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PIC32-PINGUINO-MX220 User's Manual
CHAPTER 3
SETTING UP THE PIC32-PINGUINO-MX220 BOARD
3. Introduction to the chapter
This section helps you set up the PIC32-PINGUINO-MX220 development board for the first time.
Please consider first the electrostatic warning to avoid damaging the board, then discover the
hardware and software required to operate the board.
The procedure to power up the board is given, and a description of the default board behavior is
detailed.
3.1 Electrostatic warning
PIC32-PINGUINO-MX220 is shipped in a protective anti-static package. The board must not be
exposed to high electrostatic potentials. A grounding strap or similar protective device should be
worn when handling the board. Avoid touching the component pins or any other metallic element.
3.2 Requirements
In order to set up the PIC32-PINGUINO-MX220, the following items are required:
If using the free PINGUINO IDE the ONLY requirement is a miniUSB to USB-A cable to connect
to a computer.
If you want to upgrade the bootloader, or program the board without the PINGUINO-IDE there are
pinouts for ICSP programmer (note that there isn't a connector mounted). You can use our PIC-
KIT3 programmer for custom programming without PINGUINO IDE.
3.3 Powering the board
The PIC32-PINGUINO-MX220 board is self-powered by the miniUSB if it is connected to a USB
hub of a computer.
To enter the bootloader mode hold the button BUT and then connect the miniUSB. Or after
plugging the miniUSB hold the button BUT and then press RST.
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