https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22104/explorer-8-development-kitProduct Detail Documentsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22104/explorer-8-development-kitFri, 05 May 2023 15:59:21 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:b3010618-6000-44b3-8d54-5380e37f53e1e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22104/explorer-8-development-kit#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 5/5/2023 3:59:21 PM<br /> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Explorer 8 Development Kit</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Microchip</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x336_1579631968.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x449_1579631968.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x336_1579631968.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x449_1579631968.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">DM160228</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-ed43e" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2493391&nsku=68Y1108&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('ed43e'));" data-farnell="2493391" data-newark="68Y1108" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit is a full-featured development board and platform for 8-bit PIC&reg; microcontrollers. This kit is a versatile development solution, featuring several options for external sensors, off-board communication and human interface. Additionally, it offers ample room for expansion, making it an excellent solution for developers and engineers looking for a tool with the largest number of supported 8-bit PIC MCUs.</p> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit is the latest offering in a long line of enterprise-class tools for 8-bit PIC microcontrollers. The board is an evolution of the popular PIC18 Explorer Board, and has been updated to take advantage of our most modern features including:</p> <ul> <li>On-chip Core Independent Peripherals</li> <li>Compatibility with all PIC MCUs</li> <li>8-, 14-, 20-, 28-, 40/44-, 64- and 80-pin footprints</li> </ul> <p>Microchip designed the Explorer 8 Development Kit to be your main tool for 8-bit development with support for a wide variety of functions. On-board components enable easy development of human interface, power conversion, Internet of Things (IoT), battery charging and other applications using a powerful 8-bit PIC microcontroller.</p> <p>Additionally, the Explorer 8 Development Kit also has a large capacity for expansion. Two Digilent Pmod&trade; interfaces, two MikroElectronika Click&trade; board sockets and two custom expansion headers allow you to quickly adapt as your development needs change. The Explorer 8 Development Kit supports several program and debug solutions including the PICkit&trade; 3, ICD 3 and MPLAB&reg; REAL ICE&trade; In-Circuit Emulator.</p> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit seamlessly integrates with MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) for a modern embedded development experience. MCC is a free software plug-in that bridges our MCUs, development hardware and MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE). It allows you to generate easily modifiable, production-ready application code for many 8-bit PIC MCUs in just a few mouse clicks. Find out more at www.microchip.com/MCC</p> <p></p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li><span>Supports all 8-bit PIC microcontrollers from 8 to 80 pins</span></li> <li><span>Programming headers and power connections for all MCU sockets</span></li> <li><span>Three individual power supplies</span></li> <li><span>5V, 3.3V, variable (1.5-4.5V)</span></li> <li><span>16 - 2 character LCD module</span></li> <li><span>External connections for industry-standard communications and expansion interfaces</span></li> <li><span>RS232 and Bluetooth&reg; Low Energy interfaces</span></li> <li><span><span>Push button switches for device reset and user-defi ned inputs</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Explorer 8 Development Kit supports:</span></span></p> <ul> <li>Micro USB to I2C or Serial - <ul> <li>Use the USB interface for diagnostic or control interfaces.</li> <li>USB to I2C/serial conversion is handled automatically.</li> </ul> </li> <li>MikroElektronika Click Board Support - <ul> <li>Two sockets provide access to nearly 100 add-on boards, with capabilities ranging from GPS to alcohol sensing.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Digilent Pmod Support - <ul> <li>Two 12-pin interfaces provide access to expansion boards with options for communications, sensing and power conversion capability.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Multiple Expansion Options - <ul> <li>A legacy expansion header for PICtail&trade; daughter card connectivity and a 120-pin edge connector enable you to expand the Explorer 8 Development Kit&#39;s capability to suit your needs.</li> </ul> </li> <li>20-pin Add-On Board Connector - <ul> <li>Design your own add-on boards for sensor interface or motor drive, and connect them with this simple header.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>Development Board (DM160228)</li> <li>Pre-programmed PIC16F1719</li> <li>Micro USB cable</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001740A.pdf" target="_blank">PIC16(L)F1717/8/9 Cost Effective 8-Bit Intelligent Analog Flash MCU (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief/Fact sheet</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001813A.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Kit Sell Sheet (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001708A.pdf" target="_blank">PIC16(L)F170X/171X Cost Effective 8-Bit Intelligent Analog Flash MCU (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001812A.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Sample Code</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/Explorer_8_Demo_PIC16F1719.zip" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board Demo Code (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics/Layout Files</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001805a.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board Layout and Schematic (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 3141, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "DM160228" };</script> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: microchip, mplab, mcu, development_platforms_kits, pic</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22104/explorer-8-development-kit/revision/3Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:30:47 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:b3010618-6000-44b3-8d54-5380e37f53e1e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22104/explorer-8-development-kit#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 11:30:47 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 3141, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "DM160228" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Explorer 8 Development Kit</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Microchip</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x336_1579631968.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x449_1579631968.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x336_1579631968.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x449_1579631968.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">DM160228</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-49a1f" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2493391&nsku=68Y1108&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('49a1f'));" data-farnell="2493391" data-newark="68Y1108" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit is a full-featured development board and platform for 8-bit PIC&reg; microcontrollers. This kit is a versatile development solution, featuring several options for external sensors, off-board communication and human interface. Additionally, it offers ample room for expansion, making it an excellent solution for developers and engineers looking for a tool with the largest number of supported 8-bit PIC MCUs.</p> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit is the latest offering in a long line of enterprise-class tools for 8-bit PIC microcontrollers. The board is an evolution of the popular PIC18 Explorer Board, and has been updated to take advantage of our most modern features including:</p> <ul> <li>On-chip Core Independent Peripherals</li> <li>Compatibility with all PIC MCUs</li> <li>8-, 14-, 20-, 28-, 40/44-, 64- and 80-pin footprints</li> </ul> <p>Microchip designed the Explorer 8 Development Kit to be your main tool for 8-bit development with support for a wide variety of functions. On-board components enable easy development of human interface, power conversion, Internet of Things (IoT), battery charging and other applications using a powerful 8-bit PIC microcontroller.</p> <p>Additionally, the Explorer 8 Development Kit also has a large capacity for expansion. Two Digilent Pmod&trade; interfaces, two MikroElectronika Click&trade; board sockets and two custom expansion headers allow you to quickly adapt as your development needs change. The Explorer 8 Development Kit supports several program and debug solutions including the PICkit&trade; 3, ICD 3 and MPLAB&reg; REAL ICE&trade; In-Circuit Emulator.</p> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit seamlessly integrates with MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) for a modern embedded development experience. MCC is a free software plug-in that bridges our MCUs, development hardware and MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE). It allows you to generate easily modifiable, production-ready application code for many 8-bit PIC MCUs in just a few mouse clicks. Find out more at www.microchip.com/MCC</p> <p></p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li><span>Supports all 8-bit PIC microcontrollers from 8 to 80 pins</span></li> <li><span>Programming headers and power connections for all MCU sockets</span></li> <li><span>Three individual power supplies</span></li> <li><span>5V, 3.3V, variable (1.5-4.5V)</span></li> <li><span>16 - 2 character LCD module</span></li> <li><span>External connections for industry-standard communications and expansion interfaces</span></li> <li><span>RS232 and Bluetooth&reg; Low Energy interfaces</span></li> <li><span><span>Push button switches for device reset and user-defi ned inputs</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Explorer 8 Development Kit supports:</span></span></p> <ul> <li>Micro USB to I2C or Serial - <ul> <li>Use the USB interface for diagnostic or control interfaces.</li> <li>USB to I2C/serial conversion is handled automatically.</li> </ul> </li> <li>MikroElektronika Click Board Support - <ul> <li>Two sockets provide access to nearly 100 add-on boards, with capabilities ranging from GPS to alcohol sensing.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Digilent Pmod Support - <ul> <li>Two 12-pin interfaces provide access to expansion boards with options for communications, sensing and power conversion capability.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Multiple Expansion Options - <ul> <li>A legacy expansion header for PICtail&trade; daughter card connectivity and a 120-pin edge connector enable you to expand the Explorer 8 Development Kit&#39;s capability to suit your needs.</li> </ul> </li> <li>20-pin Add-On Board Connector - <ul> <li>Design your own add-on boards for sensor interface or motor drive, and connect them with this simple header.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>Development Board (DM160228)</li> <li>Pre-programmed PIC16F1719</li> <li>Micro USB cable</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001740A.pdf" target="_blank">PIC16(L)F1717/8/9 Cost Effective 8-Bit Intelligent Analog Flash MCU (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief/Fact sheet</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001813A.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Kit Sell Sheet (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001708A.pdf" target="_blank">PIC16(L)F170X/171X Cost Effective 8-Bit Intelligent Analog Flash MCU (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001812A.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Sample Code</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/Explorer_8_Demo_PIC16F1719.zip" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board Demo Code (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics/Layout Files</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001805a.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board Layout and Schematic (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: microchip, mplab, mcu, development_platforms_kits, pic</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22104/explorer-8-development-kit/revision/2Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:18:15 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:b3010618-6000-44b3-8d54-5380e37f53e1e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22104/explorer-8-development-kit#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 3:18:15 AM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 3141, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "DM160228" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Explorer 8 Development Kit</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Microchip</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x336_1579631968.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x449_1579631968.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x336_1579631968.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x449_1579631968.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">DM160228</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-d9dc8" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d9dc8'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit is a full-featured development board and platform for 8-bit PIC&reg; microcontrollers. This kit is a versatile development solution, featuring several options for external sensors, off-board communication and human interface. Additionally, it offers ample room for expansion, making it an excellent solution for developers and engineers looking for a tool with the largest number of supported 8-bit PIC MCUs.</p> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit is the latest offering in a long line of enterprise-class tools for 8-bit PIC microcontrollers. The board is an evolution of the popular PIC18 Explorer Board, and has been updated to take advantage of our most modern features including:</p> <ul> <li>On-chip Core Independent Peripherals</li> <li>Compatibility with all PIC MCUs</li> <li>8-, 14-, 20-, 28-, 40/44-, 64- and 80-pin footprints</li> </ul> <p>Microchip designed the Explorer 8 Development Kit to be your main tool for 8-bit development with support for a wide variety of functions. On-board components enable easy development of human interface, power conversion, Internet of Things (IoT), battery charging and other applications using a powerful 8-bit PIC microcontroller.</p> <p>Additionally, the Explorer 8 Development Kit also has a large capacity for expansion. Two Digilent Pmod&trade; interfaces, two MikroElectronika Click&trade; board sockets and two custom expansion headers allow you to quickly adapt as your development needs change. The Explorer 8 Development Kit supports several program and debug solutions including the PICkit&trade; 3, ICD 3 and MPLAB&reg; REAL ICE&trade; In-Circuit Emulator.</p> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit seamlessly integrates with MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) for a modern embedded development experience. MCC is a free software plug-in that bridges our MCUs, development hardware and MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE). It allows you to generate easily modifiable, production-ready application code for many 8-bit PIC MCUs in just a few mouse clicks. Find out more at www.microchip.com/MCC</p> <p></p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li><span>Supports all 8-bit PIC microcontrollers from 8 to 80 pins</span></li> <li><span>Programming headers and power connections for all MCU sockets</span></li> <li><span>Three individual power supplies</span></li> <li><span>5V, 3.3V, variable (1.5-4.5V)</span></li> <li><span>16 - 2 character LCD module</span></li> <li><span>External connections for industry-standard communications and expansion interfaces</span></li> <li><span>RS232 and Bluetooth&reg; Low Energy interfaces</span></li> <li><span><span>Push button switches for device reset and user-defi ned inputs</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Explorer 8 Development Kit supports:</span></span></p> <ul> <li>Micro USB to I2C or Serial - <ul> <li>Use the USB interface for diagnostic or control interfaces.</li> <li>USB to I2C/serial conversion is handled automatically.</li> </ul> </li> <li>MikroElektronika Click Board Support - <ul> <li>Two sockets provide access to nearly 100 add-on boards, with capabilities ranging from GPS to alcohol sensing.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Digilent Pmod Support - <ul> <li>Two 12-pin interfaces provide access to expansion boards with options for communications, sensing and power conversion capability.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Multiple Expansion Options - <ul> <li>A legacy expansion header for PICtail&trade; daughter card connectivity and a 120-pin edge connector enable you to expand the Explorer 8 Development Kit&#39;s capability to suit your needs.</li> </ul> </li> <li>20-pin Add-On Board Connector - <ul> <li>Design your own add-on boards for sensor interface or motor drive, and connect them with this simple header.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>Development Board (DM160228)</li> <li>Pre-programmed PIC16F1719</li> <li>Micro USB cable</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001740A.pdf" target="_blank">PIC16(L)F1717/8/9 Cost Effective 8-Bit Intelligent Analog Flash MCU (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief/Fact sheet</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001813A.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Kit Sell Sheet (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001708A.pdf" target="_blank">PIC16(L)F170X/171X Cost Effective 8-Bit Intelligent Analog Flash MCU (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001812A.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Sample Code</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/Explorer_8_Demo_PIC16F1719.zip" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board Demo Code (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics/Layout Files</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001805a.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board Layout and Schematic (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: microchip, mplab, mcu, development_platforms_kits, pic</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22104/explorer-8-development-kit/revision/1Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:22:11 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:b3010618-6000-44b3-8d54-5380e37f53e1e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22104/explorer-8-development-kit#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 10/18/2021 8:22:11 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 3141, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "DM160228" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Explorer 8 Development Kit</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Microchip</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x336_1579631968.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x449_1579631968.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x336_1579631968.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/explorer_8_development_kit_500x449_1579631968.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Explorer 8 Development Kit" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">DM160228</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-4a136" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2493391&nsku=68Y1108&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('4a136'));" data-farnell="2493391" data-newark="68Y1108" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit is a full-featured development board and platform for 8-bit PIC&reg; microcontrollers. This kit is a versatile development solution, featuring several options for external sensors, off-board communication and human interface. Additionally, it offers ample room for expansion, making it an excellent solution for developers and engineers looking for a tool with the largest number of supported 8-bit PIC MCUs.</p> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit is the latest offering in a long line of enterprise-class tools for 8-bit PIC microcontrollers. The board is an evolution of the popular PIC18 Explorer Board, and has been updated to take advantage of our most modern features including:</p> <ul> <li>On-chip Core Independent Peripherals</li> <li>Compatibility with all PIC MCUs</li> <li>8-, 14-, 20-, 28-, 40/44-, 64- and 80-pin footprints</li> </ul> <p>Microchip designed the Explorer 8 Development Kit to be your main tool for 8-bit development with support for a wide variety of functions. On-board components enable easy development of human interface, power conversion, Internet of Things (IoT), battery charging and other applications using a powerful 8-bit PIC microcontroller.</p> <p>Additionally, the Explorer 8 Development Kit also has a large capacity for expansion. Two Digilent Pmod&trade; interfaces, two MikroElectronika Click&trade; board sockets and two custom expansion headers allow you to quickly adapt as your development needs change. The Explorer 8 Development Kit supports several program and debug solutions including the PICkit&trade; 3, ICD 3 and MPLAB&reg; REAL ICE&trade; In-Circuit Emulator.</p> <p>The Explorer 8 Development Kit seamlessly integrates with MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) for a modern embedded development experience. MCC is a free software plug-in that bridges our MCUs, development hardware and MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE). It allows you to generate easily modifiable, production-ready application code for many 8-bit PIC MCUs in just a few mouse clicks. Find out more at www.microchip.com/MCC</p> <p></p> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li><span>Supports all 8-bit PIC microcontrollers from 8 to 80 pins</span></li> <li><span>Programming headers and power connections for all MCU sockets</span></li> <li><span>Three individual power supplies</span></li> <li><span>5V, 3.3V, variable (1.5-4.5V)</span></li> <li><span>16 - 2 character LCD module</span></li> <li><span>External connections for industry-standard communications and expansion interfaces</span></li> <li><span>RS232 and Bluetooth&reg; Low Energy interfaces</span></li> <li><span><span>Push button switches for device reset and user-defi ned inputs</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Explorer 8 Development Kit supports:</span></span></p> <ul> <li>Micro USB to I2C or Serial - <ul> <li>Use the USB interface for diagnostic or control interfaces.</li> <li>USB to I2C/serial conversion is handled automatically.</li> </ul> </li> <li>MikroElektronika Click Board Support - <ul> <li>Two sockets provide access to nearly 100 add-on boards, with capabilities ranging from GPS to alcohol sensing.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Digilent Pmod Support - <ul> <li>Two 12-pin interfaces provide access to expansion boards with options for communications, sensing and power conversion capability.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Multiple Expansion Options - <ul> <li>A legacy expansion header for PICtail&trade; daughter card connectivity and a 120-pin edge connector enable you to expand the Explorer 8 Development Kit&#39;s capability to suit your needs.</li> </ul> </li> <li>20-pin Add-On Board Connector - <ul> <li>Design your own add-on boards for sensor interface or motor drive, and connect them with this simple header.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <ul> <li>Development Board (DM160228)</li> <li>Pre-programmed PIC16F1719</li> <li>Micro USB cable</li> </ul> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001740A.pdf" target="_blank">PIC16(L)F1717/8/9 Cost Effective 8-Bit Intelligent Analog Flash MCU (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Product Brief/Fact sheet</h4> <div class="attachment "> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001813A.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Kit Sell Sheet (pdf)</a> </div> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001708A.pdf" target="_blank">PIC16(L)F170X/171X Cost Effective 8-Bit Intelligent Analog Flash MCU (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">User Manual/Guide</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001812A.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board (pdf)</a> </div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Downloads</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Sample Code</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-archive"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/Explorer_8_Demo_PIC16F1719.zip" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board Demo Code (zip)</a> </div> </div> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Schematics/Layout Files</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/40001805a.pdf" target="_blank">Explorer 8 Development Board Layout and Schematic (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: microchip, mplab, mcu, development_platforms_kits, pic</div>