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MOD-IO2 user's manual
CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE MOD-IO2 BOARD
2. Introduction to the chapter
This section helps you set up the MOD-IO2 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.
2.1 Electrostatic warning
MOD-IO2 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.
2.2 Requirements
In order to set up the MOD-IO2 optimally, the following items are required:
- Any OLIMEX board that has an UEXT connector
- 12V source of power
If you wish to reprogram the board or modify the firmware you will also need:
- PIC ICSP compatible programmer – not that the connector for the ICSP programing is the
standard 0.1'' one. We have a cheap compatible PIC16F1503 programmer based on Microchip's
PIC-KIT3.
Some of the suggested items can be purchased by Olimex, for instance:
PIC-KIT3
– Olimex programmer capable of programming PIC16F1503
SY0612E –
power supply adapter 12V/0.5A for European customers
2.3 Powering the board
The board is powered by the power jack. You should provide 12V DC.
For the European customers we sell an affordable power supply adapter 12V/0.5A –
SY0612E.
If you power the board correctly PWR_LED would turn on.
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