Amotech Labs PIC18F/16F Mini Dev Board w/ PIC18F452

The board is designed for the 40-pin DIP package family. It directly supports the included PIC18F452 and is socket-compatible with other PIC18F and PIC16F series microcontrollers sharing the same 40-pin DIP footprint. You can swap chips as needed for your project, ensuring they match the pinout and voltage specifications.

Programming requires a Microchip Technology PICkit 3 or PICkit 3.5 programmer. Connect the programmer's 6-pin cable to the board's ICSP header. Use the MPLAB X IDE software on your computer to write, compile, and debug your code. Select the correct target microcontroller in the IDE's project settings before building and programming the hex file onto the chip.

Yes. The board receives 5V power through its USB-C port, which also powers any connected HD44780-compatible LCD module via the onboard header. Ensure your LCD operates at 5V. The contrast can be adjusted using the onboard potentiometer. All data and control lines between the PIC and LCD are correctly routed on the board.

Absolutely. All port pins (PORTA, PORTB, PORTC, PORTD) are broken out to standard 0.1-inch pitch male headers along the board's edges. You can connect jumper wires, sensors, or peripheral modules directly to these pins. Refer to the PIC18F452 datasheet for specific pin functions like analog inputs, PWM, or communication interfaces.

The board includes a 10K potentiometer and a header for an LM35 temperature sensor to facilitate analog-to-digital converter (ADC) experiments. The pot provides a variable voltage for ADC sampling tutorials. The LM35 header allows you to plug in the sensor directly to measure ambient temperature, demonstrating real-world sensor interfacing with the PIC's ADC module.