Software

For software and firmware updates, you must join the forums and checkout the "bundled software updates" section to download the latest updates

Programming

Several 3rd party tools exist to assist you in developing your own firmware for the techFX controller. Given the availability of framework firmware code, it is suggested that you use Microchip solutions for your programming needs.

Microchip tools:

MPLAB IDE free from microchip
MCC18 C compiler (student edition is available!)
USB framework (download the MCHPFSUSB setup.exe

Microsft:

Visual C# express edition (free)
Visual Studio 2008 express edition (free)

Other:

PICbasic compiler
CCS compilers
GNU pic tools