User manual

8-BIT WIRELESS
DEVELOPMENT KIT
USER’S GUIDE
© 2011-2012 Microchip Technology Inc. Preliminary DS70654B-page 3
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 5
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 9
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 9
8-Bit Wireless Development Kit Contents ............................................................ 9
Wireless Daughter Boards ................................................................................... 9
8-Bit Wireless Development Kit .......................................................................... 10
PIC18 Wireless Development Board ......................................................................... 11
Board Layout and Features ................................................................................ 11
Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 15
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 15
Hardware Requirements .................................................................................... 15
Demo Setup ....................................................................................................... 15
Pre-programmed Tutorial Operation .................................................................. 16
Additional Tutorials ....................................................................................................21
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 21
Extended 8-bit WDK Demo with Hyper-terminal Program ................................. 21
Network Freezer ................................................................................................. 23
Reduced Function Device (RFD) Demonstrating Sleep Capability .................... 25
Chat Window Demo ........................................................................................... 27
Ping-Pong Demo ................................................................................................ 29
8-bit Wireless Development Kit with Additional Nodes ....................................... 32
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 33
PIC18 Wireless Development Board Schematic ................................................ 33
PIC18 Wireless Development Board PCB Layout .............................................. 36
PIC18 Wireless Development Board Bill of Materials ........................................ 38
Worldwide Sales and Service .................................................................................... 41