5 Getting Started With VS Code®

Prerequisites

  • Install the following software tools for this demonstration:

    • VS Code
    • VS Code Plug-ins:
      • MPLAB (v1.2.5 or later)
      • Toolchain Support for MPLAB (XC8 v3.10 or later)
      • MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC) for Microchip devices (v5.7.0 or later)
  • Hardware tool used for this demonstration:
    • AVR32LA32 Curiosity Nano evaluation kit (EV24D63A)

  • Connect the AVR32LA32 Curiosity Nano board to the PC via the on-board USB connector, which is connected to the embedded debugger. The kit is powered through the USB connection, and the embedded debugger enables debugging and programming via USB.

Note: If not already installed, VS Code can be downloaded from the official Visual Studio Code website and installed by following the standard setup procedure. Once installed, the MPLAB Tools for VS Code can be downloaded from the official MPLAB Tools website or directly from the VS Code Marketplace. Both resources offer a complete list of MPLAB extensions, which can be installed individually or collectively as part of the MPLAB Extensions Pack. Installation is performed through the VS Code Extensions interface. Additionally, tutorials are available on the official website, including links to the Extensions Developer Help and the MPLAB Tools for VS Code video playlist. Refer to the Tools and Software section for instructions on setting up the basic VS Code environment.