I am doing a simple program for my PIC24FJ1024GB610 Microcontroller from Microchip, using the Explorer 16/32 Development Board, it has it's own PKOB (Pikit On Board circuitry).
My IDE is: MPLAB X IDE v5.05
OS: Windows 10 Pro, 64 bits,
Whenever I try to download my program into the Development Board, I get this error:
The programmer could not be started: Could not connect to tool
hardware: PKOBSKDEPlatformTool,
com.microchip.mplab.mdcore.pkobskde.PKOBSKDEDbgToolManager
Kindly help me with this issue.
Best Answer
First, make sure your XC16/32 compiler is up-to-date. Then disconnect your PIM from the board. Then plug in your micro-B USB connector into J18. The PKOB enumerates as a HID class so there should be no drivers needed.
Do you see the following inside MPLABX?
I've also found that sometimes this error can occur if the power supply is insufficient. Consider plugging in the barrel connector at J12.
See the official docs for more info.