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PICkit 1

The original PICkit consisted of a PCB with an integrated socket capable of programming base-line PICs with up to 14 pins. In addition the ICSP (in-circuit serial programming) pins could be accessed from a header. This meant it could program the following PICs:

- PIC12F629, 635, 675, 683, 685, 686, 689, 690
- PIC16F630, 636, 676, 684, 687, 688, 785, 913, 914, 916, 917,846
- PIC10F 200*, 202*, 204*, 206*, 220, 222
- PIC12F508, 509, 510
- PIC16F54*, 57*, 59*- PIC16F505, 506
* Some devices require an adapter for compatibility 

PICkit 2

The latest PICkit (when programmed with the latest firmware) is capable of programming almost all PICs and when used with MPLAB (on Windows) can also debug most PICs up to and including the PIC18 range. This is undoubtedly one of the best value for money development tools available for PICs. 

Programming Software

The usb_pickit program from Orion Sky Lawlor for programming with the PICkit 1, the pk2 program by Jeff Post for the PICkit 2 tool along with the libusb drivers, all packaged up in a installer can be downloaded from here:

PICkit tools (260KB)

An alternative option for the PICkit2 programmers is MacPKit2 which can be found here...