Microchip Curiosity Development Board DM164137

Curiosity Starter Kit for 8-Bit PIC Microcontrollers

The Curiosity Starter Kit from Microchip is a flexible fully integrated 8-bit development platform designed for first-time users and experienced design engineers alike. Offered is a feature-rich, rapid prototyping experience for Microchip 8-bit PIC® Microcontrollers. The Curiosity takes full advantage of the Microchip easy-to-use MPLAB® X Development Environment with an integrated programmer/debugger; no other hardware is needed to get started.

On-board the Curiosity features a MikroElektronika mikroBUS™ socket that makes adding extra functionality effortless. Simply add-on one of the numerous MikroElektronika Click™ accessory boards to explore a wide range of different applications and technologies. Adding Bluetooth communications is easily achieved with the installation of the Microchip RN4020 Bluetooth Low Energy Bluetooth module. Interface devices are also provided; the board is pre-populated with physical switches, an mTouch™ capacitive button and an on-board potentiometer.

Features

Supports 8-pin, 14-pin and 20-pin 8-bit PIC Microcontrollers*
On-Board Programmer/Debugger with USB Interface
Integrates Seamlessly with MPLAB® X IDE and Code Configurator
Pre-Equipped with User Interface Devices – mTouch™ Capacitive Touch Button, Analogue Potentiometer and Physical Switches
mikroBUS™ Support with Over 100 MikroElektronika Click™ Add-On Boards Available
RN4020 Bluetooth Module Footprint

*8-bit PIC MCUs with low voltage programming capability

Kit Contents

1 x Curiosity Development Board

Note

USB cable is not included

Curiosity Development Tools

Quick Start Guide

User Guide