Choosing a debugger for PIC32MK0512MCJ064

[perdrix]

I'm starting a new project using a PIC32M processor.   I've currently got a PICKIT4 but get the impression from the datasheet that either an ICD3 or Real ICE is needed.

However the ICD4 and ICE4 are now out there and I expect that they also support this chip, can anyone confirm?

Either way I got the impression that a PICKIT4 won't handle it.

There's a massive price difference between the ICD4 ($329) and and the ICE4 ($1799).

Which do you recommend?

Thanks
David

[oPossum]

SNAP, PICkit 4, and ICD 4 are all supported for programming and debugging.

http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/Device_Support_v5.35.pdf

[JPortici]

when the PK4 works it works FAR better than the ICD3. You should be fine, without having to pour money for the ICD4.
ICE4, i honestly don't know anybody that is using it and it's still rather new with many "to be developed" functions.

In any case be sure to power the board EXTERNALLY, otherwise funny things may happen during the debug session