I need introduction to Microcontrollers

[eng_shady00]

Hi all,
I know nothing about microcontrollers or PIC's.
I just want an ADC to apply an analog signal to pc and process it with matlab.
I think Analog/Digital conversion by microcontrollers are better and cheaper, is that right?
I want anyone to help me choosing one to satisfy my needs.

What else can i do with PIC's?

If anyone kindly have files or links explaining the principles of microcontrollers which i can start with, please send it.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Awarapunshee]

There is long list of web but just few are:

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http://www.winpicprog.co.uk/pic_tutorial.htm

ENJOY!

 

[eng_shady00]

What about choosing a simple PIC as a start for ADC?

 

[xulfee]

ur choice is good,go on

 

[eng_shady00]

Thank u so much.
But i don't know which PIC can i choose.
I want a simple and easy one to begin.

 

[blueroomelectronics]

The 16F88 is popular, has the debug HW too great for learning.

 

[Awarapunshee]

Above mentioned PIC's are good. Also concider 16F873 and 16F877, both also have PWM module, comparactor mod etc etc.

ENJOY!

 

[mabauti]

begin with the basic pic16f628a

 

[Tahmid]

Hi,
Pic 16f628a does not have ADC. Better try with Pic 16f887 as this Pic is having all the internal modules and moreover a Free Book on this Pic can be downloaded from mikroelektronika site, www.mikroe.com. This book is very useful.

For learning Pic, the sites provided by Awarapunshee are appropriate. Everything for a newcomer is available in those sites. Thanks.

 

[eng_shady00]

Thank u for u all.
I'll begin with 16f887.