Monthly Archives: November 2011

PK3Err0035 Update and UBW32 DipTrace Library

Posted by on 2011/11/20 Comments Off

I know I promised a post about controlling UBW32 I/O pins and registers this week, but the PK3Err0035 problem has left my board seemingly bricked. After the failed programming attempt I mentioned in a previous blog post, I am unable to upload code using the HIDBootloader program (or any program, for that matter). I have also tried using two other PIC programmers (The MPLAB ICD3 and the REAL ICE) and they both give me the same Err0035 code when I attempt communication with the MX795 chip in question. Read on for my current plan and some nifty DipTrace files to keep you busy developing in the mean time.

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UBW32: Getting Started – Part 2

Posted by on 2011/11/13 Comments Off

My previous post went over the various components of the MPLAB IDE and UBW32 bootloader. Now I’ll show you how to use those software tools to upload a simple sample project while discussing the basics of PIC32 programming. Read on for the rest of the UBW32 getting started post complete with a very basic PIC32 programming overview.

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UBW32: Getting Started – Part 1

Posted by on 2011/11/13 2 comments

In my last post the features of the UBW32 were laid out for you. It should now be apparent that it is quite a bit more powerful than your typical Arduino. In this post I’ll walk you through getting your computer set up so you can upload sketches to the UBW32. The Arduino IDE really shines in the ease-of-use department when it comes to uploading and compiling code. The UBW32 requires a bit more effort to get set up initially, but it’s not nearly as complicated as it seems at first glance. Read on and I’ll explain how MPLAB differs from the Arduino IDE, and what all the different software packages you require are used for.

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UBW32 vs. Arduino

Posted by on 2011/11/06 2 comments

So you’ve found a reason to move beyond the Arduino IDE and are ready to step into the wide world of other MCUs. You found this nifty board called the USB Bit Whacker 32 (or UBW32 for short) and aren’t sure exactly where to start. This first blog entry will go over the board features and layout. Read on for a taste of the power of the UBW32, and some good reasons to want to switch from the Arduino.


The UBW32 Board vs. Arduino Uno

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