2.
Getting Started
2.1
Quick Start
Steps to start exploring the PIC16F15276 Curiosity Nano board:
1.
Download Microchip
2.
3.
Launch MPLAB
®
X IDE.
4.
Optional: Use
to generate drivers and examples.
5.
Write the application code.
6.
Connect a USB cable (Standard-A to Micro-B or Micro-AB) between the PC and the debug USB port on the
board.
2.1.1
Driver Installation
When the board connects to the computer for the first time, the operating system will perform a driver software
installation. The driver file supports both 32- and 64-bit versions of Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP, Windows Vista
®
,
Windows
®
7, Windows
®
8, and Windows
®
10. The drivers for the board are included with MPLAB
®
X IDE.
2.1.2
Kit Window
When the board is connected to a computer and powered on, the green status LED will be lit, the MPLAB
®
X IDE
will then auto-detect which boards are connected. The Kit Window in MPLAB
®
X IDE will present relevant information
like data sheets and board documentation. The PIC16F15276 device on the PIC16F15276 Curiosity Nano board is
programmed and debugged by the on-board debugger and, therefore, no external programmer or debugger tool is
required.
Tip:
If closed, the Kit Window in MPLAB
®
X IDE can be reopened through the menu bar
Window
>
Kit
Window
.
2.1.3
MPLAB
®
X IDE Device Family Packs
Microchip MPLAB
®
X IDE requires specific information to support devices and tools. This information is contained
in versioned packs. For the PIC16F15276 Curiosity Nano board, MPLAB
®
X version 5.40 with device family pack
“PIC16F1xxxx_DFP” version 1.7.146 and tool pack “nEDBG_TP” version 1.8.318 or newer are required. For more
information on packs and how to upgrade them, refer to the
X IDE User’s guide - Work with Device Packs
Tip:
The latest device family packs are available through
Tools
>
Packs
in MPLAB
®
X IDE or online at
.
2.2
Design Documentation and Relevant Links
The following list contains links to the most relevant documents and software for the PIC16F15276 Curiosity Nano
board:
•
- MPLAB X IDE is a software program that runs on a PC (Windows
®
, Mac OS
®
, Linux
®
)
to develop applications for Microchip microcontrollers and digital signal controllers. It is named an Integrated
Getting Started
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