[MPLAB X is a open source cross platform that is used to develop applications based on PIC micro controllers. MPLAB X IDE is similar to MPIDE except that compiling the code before running it is possible in MPLAB X. All the library functions and more supported by MPIDE are supported by MPLAB X IDE. In this section, you will be guided through step-by-step instructions on installing MPLAB X IDE and it's necessary XC compilers. Followed by, you can do a tutorial on Quick start blinky LED project to test and get acquainted with MPLAB X IDE which you have installed in your computer.]
Once the download is complete, extract
MPLABX-vx.xx-windows-installer.exe and run the application as
shown below,
In the setup window that pops up, select next.
Accept the license agreement and click next.
Save the software in a folder, preferably in the default directory and click next.
At this point, setup is complete and you are ready to install the
IDE. Click next in the Setup window for to begin the installation
process.Once the installation is completed, you will be prompted to
install a compiler. To program in C, you will need a compiler. To
program for the chipKIT platform, you will need the MPLAB XC32
compiler for 32-bit devices. Leave the checkbox checked and click
finish.
In the browser page that automatically opens up, scroll to the
Downloads section on the left pane and download the XC32 compiler
for your OS.
Once the download is complete, extract
xc32-vx.xx-windows-installer.exe and run the application as
shown below,
In the setup window that pops up, select next. Accept the license agreement, choose the installer, choose installation type and keep proceeding on by clicking next.
In the License activation window, leave the Activation Key blank and click next, to download the compiler in free mode. Click yes in the next window to confirm that you wish to install the FREE version of the compiler.
Save the software in a folder, preferably in the default directory
and click next to begin installation. Click next in the following
window without any changes. Start the setup by clicking next in the
ready to install window and the installation will start.Once the
installation is complete, click finish. Double click on MPLAB X IDE
vx.xx icon in the start menu or desktop to launch the program. Your
desktop would look like this.