Microchip Academic Program

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The chipKIT™ Uno32™ combines compatibility with the popular Arduino™ open source hardware prototyping platform with the performance of the Microchip PIC32 microcontroller. The Uno32 is the same form factor as the Arduino™ Uno board and is compatible with Arduino™ shields. It features a USB serial port interface for connection to the IDE and can be powered via USB or an external power supply.

The Uno32 board takes advantage of the powerful PIC32MX320F128 microcontroller. This microcontroller features a 32-bit MIPS processor core running at 80Mhz, 128K of flash program memory and 16K of SRAM data memory.

The Uno32 can be programmed using an environment based on the original Arduino™ IDE modified to support PIC32. In addition, the Uno32 is fully compatible with the advanced Microchip MPLAB® IDE and the PICKit3 in-system programmer/debugger.

For additional platform-specific support for your chipKIT, please visit: www.chipkit.cc/wiki.

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The chipKIT™ Max32™ combines compatibility with the popular Arduino™ open source hardware prototyping platform with the performance of the Microchip PIC32 microcontroller. The Max32 is the same form factor as the Arduino Mega board and is compatible with standard Arduino™ shields as well as larger shields for use with the Mega boards. It features a USB serial port interface for connection to the IDE and can be powered via USB or an external power supply.

The Max32 board takes advantage of the powerful PIC32MX795F512 microcontroller. This microcontroller features a 32-bit MIPS processor core running at 80Mhz, 512K of flash program memory and 128K of SRAM data memory. In addition, the processor provides a USB 2 OTG controller, 10/100 Ethernet MAC and dual CAN controllers that can be accessed via add-on I/O shields.

The Max32 can be programmed using an environment based on the original Arduino™ IDE modified to support PIC32. In addition, the Max32 is fully compatible with the advanced Microchip MPLAB® IDE and the PICKit3 in-system programmer/debugger.

For additional platform-specific support for your chipKIT, please visit: www.chipkit.cc/wiki.

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Microchip’s PICkit 3 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer uses in-circuit debugging logic incorporated into each chip with Flash memory to provide a low-cost hardware debugger and programmer. In-circuit debugging offers these benefits:

The MPLAB PICkit 3 allows debugging and programming of PIC® and dsPIC® Flash microcontrollers at a most affordable price point using the powerful graphical user interface of the MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The MPLAB PICkit 3 is connected to the design engineer's PC using a full speed USB interface and can be connected to the target via an Microchip debug (RJ-11) connector (compatible with MPLAB ICD 2, MPLAB ICD 3 and MPLAB REAL ICE). The connector uses two device I/O pins and the reset line to implement in-circuit debugging and In-Circuit Serial Programming™.

The PICkit 3 can now also reprogram any PIC microcontroller with a simple push of a button.

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MPLAB® ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger System is Microchip's most cost effective high-speed hardware debugger/programmer for Microchip Flash Digital Signal Controller (DSC) and microcontroller (MCU) devices. It debugs and programs PIC® Flash microcontrollers and dsPIC® DSCs with the powerful, yet easy-to-use graphical user interface of MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

The MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger probe is connected to the design engineer's PC using a high-speed USB 2.0 interface and is connected to the target with a connector compatible with the MPLAB ICD 2 or MPLAB REAL ICE systems (RJ-11). MPLAB ICD 3 supports all Emulation headers.

MPLAB ICD 3 has improved speed as compared with MPLAB ICD 2.

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The PICDEM™ Lab Development Kit is designed to provide a comprehensive development and learning platform for Microchip's FLASH-based 6-, 8-, 14-, 18- and 20-pin 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers.

Geared toward first-time PIC® microcontroller users and students, the PICDEM™ Lab Development Kit is supplied with five of our most popular 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers and a host of discrete components to create instructive applications.

Expansion headers provide complete access/connectivity to all pins on the connected PIC® microcontrollers and all mounted components.

A solderless prototyping block is included for quick exploration of the application examples described in the “hands-on” labs included in the user’s guide. These labs provide an intuitive introduction to using common peripherals and include useful application examples, from lighting an LED to some basic mixed signal applications using the free HI-TECH C® PRO for the PIC10/12/16 MCU Family Lite Mode Compiler.

Alternately, a companion guide featuring the free version of Matrix Multimedia’s Flowcode V3 Visual Programming Environment (VPE) provides a flowchart-based method of implementing a series of introductory labs.

Completing the kit are Microchip’s PICkit™ 3 Programmer/Debugger and a suite of free software tools that enable original applications to be developed quickly.

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The PICDEM 2 Plus board demonstrates the capabilities of Microchip’s 8-bit microcontrollers, specifically, 18-, 28- and 40-pin PIC16FXXX, PIC16F1XXX, and PIC18 devices.

It can be used as a standalone demonstration board with a programmed part. Alternatively, it can be used with an in-circuit emulator (for example, MPLAB® Real ICETM) or with an in-circuit programmer/debugger (such as MPLAB® ICD 3 or PICkitTM 3). Sample programs are provided to demonstrate the unique features of the supported devices.

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The PICkit 3 allows debugging and programming of PIC(R) and dsPIC(R) Flash microcontrollers using the powerful graphical user interface of the MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE), and it does this all at a most affordable price point. This kit includes the 44-pin demo board with a PIC18F45K20 microcontroller, a USB cable, and a CD that includes the following:

• PICkit 3 Debugger/Programmer
• PICkit 3 Users Guide
• A series of 12 lessons on assembly programming that cover I/O, A/D converters, timers, interrupts, and data tables (All source code files are provided)
• A Debugging Tutorial on using the PICkit 3 as a debugger with the MPLAB IDE
• Microchips FREE MPLAB IDE software and C Compiler for a complete code development environment

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The PICDEM™ Mechatronics demonstration board is an easy-to-use mechatronics development and demonstration platform. Mechatronics refers to implementing intelligent control in a mechanical system. Learn how to use PIC® microcontrollers to enhance or replace a mechanical design.

The demonstration kit takes a hands-on approach to learning about mechatronics. Jumper wires are provided in the kit which allow the developer to experiment with connecting the PIC microcontroller to various components on the board. These components include sensors, LEDs, human input devices and motor drivers. The board comes with nine example projects which include firmware, connection diagrams (for the wire jumpers) and schematics.

Mechatronics Kit Contents:

• PICDEM Mechatronics Board populated with the PIC16F917
• Sample kit including the PIC16F690 and PIC12F509
• Microchip screwdriver
• 10 wire jumpers
• PICDEM Mechatronics CD
  • User’s Guide
  • Project Source Code
  • PIC MCU Communicator GUI (serial interface example)
  • MPLAB IDE software

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The PIC18 Development Kit is a complete bundle of the essential development tools needed to get started with your next PIC18 application. THe kit includes a PIC18 Explorer Board, PICkit 3 Debugger/Programmer, USB cable, and a 9V universal power supply. The PIC18 Explorer Board includes both the PIC18F8722 and PIC18F87J11 microcontrollers and supoorts dozens of the general purpose PIC18 families using various processor Plug-in Modules (PIMs). PICtail daughter boards enable many different accessory boards to connect to the PIC18 Explorer Board for a flexible and complete development environment. The PICkit 3 allows debugging and programming of PIC microcontrollers using the powerful graphical user interface of the MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE) via USB connection to the PC which also provides power. The kit also includes the FREE MPLAB IDE and FREE HI-TECH C PIC18 Lite Compiler for a complete code development environm

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The MPLAB ICD 3 with Explorer 16 Kit is a complete set of tools for application development using Microchip PIC24F, PIC24H, and dsPIC33 16-bit MCUs. It also includes a 9V universal power supply for the Explorer 16 Development Board, a PIC24FJ128GA010 and a dsPIC33F256GP710 device (mounted on plug-in modules for quick replacement). Also included with the kit is Microchips MPLAB IDE. MPLAB C Compiler for 16-bit decies Lite Edition, tutorials and user manuals on CD-ROM. The complete kit introduces the developer to Microchips family of 16-bit microcontrollers with all the tools for writing code in C, hardware debugging the application and programming devices.

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This low-cost, 16-bit, 28-pin Starter Development Board supports 28-pin PIC24 microcontrollers or dsPIC Digital Signal Controller (DSC) devices. This board is an ideal prototyping tool to help validate key design requirements using these microcontrollers and DSCs.

Package Contents

• 16-bit, 28-pin Starter Board
• 28-pin PIC24FJ64GA002 device
• USB cable
• Example software and documentation on CD

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The Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H devices is designed to provide designers with an easy to use, economical development environment for 16-bit Digital Signal Controllers and Microcontrollers.

Microstick provides all you need to get started at a very low cost. It has an integrated programmer / debugger. It can be used stand-alone or plugged into a prototyping board for extremely flexible development. The device under test is socketed for easy change-out, and Microchip’s MPLAB Integrated Development Environment supports Microstick. It has never been more affordable to get started with Microchip 16-bit devices!

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The PIC24E USB Starter Kit provides a low cost method for the development and testing of USB OTG, Host and Device applications on the PIC24E MCU family. The board contains an on-board programming/debugger, standard A USB and micro A/B connectors, three user-programmable LEDs, three push button switches and an expansion header compatible with the Multimedia Expansion Board (DM320005) and I/O Expansion Board (DM320002). The starter kit comes preloaded with basic Communication Device Class (CDC) demonstration software

The starter kit contains the following items:

• PIC24E USB Starter Kit Development Board
• PIC24E USB Starter Kit Information Sheet
• USB mini-B to standard A cable - USB debug cable to debug and power the board
• USB micro-B to standard A cable - USB cable to communicate with the PIC24E USB

The Cerebot MC7 board is a microcontroller development board based on a Microchip dsPIC 16-bit Digital Signal Controller.

The Cerebot MC7 is primarily intended to be used as a controller for electro-mechanical devices such as DC motors. The microcontroller used, a dsPIC33FJ128MC706A, is a member of a dsPIC family optimized for motor control applications.

The Cerebot MC7 provides four Half-Bridge circuits that are rated for 24V at up to 5A. Each of these Half Bridge circuits is connected to the dsPIC A/D converter to measure voltage and current for closed loop feedback control. These half bridges can be used to control two brushed DC motors, two bi-polar stepper motors, one brushless DC motor, one uni-polar stepper motor. In addition, the board can be used to implement controllers for switched DC-DC converters.

The Cerebot MC7 works with the Microchip MPLAB® development environment and provides built in programming and debugging support within the MPLAB IDE.

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The PIC32 USB Starter Kit II provides the easiest and lowest cost method to experience the USB and CAN functionality of the PIC32 microcontrollers. Users can develop CAN applications using PIC32 expansion board. The board contains everything need to develop USB embedded host/device/OTG applications by combining this board with Microchip's free USB software.

The USB Starter Kit II has the same form factor and expansion connector as other PIC32 Starter Kits.

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The PIC32 Ethernet Starter Kit provides the easiest and lowest cost method to experience 10/100 Ethernet development with PIC32. Combined with Microchip's free TCP/IP software, your project will be running in no time. The PIC32 has an available CAN 2.0b peripheral and USB host/device/OTG.

The Ethernet Starter Kit has a form factor and expansion connector that are compatible with other PIC32 Starter Kits.

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The PIC32 Ethernet Starter Kit runs on Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

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The Starter Kit I/O Expansion Board provides Starter Kit and Starter Board users with full access to MCU signals, additional debug headers, and connection of PICtail Plus daughter cards. MCU signals are available for attaching prototype circuits or monitoring signals with logic probes. Headers are provided for connecting JTAG tools or Microchip tools using the 2-wire (ICSP) interface.

A PIC32 Starter Kit (#DM320001), PIC32 USB Starter Kit II (#DM320003-2), PIC32 Ethernet Starter Kit (DM320004), dsPIC33E USB Starter Kit (DM330012),or a PIC24E USB Starter Kit(DM240012) is required for running application code as the I/O Expansion Board does not have an MCU.

These starter kits can provide power to the I/O Expansion Board. The amount of power is determined by the drive capability of the USB port connected to the Starter Board's debugger at connector J1. If additional power is required, connect an optional 9V power supply (#AC16203) to the I/O Expansion Board.

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The Digilent Cerebot™ 32MX4 Board is a powerful microcontroller development board suitable for embedded control and robotics projects for both students and hobbyists.

The Cerebot 32MX4 features one of the new Microchip® PIC32™ microcontrollers. The PIC32 provides a 32-bit MIPS processor core operating at 80Mhz, 512K bytes of program FLASH and 32K bytes of RAM memory and numerous peripheral devices, including a USB controller, timer/counters, serial interface controllers, A/D converter and more. The board has numerous I/O connectors and power supply options, including USB power. It also has a built in programming and debug circuit compatible with the Microchip MPLAB development software.

The Cerebot 32MX4 has a nine connectors for Digilent Pmod™ peripheral modules. Digilent Pmods include H-bridges, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, a speaker, switches, buttons, LEDs, as well as converters for easy connection to RS232, screw terminals, BNC jacks, servo motors, and more.