add a device (es: pic24fj64gb106)

[alessandromaffei]

I'd like to use the pic device pic24fj64gb106 but Shocked Crying or Very sad I not found it in device list of the ide and of the DSpicflash programmer.
There ara a methode to use these component?
(
use another device similar or
add it in same mode to the list of devices
or wait a newest version?
)
best regards
Alessandro Maffei

[marko.medic]

Hi,

For PIC24FJ, PIC24HJ and dsPIC33 you should use our lvPICFlash programmer or LV24-33A development board.
http://www.mikroe.com/en/tools/lvpicflash/
http://www.mikroe.com/en/tools/lv24-33a/
Also on mentioned webpages you can find corresponding programmer software.

Best Regards

[alessandromaffei]

OK, lvPICFlash have PIC24FJ64GB106 device
but if I want to develop with this device, can I use mikroPascal for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 ? I dont find PIC24FJ64GB106 device.
Can I add it?
best regards
Alessandro Maffei

Hi,

For PIC24FJ, PIC24HJ and dsPIC33 you should use our lvPICFlash programmer or LV24-33A development board.
http://www.mikroe.com/en/tools/lvpicflash/
http://www.mikroe.com/en/tools/lv24-33a/
Also on mentioned webpages you can find corresponding programmer software.

Best Regards

[zristic]

I dont find PIC24FJ64GB106 device.
Can I add it?

Yes you can. If you provide correct definitions files for that chip, the compiler will work fine. See the DEFS folder of your mB installation, it contains definition files for all supported chips.

[bcdaus]

Any chance mE could provide an updated DEFS folder with definitions for the latest 24FJ series that were not supported in the original release?

It would be a good short term update while we wait for the new Pro version in Q4.


Bill.

[marko.ziv]

Hi,

Any chance mE could provide an updated DEFS folder with definitions for the latest 24FJ series that were not supported in the original release?

It would be a good short term update while we wait for the new Pro version in Q4.

Something exactly like this we had in mind. It is still not fixed decision but our plan is to release a small
patch that will provide definition files for the new MCUs. That way we can encourage our users to
test the dsPIC compilers further and give us as much bug reports and suggestions as they can.

Best Regards

[naeb]

Any word on when the new version will be released? Or even if new definition files will be distributed?

Its now been two years since version 5.0.0.0 was released. Microchip has been busy pumping out new chips with expanded resources and new features that we can't take advantage of. Please don't let this fantastic compiler slip into obsolescence!

[marko.ziv]

Hi,

we are working on the revision of dsPIC compilers right now.
We had an idea to publish a small release with just the support for the newly released MCUs, after some reconsideration we decided to cancel that and work on full PRO version of the compiler.
This means we will release PRO version of the dsPIC compilers with new graphical IDE, Library manager, improved hardware and software libraries and these are just some of the improvements.
There will be standard period of beta testing during which you would be able to report any bugs you find and suggestions you would like to see implemented.

Best Regards

[naeb]

Thanks for the info marko.
Is there anyplace I can sign up to be notified when the beta starts?

[mileta.miletic]

Hi,

You don't need to sign up for beta, it will be announced on the forum and we will provide link so you can download it.