Specifications

Chapter 5 - MPLAB
- Generating and processing a program (Text Editor)
- Simulator of the written program used for simulating program function on the microcontroller.
Besides these, there are support systems for Microchip products such as PICStart Plus and ICD (In
Circuit Debugger). As this book does not cover these , they will be mentioned only as options.
Minimal computer requirements for staring the MPLAB are:
· PC compatible computer 486 or higher
· Microsoft Windows 3.1x or Windows 95 and new versions of the Windows operating system
· VGA graphic card
· 8MB memory (32MB recommended)
· 20MB space on hard disc
· Mouse
In order to start the MPLAB we need to install it first. Installing is a process of copying MPLAB files
from the CD onto a hard disc of your computer. There is an option on each new window which
helps you return to a previous one, so errors should not present a problem or become a stressful
experience. Installment itself works much the same as installment of most Windows programs.
First you get the Welcome screen, then you can choose the options followed by installment itself,
and, at the end, you get the message which says your installed program is ready to start.
Steps for installing MPLAB:
1. Start-up the Microsoft Windows
2. Put the Microchip CD disc into CD ROM
3. Click on START in the bottom left corner of the screen and choose the RUN option
4. Click on BROWSE and select CD ROM drive of your computer.
5. Find directory called MPLAB on your CD ROM
6. Click on SETUP.EXE and then on OK .
7. Click again on OK in your RUN window
Installing begins after these seven steps. The following pictures explain the meaning of certain
installment steps.
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