Microchip Technology Starter Kit for PIC24F DM240011 DM240011 User Manual
Product codes
DM240011
MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F User’s Guide
DS51725A-page 8
© 2008 Microchip Technology Inc.
1.3
INITIAL BOARD SETUP
With its pre-installed demo application, the MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F is designed
to be used straight out of the box. Except for a single connection to a computer, no
additional hardware or configuration is necessary.
to be used straight out of the box. Except for a single connection to a computer, no
additional hardware or configuration is necessary.
1.3.1
Installing the Software
Before connecting the starter kit to any computer for the first time, it is very important
to install the accompanying software on the MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F CD first. This
ensures that the proper USB drivers for communicating with the starter kit
programmer/debugger are installed and ready to recognize the board.
To install the software and driver, insert the starter kit CD into the CD-ROM drive. The
installation process starts automatically. The process pauses for user responses to
accept the Microchip software licenses and to confirm the installation directories;
respond appropriately.
to install the accompanying software on the MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F CD first. This
ensures that the proper USB drivers for communicating with the starter kit
programmer/debugger are installed and ready to recognize the board.
To install the software and driver, insert the starter kit CD into the CD-ROM drive. The
installation process starts automatically. The process pauses for user responses to
accept the Microchip software licenses and to confirm the installation directories;
respond appropriately.
1.3.2
Connecting the Hardware
Once the starter kit software is installed, connect the provided USB cable (A to mini-B)
to any available USB port on the PC or powered hub, then to the starter kit at the mini-B
receptacle, J1, on the programmer/debugger side of the board (Figure 1-1). The PC
USB connection provides communication and power to the board. A USB Flash drive,
used for portions of the demo application, may be connected to the starter kit at any
time.
If the cable is connected correctly, the green Power and Target Power LEDs (D2 and
D4) are lit. LED1 displays a reversed raster and start-up screen, while the tri-color LED
cycles through a sequence of colors. After this power-on sequence, LED1 will display
the “PIC24F Starter Kit” main menu.
At the same time, a sequence of pop-up balloons in the system tray (lower right of
desktop) should appear, stating that (1) new hardware has been found, (2) drivers are
being installed and (3) the new hardware is ready for use. If you do not see these
messages and the starter kit does not work, try unplugging and reconnecting the USB.
If this does not work, refer to Section 4.8 “Troubleshooting”.
to any available USB port on the PC or powered hub, then to the starter kit at the mini-B
receptacle, J1, on the programmer/debugger side of the board (Figure 1-1). The PC
USB connection provides communication and power to the board. A USB Flash drive,
used for portions of the demo application, may be connected to the starter kit at any
time.
If the cable is connected correctly, the green Power and Target Power LEDs (D2 and
D4) are lit. LED1 displays a reversed raster and start-up screen, while the tri-color LED
cycles through a sequence of colors. After this power-on sequence, LED1 will display
the “PIC24F Starter Kit” main menu.
At the same time, a sequence of pop-up balloons in the system tray (lower right of
desktop) should appear, stating that (1) new hardware has been found, (2) drivers are
being installed and (3) the new hardware is ready for use. If you do not see these
messages and the starter kit does not work, try unplugging and reconnecting the USB.
If this does not work, refer to Section 4.8 “Troubleshooting”.
FIGURE 1-1:
STARTER KIT SETUP
USB Flash Drive
(not included)
A to mini-B USB Cable
Starter Kit
M