MPLAB Setup & Usage
Download the latest software:
MPLAB IDE Installer (v8.6)
& unzip the files
Follow the installation steps as laid in:
mplab8.20A and HI-TECH C PRO step.pdf
Once MPLAB is successfully installed, you may start the building a project by following the guidelines as laid in the file:
open project_16F.pdf
The generated hex codes can now be downloaded into your kit through
UIC00B (USB ICSP PIC Programmer)
that can be purchased separately.