Summary of How to Program a PIC 18F2550 or 18f4550 With Arduino UNO
Summary: This tutorial demonstrates using an Arduino UNO as a PIC microcontroller programmer, tested with PIC18F2550 and 18F4550 and applicable to several PIC18F series chips. A French video with English subtitles and the author's programming tool site are provided.Parts used in the How to Program a PIC 18F2550 or 18f4550 With Arduino UNO:
- Arduino UNO board
- PIC microcontroller (examples: 18F2550, 18F4550)
- USB cable for Arduino UNO
- Wires/jumper cables for connections
- Breadboard or prototyping board (optional)
- Power supply for target PIC (via Arduino or external)
- Computer with USB port
- Software from the author's site (Arduino-PIC18F tool)
- Video tutorial (YouTube link with subtitles)
- 18F2420
- 18F2455
- 18F2520
- 18F2550
- 18F4420
- 18F4455
- 18F4520
- 18F4550
The video is in french but sub in english.
That is the site of the author of the program that we use :
https://sites.google.com/site/thehighspark/arduino-pic18f
Source: How to Program a PIC 18F2550 or 18f4550 With Arduino UNO
- Can an Arduino UNO be used to program PIC microcontrollers?
Yes. The tutorial shows using an Arduino UNO as a PIC programmer. - Which PIC models were tested with this method?
The method was tested with PIC18F2550 and PIC18F4550. - Does this method work with other PIC18F series chips?
Yes. The article lists multiple PIC18F models that can be programmed with this method. - Is there a video tutorial available?
Yes. A French video with English subtitles is provided on YouTube. - Where can I get the programming software used in the tutorial?
The software is available on the author's site at https://sites.google.com/site/thehighspark/arduino-pic18f. - Do I need additional hardware besides the Arduino UNO and PIC?
The article implies common extras like wires, USB cable, and optionally a breadboard or external power supply. - Is the tutorial an original Instructable post?
Yes. This is presented as the author's first tutorial on Instructable. - What is the source of this tutorial?
The source is titled How to Program a PIC 18F2550 or 18f4550 With Arduino UNO.
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