Micropro
Windows software for PIC programmers K128 and K149F
Upgrading
the 'Micropro' PIC programmer software
Downloading
and installing FTDI's VCP drivers for Windows
ICSP programming and PIC programmers
PIC programmer hardware tester
Upgrading
the 'Microburn' PIC programmer software
Before you can run the latest Microburn Windows software you will need to update
the firmware on your programmer kit.
1.
Download the latest DIYpack.
2. Unzip to any folder you prefer. The folder will contain the latest
HEX files for upgrading the firmware on your particular programmer.
3. Use
your existing Micropro software to program another 16F628(A) or 16F648(A) chip
with the latest HEX file.
4. Replace the 16F628(A) chip on your programmer with the new one.
5. You can now run the latest Microburn software
If
you do not have a spare 16F628(A) or 16F648(A) chip then you will need to use
a 2nd PIC programmer to re-program the existing chip
Once
you are satisfied that the upgrade is working correctly you can remove the old
Micropro software by simply deleting the folder or files where it was installed.
Downloading and installing
FTDI's VCP drivers for Windows
The USB VCP Windows drivers
can be downloaded from the FTDI website at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.
Select the driver version for the Windows version you are using and the ZIP
file will be downloaded.
All the programmer kits use the 'FT232BM'
chip.
Installation guides are available for installing the VCP drivers. The guides
are in PDF format and can be found at http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm.
Once again, simply click on your Windows version.
At the time of writing (December 13th, 2005)
the above links were correct. However FTDI may change their website from time
to time and the information may move from one page to another. In this case
start at the FTDI home page (http://www.ftdichip.com)
and have a look around.