Part Number: DM240001-2
EXPLORER 16/32 DEVELOPMENT BOARD
- 100 pin Plug-In Module (PIM) socket, supporting a wide variety of 16-bit and 32-bit PIC® MCUs and dsPIC® DSCs
- Power supply
- USB Power through PICkit™-On-Board (PKOB), USB Type-C™ or USB-Serial Converter
- 9-15V DC Power Supply
- On board USB to UART/I2C™ adapter for data exchange with PC/Mac/Linux based host
- USB Type-C™ (host/device) and Type-A (host) support for applications using USB microcontroller
- Hardware functionality extension by attaching accessory boards via
- PICtail™ Plus interface
- 2x MIKROE mikroBUS™ interface
- 2x Digilent Pmod™ footprint
- Alpha-numeric 16 x 2 LCD display, 8x User LEDs, 4x Push Buttons, 10k potentiometer
- Microchip's TC1047A high accuracy, analog output temperature sensor
- Programmer/Debugger
- Integrated USB programmer/debugger – PICkit™-On-Board (PKOB): for supported PIMs, refer to the “PICkit™ On-Board 3 (PKOB3) Support List” in the document section below
- Interfaces to MPLAB® ICD (DV164045), MPLAB PICkit™ 4 (PG164140), MPLAB SNAP (PG164100)
- Interfaces to legacy debuggers - MPLAB ICD 3, MPLAB REAL ICE, MPLAB PICkit™ 3
- Support for all the existing and new PICtail™ Plus Daughter Cards
- Interface PICtail™ Plus Daughter Cards connected via side PICtail™ Plus connector directly
- Interface PICtail™ Plus Daughter Cards connected via vertical PICtail™ Plus connector through additional accessory - PICtail™ Plus Expansion Board
Overview
The Explorer 16/32 Development Board is a flexible and convenient development, demonstration and testing platform for 16-bit PIC24 MCUs, dsPIC® DSCs and 32-bit PIC32 MCUs from Microchip Technology. It features all the necessary hardware to begin developing and debugging a complete embedded application. The board accepts Processor Plug-In Modules (PIMs) designed for the Explorer 16 or Explorer 16/32 development board for easy device swapping. In addition to the hardware features provided by the board, hardware expansion is possible through the use of PICtail™ Plus daughter cards and mikroBUS™ accessory boards. Coupled with the integrated PICkit™-On-Board (PKOB), MPLAB ICD In-Circuit Debugger real-time debug facilities enable faster evaluation and prototyping of application. All the Explorer PIMs are supported by this development board. However, not all PIMs are supported by the PKOB. To check the list of supported and unsupported PIMs, refer to the “PICkit™ On-Board 3 (PKOB3) Support List” For PIMs not on the PKOB3 support list, use the JP1 or J14 connectors to program the device with a newer generation programming tool.
Explorer 16/32 Development Board offers only the main board, giving the option to customize the other necessary components. Choose PIM of your choice based on MCUs and DSCs under consideration from wide range of Processor Plug-In Modules. This board is optimal for customers migrating from Classic Explorer 16 to new Explorer 16/32 platform, while all the necessary additional components like Processor Plug-In Modules and PICtail™ Plus Daughter Boards are already available. The DM240001-3 is another great option for a customer that wants a board that ships with a PIM and two USB cables.
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Backwards Compatibility
Explorer 16/32 Development Board is completely backwards compatible with the Classic Explorer 16 Development Board (DM240001 and DM240002) and its associated ecosystem that include:
- Processor Plug-In Modules (PIMs)
- PICTail™ Plus Daughter Boards
- Code Examples, Prototypes and Software Libraries developed on Classic Explorer 16 Development Board
Use all of existing codes, libraries, prototypes, PIMs and the PICtail Plus daughter cards interfaced via side PICtail Plus connector directly. Re-use the PICtail Plus daughter cards interfaced via vertical PICtail Plus connector using additional PICtail Plus Expansion Board (AC240100)
Getting Started
- Read the Explorer 16/32 User's Manual (available at Documentation and Software section of this page)
- Purchase a PIM of choice in order for board to work
- Download the free MPLAB X IDE
- Download the suitable MPLAB XC Compiler
- Download and unzip the appropriate firmware demo code (available at Documentation & Software section of this page)
Ecosystem for Explorer 16/32 Development Board
- Processor Plug-In Modules (PIMs) supporting a wide variety of 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers for easy device swapping : List of all Processor Plug-In Modules (PIMs)
- PICtail™ Plus Expansion Board supporting vertical PICtail™ Plus connectors helps in attaching various PICtail™ Plus Daughter Cards for additional functionality to Explorer 16/32 board. The board also features Prototyping area and additional 2x MIKROE mikroBUS™ interface. : PICtail™ Plus Expansion Board (AC240100)
- PICtail™ Plus Daughter Cards supporting a wide variety of application daughter cards via PICtail™ Plus connector which help in quicker prototype development : List of all PICtail™ Plus Daughter Boards
- Explorer 16/32 Development Kit bundles the Explorer 16/32 development board with 16-bit PIC24FJ1024GB610 high memory, super-set MCU PIM (MA240023) as well as necessary USB cables (Type-C and micro-B cables) for out of the box evaluation, without any hassles of individual necessary components purchase. : Explorer 16/32 Development Kit (DM240001-3)
- Click™ boards: Interface over hundreds of plug-n-play MIKROE Click boards™ supporting range of complementary products, enabling functionalities like Wired/Wireless communication, measurement, display, Real-time clock, GSM & GPS connectivity, sensitive signal conditioning circuits, high-power drive circuits and more : Explore range of Click™ boards
Explorer 16/32 main development board
Documentation
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| PICkit On-Board 3 PKOB3 Support List | Download | ||
| Explorer 16/32 Schematics | Download | ||
| Explorer 16/32 Development Board Sell Sheet | Download | ||
| Explorer 16/32 Bill of Materials | Download | ||
| Truly's LCD 16x2 3.3V Module Specifications (TSB1G7000-E) | Download | ||
| Novatek's Single-Chip 16C X 2L Dot-Matrix LCD Controller / Driver (NT7603) | Download | ||
| 100-pin Plug-In Module (PIM) Dimensions | Download | ||
| Explorer 16/32 Development Board User's Guide | Link |
Additional Resources
Accessories Support
TMIK024 - ADC Click by MikroElektronika
ADC Click is an add-on board in the mikroBUS™ form factor. It includes a 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) MCP3204 device that features 50k samples/second, 4 input channels, and low-power consumption (500nA typical standby, 2µA max). In addition, this board uses the industry-standard SPI communication interface. It is small in size and features convenient screw terminals for easier connections. By default, the board is set to use 3.3V of power. However, to use it with 5V systems, just place the PWR SEL SMD jumper in the 5V position.
TMIK025-DIGI POT Click by MikroElektronika
DIGIPOT Click is an add-on board in the mikroBUS™ form factor. It features a single-channel, digital potentiometer device (MCP4161) with 8-bit resolution (256 wiper steps) and the industry-standard SPI serial interface. The resistance value of the digital potentiometer goes up to 10 kΩ. This board features outstanding AC/DC characteristics and low-power consumption. It can be used in audio equipment, servo-motor control, battery charging and control, LCD contrast control, programmable filters, and more.
TMIK026 - DAC Click by MikroElektronika
DAC Click is an add-on board in the mikroBUS™ form factor. It includes a 12-bit, Digital-to-Analog Converter device (MCP4921) that features an optional 2x buffered output and SPI interface. The board provides high accuracy and low-noise performance for industrial applications where calibration or compensation of signals such as temperature, pressure, and humidity are required. The board is set to use the 3.3V power supply by default. You may solder the PWR SEL SMD jumper to the 5V position for use with 5V systems.
TMIK028 - GPS Click with Active GPS Antenna
GPS Click is an add-on board in the mikroBUS™ form factor. Its a compact solution for adding GPS functionality to your device. It features the LEA-6S, high-performance u-blox 6 positioning engine. The board can interface with a microcontroller via UART or I2C, or data can be acquired using the PC application via USB. The board features a connector that is compatible with active and passive antennas. It can operate on 3.3V of power only.
TMIK029 - RELAY Click by MikroElektronika
RELAY Click is an add-on board in the mikroBUS™ form factor. The board features two G6D1AASI-5DC power relay modules, screw terminals for connecting external loads up to 5A, 250V AC/30V DC, and on-board transistors to drive the relays.
TMIK036 - microSD Click by MikroElektronika
The microSD Click is an add-on board in the mikroBUS™ form factor. The board features a slot for microSD cards used as mass-storage media for portable devices. Industry standard SPI interface ensures simple communication at high data rates. Use it for reading or storing data like music, text files, videos and more. The board is designed to use 3.3V power supply only.