Learn Software and Hardware Tools … Archive of Older Development Tools MPLAB® ICD 3 (DV164035) MPLAB ICD 3 Setup
The MPLAB ICD 3 is first connected to a USB port on your computer and then to the development board. To do so, follow these steps:
Connect the USB cable to the ICD 3.
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Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
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Install the PIC® Microcontroller on your development board.
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Connect the RJ11 cable to the ICD 3.
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Connect the ICD 3 RJ11 cable to the programming port on your development board.
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Connect power to your development board.
Note: The ICD 3 can power a development board but we recommend you power the board separately until you are familiar with the tool and the limitations of providing power through the ICD 3.
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