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| Description | Mftr's Part No. |
|---|---|
| Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H Development Board | DM330013 |
Microstick (part # DM330013) for dsPIC33F & PIC24H provides a low-cost Integrated Programmer/Debugger in a small 20 x 76mm form-factor.
Microchip Technology Inc. launched the Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H development board, providing a complete solution for designing with the 16-bit PIC24H and the dsPIC33F.
The Microstick can be used stand-alone or plugged into a prototyping board, allowing for flexibility. Many engineers, educators, students and hobbyists need a low-cost solution for working with and debugging code on 16-bit microcontrollers and DSCs (Digital Signal Processors).
Additionally, the Microstick is populated with a socketed microcontroller that can be easily swapped out. The Microstick works with the PIC24HJ64GP502, which is the highest performance 16-bit MCU in the industry, and the dsPIC33FJ64MC802 DSC, which seamlessly blends DSP and MCU resources into a single architecture.
Software support includes the free MPLAB® Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and software libraries that work with all of Microchip’s 8/16/32-bit PIC® microcontrollers and DSCs.
The dsPIC33F DSCs are supported by the free demo version of Microchip’s Device Blocksets for the MATLAB® language and Simulink® environment, which work within the MPLAB IDE. The combination of low-cost tools and free software provides an industry-leading platform for experimentation and development of smart-sensor and a host of other embedded-control applications.
The dsPIC33FJ64MC802 DSC and PIC24HJ64GP502 microcontroller are both included in the kit.
The device under test is socketed for easy swap-out, and Microchip’s MPLAB IDE supports Microstick.
Key Features:
- Low Cost
- Integrated USB programmer / debugger – No external debugger required
- USB Powered – Ease of use, No external power required
- Socketed dsPIC/PIC24 – Flexible, Easy device replacement
- 0.025” Pin headers – Enables plug-in to Breadboard with room for jumper wires
- Easy access to all device signals for probing
- Small size - Smaller than a stick of gum at 20 x76mm – Easily Portable
- On board debug LED, Utility LED and Reset Switch
- Free demo code
Getting Started
Everything you need to get started can be found at http://www.microchip.com/ microstick.
Installing MPLAB® IDE and C Compilers
MPLAB IDE should be installed prior to using Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H Devices.
This board is designed to run with MPLAB IDE version 8.50 or later.
While MPLAB IDE provides assembler tools for development, most of the code examples provided for Microchip devices are written in C language and require a C compiler to be installed. Microchip’s MPLAB C Compiler seamlessly integrates into MPLAB IDE. Both the MPLAB IDE and C Compiler are free(*) and available for download at: http://www.microchip.com/MPLAB.
* Standard Evaluation (Free) – All optimization levels are enabled for 60 days, but then reverts to optimization level 1 only.
Code Examples and More Information
For code examples and more information, please visit the Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H Devices product page at: http://www.microchip.com/microstick
Running and Debugging Applications
After downloading the code example and installing the development tools, please use the following procedure to build, run and debug your software:
1. Load the code example into MPLAB IDE by double clicking the *.mcw project file.
2. Inform MPLAB IDE what device is plugged in to the Microstick Board by selecting the appropriate device from the Configure>Select Device>Device menu.
3. Build the project by selecting Project>Build All.
4. Connect the Microstick Board to the development computer via a USB cable.
5. Enable the MPLAB IDE debugger by selecting Debugger>Select Tool>Starter Kits.
6. Download your code into a device on the Microstick Board by selecting Debugger>Program.
7. Run the application previously downloaded by selecting Debugger>Run.
8. For more information on building, running and debugging your application,