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STEP 1: [http://xplorelabz.com/wiki/images/6/62/Ds30_Loader.rar  Download]and install the DS30 bootloader gui.
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[[File:DS30 Step0.PNG|x400px|Setup Parameters]]
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*Browse the hex file
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*Select the appropriate MCU
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*'''Select the baud rate as 9600'''
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*'''Select the correct com port detected on your computer, when using USB to serial convertor check for exact COM port number in device manager'''
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Step 3: Click on the write option to flash the hex file, '''RESET the board immediately so that bootloader is detected'''. Images below show the sequence.
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File:DS30 Step1.PNG|Press reset the board
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File:DS30 Step2.PNG|...detects bootloader
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File:DS30_Step3.PNG|...finishes flashing.
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Revision as of 14:44, 21 March 2014

Fig 1:Pro PIC

PIC Starter Kit is a 40 pin starter development kit based on 16f877a Microcontroller. It comes with inbuilt bootloader eliminating the need of expensive external programmer.
<hovergallery maxhoverwidth=600 maxhoverheight=600> File:PIC_Starter_Kit_2.jpg|The Development Board File:PIC Starter Kit kitcontents 3.jpg|Kit Contents File:PIC_Starter_Kit_2.jpg|Complete board, RTC visible after taking of LCD. </hovergallery>

Features:

*16F877a MCU with bootloader

  • LCD 16x2 .
  • Real time clock based on DS 1307.
  • Serial Interface RS232.
  • Test switches (4) and LEDs(4).
  • All Port pins pins available for peripheral interfacing.
  • Dimensions: 95mm X 95mm.
  • 1.6mm Glass Epoxy, FR4 PCB.
  • Wave Soldered.

Kit Contains:

1. PIC starter Development Board with ICs and LCD 16x2
2. Serial Cable
3. Power Adapter
4. 10xFemale to Female connectors.

Purchase Online from our main site

Flashing the Hex file using ds30 bootloader

STEP 1: Downloadand install the DS30 bootloader gui. Step 2: Setup Parameters

  • Browse the hex file
  • Select the appropriate MCU
  • Select the baud rate as 9600
  • Select the correct com port detected on your computer, when using USB to serial convertor check for exact COM port number in device manager

Step 3: Click on the write option to flash the hex file, RESET the board immediately so that bootloader is detected. Images below show the sequence. <hovergallery maxhoverwidth=600 maxhoverheight=600> File:DS30 Step1.PNG

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