Download and install the software listed below. Refer to section Before You Begin for installation details.
- Install MPLAB X IDE. Download the free IDE at http://www.microchip.com/mplabx.
- Install MPLAB XC8 C compiler. Download a free MPLAB XC compiler at http://www.microchip.com/xc.
Launch MPLAB X IDE. Ensure that the compiler is shown in the IDE window Tools>Options>Embedded>Build Tools. If not, click the Add button to find the compiler install location manually.
