PICKit 3.5 USB Programmer for Antminer Hashboard repair
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PICkit 3.5 USB Programmer | Debug and Flash PIC / dsPIC Microcontrollers on Antminer Hashboards
The PICkit 3.5 USB programmer is the bench tool for debugging and programming PIC and dsPIC Flash microcontrollers on Antminer hashboards and related repair work. Connects to the host PC via full-speed USB and to the target via a standard Microchip debug (RJ-11) connector — compatible with MPLAB ICD 2, MPLAB ICD 3 and MPLAB REAL ICE. Drives PICkit 3 / 3.5 compatible software.
Faster download speed and more stable USB connection than ICD2. Off-line programming for product-batch off-line flashing — develop and debug, then write the firmware to production units without the host PC in the loop. Internal power output is directly controllable in MPLAB IDE — useful when the target board's main rails aren't powered up during debug.
When to Use the PICkit 3.5
- Hashboard MCU firmware flash — reprogram a corrupted or upgraded PIC on the hashboard or control board.
- Debug PIC / dsPIC code at the bench — single-step, breakpoints, real-time execution monitoring.
- Off-line production batch programming — flash dozens of MCUs without keeping the host PC connected.
- Read / verify existing firmware before rework — back up the original MCU contents in case the new firmware fails.
- Erase and verify program memory — clean slate before flashing a known-good image.
PICkit 3.5 Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Interface to Host | USB (Full Speed, 12Mbit/s) |
| Target Connector | Microchip debug (RJ-11) — compatible with ICD 2 / ICD 3 / REAL ICE |
| Software | MPLAB IDE compatible (free copy included) |
| Supported Targets | PIC and dsPIC Flash microcontrollers |
| Voltage Range | 2.0V to 6.0V |
| Protection | Built-in over-voltage / short-circuit monitor |
| Firmware | Upgradeable from PC / web download |
| Diagnostic LEDs | Power, busy, error |
| Off-line Programming | Yes — batch flashing without host PC |
| Real-Time Execution | Yes |
| Breakpoint Support | Freeze peripherals at breakpoint |
| OS Support | Win7 and later (legacy USB driver) |
| Weight | 50g |
FAQ — PICkit 3.5 USB Programmer
Q: PICkit 3 vs 3.5 — what's the difference?
A: PICkit 3.5 is the refreshed hardware revision with improved USB stability and off-line programming support. Drives the same PICkit 3 / 3.5 software family. Same MPLAB IDE integration as PICkit 3.
Q: Does it work with PICkit 4 / SNAP software?
A: No — PICkit 4 and SNAP use a different protocol. PICkit 3.5 uses the PICkit 3 software and MPLAB IDE / X workflows. For PIC18, PIC24, PIC32 and dsPIC targets, the PICkit 3.5 toolchain is well-supported.
Q: What hashboard repair workflows use a PICkit?
A: Antminer hashboards include small PIC MCUs for board-level housekeeping (temperature monitoring, ID, fan control). When the MCU goes off-script, reflashing with a known-good image can recover the board without chip-level rework. Same tool flashes test-fixture firmware updates.
Q: Bulk pricing for repair shops standardising on PICkit benches?
A: Yes — email contact@lys-sz.com for volume pricing.
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Hashboard repair benches standardising PIC programming workflows? Email contact@lys-sz.com for volume pricing on PICkit 3.5 stock. Worldwide shipping from our Shenzhen warehouse.
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