BigPIC
6
®
User manual
Development system
All MikroElektronika´s development systems represent irreplaceable tools for
programming and developing microcontroller-based devices. Carefully chosen
components and the use of machines of the last generation for mounting and
testing thereof are the best guarantee of high reliability of our devices. Due to
simple design, a large number of add-on modules and ready to use examples,
all our users, regardless of their experience, have the possibility to develop
their project in a fast and efficient way.
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MikroElektronika.
It is our intention to provide you with the best quality products. Furthermore, we will continue to improve our
performance to better suit your needs.
Nebojsa Matic
General Manager
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TABLE
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Introduction to BigPIC6 Development System.................................................................................. 4
Key Features..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.0. Connecting the System to your PC............................................................................................ 6
2.0. Supported Microcontrollers......................................................................................................... 7
3.0. On-board USB 2.0 PICflash with mikroICD Programmer........................................................... 9
4.0. ICD Connector........................................................................................................................... 10
5.0. mikroICD (In-Circuit Debugger).................................................................................................. 11
6.0. Power Supply............................................................................................................................. 12
7.0. RS-232 Communication Interface.............................................................................................. 13
8.0. Serial EEPROM......................................................................................................................... 14
9.0. Voltage Reference..................................................................................................................... 14
10.0. A/D Converter.......................................................................................................................... 15
11.0. DS1820 Temperature Sensor.................................................................................................. 16
12.0. Real-Time Clock (RTC)............................................................................................................ 17
13.0. LEDs........................................................................................................................................ 18
14.0. Push Buttons............................................................................................................................ 19
15.0. MENU Keyboard...................................................................................................................... 20
16.0. 2x16 LCD Display.................................................................................................................... 21
17.0. 128x64 Graphic LCD Display................................................................................................... 22
18.0. Touch Panel............................................................................................................................. 23
19.0. I/O Ports.................................................................................................................................. 24
20.0. Port Expander (Additional I/O Ports)....................................................................................... 26
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BigPIC6 Development System
Introduction to BigPIC6 Development System
The
BigPIC
®
6
is a great development tool suitable for programming and experimenting with PIC
®
microcontrollers from Microchip
®
. Such
development system includes an on-board programmer with mikroICD support providing an interface between the microcontroller and
the PC. You are simply expected to write a code in one of the PIC compilers, generate a .hex
fi
le and program your microcontroller
using the on-board
PICflash
®
programmer. Numerous on-board modules, such as 128x64 graphic LCD display, alphanumeric 2x16
LCD display, port expander etc., allow you to easily simulate the operation of the target device.
Full-featured and user-friendly
development board for PIC
microcontrollers
High-performance USB 2.0
On-board programmer
Hardware In-Circuit Debugger
for real time debugging at
hardware level
Port expander provides easy
I/O expansion by 2 additional
ports
Graphic LCD display with
backlight
The
PICflash
program provides a complete list of supported microcontrollers.
The latest version of this program with updated list of supported
microcontrollers can be downloaded from our website at
www.mikroe.com
Package contains:
Development system:
CD:
Cables:
Documentation:
BigPIC6
product CD with appropriate software
USB cable
BigPIC6 and PICflash manuals, Installing USB
drivers quick guide and Electrical Schematic of
the BigPIC6 development system
System specification:
Power supply:
over a DC connector (7 to 23V AC or 9 to 32V DC); or
over a USB cable for programming (5V DC)
Power consumption: 40mA in idle state (when on-board modules are inactive)
Size:
26,5 x 22cm (10,4 x 8,6inch)
Weight:
~404g (0.89lbs)
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Key Features
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Power supply voltage regulator
Microchip debugger connector (ICD2 or ICD3)
On-board programmer’s USB connector
USB 2.0 programmer with
mikroICD
support
A connector for RS-232 communication
A/D converter test inputs
B connector for RS-232 communication
DIMM-168P connector for MCU card
Pull-up/pull-down resistor selection
DIP switches to enable pull-up/pull-down resistors
I/O port connectors
Real-time clock (RTC) module
DIP switches to enable/disable integrated modules
4.096V voltage reference
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15. DS1820 temperature sensor
16. Serial EEPROM
17. Graphic LCD display contrast adjustment
18. Touch panel controller
19. Graphic LCD display connector
20. Touch panel connector
21. Push buttons to simulate digital inputs
22. Protective resistor ON/OFF jumper
23. Pins’ logic state selector
24. Reset button
25. MENU keypad
26. Port expander
27. 67 LEDs to indicate pins’ logic state
28. Alphanumeric LCD display contrast adjustment
29. Alphanumeric LCD display connector
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