[PIC] PIC32MZ support is missing in microC PRO for PIC32 ? How to compile for PIC32MZ?

[K33rg4t3]

Hey
I am using microC PRO for PIC32 v.3.5.0 (free version).
But this tool has support only for PIC32MX, and not for PIC32MZ.

How can I compile for PIC32MZ? Please help! I tought that PIC32MZ is a PIC32, isn't it?

 

[bigdogguru]

How can I compile for PIC32MZ?

It appears you will need to update to version 3.6.0:

Additional 24 MCU supported:
PIC32MZ1024ECG064 PIC32MZ1024ECG100 PIC32MZ1024ECG124
PIC32MZ1024ECG144 PIC32MZ1024ECH064 PIC32MZ1024ECH100
PIC32MZ1024ECM064 PIC32MZ1024ECH124 PIC32MZ1024ECH144
PIC32MZ1024ECM100 PIC32MZ1024ECM124 PIC32MZ1024ECM144
PIC32MZ2048ECG064 PIC32MZ2048ECG100 PIC32MZ2048ECG124
PIC32MZ2048ECG144 PIC32MZ2048ECH064 PIC32MZ2048ECH100
PIC32MZ2048ECH124 PIC32MZ2048ECH144 PIC32MZ2048ECM064
PIC32MZ2048ECM100 PIC32MZ2048ECM124 PIC32MZ2048ECM144

Or download Microchip's XC32.


BigDog

 

[K33rg4t3]

Oh, so there are actually two compilers?
1. Microchip's XC32
2. 3.6.0 version of MikroC PRO for PIC32 ?
What's are the differences between them? Are they using the same compiler or not? Which is better (for free)?

 

[pjmelect]

I also have a similar problem, the PIC32MZ is not supported by MPLABX. AS this is a fairly new chip maybe they have not got around to doing this yet?

 

[Aussie Susan]

pjmelect: The latest version of MPLAB X (V3.10 released 28/8/2015) shows support for a number of PIC32MZ devices (look in the "Device Support.html in the release notes). The typical way Microchip work is to issue a new version of the IDE (and firmware for the PICKit3 and other pf their programmers) when a new family of devices (or members) is released. Therefore, if you are dealing with a new MCU, make sure that you have the latest IDE (and compiler if you want the correct headers etc.) as well.
K33rg4t3: yes they are different compilers as they come from difference companies. Whether or not they have the same based compiler customised by each company I have no idea. One area of difference I have noticed with the Microchip and MikroC compilers can be in the names used for the registers and the register bits (based on observations of peoples' code for the PIC24/dsPIC33 style chips and I assume this is true for the PIC32 families as well).
Susan

 

[bigdogguru]

I also have a similar problem, the PIC32MZ is not supported by MPLABX. AS this is a fairly new chip maybe they have not got around to doing this yet?

Sure it does, as Susan indicated you'll need to download the latest version of both the MPLAB X IDE and XC32 Compiler, currently v3.10 and v1.40 respectfully.

Also, if you like the libraries provided by the Mikro C Pro line of compilers, be sure to download and install Microchip's Harmony for automated code generation and development:

**broken link removed**

If you would like to development in C++, Microchip also offers a free XC32++ compiler as well.



BigDog

 

[anandpv2009]

Oh, so there are actually two compilers?
1. Microchip's XC32
2. 3.6.0 version of MikroC PRO for PIC32 ?
What's are the differences between them? Are they using the same compiler or not? Which is better (for free)?

If I were you, I would select Microchip's Software tools.
If you are familiar with MikroC, you don't need to switch.