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Setting Up MPLABX and the XC8 Compiler

Step 1. Go to www.microchip.com/mplabx/

Step 2. Scroll down. Click Downloads.

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Step 3. Select the application suitable for your machine.

Step 4. Wait for download to complete.

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Step 5. Go through the installation processclicking Next.

STEP 6. I accept the agreement. Next.

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STEP 7. Next

STEP 8. Next

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STEP 9. Next

STEP 10. wait

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STEP 11. Finish

STEP 12. Download the MPLAB XC compiler.

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Step 13. Scroll down. Click Downloads.

STEP 14. Select the X compiler suitable for your machine.

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Step 15. Wait for download to complete.

Then start the installation.

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STEP 16. I accept the agreement. Next.

STEP 17. Next

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STEP 18. Next

STEP 19. Select shown check-box, then click Next.

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STEP 20. Next

STEP 21. wait

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STEP 22. Next

STEP 23. Finish

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STEP 24. Open MPLABX using Run as administrator.

STEP 25. Welcome to MPLABX.