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Development System EasydsPIC6
MikroElektronika
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1.0. Connecting the System to a PC
Step 1:
Follow the instructions provided in the relevant manuals and install the ds
PICflash
program and the USB driver from the product CD.
USB drivers are essential for the proper operation of the on-board programmer.
In case you already have one of the Mikroelektronika’s dsPIC compilers installed on your PC, there is no need to reinstall USB drivers
as they are already installed along with the compiler.
Step 2:
Use the USB cable to connect the
EasydsPIC6
development system to a PC. One end of the USB cable, with a USB connector of
B type, should be connected to the development system, as shown in Figure 1-2, whereas the other end of the cable with a USB
connector of A
type should be connected to a PC. When establishing a connection, make sure that jumper J7 is placed in the USB
position as shown in Figure 1-1.
Step 3:
Turn on your development system by setting the POWER SUPPLY switch to ON position. Two LEDs marked as POWER and USB
LINK will be automatically turned on indicating that your development system is ready to use. Use the on-board programmer and the
dsPICprog
programmer and the
dsPICflash
program to dump a hex code into the microcontroller and employ the system to test and
develop your projects.
NOTE:
If some additional modules are used, such as LCD, GLCD etc, it is necessary to place them properly on the development
system while it is turned off. Otherwise, either can be permanently damaged. Refer to figure below for the proper placing of
the additional modules.
Figure 1-2
: Connecting USB cable
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Figure 1-1:
Power supply
Figure 1-3:
Placing additional modules on the board
USB connector
J7 power
supply selector
POWER SUPPLY switch
AC/DC connector
