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Explorer 16 Starter Kit (DV164037)
This kit is a complete set of tools for 
application development supporting 
Microchip’s PIC24 and dsPIC33 16-bit 
and PIC32 32-bit microcontrollers. This kit 
includes a MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger, an Explorer16 
Development Board, a 9V universal power supply for use with 
either the Explorer 16 board or the MPLAB ICD, a serial cable 
and both a PIC24FJ128GA010 and a dsPIC33F256GP710 
device (mounted on plug-in modules for quick replacement).
MPLAB Starter Kit for dsPIC DSCs (DM330011)
This starter kit introduces users to the 
dsPIC Digital Signal Controller device 
using its speech and audio processing 
capabilities. The kit is USB-powered, has 
on-board debug circuitry and 24-bit codec for high-quality 
audio applications. Also on the board are reconfigurable 
switches, potentiometers, a temperature sensor and a 
4 Mb serial EEPROM to store data such as audio samples.
PIC32 Starter Kit (DM320001)
With over 35 source code examples to 
the "Getting Started" project, this kit 
includes everything needed to write, 
program, debug and execute code on a 
high-performance PIC32 microcontroller.
PIC32MX1/MX2 Starter Kit (DM320013)
The PIC32MX1/MX2 Starter kit is a 
complete solution for exploring the low-
cost, high-performance PIC32MX1/MX2 
devices. This kit is perfect for providing 
an introduction to basic user interfaces with mTouch™ 
senging solutions buttons and high-quality audio.
PIC32 USB Starter Kit II (DM320003-2)
This kit 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 boards. The board contains 
everything needed to develop USB embedded host/
device/OTG applications when combined with Microchip's 
free USB software.
MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F Intelligent Integrated 
Analog (DM240015)
The MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F Intelligent 
Integrated Analog is a standalone board 
showcasing the advantages of lower BOM 
cost, faster throughput and lower noise 
analog, and features an on-board programmer/debugger.
PICkit 3 Starter Kit (DV164130)
This Demo Kit contains one assembled 
board with area for prototyping circuits. 
The assembled board is populated 
with the PIC16F1829-I/P. It also ships with a sample of 
PIC18F14K22-I/P (20-pin) MCU.
on-board debug circuitry and 24-bit codec for high-quality 
Getting Started
Starter Kits
Starter Kits are complete, affordable, turnkey solutions 
consisting of hardware and software sufficient for exploring 
specific applications or the features of the device family 
they represent. Most kits include an on-board or separate 
debugger and tutorials. To get started, simply install and 
start MPLAB X IDE, connect the hardware and step through 
the easy-to-follow tutorials.
F1 Evaluation Kit (DV164132)
The F1 Evaluation Kit is a demonstration/
development tool for Enhanced Mid-Range 
PIC microcontrollers (PIC12F1XXX/
PIC16F1XXX) and includes the PICkit 3 
for quick programming and development. Populated with a 
PIC16LF1937 featuring XLP technology, this platform consists 
of a 44-pin development board with prototyping space, 3V 
LCD glass, support for the Motor Control add-on and support 
for PICkit 3 and PICkit Serial Analyzer. This kit provides a 
platform for general purpose development, and includes 
demonstrations focusing on low power, LCD and motor control.
MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC18 MCU (DM180021)
This kit includes an on-board debugger/
programming capability as well as USB 
communication, a capacitive touch pad, 
potentiometer, acceleration sensor, 
MicroSD™ memory card and an OLED display. The board 
can function as a USB mouse, joystick or mass storage 
device (thumb drive) all using the on-board capacitive 
touch sense pads.
PIC18 Development Kit (DV164136)
This 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 supports dozens of 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.
MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24H MCUs (DM240021)
The PIC24H Starter Kit is a complete 
hardware and software kit for exploring 
the power of PIC24H family of MCUs 
including a built-in debugger on the 
board. A tri-axial accelerometer is provided for acceleration 
detection. The starter kit also showcases a low-cost audio 
playback with an on-board speaker and an OLED display 
running the Microchip Graphics library.
MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F MCUs (DM240011)
This kit includes an integrated in-circuit 
debugger and programmer, USB device 
and host connectors, tri color LED, 
capacitive touch pad and an OLED 
display. Menu driven demonstration software supports 
data logging, thumb drive and graphics applications to test 
the PIC24F MCU.
MicroSD™ memory card and an OLED display. The board 
microcontrollers and supports dozens of general purpose 
board. A tri-axial accelerometer is provided for acceleration 
display. Menu driven demonstration software supports 
Getting Started
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Quick Guide to Microchip Development Tools










