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			'''THIS PAGE REFERS TO A PRE-RELEASE VERSION OF THE NU32 PIC32 DEVELOPMENT BOARD. FOR INFORMATION, SAMPLE CODE, AND VIDEOS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION VERSION (2016 AND LATER), AND TO THE CORRESPONDING BOOK "EMBEDDED COMPUTING AND MECHATRONICS WITH THE PIC32 MICROCONTROLLER," VISIT [[NU32\|THE NU32 PAGE]].'''


	If you are in ME333, follow the instructions for the FTDI Serial Communication Drivers, NU32 Utility Computer Application, MPLAB X v1.60, and the XC32 v1.20 compiler. You should also have access to MATLAB.		If you are in ME333, follow the instructions for the FTDI Serial Communication Drivers, NU32 Utility Computer Application, MPLAB X v1.60, and the XC32 v1.20 compiler. You should also have access to MATLAB.

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 If the NU32_Utility does not run well (takes a long time to open, crashes a lot), try the Python version:
 [[Media:NU32_python.zip| NU32_python.zip]]
 == MPLAB X v1.60 ==

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	To learn more about the bootloader code installed on your NU32, how NU32_utility.exe works, or get the source code for either, take a look at [[NU32: A Detailed Look at Programming the PIC32 on the NU32]].		To learn more about the bootloader code installed on your NU32, how NU32_utility.exe works, or get the source code for either, take a look at [[NU32: A Detailed Look at Programming the PIC32 on the NU32]].


			If the NU32_Utility does not run well (takes a long time to open, crashes a lot), try the Python version:
			[[Media:NU32_python.zip\| NU32_python.zip]]

	== MPLAB X v1.60 ==		== MPLAB X v1.60 ==

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	== NU32 Utility Computer Application ==		== NU32 Utility Computer Application ==
	Download, save and unzip [[Media:NU32_Utility_v4.zip\| NU32_Utility_v4]]. Inside of this folder is NU32_utility_v4.exe. This "bootloader" program is used to put code that you have compiled using MPLAB X onto your NU32, and also send and receive serial data. It must remain in a folder with the folders called "lib" and "source", and rxtxSerial.dll. You will use this program very often, so it may be helpful to make a shortcut on your desktop, adding it to your quick launch bar, or adding it to the Start menu. This can be done by right-clicking the .exe and selecting "Pin to Start Menu", "Add to Quick Launch", or "Create Shortcut".		Download, save and unzip [[Media:NU32_Utility_v4.zip\| NU32_Utility_v4]], (Here is [[Media:NU32_Utility_v5.zip\| NU32_Utility_v5]], a temporary version for to work with the board from 2012). Inside of this folder is NU32_utility_v4.exe. This "bootloader" program is used to put code that you have compiled using MPLAB X onto your NU32, and also send and receive serial data. It must remain in a folder with the folders called "lib" and "source", and rxtxSerial.dll. You will use this program very often, so it may be helpful to make a shortcut on your desktop, adding it to your quick launch bar, or adding it to the Start menu. This can be done by right-clicking the .exe and selecting "Pin to Start Menu", "Add to Quick Launch", or "Create Shortcut".

	NU32_utility requires that Java be installed on your computer. Usually you will already have Java installed, but if you try to run the program and get an error related to Java, then go to [http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp the Java download page], download and install Java and try again. ('''If you are using a Mac''' and you are having problems, go to Applications/Utilities and open Java Preferences. Under the General tab, you may see different versions of Java. Java applications go down this list and use the first checked version that is compatible with the application. Click on Java SE 6 if it is available and drag it to the top of the list, so it is used.)		NU32_utility requires that Java be installed on your computer. Usually you will already have Java installed, but if you try to run the program and get an error related to Java, then go to [http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp the Java download page], download and install Java and try again. ('''If you are using a Mac''' and you are having problems, go to Applications/Utilities and open Java Preferences. Under the General tab, you may see different versions of Java. Java applications go down this list and use the first checked version that is compatible with the application. Click on Java SE 6 if it is available and drag it to the top of the list, so it is used.)

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	== NU32 Utility Computer Application ==		== NU32 Utility Computer Application ==
	Download, save and unzip [[Media:~~NU32Utilityv3~~.zip\| ~~NU32UtilityV3~~]]. Inside of this folder is ~~NU32_utility~~.exe. This "bootloader" program is used to put code that you have compiled using MPLAB X onto your NU32, and also send and receive serial data. It must remain in a folder with the folders called "lib" and "source", and rxtxSerial.dll. You will use this program very often, so it may be helpful to make a shortcut on your desktop, adding it to your quick launch bar, or adding it to the Start menu. This can be done by right-clicking the .exe and selecting "Pin to Start Menu", "Add to Quick Launch", or "Create Shortcut".		Download, save and unzip [[Media:NU32_Utility_v4.zip\| NU32_Utility_v4]]. Inside of this folder is NU32_utility_v4.exe. This "bootloader" program is used to put code that you have compiled using MPLAB X onto your NU32, and also send and receive serial data. It must remain in a folder with the folders called "lib" and "source", and rxtxSerial.dll. You will use this program very often, so it may be helpful to make a shortcut on your desktop, adding it to your quick launch bar, or adding it to the Start menu. This can be done by right-clicking the .exe and selecting "Pin to Start Menu", "Add to Quick Launch", or "Create Shortcut".

	NU32_utility requires that Java be installed on your computer. Usually you will already have Java installed, but if you try to run the program and get an error related to Java, then go to [http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp the Java download page], download and install Java and try again. ('''If you are using a Mac''' and you are having problems, go to Applications/Utilities and open Java Preferences. Under the General tab, you may see different versions of Java. Java applications go down this list and use the first checked version that is compatible with the application. Click on Java SE 6 if it is available and drag it to the top of the list, so it is used.)		NU32_utility requires that Java be installed on your computer. Usually you will already have Java installed, but if you try to run the program and get an error related to Java, then go to [http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp the Java download page], download and install Java and try again. ('''If you are using a Mac''' and you are having problems, go to Applications/Utilities and open Java Preferences. Under the General tab, you may see different versions of Java. Java applications go down this list and use the first checked version that is compatible with the application. Click on Java SE 6 if it is available and drag it to the top of the list, so it is used.)

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	This is the cross-platform version of MPLAB (will work on MAC/Windows/Linux, based on NetBeans). It will be used in ME 333 in Winter 2013.		This is the cross-platform version of MPLAB (will work on MAC/Windows/Linux, based on NetBeans). It will be used in ME 333 in Winter 2013.

	To download and install MPLAB X v1.60, go to the [http://~~ww1~~.microchip.com/~~downloads~~/~~mplab~~/~~X_Beta~~/~~index.html~~ MPLAB X download page.] ~~Select~~ your platform ~~(the following instructions assumes Windows)~~, ~~MPLAB IDE X v1.60,~~ MPLAB X IDE ~~Release Notes/Users' Guide,~~ and MPLAB XC32 Compiler ~~for PIC32 MCUs, and click Download Now~~.		To download and install MPLAB X v1.60, go to the [http://www.microchip.com/pagehandler/en-us/family/mplabx/#downloads MPLAB X download page.] Under your platform, download "MPLAB® X IDE v1.xx" and "MPLAB XC32 Compiler v1.xx"
	[[Image:mplabx_install_1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|MPLAB X Download page.\|center]]

			These files are the:
	This will initiate a download of 2 files:
	* MPLAB X installer		* MPLAB X installer
	* MPLAB XC32 compiler installer		* MPLAB XC32 compiler installer

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	== FTDI Serial Communication Drivers ==		== FTDI Serial Communication Drivers ==
	Download and install the '''"setup executable"''' version (second row, right column in table) of the [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm FTDI drivers] to allow your PC to communicate with your microcontroller through a serial port. ~~(You can ignore the bug fix release.)~~		Download and install the '''"setup executable"''' version (second row, right column in table) of the [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm FTDI drivers] to allow your PC to communicate with your microcontroller through a serial port.

	== NU32 Utility Computer Application ==		== NU32 Utility Computer Application ==
	Download, save and unzip ~~[[Media:NU32_Utility.zip\|the NU32 Utility]] [[Media:NU32_Utility_v2.zip\|or try this fix for crashes]] or~~ [[Media:NU32Utilityv3.zip\| ~~this version that sends an extra '\n'~~]] ~~when you press 'send' in the debug window~~. Inside of this folder is NU32_utility.exe. This "bootloader" program is used to put code that you have compiled using MPLAB X onto your NU32, and also send and receive serial data. It must remain in a folder with the folders called "lib" and "source", and rxtxSerial.dll. You will use this program very often, so it may be helpful to make a shortcut on your desktop, adding it to your quick launch bar, or adding it to the Start menu. This can be done by right-clicking the .exe and selecting "Pin to Start Menu", "Add to Quick Launch", or "Create Shortcut".		Download, save and unzip [[Media:NU32Utilityv3.zip\| NU32UtilityV3]]. Inside of this folder is NU32_utility.exe. This "bootloader" program is used to put code that you have compiled using MPLAB X onto your NU32, and also send and receive serial data. It must remain in a folder with the folders called "lib" and "source", and rxtxSerial.dll. You will use this program very often, so it may be helpful to make a shortcut on your desktop, adding it to your quick launch bar, or adding it to the Start menu. This can be done by right-clicking the .exe and selecting "Pin to Start Menu", "Add to Quick Launch", or "Create Shortcut".

	NU32_utility~~.exe~~ requires that Java be installed on your computer. Usually you will already have Java installed, but if you try to run the ~~.exe~~ and get an error related to Java, then go to [http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp the Java download page], download and install Java and try again. ('''If you are using a Mac''' and you are having problems, go to Applications/Utilities and open Java Preferences. Under the General tab, you may see different versions of Java. Java applications go down this list and use the first checked version that is compatible with the application. Click on Java SE 6 if it is available and drag it to the top of the list, so it is used.)		NU32_utility requires that Java be installed on your computer. Usually you will already have Java installed, but if you try to run the program and get an error related to Java, then go to [http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp the Java download page], download and install Java and try again. ('''If you are using a Mac''' and you are having problems, go to Applications/Utilities and open Java Preferences. Under the General tab, you may see different versions of Java. Java applications go down this list and use the first checked version that is compatible with the application. Click on Java SE 6 if it is available and drag it to the top of the list, so it is used.)

	To learn more about the bootloader code installed on your NU32, how NU32_utility.exe works, or get the source code for either, take a look at [[NU32: A Detailed Look at Programming the PIC32 on the NU32]].		To learn more about the bootloader code installed on your NU32, how NU32_utility.exe works, or get the source code for either, take a look at [[NU32: A Detailed Look at Programming the PIC32 on the NU32]].

	== MPLAB X v1.00 ==		== MPLAB X v1.60 ==
	This is the cross-platform version of MPLAB (will work on MAC/Windows/Linux, based on NetBeans) ~~but is transitioning from Beta to version 1, and may have some bugs~~. It will be used in ME 333 in Winter ~~2012~~.		This is the cross-platform version of MPLAB (will work on MAC/Windows/Linux, based on NetBeans). It will be used in ME 333 in Winter 2013.

	To download and install MPLAB X v1.00, go to the [http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/mplab/X_Beta/index.html MPLAB X download page.] Select your platform (the following instructions assumes Windows), MPLAB IDE X v1.00, MPLAB X IDE Release Notes/Users' Guide, and MPLAB ~~C32 Lite~~ Compiler for PIC32 MCUs, and click Download Now.		To download and install MPLAB X v1.60, go to the [http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/mplab/X_Beta/index.html MPLAB X download page.] Select your platform (the following instructions assumes Windows), MPLAB IDE X v1.60, MPLAB X IDE Release Notes/Users' Guide, and MPLAB XC32 Compiler for PIC32 MCUs, and click Download Now.
	[[Image:mplabx_install_1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|MPLAB X Download page.\|center]]		[[Image:mplabx_install_1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|MPLAB X Download page.\|center]]

	This will initiate a download of 3 files:		This will initiate a download of 2 files:
	* ~~mplabx-ide-v1.00a-windows-~~installer~~.exe~~		* MPLAB X installer
	* ~~mplabc32-v2.02-a-windows-~~installer~~.exe~~		* MPLAB XC32 compiler installer
	* mplabx-ide-v1.00-release-notes.02.zip

	First, install the MPLAB X IDE by running ~~mplabx-ide-v1.00a-windows-~~installer~~.exe~~. Follow the on screen instructions to install. You may see the following window:		First, install the MPLAB X IDE by running MPLAB X installer. Follow the on screen instructions to install. You may see the following window:
	[[Image:mplabx_install_switcher_1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|MPLAB X Switcher warning.\|center]]		[[Image:mplabx_install_switcher_1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|MPLAB X Switcher warning.\|center]]
	The tool switcher allows us to go back and forth between the previous version of MPLAB, v8.xx, and MPLAB X. We will not need this tool in ME333, so you can press OK and forget about it.		The tool switcher allows us to go back and forth between the previous version of MPLAB, v8.xx, and MPLAB X. We will not need this tool in ME333, so you can press OK and forget about it.

	Second, install the ~~C32~~ compiler by running ~~mplabc32-v2.02-a-windows-~~installer~~.exe~~. Follow the on screen instructions to install. Select the Evaluation Compiler when prompted (this is a full version for 60 days, then it will automatically downgrade, losing some optimization options, but in typical use these are not needed)		Second, install the XC32 compiler by running the MPLAB XC32 compiler installer. Follow the on screen instructions to install. Select the Evaluation Compiler when prompted (this is a full version for 60 days, then it will automatically downgrade, losing some optimization options, but in typical use these are not needed)
	[[Image:mplabx_install_c32type.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|MPLAB C32 Evaluation Compiler.\|center]]		[[Image:mplabx_install_c32type.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|MPLAB C32 Evaluation Compiler.\|center]]

	Finally, unzip mplabx-ide-v1.00-release-notes.02.zip to a convenient location. It contains an updated Users' Manual pdf for the IDE, with several tutorials that may be helpful.

	You are now ready to write code to run on the PIC32, take a look at [[NU32: Starting a New Project and Putting it on the NU32]].		You are now ready to write code to run on the PIC32, take a look at [[NU32: Starting a New Project and Putting it on the NU32]].
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	* '''For the Mac''': You can try [http://homepage.mac.com/dalverson/zterm/ ZTerm].		* '''For the Mac''': You can try [http://homepage.mac.com/dalverson/zterm/ ZTerm].

	== MPLAB v8.63 ==
	This software will allow you to compile code for your PIC microcontroller. The latest version (as of Dec 2011) is v8.83 and will work on Windows only. Use MPLAB X (above) for ME333 in Winter 2012.

	Go to [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en019469&part=SW007002 the Microchip IDE download page] and download MPLAB IDE v8.83. Extract MPLAB_IDE_v8_63.zip and run setup.exe. Accept the licensing conditions and do a '''Complete''' installation in the default location. You do not have to install HI-TECH C (a pop-up at the end of the MPLAB installation process). You may be asked to restart your computer after installation completes.

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	If you are in ME333, follow the instructions for the FTDI Serial Communication Drivers, NU32 Utility Computer Application, ~~and~~ MPLAB X v1.00. You should also have access to MATLAB.		If you are in ME333, follow the instructions for the FTDI Serial Communication Drivers, NU32 Utility Computer Application, MPLAB X v1.60, and the XC32 v1.20 compiler. You should also have access to MATLAB.

	The remaining software is also useful for some programming projects.		The remaining software is also useful for some programming projects.

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	== NU32 Utility Computer Application ==		== NU32 Utility Computer Application ==
	Download, save and unzip [[Media:NU32_Utility.zip\|the NU32 Utility]] [[Media:NU32_Utility_v2.zip\|or try this fix for crashes]] or [[Media:NU32Utilityv3.zip\| this version that sends a '\n']] when you press 'send' in the debug window. Inside of this folder is NU32_utility.exe. This "bootloader" program is used to put code that you have compiled using MPLAB X onto your NU32, and also send and receive serial data. It must remain in a folder with the folders called "lib" and "source", and rxtxSerial.dll. You will use this program very often, so it may be helpful to make a shortcut on your desktop, adding it to your quick launch bar, or adding it to the Start menu. This can be done by right-clicking the .exe and selecting "Pin to Start Menu", "Add to Quick Launch", or "Create Shortcut".		Download, save and unzip [[Media:NU32_Utility.zip\|the NU32 Utility]] [[Media:NU32_Utility_v2.zip\|or try this fix for crashes]] or [[Media:NU32Utilityv3.zip\| this version that sends an extra '\n']] when you press 'send' in the debug window. Inside of this folder is NU32_utility.exe. This "bootloader" program is used to put code that you have compiled using MPLAB X onto your NU32, and also send and receive serial data. It must remain in a folder with the folders called "lib" and "source", and rxtxSerial.dll. You will use this program very often, so it may be helpful to make a shortcut on your desktop, adding it to your quick launch bar, or adding it to the Start menu. This can be done by right-clicking the .exe and selecting "Pin to Start Menu", "Add to Quick Launch", or "Create Shortcut".

	NU32_utility.exe requires that Java be installed on your computer. Usually you will already have Java installed, but if you try to run the .exe and get an error related to Java, then go to [http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp the Java download page], download and install Java and try again. ('''If you are using a Mac''' and you are having problems, go to Applications/Utilities and open Java Preferences. Under the General tab, you may see different versions of Java. Java applications go down this list and use the first checked version that is compatible with the application. Click on Java SE 6 if it is available and drag it to the top of the list, so it is used.)		NU32_utility.exe requires that Java be installed on your computer. Usually you will already have Java installed, but if you try to run the .exe and get an error related to Java, then go to [http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp the Java download page], download and install Java and try again. ('''If you are using a Mac''' and you are having problems, go to Applications/Utilities and open Java Preferences. Under the General tab, you may see different versions of Java. Java applications go down this list and use the first checked version that is compatible with the application. Click on Java SE 6 if it is available and drag it to the top of the list, so it is used.)

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	== NU32 Utility Computer Application ==		== NU32 Utility Computer Application ==
	Download, save and unzip [[Media:NU32_Utility.zip\|the NU32 Utility]] [[Media:NU32_Utility_v2.zip\|or try this fix for crashes]]. Inside of this folder is NU32_utility.exe. This "bootloader" program is used to put code that you have compiled using MPLAB X onto your NU32, and also send and receive serial data. It must remain in a folder with the folders called "lib" and "source", and rxtxSerial.dll. You will use this program very often, so it may be helpful to make a shortcut on your desktop, adding it to your quick launch bar, or adding it to the Start menu. This can be done by right-clicking the .exe and selecting "Pin to Start Menu", "Add to Quick Launch", or "Create Shortcut".		Download, save and unzip [[Media:NU32_Utility.zip\|the NU32 Utility]] [[Media:NU32_Utility_v2.zip\|or try this fix for crashes]] or [[Media:NU32Utilityv3.zip\| this version that sends a '\n']] when you press 'send' in the debug window. Inside of this folder is NU32_utility.exe. This "bootloader" program is used to put code that you have compiled using MPLAB X onto your NU32, and also send and receive serial data. It must remain in a folder with the folders called "lib" and "source", and rxtxSerial.dll. You will use this program very often, so it may be helpful to make a shortcut on your desktop, adding it to your quick launch bar, or adding it to the Start menu. This can be done by right-clicking the .exe and selecting "Pin to Start Menu", "Add to Quick Launch", or "Create Shortcut".

	NU32_utility.exe requires that Java be installed on your computer. Usually you will already have Java installed, but if you try to run the .exe and get an error related to Java, then go to [http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp the Java download page], download and install Java and try again. ('''If you are using a Mac''' and you are having problems, go to Applications/Utilities and open Java Preferences. Under the General tab, you may see different versions of Java. Java applications go down this list and use the first checked version that is compatible with the application. Click on Java SE 6 if it is available and drag it to the top of the list, so it is used.)		NU32_utility.exe requires that Java be installed on your computer. Usually you will already have Java installed, but if you try to run the .exe and get an error related to Java, then go to [http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp the Java download page], download and install Java and try again. ('''If you are using a Mac''' and you are having problems, go to Applications/Utilities and open Java Preferences. Under the General tab, you may see different versions of Java. Java applications go down this list and use the first checked version that is compatible with the application. Click on Java SE 6 if it is available and drag it to the top of the list, so it is used.)