1PICKIT2 is a cheap development tool for PIC. Although it supports less ICs than KIT3ICD2, it is much better than K149 150, and its stability is better than ICD2. It can also be batch-programmed offline. 2KIT2 is a good choice for beginners. 3Open the software, configure->select device PICKIT2 is supported by the green light. 4PICkit3 is Microchip's development tool for online simulation and download designed for beginners to learn, evaluate and develop PIC series MCUs. 5PIC Series Microcontrollers Connect to PICkit3 via ICSP InterfaceFeature(PICKit2 Programmer): PICKIT2 is a cheap development tool for PIC. Although it supports less ICs than KIT3ICD2, it is much better than K149 150, and its stability is better than ICD2. It can also be batch-programmed offline. KIT2 is a good choice for beginners. ICs supported by PICKIT2 can be viewed with the MPLAB IDE software. Open the software, configure->select device PICKIT2 is supported by the green light.Feature(PICkit3 Programmer): PICkit3 is a development tool that can simulate and download PIC online. PICkit3 is Microchip's development tool for online simulation and download designed for beginners to learn, evaluate and develop PIC series MCUs. PIC Series Microcontrollers Connect to PICkit3 via ICSP Interface Supported Software: Direct support for Microchip's official IDE (Integrated Development Environment Software) MPLAB Supported devices: Supports all PIC series microcontrollers with ICSP interface For PICKIT3 supported ICs, you can view them through MPLAB IDE v8.92 Open the software, configure->select device PICKIT3 is supported by the green light.Specification(Programming Adapter): The seat supports the following programming microcontroller: PIC16/18XX 40PIN Series devices (except 16F59) PIC16/18XX 28PIN Series devices (except 16F57) PIC16/18XX 18PIN Series devices The PIC 8PIN/14PIN/20PIN family of devices (except 10FXX) Specification(PICKit3 Programmer): Programming function: can burn FLASH ROM, EEPROM, etc. Simulation function: support various debugging methods such as full speed operation, single step debugging, breakpoint debugging, etc. Simulation performance: using USB interface for simulation debugging, single-step debugging, breakpoint debugging, quick response Programming performance: USB interface, ICSP download, fast download speed Package list:(Optional) Package1: 1 x ICD2 PICkit2 PICkit3 PIC adapter Package2: 1 x PICKit2 Programmer 1 x 6pin wire 1 x Data line Package3: 1 x PICKit3 Programmer 1 x 6pin wire 1 x Data line