User Guide

2. Getting Started

2.1 Curiosity Nano Quick Start

Follow these steps to explore the Curiosity Nano platform:

1. Download MPLAB X IDE.

2. Launch MPLAB X IDE.

3. Connect a USB cable (Standard-A to Micro-B or Micro-AB) between the PC and the debug USB port on the

kit.

When the Curiosity Nano kit is connected to the computer for the first time, the operating system will perform a driver

software installation. The driver file supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft

Windows

XP, Windows

Vista

, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. The drivers for the kit are included with MPLAB X IDE.

After the Curiosity Nano board is powered, the green status LED will be lit and MPLAB X IDE will auto-detect which

Curiosity Nano board is connected. MPLAB X IDE will populate relevant information like data sheets and kit

documentation in the kit window. The SAMD21G17D device is programmed and debugged by the On-Board Nano

Debugger, hence external programmer or debugger tool is not required.

SAM D21

Getting Started

User Guide

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