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by MW
Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:55 pm
Forum: E-blocks
Topic: ZIF PICmicro issues
Replies: 15
Views: 10479

Re: ZIF PICmicro issues

Hi, I am far more likely to be able to program a chip by using a Pic straight out of the box ( never been programmed before), restarting Flowcode immediately before I hit 'program to chip' and not attempting to autodetect the chip. Once a chip has come been programmed or if I have used autodetect pr...
by MW
Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: E-blocks
Topic: ZIF PICmicro issues
Replies: 15
Views: 10479

Re: ZIF PICmicro issues

I have persevered and I have found that I can get the ZIF programmer to very occasionally program a chip. But in no way is it reliable. My PICKIT3 will program the same chips every time with no problems at all. I have always found Matrix equipment and support to be second to none but I think there a...
by MW
Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:31 am
Forum: E-blocks
Topic: ZIF PICmicro issues
Replies: 15
Views: 10479

Re: ZIF PICmicro issues

Hi David, Yes it is detected as a Matrix Programmer. The screws are black. I have just removed and reinstalled Flowcode/PPP, same result. I have removed all previous versions of PPP from my machine so now I am definitely just running 3.11. And the error message is different. Now I get the warnings a...
by MW
Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:55 am
Forum: E-blocks
Topic: ZIF PICmicro issues
Replies: 15
Views: 10479

Re: ZIF PICmicro issues

Hi Ben,

It is unable to detect any chip. I have tried several different types of 16F and 18Fs in both sockets, with the external chip select jumpers moved appropriately. I am happy to open it up if that is the next step.

Cheers
MW
by MW
Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:59 am
Forum: E-blocks
Topic: ZIF PICmicro issues
Replies: 15
Views: 10479

Re: ZIF PICmicro issues

Hi, I was really happy with how quickly this issue was acknowledged and satisfied with the resolution. My replacement unit arrived promptly also. I have only just today got around to opening the box and plugging it in however. Unfortunately this unit is behaving in exactly the same way as the previo...
by MW
Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:19 am
Forum: E-blocks
Topic: ZIF PICmicro issues
Replies: 15
Views: 10479

ZIF PICmicro issues

Hello, I have just taken delivery of my ZIFPic micro programmer and I am not having much luck with it. I have installed the drivers by pointing to the supplied CD (ESLAM V2.4). My PC now recognises the device as a Matrix PICmicro Programmer. The driver version is 1.0.0.6. The problem is that the pro...
by MW
Thu Feb 02, 2012 11:54 pm
Forum: Flowcode V5 Issues
Topic: Problem with the CAN2 component.
Replies: 1
Views: 3093

Problem with the CAN2 component.

Hello, There seems to be an issue with the the CAN2 component as I get the following errors when compiling: test.c(237): Illegal redefinition of symbol: TXB0EID8_VAL test.c(238): Illegal redefinition of symbol: TXB0EID0_VAL test.c(239): Illegal redefinition of symbol: TXB1EID8_VAL test.c(240): Illeg...
by MW
Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:13 am
Forum: Flowcode V4
Topic: PIC dialer
Replies: 7
Views: 5567

Re: PIC dialer

Hi, Unfortunately that was a few PC's ago and I don't appear to have archived any of those file. I have done a really quick & dirty example of how to output a DTMF 7 using the Holtek 9200B in parallel mode. Hopefully this will give you enough to go on with. This example, using a 16F877A, assumes: Th...
by MW
Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:54 am
Forum: Flowcode V4
Topic: PIC dialer
Replies: 7
Views: 5567

Re: PIC dialer

Hi,

If you can I would suggest using a separate DTMF chip. I have used a couple of different ones but the Holtek HT9200B used in parallel mode is a particularly simple device to incorporate into a Pic/Flowcode Project.

Good Luck
MW
by MW
Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:23 am
Forum: Programming Tips & Tricks
Topic: Flowcode and Internal CAN
Replies: 30
Views: 37474

Re: Flowcode and Internal CAN

Hi,

Did you have any luck with this?

Cheers
MW
by MW
Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:21 am
Forum: Programming Tips & Tricks
Topic: Flowcode and Internal CAN
Replies: 30
Views: 37474

Re: Flowcode and Internal CAN

Hi, I have had a play with this today, but have not had much joy. I downloaded the new CAN2 component and installed it as per instructions. I then went into custom code where I found the line in question but found it already to be edited as per your post. I then wrote a very simple flow chart where ...
by MW
Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:12 am
Forum: Programming Tips & Tricks
Topic: Flowcode and Internal CAN
Replies: 30
Views: 37474

Re: Flowcode and Internal CAN

This is still something I could really use
by MW
Fri Apr 29, 2011 5:48 am
Forum: Flowcode V4
Topic: CAN2 Component with 18F2550
Replies: 1
Views: 2391

CAN2 Component with 18F2550

Hello, I have been using the Can2 Component with an 18F2580 and an external Can controller with great success. As I would now like to include a USB port I am considering changing to a micro with USB functionality such as the 18F2550. Looking at the data sheet for this device however I notice that un...
by MW
Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:00 am
Forum: Flowcode V2 & V3
Topic: Can bus problem with 18F2580
Replies: 9
Views: 8182

Re: Can bus problem with 18F2580

Ben this worked a treat. I am now up and running.

Thanks very much
MW
by MW
Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:08 am
Forum: Flowcode V2 & V3
Topic: Can bus problem with 18F2580
Replies: 9
Views: 8182

Re: Can bus problem with 18F2580

Hi,

I am running 4.3.7.63. No joy.

Thanks
by MW
Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:16 am
Forum: Flowcode V2 & V3
Topic: Can bus problem with 18F2580
Replies: 9
Views: 8182

Re: Can bus problem with 18F2580

Apologies. I should of posted this in the Flowcode V4 forum. Also I should explain I am trying to use the 18F2580 with an MCP2510 not with the internal can module.

Thanks
MW
by MW
Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:40 am
Forum: Flowcode V2 & V3
Topic: Can bus problem with 18F2580
Replies: 9
Views: 8182

Re: Can bus problem with 18F2580

Hello, I have a different problem along these lines. I have written a small program for the 18F2580 using the Can2 component. Whenever I try to compile it however I get the following errors: Illegal redefinition of symbol: RXM0EID8_VAL Illegal redefinition of symbol: RXM0EID0_VAL Illegal redefinitio...
by MW
Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: Flowcode V4
Topic: very strange error ???
Replies: 4
Views: 3785

Re: very strange error ???

I would start reinstalling the USB drivers. My guess is that plugging in the programmer is causing a conflict somehow and VB is opening as your default debug editor.
by MW
Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Programming Tips & Tricks
Topic: Flowcode and Internal CAN
Replies: 30
Views: 37474

Re: Flowcode and Internal CAN

No problem at all. Thanks very much
by MW
Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:32 am
Forum: Programming Tips & Tricks
Topic: Flowcode and Internal CAN
Replies: 30
Views: 37474

Re: Flowcode and Internal CAN

Hi,

Has any further thought been given to if or when extended identifiers will be included in the component?

Cheers
MW
by MW
Tue May 18, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: Programming Tips & Tricks
Topic: Flowcode and Internal CAN
Replies: 30
Views: 37474

Re: Flowcode and Internal CAN

Hi Ben,

I primarily require extended identifiers, so if it is possible to update the component to include these it would be a massive help.

Regards
MW
by MW
Tue May 18, 2010 7:20 am
Forum: Flowcode V4
Topic: PICmicro has not been erased... help !!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2562

Re: PICmicro has not been erased... help !!!

I have a similar problem. I have an 18F2580 on a custom board which I am programming by breaking out from a V3 development board. I programmed it the first time with no problems. The next time I tried to program it I got a "chip failed to erase. Do you wish to continue? error" I hit yes and my custo...
by MW
Tue May 18, 2010 6:17 am
Forum: Flowcode V4
Topic: Timing issues using HitechC as a compiler
Replies: 3
Views: 2692

Re: Timing issues using HitechC as a compiler

You are right on all counts and as a result I have things working well now @ 8MHz.

Thanks very much and apologies for the late response, I have been off line for a bit.

MW
by MW
Tue May 18, 2010 6:11 am
Forum: Programming Tips & Tricks
Topic: Flowcode and Internal CAN
Replies: 30
Views: 37474

Re: Flowcode and Internal CAN

Steve,

This is a great development and something I have an immediate use for.

Is there a way to use to use the internal CAN modules to transmit 29 bit message ID's?

Thanks
MW
by MW
Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:02 am
Forum: Flowcode V4
Topic: Timing issues using HitechC as a compiler
Replies: 3
Views: 2692

Timing issues using HitechC as a compiler

Hi, I have developed an application in Flowcode, set to the default compiler options, utilising a 16F876 and an external 20MHz oscillator. This application relies on reasonably accurate timing and it is working well. By reasonably accurate I mean that the delay icons have been sufficient. I am now a...