User Manual

E a s y P I C v 8 M a n u a l
P A G E 21
Figure 8: I/O PORTs view
C O N N E C T I V I T Y
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2x5 pin headers
Besides LEDs, there are also 2x5 pin headers (7) in the PORT sections. All the pins
which belong to a specifi c PORT are routed to the 2x5 pin header located in that PORT
section, along with the GND and the power rails. The pins on these headers are labeled
according to the names of the MCU pins to which they are routed (from RA0-RA7 to
RE0-RE7).
These 2x5 pin headers can be used to expand the connectivity of the EasyPIC v8
development board, allowing interfacing with other devices, peripherals, and
measurement equipment, either by using IDC10 extension cables, IDC10 female
sockets, or simply by using jumper wires. Enhanced connectivity is one of the key
features of the EasyPIC v8 development board, therefore, there are many connectivity
options provided. However, 2x5 pin headers off er the most extensive connectivity
option as they expose all the available MCU pins to the outside world.
SW6.6 - SW6.10 (PORT LEDS):
UP position: Enables LEDs for a specifi c PORT, associated with the particular DIP
switch position
DOWN position: Disables LEDs for a specifi c PORT, associated with the particular DIP
switch position