PIC32-Breakout-Board
About the PIC32-Breakout-Board
PIC32-Breakout-Board is an open source PIC PCB design by finnhittson, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 15.6 × 31.3 mm, with 14 components from 11 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the PIC32MX170F256B-I/ML, from the PIC family. By type, the board carries 4 connectors, 4 capacitors, 3 resistors, 1 IC, 1 switch and 1 diode.
It belongs with the dev boards & breakouts and usb & debug tools designs in this gallery.
From the project
PIC32Flex is a breakout board for the PIC32MX170F256B. This repo holds schematic revision information, how to fabricate this board for yourself, and examples on how to use the board. I designed this board for rapid prototyping, testing, and better wire management for projects and
PIC32Flex is a breakout board for the PIC32MX170F256B. This repo holds schematic revision information, how to fabricate this board for yourself, and examples on how to use the board. I designed this board for rapid prototyping, testing, and better wire management for projects and circuits that use the PIC32 as a microcontroller. Specifically, I made PIC32Flex for Stanford's ME218 mechatronics course sequence which exclusively uses the PIC32 as the microcontroller for all student projects. For this reason, it is wired to interface directly with the MPLAB Snap and the CP2102 debugger.
Main components on the PIC32-Breakout-Board
PIC32-Breakout-Board bill of materials (BOM)
14 components, 11 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIC32MX170F256B-I/ML PIC32MX170F256B | QFN28_6X6MC_MCH | U1 |
| 1 | Serial Debugger | PinSocket_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | SNAP Programmer | PinSocket_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | CONN_01X11_PIN Right pins | PinSocket_1x09_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | Left pins | PinSocket_1x10_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | Reset | SW_PTS636_CNK | SW1 |
| 1 | IN-S42BTR LED | LED_0402_1005Metric | D1 |
| 3 | GRM155R71C104KA88J 0.1u | C_0402_1005Metric | C1, C2, C4 |
| 1 | GRM155R60J106ME05D 10u | C_0402_1005Metric | C3 |
| 2 | RC0402JR-071KL 1k | R_0402_1005Metric | R1, R3 |
| 1 | RC0402JR-0710KL 10k | R_0402_1005Metric | R2 |
PIC32-Breakout-Board design files
The KiCad project lives in the finnhittson/PIC32-Breakout-Board repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
PIC32-Breakout-Board: common questions
What microcontroller does the PIC32-Breakout-Board use?
The PIC32-Breakout-Board is built around the PIC32MX170F256B-I/ML, from the PIC family.
How big is the PIC32-Breakout-Board?
The PIC32-Breakout-Board measures 15.6 × 31.3 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the PIC32-Breakout-Board?
14 components, from 11 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the PIC32-Breakout-Board design files?
From the finnhittson/PIC32-Breakout-Board repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the PIC32-Breakout-Board design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with finnhittson. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the PIC32-Breakout-Board without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug PIC firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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