The Silicon Labs ToolStick is an easy to use development system that allows designers to develop and debug application firmware directly on the target microcontroller using the Silicon Labs Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Once complete, designers can replace the Daughter Card with a Programming Adapter and program blank devices for use in their actual system.
The easiest way to get started experimenting with the ToolStick is with the ToolStick Starter Kit. This kit is a complete development system that contains a Base Adapter and an interchangeable C8051F330 MCU Daughter Card. Daughter Cards are sold individually and require a separate Base Adapter to be purchased. Programming Adapter kits include a Base Adapter and a separate purchase is not required.