Quick Start

Steps to start exploring the ATtiny3217 Curiosity Nano Board:
  1. 1.Download Atmel Studio/Microchip MPLAB® X IDE.
  2. 2.Launch Atmel Studio/Microchip MPLAB® X IDE.
  3. 3.Optional: Use MPLAB®Code Configurator or Atmel START to generate drivers and examples.
  4. 4.Write your application code.
  5. 5.Connect a USB cable (Standard-A to Micro-B or Micro-AB) between the PC and the debug USB port on the board.
Driver Installation

When the board 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 board are included with Atmel Studio/Microchip MPLAB® X IDE.

Kit Window

Once the board is powered, the green status LED will be lit, and Atmel Studio/Microchip MPLAB® X IDE will auto-detect which boards are connected. Atmel Studio/Microchip MPLAB® X IDE will present relevant information like data sheets and board documentation. The ATtiny3217 device on the ATtiny3217 Curiosity Nano Board is programmed and debugged by the on-board debugger and, therefore, no external programmer or debugger tool is required.

Tip: The Kit Window can be opened in MPLAB X IDE through the menu bar Window > Kit Window.