2.1 Curiosity Pro Quick Start

Users need to follow these steps to explore the Curiosity Pro platform:
  1. Download MPLAB X IDE (free download at www.microchip.com/mplabx/).
  2. Launch MPLAB X IDE.
  3. Connect a USB cable (Micro-A/B) between the PC and the debug USB port on the kit.

When the Curiosity Pro development tool is connected to the computer for the first time, the operating system will install a software driver.

The drivers for the kit are included with MPLAB X IDE. The driver file supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

The demonstration firmware application comes programmed on the Curiosity Pro development board. The project is also available in downloadable materials. Some general functions of the board are available to exercise in the programmed version.