Development Tools Videos

Below are videos (posted on YouTube) specifically targeted to MPLAB® X IDE and related development tools. See also Development Tools Webinars.

MPLAB® X IDE

Flash, Damned LED! Flash I say! - An overview of setup and use of device I/O ports.

MPLAB XC C Compilers - Installation and Licensing

The MPLAB® XC Compiler Family - An overview of the different types of C compilers available for all Microchip PIC/dsPIC devices.
The MPLAB XC Compiler Licenses - A description of the different licenses that are available for all MPLAB XC C compilers.
Downloading, Installing, & Licensing MPLAB XC Compilers - Shows the steps you need to take to download and install a Microchip MPLAB XC Compiler.
MPLAB XC Network Licensing - A look at all the steps you need to take to be able to use an MPLAB XC compiler with a network server license.
High Priority Access (HPA) Purchase and Renewal - Shows you how to purchase, activate, and install the service to ensure you get the most out of your compiler.

MPLAB XC Compiler Optimizations - An overview of optimizations provided by the MPLAB XC C compilers.
MPLAB XC8 Compiler Optimizations - A look at optimizations performed by the MPLAB XC8 C Compiler that might result in unexpected behavior when debugging.
Memory Usage When Developing Code - A look at the additional memory requirements of features you often use when developing code.
New Interrupt Syntax in MPLAB XC8 - A look at the new code syntax that can be used when writing interrupt functions in C source for the MPLAB XC8 C compiler.
Macro Exposure - A look at preprocessor macros and how they are expanded.
Integral Promotion - Implicit integral promotion conversions that are performed by the compiler.

Unboxing the New MPLAB® PICkit™ 4 In-Circuit Debugger - See what you get with your new MPLAB PICkit 4.
Getting Started with the MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger - Shows you the first steps needed to connect your MPLAB PICkit 4 and set up the debugger in MPLAB X IDE to be ready for use.
Unboxing the MPLAB ICD 4 - See what you get with your new MPLAB ICD 4.
Getting Started with the MPLAB ICD 4 - Shows you the first steps needed to connect your MPLAB ICD 4 and set up the debugger in MPLAB X IDE to be ready for use.
The Quest For Power - A look at the MPLAB REAL ICE™ Power Monitor board.

Showing Code Coverage Using the MPLAB X IDE Simulator - The MPLAB X IDE simulator has a code coverage tool that can complement your testing regime.
Running Hexmate on the Command Line Webinar - This presentation shows the basic format of a Hexmate command, and discusses the most important options that you will need to perform operations on Intel HEX files.