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larny
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Joined: 31/10/2011
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Posted: 01:14am 22 Jan 2022
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I followed the instructs given by Wolfgang Buescher & added the PIC16F1708 to WinPIC. When I programmed a 1708, WinPIC stated that the programming had failed. The message said "0x008005 read 0x002005 wanted 0x003FFF". But the HEX code was green rather than red, so I tested the PIC & it worked except that RB5 (defined as an input) did not work. So I re-opened WinPIC & looked at the Config memory tab (see the first attachment). It indicates that location 0x8005 is 0x3FFF. So why did the message claim it read 0x2005? I then opened devices.ini (see second attachment) but could not find anything regarding 0x8005. Wolfgang's instruction did not mention this issue as far as I could determine. I bought a PICKit3 some years ago but it eventually failed & destroyed a 12F675. So I bought another PK3 & it worked for while, but when I recently attempted to programme a 16F1708, it destroyed the PIC. So I don't wish to buy any more PK3. Any assistance will be appreciated.
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Mixtel90

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Joined: 05/10/2019
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Posted: 08:02am 22 Jan 2022
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Sorry, larny, I've payed with PICs but not with WinPIC so I can't help with that.

Interesting problems with your PICKit3s though. I've never had problems with either my official PICKit2 or my super el-cheapo ebay PICKit3 copy. I must admit I've not used a 16F1708 though, but plenty of 12F675s. Just wondering if the programmer is treating a 16LF1708 as a 16F1708 and putting 5V on instead of 3V3.
Mick

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Tinine
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Posted: 03:18pm 22 Jan 2022
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I had a PK3 clone based on a positive review...it was garbage; reported successful programming when it wasn't even physically connected  

Went with the official PK4 and never an issue.

Craig
 
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