where to start learning about PIC's in this huge sea of PIC?

hai everyone ,

i am into engineering and i know some basics about microcontrollers and their programming, with reference to 68HC11

i am quite puzzled :? where to start learning PIC from, which chip to start from? and so on :!: .

it would be useful if a few of you could give your opinion about where to start learning for pic and which chip to start from based on ur experience or ur expertise!!!

i also want to get some details about accessing memory using 68hc11, meaning what type of memory to use and how to based on ur experience :?:

thanking you in anticipation

regards,
eager to learn PIC
meetmepal

Re: where to start learning about PIC's in this huge sea of

hi

u can start with pic 16f84 it is easy to deal with and u will find on the net many projects with it and books

Re: where to start learning about PIC's in this huge sea of

I would say to start with the newer devices, like 18F252. The 16F84 is quite old and although learning it will still teach you the basics, the 18F parts work differently. Why not learn on something more modern that is more likely to be used in new designs?

Microchip are scheduling release of many new varients of the 18F range, including ones with built-in USB

Do you know you can get free samples from Microchip, depending on your country? They will send you up to 5 types, 3 of each type. Just don't try to abuse their system, they check for multiple accounts etc and will stop delivery to the whole postal area!

If they will send to where you are, get a few 16F84A, 16F877A, 18F252, 18F452 to play with. Very simple programmers are available for all of them (just search here or the web).

A final point, if you really want to learn about the devices, learn their architecture and assembly language before moving to C or BASIC. You will have a much better insight into how they work and be able to code much better in higher-level languages, optimising your code for the underlying architecture.

Cheers,
FoxyRick.

Re: where to start learning about PIC's in this huge sea of

Hello,

The one to start with is definitely the PIC16F84. So many examples and resources for it. Now the more advanced but similar is the PIC16F628 (has more add ons like HW UART, Analog comparators, internal OSC..)

Happy PICin,

GAM

Re: where to start learning about PIC's in this huge sea of

I agree PIC16F84 would probably be the better choice esp if you are located in a small country. PIC16F84 is everywhere.... It is not really easy to get hold of anything other than that (New Zealand, at least)...

Also, there is good freely available C compiler for 16F84, but not the latest stuff... https://www.htsoft.com/products/piclite/

Re: where to start learning about PIC's in this huge sea of

PIC 16F84 is best for begginer.

Try this url:
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Regards.

Mr.Cube

Re: where to start learning about PIC's in this huge sea of

You should read all the Pic forums daily....much information can be acquired from these.

Heres a pic code generator to help you get started.

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Re: where to start learning about PIC's in this huge sea of

I agree the best place to start is 16F84, specifically, begin by reading it's manual which you can download from the Microchip web site.

Next you can build some simple project also available as application notes in Microchip's site.

I hope this helps.

Re: where to start learning about PIC's in this huge sea of

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Hi,

Starting with PICmicro controllers

http://www.voti.nl/swp/

Bye