5.6.1 Opening Programmer-To-Go Application

The MPLAB Programmer-To-Go (PTG) application allows for connections to the PICkit 5 via Bluetooth to remotely program downloaded device memory images stored on the microSDHC card inserted into the PICkit 5 device. MPLAB PTG application is available for download on Android/iOS smartphones and tablets.

MPLAB PTG can be downloaded for your device from the following sources:
  • Google Play (Android OS)
  • Apple Store (iOS)

After the application has been installed on your device, make sure that the device has Bluetooth services enabled in order to connect to the target PICkit 5 device. To open the application, select it from your devices app drawer or homepage.

Once the PTG application has been opened, a list of all available PICKit 5 devices in range of your device will display. Available devices will be identified by their serial number. To select your target device, tap it on your screen.

Once your device has been selected you will be take to the PICkit 5 Status menu. From here you can see the status of your PICkit 5 device:
  • PTG Mode: Displays and toggles between the current Programmer-to-Go mode.
  • MicroSD card: Shows the current status of the SD card.
  • Active PTG image: Displays the file path and name of the currently active memory image.
  • Browse SD card: This option allows you to browse through all available memory images on the MicroSD card.
  • Program: This option will take you to the operations menu to program the active image or view logs and statistics.