PIC Lab-III Development Board for Microchip PIC18F4550

🛠️ PIC Lab-III Development Board for Microchip PIC18F4550 by Mikrotronics Pakistan Breadboard-Friendly | USB Bootloader Ready | ICSP Programming | Ideal for Embedded Systems Development The PIC Lab-III Development Board by Mikrotronics Pakistan is a practical, reliable platform designed for working with Microchip’s 40-pin DIP PIC Microcontrollers, specifically optimized for the PIC18F4550. This board provides the bare minimum essential circuitry required for quick and effective development, offering robust support for the built-in USB 2.0 capabilities of the PIC18F4550. This allows the creation of USB slave devices or programming through a USB bootloader. The board comes equipped with a USB Type-B connector, which supplies both communication and 5V power through USB when required. Alternatively, it features an external DC supply option with a built-in 5V voltage regulator. Power source selection is made easy through the provided DIP switch. For added flexibility, two status LEDs and one momentary push button are connected to predefined GPIO pins but can be disconnected via DIP switches if desired. All GPIO lines are broken out to headers with accompanying 5V power lines for easy connection to external modules or circuits. A dedicated ICSP header is included, fully compatible with Microchip PICKit programmers, while other programmers such as JDM can also be used. Additionally, the board provides a socket for I2C EEPROMs like the 24C16 for adding non-volatile storage to your projects. ✅ Key Features: 📌 Microcontroller Compatibility: 40-Pin DIP PIC Microcontrollers Optimized for PIC18F4550 Compatible with PIC18F452, PIC18F4520, PIC16F877, PIC16F877A and similar 🔌 USB Interface: USB Type-B for power and data communication ⚙️ Programming Options: ICSP header compatible with PICKit and similar tools Supports USB Bootloader for direct USB programming 🛠️ Core Onboard Components: 20MHz Crystal Oscillator 2 Status LEDs (disconnectable via DIP switch) 1 Momentary Push Button (disconnectable via DIP switch) 🔋 Power Supply Options: USB 5V (selectable via DIP switch) External DC input with 5V voltage regulator 📐 Expansion and Interfacing: All GPIO lines available through clearly labeled headers 5V supply available on headers for external circuits Socket for I2C EEPROM (24C16 or similar) 🧰 Applications: USB device development (HID, CDC, etc.) General-purpose microcontroller prototyping Embedded systems learning and experimentation Academic microcontroller labs Educational demonstrations of USB-enabled microcontrollers Robotics and automation controller prototypes Industrial interface testing and development 🔗 Why Choose the PIC Lab-III Board? Developed by Mikrotronics Pakistan, the PIC Lab-III provides an affordable, well-thought-out platform for engineers, educators, and students working with PIC microcontrollers. It offers a robust foundation for both USB-powered projects and traditional microcontroller applications, enabling rapid testing, development, and learning with minimal setup.