The chipKIT boards and software provide a higher level of performance and functionality than any other Arduino solution on the market. Starting at just $26.95 per unit, educators and hobbyists can quadruple the capabilities of any other existing Arduino solution and have projects up and running in minutes.
The platform consists of two PIC32-based development boards and open-source software fully compatible with the Arduino programming language and development environment. The chipKIT hardware is compatible with existing Arduino shields and applications and can be developed using the Arduino IDE and existing resources such as code examples, libraries, references, and training courses. This easy-to-use, low-cost solution supports project development by hobbyists and educators in disciplines as diverse as mechanical engineering, computer science, and even art.
The PIC32-based chipKIT boards offer performance up to 80 MHz, with up to 512 KB of Flash memory and 128 KB of RAM. They incorporate connectivity peripherals, including Ethernet, CAN, and USB (Full-Speed Host, Device, and OTG), as well as peripherals such as multiple timers, a 1 MSPS, 16-channel A/D converter, two comparators, and multiple I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces. The chipKIT integrates Microchip's PIC32 microcontroller, the highest-performing 32-bit microcontroller in its class, thanks to the MIPS32 M4K core from MIPS Technologies, Inc.
