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startKIT

The XMOS startKIT (XK-STK-A8DEV) is end of life and will be withdrawn from sale effective 2018-01-03. For further information including recommended replacement see EOL notice.

startKIT is a low-cost development board for the configurable xCORE multicore microcontroller products from XMOS. It's easy to use and provides lots of advanced features on a small, extremely low cost platform.

xCORE lets you software-configure the interfaces that you need for your system; so with startKIT you can configure the board to your match your exact requirements. startKIT also connects easily to your Raspberry Pi, allowing you to add real-time I/O and communication features to this popular computing platform, and to try out advanced applications for xCORE.

startKIT Features

  • xCORE-Analog 8-core device with integrated debugger
  • micro-USB connection to host debugger
  • PCIe connector for sliceCARD add-on boards
  • 0.1" header compatible with Raspberry PI
  • Two 4-zone cap sense sliders
  • 3x3 LED matrix
  • 2 additional LEDs
  • Push-button switch
  • 4 ADC inputs
  • 256KB SPI Flash
  • 0.1" header for connecting additional startKITs