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PIC32MX STARTER KIT

USER’S GUIDE

Chapter 1. Introducing the PIC32MX Starter Kit

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Microchip Technology PIC32MX Starter Kit. This kit

provides a low-cost, modular development system for Microchip’s new line of 32-bit

microcontrollers.

The starter kit comes pre-loaded with demonstration software for the user to explore

the new features of the PIC32MX. It is also expandable through a modular expansion

interface, which allows the user to extend its functionality. The PIC32MX Starter Kit also

supplies on-board circuitry for full debug and programming capabilities.

1.2 HIGHLIGHTS

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Kit Contents

• PIC32MX Functionality and Features

• Installing the PIC32MX Starter Kit CD

• Using the PIC32MX Starter Kit Out of the Box

• PIC32MX Demonstration Program

The preprogrammed example code on the PIC32MX MCU has been included on the

PIC32MX Starter Kit CD-ROM for future reference. All project files have been included,

so that the code may be used directly to restore the PIC32MX MCU on the starter kit

to its original state (i.e., if the sample device has been reprogrammed with another

program), or so you can use the tutorial code as a platform for further experimentation.

1.3 KIT CONTENTS

The PIC32MX Starter Kit contains the following items:

• PIC32MX Starter Kit Board

• USB Mini-B cable

• PIC32 Starter Kit Installation CD-ROM, which includes:

- PIC32MX Starter Kit User’s Guide (DS61144)

- PIC32MX Family Data Sheet (DS61143)

- PIC32MX Family Reference Manual (DS61132)

- PIC32MX Peripheral Library Manual

- Code examples for use with the PIC32MX devices

If you are missing any part of the kit, contact a Microchip sales office for assistance. A

list of Microchip offices for sales and service is provided on page 44.