Hi all -?
This is a fun little project!
Just finished my build and realized that there is a newer firmware.? I ordered a PickKit 3 clone from ebay and downloaded the programmer software from the MicroChip archive - PiCkit 3 Progammer V 3.10
The programmer detects the correct MCU and I was able to load the ATU version 3.2 hex file and change the eeprom setting for the display,? However every time I try to write the firmware to the board I get a Programming Failed error and when I try to Verify that fails.? ? When I try to read the device at all it looks like its not reading.
All that said - after loading the firmware and getting the "Program failed..." message I reconnected the display and it booted up.? I tried the test mode and can step through the relays with a satisfying "click".
So any idea what may be going on? Faulty programmer?? Faulty operator?? It feels kind of odd to have a device that is working after a 'failed' programming update.? ?
I really like this kit - its a good one for inexperienced builders.? I may do this as group buildathon with our club's Maker's group.
73,
Dean
KK4DAS
