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melabs USB/U2 Programmers

• Download latest beta software
• In-Circuit Serial Programming
• Connection to LAB-X Boards
• Modifications for programming adapters
• Programming low-voltage "J" and "K" PIC MCUs

melabs Field Programmer

• Download latest beta software
• In-Circuit Serial Programming / Power supply
• Modifications for programming adapters
• Programming low-voltage "J" and "K" PIC MCUs

melabs Serial Programmer

• Download latest beta software
• Troubleshooting Guide
• Frequently asked questions
• In-Circuit Serial Programming
• Connection to LAB-X Boards
• Problems when programming PIC18Fxxxx devices
• Modifications for programming adapters
• Programming low-voltage "J" and "K" PIC MCUs

EPIC™ Plus PICmicro^® Programmer

• Download latest beta software
• Troubleshooting Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions
• In-Circuit Serial Programming
• Connection to LAB-X Boards
• Modifying EPIC.INI for problems with FLASH MCUs
• Windows XP registry entry to stop parallel port polling
• Problems when programming PIC18Fxxxx
• Modifications for programming adapters
• Programming low-voltage "J" and "K" PIC MCUs

Programming Adapters

• Modifications for programming adapters
• Programming low-voltage "J" and "K" PIC MCUs

PICBASIC PRO™ Compiler

Technical Support:

• PBP Installation Video
• Downloads and Patches Page
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Known compiler issues
• Windows 7 requirements
• 64-bit System requirements
• Quick Start Guide for Windows Users
• Converting programs from PICBASIC/BS1 to PICBASIC PRO
• Converting programs from BASIC Stamp II to PICBASIC PRO
• CodeDesigner Lite installation help
• Installation in Microchip's MPLAB® IDE
• Limitations of 2.4x on 12-bit core devices
• Specifying configuration bit settings in PICBASIC PRO programs
• Instruction set
• Upgrade information
• Comparison to BASIC Stamp II
• Comparison to PICBASIC Compiler
• PICBASIC PRO Compiler bundled with other products

Developer Resources:

• Sample programs
• Windows IDE Software
• HTML manual
• Adobe Acrobat Manual (PDF)
• Download MicroCode Studio IDE
• Floating Point routines
• Complete list of Serin2/Serout2 modes
• Debug monitor program
• Articles and Tutorials

PICBASIC™ Compiler

Technical Support:

• Downloads and Patches Page
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Quick Start Guide for Windows Users
• Converting programs from PICBASIC/BS1 to PICBASIC PRO
• CodeDesigner Lite installation help
• Installation in Microchip's MPLAB® IDE
• Patch version 1.45 for support for additional PICMicros
• Upgrade information
• Instruction set
• Comparison to PICBASIC PRO Compiler

Developer's Resources:

• Sample programs
• HTML manual
• Adobe Acrobat Manual (PDF)
• Download MicroCode Studio IDE

PICPROTO™ Boards

• Parts and Vendor information page

LAB-X1 Experimenter Board

• Connecting an melabs Programmer
• Migrating from 16F877A to 16F887
• LAB-X1 schematic (45K PDF file)
• LAB-X1 readme, parts list, and assembly instructions
• LCD data sheet (492K PDF file)
• LCD controller data sheet (286K PDF file)
• ICS502 clock mulitplier data sheet (59K PDF file)
• LAB-X1 docs, PICBASIC and PICBASIC PRO example programs (76K ZIP file)
• Components and vendor information

Sample Programs:

• PICBASIC Compiler
• PICBASIC PRO Compiler

LAB-X2 Experimenter Board

• Connecting the EPIC Programmer
• LAB-X2 schematic (18K PDF file)
• LAB-X2 docs, PICBASIC and PICBASIC PRO example programs (47K ZIP file)
• Components and vendor information
• LAB-X2 bundled with other products

Sample Programs:

• PICBASIC Compiler
• PICBASIC PRO Compiler

LAB-X20 Experimenter Board

• Connecting the EPIC Programmer
• LCD data sheet (492K PDF file)
• LAB-X20 schematic (52K PDF file)
• LAB-X20 docs, PICBASIC and PICBASIC PRO example programs (87K ZIP file)
• Components and vendor information
• LAB-X20 bundled with other products

Sample Programs:

• PICBASIC Compiler
• PICBASIC PRO Compiler

LAB-X3 Experimenter Board

• Connecting the EPIC Programmer
• LAB-X3 Schematic (16K PDF file)
• LAB-X3 docs, PICBASIC and PICBASIC PRO sample programs (46K ZIP file)
• LCD data sheet (492K PDF file)
• LCD controller data sheet (286K PDF file)
• Components and vendor information

Sample Programs:

• PICBASIC Compiler
• PICBASIC PRO Compiler

LAB-X18 Experimenter Board

• Connecting the EPIC Programmer
• LAB-X18 Schematic (50K PDF file)
• LAB-X18 docs, PICBASIC and PICBASIC PRO sample programs (80K ZIP file)
• LCD data sheet (492K PDF file)
• LCD controller data sheet (286K PDF file)
• Components and vendor information
• LAB-X18 Bundled with other products

Sample Programs:

• PICBASIC Compiler
• PICBASIC PRO Compiler

LAB-X4 Experimenter Board

• Connecting the EPIC Programmer
• LAB-X4 Schematic (18K PDF file)
• LAB-X4 docs, PICBASIC and PICBASIC PRO sample programs (45K ZIP file)
• LCD data sheet (492K PDF file)
• LCD controller data sheet (286K PDF file)
• Components and vendor information

Sample Programs:

• PICBASIC Compiler
• PICBASIC PRO Compiler

LAB-XT Experimenter Board

• Connecting the EPIC Programmer
• LAB-XT schematic (184K PDF file)
• LCD data sheet (492K PDF file)
• LCD controller data sheet (286K PDF file)
• LAB-XT docs and PICBASIC PRO example programs (46K ZIP file)
• MT8870 data sheet (414K PDF file)
• 2211 data sheet (427K PDF file)
• ISD4003 data sheet (2327K PDF file)
• Caller ID format
• Components and vendor information

Sample Programs:

• PICBASIC PRO Compiler

LAB-XUSB Experimenter Board

• Connecting the EPIC Programmer
• LAB-XUSB schematic (66K PDF file)
• LAB-XUSB docs, PICBASIC and PICBASIC PRO example programs (155K ZIP file)
• LCD data sheet (492K PDF file)
• Components and vendor information

Sample Programs:

• PICBASIC PRO Compiler