2.2 Curiosity Nano Quick Start

Steps to start exploring the Curiosity Nano platform:
  1. Download Microchip MPLAB® X IDE.
  2. Launch Microchip MPLAB® X IDE.
  3. Connect a USB cable (Standard-A to Micro-B or Micro-AB) between the PC and the debug USB port on the kit.

When the Curiosity Nano kit is connected to your computer for the first time, the operating system will perform a driver software installation. The driver file supports both 32- and 64-bit versions of Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. The drivers for the kit are included with Microchip MPLAB® X IDE.

Once the Curiosity Nano board is powered, the green status LED will be lit and Microchip MPLAB® X IDE will auto-detect which Curiosity Nano board is connected. Microchip MPLAB® X IDE will present relevant information like data sheets and kit documentation. The PIC18F47K42 device is programmed and debugged by the on-board debugger and therefore no external programmer or debugger tool is required.