3.2 Quick Start

Steps to start exploring the PIC18F56Q71 Curiosity Nano board:
  1. Download Microchip MPLAB® X IDE.
  2. Download MPLAB® XC C Compiler.
  3. Launch MPLAB® X IDE.
  4. Optional: Use MPLAB® Code Configurator to generate drivers and examples.
  5. Write\Develop the application code.
  6. Connect a USB cable (Standard-A to Micro-B or Micro-AB) between the PC and the debug USB port on the board.
  7. Program your application onto the device.

The PIC18F56Q71 device on the PIC18F56Q71 Curiosity Nano board is programmed and debugged by the on-board debugger. Therefore, no external programmer or debugger tool is required.