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Explorer-16 is brought to you jointly and exclusively by Microchip Technology, Labcenter Electronics and Elektor Electronics. As part of the project, a free CD-ROM is included with the international print run of Elektor Electronics’ January 2007 issue.

The Explorer-16 Value Pack comprises four items:
1. Explorer-16 Demo Board
2. PICkit 2 Starter Kit
3. Audio PICtail plug-in board
4. Discount coupon, 20% off the price of MPLAB C30

The Explorer-16 Value Pack is currently out of stock.

Explorer-16 is also discussed in a Forum topic.


Explorer-16 Message Area

20 December 2006
An image and a zip file of the free Explorer-16 CD-ROM supplied with the January 2007 issue have been added to the downloads for Part 1.
28 December 2006
Labcenter are making PIC simulation modules for VSM available at reduced prices. See their website at www.labcenter.co.uk/products/elektoroffer.htm
9 January 2007
Text correction to Part 1. In the inset box on page 25, point 5 should read: 5. Now select Build All from the Project menu.
12 January 2007
Instalment 1 (January 2007 issue) can be downloaded free of charge. 
13 January 2007
This page made accessible to all website visitors.
18 January 2007
Instalment 2 (February 2007) can be downloaded free of charge. Price of Explorer-16 Value Pack announced at UKP 122.90 / Euro 179 / US$ 232.50. Orders taken via SHOP pages (Kits & Modules).
26 January 2007
Updated version of Demo2.zip uploaded in response to differences discovered between compiler versions 2.01 (used during article authoring) and 2.05 (on CD-ROM).
9 February 2007
A number of CD-ROMs contained in PICkit 2 packages contain software version 1.21. To be able to run the demo programs discussed in the article series, v. 1.21 needs to be upgraded to a later version (currently 2.10.1) available free of charge from:
http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en023805
Select 'PICkit 2 V2.10.1 Install with .NET Framework' which is found towards the middle of the page.
Version 2.10.1 may also be found on the Explorer-16 CD-ROM supplied with your January 2007 issue. It is found in the folder: 'PICKit 2'.
8 March 2007
The Explorer-16 Value Pack is temporarily out of stock. Please do not place orders until further notice.
27 March 2007
Microchip have sent acknowledgement emails to readers having solved the March 2007 Crypto Puzzle. Owing to technical difficulties with Microchip's email address, winners will be drawn at random from those who participated before 20 March 2007. Winners will be informed by separate correspondence before the end of March 2007. Everyone who successfully solved the puzzle will receive a free Microchip pen & wallet.


Explorer-16 Download Area
The downloads below comprise documents, software, archive files and audio/presentations specially compiled by Microchip, Labcenter and Elektor for the Explorer-16 project.
Although all downloads are free, copyrights must be respected as they remain with the respective copyright owners.

File descriptionDownloadNote(s)

Explorer-16 Part 1 - Free CD-ROM with MPLAB C30, MPLAB IDE, Proteus VSM

Proteus VSM simulation of PIC24F boardDemo1.zipInstall and use as described in January 2007 instalment
MPLAB C30 product brief01033B205.pdf 
PIC24FJ128GA Family - Data Sheet39747C.pdfWarning: 232 pages
High Performance PIC24F Family39754b.pdf 
PIC18F to PIC24F Migration: An Overview39764a.pdfUseful for PIC18F users
MPLAB®IDE Integrated Development Environment51046h.pdfPrimer for MPLAB
Introduction to the 16-bit PIC24F Microcontroller FamilyPIC24Fintro_5f082806.zipVideo presentation by Don Schneider. Windows wmf file, approx. 40 MB.
Introduction to the 16-bit PIC24F Microcontroller FamilyPIC24Fintro_082806.pdfPdf version of the Don Scheider presentation.
Explorer-16 CD-ROM zip fileMchip.zipCompressed zip folder (390 MB).

Explorer-16 Part 2 - Value Pack and audio signal processing

Proteus VSM simulation of Speaking ThermometerDemo2.zipInstall and use as described in February 2007 instalment. Note temp sensor is quite close to voltage regs on board. UPDATED 26.1.2007

Explorer-16 Part 3 - Speaking Thermometer, CF card simulation and Crypto Puzzle

Proteus VSM simulation of Compact Flash cardDemo3.zipInstall and use as described in part 3
TC1047A datasheetTC1047A.pdfSMD temperature sensor used on Explorer-16 demo board

Explorer-16 Part 4 (final) - beefing up the Speaking Thermometer

Proteus VSM simulation of Four-Language Speaking ThermometerDemo4.zipInstall and use as described in April 2007 instalment. Install in C:/Explorer-16/Demo4/
Guide to creating your own speech/sound filesCreateYourOwnSoundFiles.pdfMay be used to replace ADPCM files used in Demo4.zip
Crypto Puzzle utilitiesCrypto.zipAlso useful for encrypting your own data files

Utilities for creating your own sound files

CreateSoundFilesSupportUtilities.zip

Winspeech and MPFS v2

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