Urgent help: Initializing PIC-MP-USB on MPLAB X IDE

Hi,
Im new with the PIC microcontrollers and microcontroller programming tools. I have recently purchased an OLIMEX PIC-MCP-USB device to program a PIC 16F84 microcontroller. I have downloaded the required drivers as well i think (USB - Serial Conversion). After i have connected my deviced with the microcontroller mounted on it, I run the MPLAB X IDE and try to configure a new project .It asks me to select a hardware dev, the list only shows PICkit2, PICkit3, simulator etc. it does not show my device anywhere. there are red and green signals next to the devices which i have no understanding of. THe device is brand new. I am hoping if some one can help me initialize the deivce. The need is urgent.

Best regards.

I've never managed to get mplabx to connect to anything, though it recognises pickit2 and pickit3 are attached. i just use the specific programmes for each. I've never used the olimex programmer though, its easier to just add ICSP headers. The wiring s really easy, connect to power supply, MCLR (with pullup) and the icsp clk and data pins. Most devices don't need the pgm pin connected. If you're really stuck just buy a pickit2 as they're cheap and i've found them really reliable. Have a look around for a specific program to work with the olimex board as well and whatever you do keep clear of the pickit3, its a heap of junk, slow, needs firmware updates when you change device and loads of reports (including from me) that they need reprogramming out of the box.
Pete

strikom Wrote:
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> Hi,
> Im new with the PIC microcontrollers and
> microcontroller programming tools. I have recently
> purchased an OLIMEX PIC-MCP-USB device to program
> a PIC 16F84 microcontroller. I have downloaded the
> required drivers as well i think (USB - Serial
> Conversion). After i have connected my deviced
> with the microcontroller mounted on it, I run the
> MPLAB X IDE and try to configure a new project .It
> asks me to select a hardware dev, the list only
> shows PICkit2, PICkit3, simulator etc. it does not
> show my device anywhere. there are red and green
> signals next to the devices which i have no
> understanding of. THe device is brand new. I am
> hoping if some one can help me initialize the
> deivce. The need is urgent.
>
> Best regards.

Thanks a lot for the advice Pete. Ill look for a replacement programmer and try to get my hands on a PICKit2

Best regards