Re: PIC Programming - a where to start...

[Pete Shew <pslists@xxxxxxxxx>]

Wayne, I generally use the 40 pin DIP cased ones as they are easier to
prototype with and the prototype ends up as the finished product. I
started with 16F877 (well the 16F84 which is a smaller DIP first). But
these days I would go for the 18F4580 as it has what I need, including a
CAN bus interface.

I started developing with the EPE ICEPIC kit but have since moved onto
the MPLAB supported ICD devices which allow in circuit programming and
debugging. First with a purchased ICD1 and then with a home built ICD2
clone (serial only) and latterly a purchased ICD2 clone with USB interface.

I use (so far) exclusively assembler rather than C as I have programmed
in assembler of various sorts since the late sixties so I am comfortable
with it and like the closeness to the hardware.

What have I done? Actual completed projects? A telephone exchange and
the CAN networked central heating controller.

Pete

Wayne wrote:
> Hiya all.
>
> A friend has been fiddling with PIC chips and self built robots (the
> trundle around the floor type) and has sparked an interest. So - I got
> to wonder ...
> What do you use yours for!
>
> and - is there any recommended places to start with these things and
> what are your experiences with them? (I've done the google thing but
> there are SO many I was after a personal recommendation really)
>
>
> (such a simple question :))
>
> Cheers
> Wayne.
>