Using a PICKit 3 clone to program a PIC12F629 chip

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Using a PICKit 3 clone to program the PIC12F629 chip

Download PICkitminus by jaka-fi, an “enhanced” version of the original Microchip PICkit2 software which supports more devices than the original.

Download the SuperCIC hex code from Project SN2SNES, extract the file supercic-key_p12f629.hex from the archive and save it for later.

If you have the socket adapter for the PIC chip, set it up as follows:

• Bridge Jumper 1 pins labelled "2" (middle group)
• Bridge Jumpers 2-7 to set the all to the "2-3" setting.
• Ensure the PIC12F629 chip is seated correctly. Align the chip's notch with the line on the PCB labelled "8/14/16/20" for DIP chips.

If you don't have a socket adapter, connect your PICkit pins to the PIC12F629 like this:

PICkit  -> PIC12F629
1 (Vpp) -> Pin 4
2 (Vdd) -> Pin 1
3 (Vss) -> Pin 8
4 (ISCPDAT) -> Pin 7
5 (ISCPCLK) -> Pin 6
6 (LVP/Aux) Not used.

Plug the PICkit 3 programmer into your PC via USB cable.

Install & run the PICKitminus software, then:

1. Click File -> Import hex in the software and select the supercic-key_p12f629.hex file you extracted earlier.
2. Set the VDD setting to 4.5
3. Click the Write button to program the chip. When complete, you should see a "Programming Successful" message.