HI everyone

Bit of a silly question but I need to find out where to download header files on the microchip website. I will be using various different PICs for my studies so need to be able to independently download any header files as and when I need them so if anyone could point me to the right place it would be greatly appreciated.

 

If you use MPLAB assembler they are included in the ......Microchip\MPASM Suite folder. And every PIC will also have its own template file in the template folder. If you are using C. Look for header files in the compiler install folder.

 

Thanks but my MPLAB program files dont have a folder called MPASM. Im using assembler. Can I not simply download the relevant header file from the microchip website?

 

Hmm I think you are not looking in the correct folder. The MPLAB.exe file sits in the "C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLAB IDE\Core" folder But you have to look in the "C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPASM Suite" folder

 

You are looking for a file with a dot-inc extension. In much less time then you've been waiting for someone here to point out t06 meant "MPASM Suite" and not "MPASM" by itself you could have done a directory search on the ..\Program Files\Microchip folder and found where lots and lots of dot-inc files live.

Sometimes a shotgun is the correct solution.

 

I'd suggest using C, it's easier to pick up, and easier to re-target your program for a different controller if you decide you want to use one with more peripherals.

I use BoostC, but MikroC and Microchips C18 are decent as well. The latest BoostC supports nearly all common PICs from the 12 to 18 families, as does MikroC.

 

I dont have the file i need on my computer, I've searched for it. Also I have to use assembler as we're required to learn it for uni. There must be a place where I can download the relevant header file from the microchip site

 

I find it hard to belive that you do not have those files on your PC. Which PIC are you using, which version of MPLAB are you using.

 

OP is weird, seems to be dealing with PICs for months, but can not even know include files.

Give proof for technology actually used.
Or I guess nothing PIC related is actually used.

What MPLAB.
What programmer.
What PICs.
What circuits.

OP...

I do not want to shout, but...

HAVE YOU EVER VISITED THE MICROCHIP WEBSITE,
AND ACTUALLY LOOKED AROUND?

Please don't feel offended by above.

I have enough of forum posts people not even able to visit a simple and common website and download the developement IDE.

Where do they get their inspiration to start with this technology?

On a sidetrack may I ask the age group of the OP? It also helps to write a good answer.

 

I'm in the age group that finds your tone offensive to be frank. I'm 25 if that makes a difference to the question.

Yes of course I have visited the microchip website and I got my "inspiration" to start this technology because I'm studying for a degree in Electrical and Electronic engineering.

I'm using a PICKit 2 programmer (irrelevant though to the original post), I'm using MPLAB v8.88, I'm using the 16F887 that comes on the development board with the PICKit 2 debugger package.

Thanks for calling me "weird", it was really helpful in helping me find how to locate header files.

The project I'm trying to create is the simple Blinky project to get started.

 

OK Thank you indeed.

I only wanted to verify that you don't just push the buttons of other people, and your request is genuine.

MPLAB and MPLABX both contain ALL the includes for MPASM.
The XC8 contains ALL includes for C language.

MPLAB used to contain these since very early on, which I know since I still have the install disc for my PICKIT2.

If you can not find the include file, there is also a Windows Search. You can use that on your hardrive.

I was just wondering since you posted about PICs weeks ago. Did not you show a breadboard with a LED? Did you include the registers address manually like it was done 15 years ago?

Last not least, MPLABX now contains templates with all the include statements already done.

I give you another information. Look in "Program Files x86", "Microchip". There you go. Or where ever you installed the MPLAB.

You can even uninstall, and choose a directory name!

So you can write it on a postit note. stick to your computer monitor, if this helps.

I don't mean to offend you, and I take the time to explain it in all detail.

Would be nice if you can post "SUCCESS" pretty soon.

 

Do you have the directory C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPASM Suite" or something like it?? Inside this folder you should find the include file (*.inc) for chip

 

In case of doubt check both Program Files, and Program Files x86.

Unless OP wrote a different install directory.

Confusion "where is that file" is not so much uncommon, especially if you have more than one drive, and many PDFs, some with unreadable names.

Sometimes I just download them again, or copy what I need into a new directory. Sometimes I use Windows Search (slow).

 

I searched my computer for 16f887 and nothing came up. It does have some header files but not all header files.

 

No one has yet asked this very important question. What compiler do you have downloaded? If it is the c18 compiler then the header file would not be included in that download.

 

Can you post a screenshot from your search?
So we can see your directories where you have the MPLAB installed.

I don't see much use in ECDL courses and they are not appreciate for ME.

But, they may contain teachings as such as how to search for a file.

 

ok screenshot included

 

No one has yet asked this very important question. What compiler do you have downloaded? If it is the c18 compiler then the header file would not be included in that download.

I'm using MPASM Assembler version 5.47

Other than that I'm not sure, how do I find out?

 

Try *F887

Also go to advanced search, and checkmark to search non-indexed locations.

* is a joker for searching, is used for that since MSDOS days.

 

I'm using MPASM Assembler version 5.47

Other than that I'm not sure, how do I find out?

I have not used the MPASM Assembler. Does it come in different family flavors like the C compilers? Are there any other 16F header files that you can see?


Maybe you can down load it again and see if the header file is in there?