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Copyright © Matrix Multimedia Ltd.
About this document
This document concerns the EB006 E-blocks
PICmicro multiprogrammer board.
1. Trademarks and copyright
PIC and PICmicro are registered trademarks of Arizona
Microchip Inc. E-blocks is a trademark of Matrix
Multimedia Ltd.
2. Disclaimer
The information provided within this document is correct
at the time of going to press. Matrix Multimedia reserves
the right to change specifications from time to time.
3. Testing this product
It is advisable to test the product upon receiving it to
ensure it works correctly. Matrix provides test procedures
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How to get started with E-blocks - if you are new to
E-blocks and wish to learn how to use them from the
beginning there are resources available to help.
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Relevant software and hardware that allow you to use
your E-blocks product better.
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Example files and programs.
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Ways to get technical support for your product, either
via the forums or by contacting us directly.
for all E-blocks, which can be found in the Support
section of the website.
4. Product support
If you require support for this product then please
visit the Matrix website, which contains many learning
resources for the E-blocks series. On our website you will
find:
Board layout
1
2
3
19
4
24
16
21
5
6
20
14
12
13
22
23
15 11 10
9
8
7
17
18
17
1. Power connector - either polarity
2. USB connector
3. Reset switch
4. Port E I/O
5. Port A I/O
6. Port B I/O
7. Port C I/O
8. Port D I/O
9. RC clock speed potentiometer
10. RC clock speed switch
11. Clock crystal / RC switch
12. Power screw terminals
13. USB/ICSP programming selector
14. USB/PSU power selector
15. Removable crystal
16. USB control chip
17. Expansion connector - two off
18. Turned pin DIL sockets for 8, 14, 18,
28, 40 pin PICmicro devices
19. ‘Ready to go’ programming LED
20. Power LED
21. Analog scope pins
22. PICkit2 ICSP header
23. External / internal oscillator jumper
24. Charge pump circuitry