Microchip Technology Arduino compatible Platform RB-CHIPKIT-PIC32 chipKIT Pi Information Guide
Product codes
chipKIT Pi
chipKIT™ Pi REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND
SAFETY INFORMATION
Product Name: chipKIT
TM
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Designed for Raspberry Pi, chipKIT™ Pi is the latest Arduino™ compatible chipKIT™
platform from Microchip and element14.
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Microchip 32-bit PIC32 microcontroller (MCU) in prototyping friendly, low pin count SPDIP package
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Supports the chipKIT™ Multi-Platform IDE (MPIDE) MPIDE is open source and compatible with the Arduino
programming language and development environment
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Allows users to create, compile and program Arduino sketch-based chipKIT™ applications within the Raspberry Pi
operating system
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Enables the development of 3.3V Arduino compatible applications for the Raspberry Pi using PIC32 MCU
For inspiration on what to build, or to upload videos of your latest projects visit element14.com:
http://www.element14.com/chipkit_pi
http://www.element14.com/chipkit_pi
IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN THIS
INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Warnings
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If chipKIT™ Pi is to be used together with other accessories in an expansion board, check with accessory
manufacturer that they can operate simultaneously.
manufacturer that they can operate simultaneously.
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If accessories are powered from the same power supply as the Raspberry Pi, ensure the power supply shall be
capable of delivering sufficient current for the Raspberry Pi and all attached accessories. If accessories require
more current than can be supplied, then connect an additional, suitable power supply to the barrel jack on the
chipKIT™ Pi
capable of delivering sufficient current for the Raspberry Pi and all attached accessories. If accessories require
more current than can be supplied, then connect an additional, suitable power supply to the barrel jack on the
chipKIT™ Pi
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Any external power supply used with the Raspberry Pi shall comply with relevant regulations and standards
applicable in the region of intended use.
applicable in the region of intended use.
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To avoid the risk of fire through short-circuit, this product should remain connected to the Raspberry Pi when in
use, and should not come into contact with conductive items other than the intended connections.
use, and should not come into contact with conductive items other than the intended connections.
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Do not connect or disconnect chipKIT™ Pi from the Raspberry Pi or accessories while connected to a power
supply.
supply.
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chipKIT™ Pi is shock and moisture sensitive, handle with care and do not expose to moisture.
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All peripherals used with the chipKIT™ Pi should comply with relevant standards for the region of use and be
marked accordingly to ensure that safety and performance requirements are met. These articles include but are
not limited to keyboards, monitors, and mice used in conjunction with the Raspberr y Pi or chipKIT™ Pi
marked accordingly to ensure that safety and performance requirements are met. These articles include but are
not limited to keyboards, monitors, and mice used in conjunction with the Raspberr y Pi or chipKIT™ Pi
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Children should be supervised when using chipKIT™ Pi
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Take care when handling to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the printed circuit board.
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