Re: PicKit2, MPLAB and OLIMEX_MAXI_WEB(18f97j60) programming target problems

> Hi Folks,
>
> I have successfully built my C code for the target OLIMEX_MAXI_WEB but I am
> having problems with programming and debugging via the MPLABv8.20 IDE.
>
> I understand that some devices are not supported directly by the IDE using
> PicKit2 but I have checked the list and it indicated that the 18F97J60 is
> supported directly for both debugging and programing.
>
> I can successfully program the target using the PicKit2 software but fails
> when I try it from the IDE.
>
> The error I get is PK2Error0027 (verify failed).  I can confirm that the
> device gets erased and I can read from the target (once it has been
> programmed via PickKit2 software) via the IDE I just can not program it.
>
> I have another device (pickit2 express debug board) that I can program and
> debug successfully but this uses PicKit2 to provide target power supply
> requirements whereas the OLIMEX_MAXI_WEB has its own power supply.
>
> Usually I would just keep trying but I have tried 10 times to program, so I
> figure that is 10 erases and the Manual for 18f97j60 indicates that it is
> only good for approx 100.  Therefore I have reduced its usefulness
> significantly and haven't really achieved anything.
>
> I really need to get into debug mode and to do this I need to be able to
> program from the IDE (I did try to program from PicKit2 software first and
> then enter debug mode but this also fails).
>
> If anyone has had success ICSP programming 18f97j60 or better yet the
> OLIMEX_MAXI_WEB with PicKit2 please indicate so.
>
> If I know it can be done I will be more inclined to try at the cost of
> using up my 100 program cycles.
>
> Cheers Justin
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