Below is a list of currently available Pic32MZ development boards as of Feb 2015. I have provided some pros and cons of each to aid readers in selecting the right one for them.
I am using the ChipKit(TM) Wi-Fire board from DIGILENT as my development board and the rest of this blog is based on this hardware.
Note: As of Feb 2015 only Pre-Production versions of the PIC32MZ have been released. Even the development boards below contain pre-production chips. These chips are close to production but have a number of errata (Issues) which the user should consider before starting a project on the PIC32MZ. Full details here: Pic32MZ_Errata_A5
Microchip Pic32MZ EC Starter Kit
Pros
- Most Harmony examples are configured for the PiC32MZ EC and will work ‘Out-of-the-box’ without any significant modification.
Cons
- To connect to other electronics (Other than the included USB/Ethernet) a seperate board needs to be purchased.
Full Details: http://www.microchip.com/DevelopmentTools/ProductDetails.aspx?PartNO=dm320006
ChipKIT Wi-Fire
Pros
- Ability to connect other electronics (Buttons, Lights, SPI and CAN peripherals…e.t.c).
- Can be programmed either via ICSP or the provided MPIDE.
Cons
- MPLAB harmony examples will need to be edited to run on this board. (See Blog posts for details)
Full Details: www.digilentinc.com/wifire
PIC32MZ EC Processor Plug-In Module (PIM)
Pros
- Ability to insert into custom circuits PCB without having to solder the TQFP packages by hand.
- Small size while incorporating the minimum necessary components for the PIC.
Cons
- Only for more advanced users who are familiar with making custom circuits/PCBs.
- MPLAB harmony examples will need to be edited to run on this board.
Full Details: http://www.microchip.com/DevelopmentTools/ProductDetails.aspx?PartNO=ma320012
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