 1. About the In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer

Describes the PICkit 3, and how it can help you develop your application.

• Chapter 2. Operation

Presents the theory of PICkit 3 operation. Explains configuration options.

• Chapter 3. Debugger Usage

Discusses installation and set up, common debug features, using targets, setting

up MPLAB

Integrated Development Environment (IDE), and related debugger

topics.

• Chapter 4. PICkit 3 Debug Express

Provides basic information about using the PICkit 3 Debug Express.

• Chapter 5. PICkit 3 Programmer-To-Go

Provides instructions for using the PICkit 3 unit to program a device even though it

is not connected to a personal computer (PC).

Part 2 – Troubleshooting

• Chapter 6. Troubleshooting First Steps – The first things you should try if you

are having issues with debugger operation.

• Chapter 7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – A list of frequently asked

questions, useful for troubleshooting.

• Chapter 8. Error Messages – A list of error messages and suggested

resolutions.

• Chapter 9. Engineering Technical Notes (ETNs)

Part 3 – Reference

• Appendix A. Hardware Specification – The hardware and electrical

specifications of the debugger system.

• Appendix B. PICkit 3 Schematics

• Appendix C. Revision History