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Chipino: is an electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, students, technicians, engineers and anyone else interested in creating interactive gadgets.
Chipino Module:
The Chipino module uses the PIC16F886 with a 16 Mhz crystal and 5v operation. The module can be powered from the ICSP programmer header or an external power source. The module has an on-off switch for the external power source. The module has a reset switch and connection headers that match the Arduino footprint so many shields can be plugged in.
Chipino Programming:
The Chipino code can be developed with any software that supports the PIC16F886 and programmed by any PIC programmer including the popular PICkit 2 and PICkit 3. You can also use it with any IDE supported by the compiler you choose to use. There are many free compilers for the Chipino module.